As Usual, Celebrities Visiting Walt Disney World

Singing superstar Mariah Carey and award-winning actor Nick Cannon are pictured with another famous show business couple — Mickey and Minnie Mouse — July 15, 2008 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Carey and Cannon spent several days at Walt Disney World Resort, enjoying attractions in all four theme parks, fireworks shows and Disney … Read more

Dining Changes Official

Here is the official announcement from Disney on changes to the dining reservation system: The Walt Disney World® Resort will release a new reservation booking system for dining, recreation and tour reservations in late October 2008. The new reservation system will replace our current Dining Reservation System and will allow you to book multiple dining … Read more

Time To Turn Back Tiki-Time???

After months of hearing rumors that the Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management will be closing sometime in the near future to make way for a Stitch-involved makeover, a new wild rumor has hit the streets of the Magic Kingdom and has cast members in De-Nile (Attempt at a Jungle Cruise joke). Strong rumors now indicate that the … Read more

Temporary Dining Changes

Reported by the Dis: Disney will begin implementing a new reservation system that combines dining, recreation and tour bookings. The conversion will start on July 21, 2008 and is expected to be functioning on October 24. While this is taking place, the latest dining reservation date which can be booked in advance is January 25, … Read more

Earful Tire

A new Grand Marshal vehicle has debuted in the Magic Kingdom theme park, carrying guests of honor down the daily parade route in grand style. To fit the theme of Main Street, USA, the vehicle was designed after a 1912 touring car. The new vehicle’s design also allows guests in wheelchairs to board easily and … Read more

DLR Photo Report – 7/13/08

Yesterday I had a wonderful trip to the Disneyland Resort. Apart from the Innoventions Dream Home, there wasn’t that much else going on, so included in this picture report are some lovely scenery shots. Now then, let’s hop to it: The monorail stopped right by Soarin’ Over California for some reason I got to the … Read more

Jim Hill Goes Off the Wall-E

Our good friend Jim Hill over at Jim Hill Media has a great article up today about the rooms currently being re-decorated to Pirates of the Caribbean and Finding Nemo over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. While the new movie themed rooms are very news-worthy, there is something towards the end of the article that is far … Read more

Here We Go Again…

Laughing Place managed to snap a few pictures of a special promotion in Downtown Disney for the new reality show on ABC, High School Musical: Get in the Picture. Here are a few of them: It looks as if you spin this wheel, & you either win prizes or get to play a game of … Read more

“Infringement is What Tiggers Do Best”

From Local6.com: CLERMONT, Fla. — Disney has filed a million-dollar copyright infringement lawsuit against a Clermont couple over costumes resembling Tigger and Eeyore. David and Marisol Perez-Chaveco about two years ago created their own company, Kool Klowns, which offers face painting, inflatable houses and costumed characters at parties. “I don’t want to be on welfare … Read more

Makes You Wish The Electrical Parade Was Goin’ By

Our sister site, WDW News Today, reported the following news about the High School Musical 2: School’s Out show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The popular High School Musical 2: School’s Out roaming stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now scheduled to make its final performance at the park on September 13, 2008. However, don’t … Read more

School’s Out for Senior Year

The popular High School Musical: School’s Out roaming stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now scheduled to make its final performance at the park on September 13, 2008. However, don’t get too happy if you’re not a fan of the Disney Channel’s mega-hit movie series. On October 24, just around the time the new film … Read more

Dateline Disneyland Picture Update

Let’s take a look at some of the various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge: Billboards around SoCal for Toy Story Mania have been changed to say “Take aim and ride” as opposed to “Opening June 17th” Some ground work has been done at Goofy’s Gas in … Read more

Colors of the Wind Goes Black

Breaking news from the Orlando Sentinel: After a 10-year run, the live ‘Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends’ show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close Sept. 27, Walt Disney World announced Thursday. No immediate replacement is planned for the amphitheater. The Pocahontas character will remain in the park, though three actors must audition for other shows. … Read more

Magic Kingdom Parade Update

According to the Walt Disney World Cast Member website, the following changes will be made (highlighted items have not been previously announced) at the Magic Kingdom during the replacement of the Liberty Square bridge: In our ongoing quest for continuous improvement, the Magic Kingdom Liberty Square Bridge will be closed from Friday, August 15 through Friday, … Read more

Is Disney’s Aladdin Leaving?

From the OC Register: Is Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular closed after July 21st? The question above was asked on a MiceChat discussion board by someone identified as “moncho.” He said that he checked the Disneyland calendar and that the show is not scheduled after July 20. Disney Spokesman John McClintock said the Disney’s … Read more

Indiana Jones May Get Crystal Skull References

From the OC Register: Crystal skulls may be added to the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction in Disneyland, but the “Summer of Hidden Mysteries” will end after this summer. Glenn Kelman, a Disney Entertainment Productions senior show producer, talked about the Indiana Jones touches added to Adventureland for the summer. First, he said that the “Summer … Read more