Mar 6, 2013

With the Epcot International Flower and Garden festival for 2013 now underway, here is your complete guide to everything you can expect from this year’s festival. Festival Dates: March 6th through May 19th, 2013 What’s New This Year Garden Marketplace culinary creations ranging from smokehouse barbecue and shrimp with grits and Zellwood corn to sweet “frushi” made with fresh fruits and coconut rice.  Chefs are perfecting menus for marketplaces that will include Florida Fresh at World Showcase Promenade, Smokehouse Barbecue and Brew at American Adventure courtyard, Primavera Kitchen at Italy showcase, Hanami at Japan showcase and eight others.  Around the World Showcase promenade Garden Marketplace refreshing libations with a kick like Hot Sun Tomato...

Southland Choirs Perform at Disney California Adventure Park Come celebrate the spirit and history of gospel music during a special one-day event that features many Southland choirs. Date Saturday, February 16, 2013 Location Stage 17 in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure Park Event Times 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Choir Performance Times 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Featured Choirs Amazing Grace Conservatory Christian Community Cathedral Choir Cross Word Christian Church First AME Church – Voices of Gospel Friendship Baptist Church – Voices of Joy Friendship Baptist Church – Inspirational Voices Greater Los Angeles Cathedral Choir Greater Zion-Voices of Destiny New Creation Church Mass Choir New Spirit Church – Voices of...

The Walt Disney Company Released:  BURBANK, Calif., January 8, 2013 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2013 financial results via a live audio Webcast beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Results will be released at approximately 4:15 p.m. EST / 1:15 p.m. PST. To listen to the Webcast, point your browser to www.disney.com/investors. The discussion will be available via replay through February 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. PST.  

By Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog: The first part of 2013 is an exciting time for runDisney fans with two months of races at Disney Parks. I recently gave you a look at new Dooney & Bourke and Vinylmation items we created for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. A few readers asked about additional items for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon atDisneyland Resort in mid-January and Disney’s Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort in February. Here is a look at a few popular items that guests will find at the Expos for these events. The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend takes place on January 18-20, 2013, in California. We are releasing two pins for this weekend including a limited release logo pin for the half...

Happy New Year!! In honor of 2013, Disney Parks is giving away a vacation every day in the month of January. There are several “options” which you can choose from. All includes a 5 day/4 night stay with special in room accommodations  air transportation, theme park tickets, $500 Disney gift card and a themed welcome basket. “Options” vary from selecting - Happy Happenings (aimed more to kids. Character Dining, VIP parade seating) - Magical Discoveries (also aimed more to kids. Two free Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or Pirates League with a Disney Family Magic Tour (Magic Kingdom only)) - Amazing Fun (special World of Color dining and viewing*, a one-day Adventures By Disney® Lights! Camera! Magic! Tour of Hollywood and Fantasmic! V.I.P. seating...

Dec 28, 2012

“For a limited time only, you and your family can experience this musical variety extravaganza inspired by the renowned Frontierland show enjoyed by Walt Disney himself! Join Miss Lily and her Saloon Girls for an homage to the classic Golden Horseshoe Revue, a fun-filled show filled with plenty of family-friendly comedy, singing and dancing. Performances are Thursday through Monday, from January 10 through February 4, 2013.” – Disneyland Media. It was earlier announced that Golden Horseshoe Revue would be returning for a “limited time” and it is exciting to have the dates...

Dec 28, 2012

Earlier today, Disney announced as part of their Limited Time Magic Promotion, they will be releasing special new mouse ears and head ware every month at Both The Disneyland Resort and The Walt Disney World Resort. Some ears will be exclusive to respective parks.

Dec 28, 2012

By Thomas Smith on The Disney Parks Blog: There’s nothing like ringing in the New Year at Disney Parks, but if you can’t join us, we’re keeping the excitement going to begin January with some special “Limited Time Magic” at the Walt Disney World Resort andDisneyland Resort. We’re also excited to announce that 2013 will be the “Year of the Ear” at Disney Parks. Every month, Disney Parks will release new ear hats to add to your collection as part of “Limited Time Magic.” January will start with the limited release of Disney Couture Ear Hats. And each month, there will be fun designs to discover. And we’re not done yet. We’ll have more “Limited Time Magic” information to share today on the Disney Parks Blog, including an exciting...

By Faron Kelley on The Disney Parks Blog: I am excited to let you know the Happiest Race on Earth just got happier! Today runDisney announced the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is expanding with the addition of the Disneyland 10K at Disneyland Resortin Anaheim, Cal. The new 10K will be a timed event and take runners through Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park and on the streets of Anaheim. As with all runDisney races, participants will receive a newly designed finishers medal. Runners looking for a bigger challenge can register for the Dumbo Double Dare. A limited number of runners will have the opportunity to take the dare and run the Disneyland 10K on Saturday and the Disneyland Half Marathon on Sunday – 19.3 miles total. Finishers...

By Erin Glover on The Disney Parks Blog: For the second year, we will be celebrating Three Kings Day here at Disneyland park! You may remember our first-ever Día de los Reyes Magos celebration last year which featured special décor, entertainment, food and activities showcasing Western and Mexican heritage. This year, the same celebration will move to a new space –Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland – and will run January 4-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Three Kings Day entertainment will include folklorico dancing and Mariachi musical performers, Disney characters in festive, colorful costumes and holiday photo opportunities. Younger guests can participate in crafts like face painting, crown making and coloring. Here’s a look at the performers...