Tag: disney world

  • Historic Orange Bird Flies Out of the Archives and back to the Magic Kingdom

    Back in the 1970s, guests of the Walt Disney World Resort were greeted not only by Mickey and the gang, but also a brightly colored feathered friend known as Orange Bird. To the surprise of many, Disney recently announced the return of Orange Bird and his iconic treat, Citrus Swirl, to Sunshine Tree Terrace in…

  • The Disney Store Continues to Make Wishes Come True

    On Sunday April 29th, the Disney Store celebrated the grand opening of its newly-redesigned store at the Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California, the location of the very first Disney Store in 1987.  The opening took place on World Wish Day, a celebration of the day that sparked the Make-A-Wish movement.  According to Jim Fielding, president…

  • Making the Most of Your Visit to a Disney Mandara Spa!

    We think of a vacation to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, or even Universal Studios Orlando as being a busy one.  We find ourselves rushing from one attraction or experience to the next, only to wait in a long queue line when we get there.  The summer heat or winter rains, the time constraints we…

  • A Sneak Peek at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

    I was able to view Disney’s newest resort yesterday. The Art of Animation resort at Walt Disney World is scheduled to open May 31,2012. The new resort is beautiful inside and out! This resort was built for families and will sleep 6 in the family suites. You are in for a treat when you arrive…

  • Vision House in INNOVENTIONS opens at Epcot

    Today I was the first person through the doors at this exciting new exhibit in Epcot. If you are looking for new ways to make your home “green” this exhibit will inspire you with lots of great ideas.

  • Explorers Wanted: Disney Takes Animal Kingdom to the Social Media World

    This past week, Disney Interactive announced the release of a new online game called Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers, a social media game available on Facebook set in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Designed by Disney Social Games, Animal Kingdom Explorers is a hidden object game with a twist: one spreading the word of conservation and kindness…

  • The Disney Dooney & Bourke Phenomenon

    For some theme park goers, the standard souvenir includes a logo magnet, ballpoint pen, or bumper sticker. Others scope out postcards and photo albums when navigating the shops. But, a growing number of Disney aficionados eagerly seek out the newest in a collection of leather handbags designed by Disney Design Group and Dooney & Bourke. Image: Disney…