What Would You Do With One More Disney Day?
Take a full 24 hours to create as many memories as you can — because on Leap Day, 2012, Disney Parks are celebrating like never before! For the first time ever, both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park will be open for 24 hours … Continue readingHappy New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us here at WDW Daily News, we hope your 2012 is filled will good health and happiness with a lot of Disney Magic also. We look forward to continue bringing you the latest Disney … Continue readingDisney on Ice’s ’100 Years of Magic’ in Bridgeport Jan. 4-8
Professional skaters know all about falling down and getting up, falling down and getting up again. It’s called perseverance and tenacity. One skater who knows all about such things — on and off the ice — is Philadelphian Johansan Jones. He’s probably … Continue readingDumbo Adorns Stern of Disney Fantasy In Construction Milestone
Disney Cruise Line is gearing up for the debut of its newest ship, the Disney Fantasy, this spring, and construction on the brand new ship is nearing completion. Recently, the ship celebrated an important construction milestone when Dumbo was officially placed on the stern of the ship.
Each of Disney’s cruise ships have a character adorning the stern–Goofy on the Disney Magic, Donald on the Disney Wonder, and Sorcerer Mickey on the Disney Dream. The Fantasy will feature our favorite flying elephant Dumbo, along with his pal Timothy Q. Mouse.
Check out some pictures of Dumbo flying on to the ship’s stern and Timothy, courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog:
The Disney Fantasy will make its maiden voyage March 31, 2012.
Happy New Year from Disneyland Resort … 1972-Style!
We recently came across a photo taken exactly 40 years ago as Disneyland park celebrated the new year, and we thought we would take this opportunity to share it with you and wish you a very happy 1972 – I mean 2012!
Happy New Year from Disneyland Resort … 1972-Style! by George Savvas: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog
My Disney Top 5-Top 5 Walt Disney World Attraction Vehicles
Welcome back to another Disney Top 5. I thought it might be time to head back to the Walt Disney World attractions. I’ve talked about the Top 5 Coolest Queues back in April of 2010. In October of that same year, I … Continue readingLocal dancers realize their Disney dreams
The Disney Performing Arts Workshops recently helped students from The Dance Factory in Glassboro create some magical Disney memories.Stacey Sanitate, artistic director at The Dance Factory, took approximately 50 dance students to Walt Disney World in November where they participated … Continue readingDisney Classic ‘Bambi’ Among 2011 National Film Registry Selections
This week, it was announced that the classic 1942 Disney film Bambi was given the distinct honor of being selected for the 2011 National Film Registry. The Registry, which is part of the Library of Congress, preserves films that are deemed to be cultural, artistic and historical treasures. The selections were made by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, who chose 25 films out of 2,228 selections nominated by the public with the help of film curators and members of the National Film Preservation Board.
In a statement, Billington said about the selections:
“These films are selected because of their enduring significance to American culture. Our film heritage must be protected because these cinematic treasures document our history and culture and reflect our hopes and dreams.”
Bambi was noted by the Library of Congress for being “treasured as one of film’s most heart-rending stories of parental love,” as well as its “eloquent message of nature conservation.” The classic film has captured audiences’ hearts for nearly 70 years, and is remembered for being Walt Disney’s personal favorite animated classic.
Also of relevance to Disney fans in this year’s selections was the inclusion of the 1972 short film A Computer Animated Hand, created by future Pixar Animation Studios co-founder Ed Catmull. The one-minute film, which demonstrates a digitally animated hand, is one of the earliest examples of 3D computer animation, and the concepts explored in the making of the film laid the foundation for future innovations in computer graphics and animation.
The 2011 National Film Registry also includes such classic films as Forrest Gump and The Silence of the Lambs. For a complete list of the selections, visit the Library of Congress’ website.
Take 5: Fireworks Throughout 2011 at Disney Parks and Resorts
We always find a reason to include a fireworks show at Disney Parks and Resorts. It’s doesn’t matter if it’s during Halloween time, the Fourth of July or celebrating the maiden voyage of a new cruise ship, fireworks always make an event more magical! This week’s Take 5 falls on New Year’s Eve, so we wanted to take a look back at some spectacular fireworks shots from around Disney Parks throughout the past year. Here’s to a sparkling start to the new year!
Take 5: Fireworks Throughout 2011 at Disney Parks and Resorts
- Forty Years of Fireworks at Walt Disney World Resort – Check out this awesome clip, in which Principal Fireworks & Special Effects Designer Brad Cicotti shares the history of Disney fireworks and offers a backstage look at how these shows are launched each night.
- A Spooktacular in the Sky at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts – Here are some images from Happy HalloWishes, a unique experience with lots of fireworks for Halloween guests.
- Fireworks Old and New at Disneyland Park – Disneyland Resort Photographer Paul Hiffmeyer shared some tips for getting that perfect shot during a fireworks show.
- Celebrating Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort – A spectacular fireworks show was just one way we celebrated the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort this year. Here’s a list of all the festivities!
- Maiden Voyage Guests Enjoy Innovation and Pixie Dust Aboard the Disney Dream – During the maiden voyage of the Disney Dream, guests enjoyed a brand-new fireworks spectacular called Buccaneer Blast!
Take 5: Fireworks Throughout 2011 at Disney Parks and Resorts by Thomas Smith: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog