Tag: disney world

  • The Holidays arrive at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    Cue the music and start singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Walt Disney World has started decorating their theme parks for the Holiday season. Magic Kingdom is usually first since they will be hosting Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties. The party requires a additional ticket if you want to enjoy it.

  • The Newly Updated Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    This attraction at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World has always been a favorite for me. It reminds me of when I used to live in Africa. I had always wanted to go on a safari but was too young. They recently changed the ending of the Kilimanjaro Safari and I wanted to check out…

  • Disney agrees to purchase Lucasfilm for $4 billion

    The Walt Disney Co. has just announced that they have agreed to purchase Lucasfilm Ltd. from George Lucas for $4.05 billion in cash and stock.  George Lucas has been well-known for maintaining creative control over all details that bear the Lucasfilm name, so it comes as no surprise that he will continue as a creative…

  • Country Bear Jamboree reopens at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

    The Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is one of the last remaining attractions that Walt Disney personally worked on.  Disney had planned on using this attraction at the ski resort they never built, Mineral King in California.

  • An In-Depth Tour of Walt Disney World’s New Fantasyland

    Post by Dustin West When I was first invited to preview the New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, I felt honored and privileged to do so amongst annual pass holder and cast member previews. Until recently, I never had the kind of access that comes along with being part of Disney-related…

  • Disney Performing Arts: A New Way to Explore Theater & Music

    Are you looking for a way to spruce up your vocal skills? Want to find a sure-fire way to perform confidently during your next music recital? Are you an aspiring actor searching for tips on how to impress the studios at that next big audition? Do you have children interested in the performing arts? If you…

  • The Return of Classic Disney Imagineering

    Disney does it right. For years, theme park goers have found themselves amazed by the amount of detail Walt Disney Imagineering puts into creating new experiences for its guests. Everything from the line queues, ride vehicles, and walkways, to the background music, cast member costuming, and building structures are examined when creating a new area…