Month: October 2010
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First Details of Disney Fantasy: Maiden Voyage Now March 31, 2012
Update December 21, 2010: The Maiden Voyage of the Disney Fantasy has shifted from April 7, 2012 to March 31, 2012 because Disney Cruise Line will take possession of the ship earlier than originally planned. The March 31st Maiden Voyage will be a Western Caribbean itinerary. October 18, 2010: The Disney Dream has yet to…
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A Day In Paradise: Discovery Cove
We’ve wanted to visit Discovery Cove ever since we first heard about it, and it was everything we were looking for while on vacation – intimate, uncrowded, and relaxing. Continue after the break to learn more about our day in paradise snorkeling with tropical fishes and rays, swimming with dolphins, and drifting down the laziest…
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Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando
Last week we went to the 2010 opening of Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando. Halloween Spooktacular is held October 9. 10, 16. 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 2010 and begins at 12 pm. This is a great way for families to trick or treat without the added cost of a special ticket for the…
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Video: Disney Executives Discuss New DVC Property Aulani
Disney released a video where Joe Rohde, Senior Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, discusses the story behind Aulani, the Disney Vacation Club property currently under construction in Hawai’i. Djuan Rivers, Vice President for Disney Vacation Club and Resort in Hawai’i, says the resort is meant to be a reflection of Hawai’i culture. Disney’s Aulani…
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Mulholland Madness becomes Goofy’s Sky School
Yesterday, Disney closed the Mulholland Madness ride at Disney California Adventure. Mulholland Madness was one of the original rides created when the park opened in 2001 and, like the Maliboomer, represents to many the initial failed concept for the park. Rather than dismantling the ride, Disney has decided to transform it into “Goofy’s Sky School”. It…
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Discovery Cove Opening Grand Reef for June 2011
Discovery Cove, the all-inclusive boutique park across the street from SeaWorld Orlando, celebrated its 10th Anniversary this year. On Wednesday, October 13th, the park announced the building of a new area behind the Dolphin Encounter called the Grand Reef. This new area will supplement the popular tropical reef where guests can snorkel with over 10,000…
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Karlos Siqueiros – The Gingerbread Man
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Karlos Siqueiros, a manager in Concept Development for Food Operations at Disneyland. Karlos and his team are responsible for all of the specialty food items in the park, from popcorn buckets to celebration cakes, but one of their biggest culinary creations never gets eaten. Read on to find out more…