As many of you are aware, Figment is my favorite Disney character and I love to buy many Disney collectibles from the Art of Disney stores. Knowing this, you can probably guess that I’m pretty excited about this special release: Product Release: Space Suit Figment: Journey Into Imagination Numbered Limited Edition: 750 pieces Retail: $140.00 plus applicable sales … Read more
Once again from the LA Times Travel Blog: With the debut today of the rehabbed It’s a Small World ride at Disneyland, the public gets its first look at the controversial new “Spirit of America” scene — the focus of much angst and anguish in chat rooms and blog posts. On one side of the … Read more
A beloved Disneyland attraction returns to Fantasyland on Friday, Feb. 6, when “it’s a small world” opens with some new storytelling magic. With the premiere of a new “Spirit of America” scene, new musical enhancements, and a new look for some of the attraction’s familiar child dolls, “it’s a small world” will once again take … Read more
Our friends over at the OC Register’s Around Disney blog have an interesting interactive map up showing the layout of the ride, along with where the new characters are located with an accompanying picture. They also have a photo slideshow up. You can view both of which by clicking the photo links bellow: Again, stay … Read more
The LA Times have up a couple of interesting articles on the changes to It’s a Small World that I wanted to share here with everyone: As Walt Disney Co. set out to renovate It’s a Small World at Disneyland, the company’s Imagineers had one thing in mind: Don’t mess it up. Despite being one … Read more
Our It’s a Small World coverage continues now with an Associated Press video looking at the changes to the attraction: BIG SPOILER ALERT! Our good friend MintCrocodile has up a video of the changes to the attraction from the Annual Passholder previews today: Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today for continuing coverage on It’s a … Read more
More than 40 years after the “It’s A Small World” ride opened at Disneyland to promote world peace and showcase the cultures of the world, Disney is populating one of its most beloved attractions with its own trademark vision of the planet: Aladdin, Nemo, Ariel and more than two dozen cartoon characters plucked from its … Read more
It seems that along with the closing of Department 56 and Club Libby Lu, we will also be losing another Downtown Disney store, Illuminations. This comes with big cutbacks to the store’s parent company, Yankee Candle: Yankee Holding Corp. and its subsidiary The Yankee Candle Co. said Tuesday that the company is slashing 330 jobs … Read more
In brief, Walt Disney World will be continuing its buy 4 nights, get 3 nights free promotion through August 15th, 2009 beginning February 9th. If you would like to book or get more information on this fantastic offer, make sure to contact one of the fantastic agents at Magical Travel.
Our very own Myrna Litt was at the Disneyland Resort on Super Bowl Sunday and checks in with us on the latest happenings around the Resort:
New “Celebrate Today!” decorations at the security tents.
The line for the 2nd Piece of Disney History pin release. According to Myrna, the line was about an 1hr and 20 minutes! That long, for a pin!
The new “What Will You Celebrate?” Mickey Floral.
Just when you thought the name problems plaguing the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction were as confusing as it gets, Disney has outdone themselves. Many of you probably remember when we first reported in May 2008 about the marketing campaign for Disney Parks that would revolve around celebrating special milestones in life and would be titled “Magical Celebrations”. … Read more
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is scheduled to open on Aug. 4, 2009. The Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs Resort are scheduled to open this summer, but no date has been released. All 60 “treehouses” are scheduled to open simultaneously. Members with ownership interests in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort may … Read more
Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, rides Feb. 2, 2009 in a celebratory parade with Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Holmes’ visit came only hours after his “I’m Going to Disney World!” pronouncement in Tampa, Fla., following the Steelers’ last-minute, 27-23 victory over … Read more
it’s a small world Product Release & Signing Special Guests: Artist, Dave Avanzino & Disney Legend, Alice Davis Date: February 28, 2009 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 Noon Location: Disneyana Shop, Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland® park Product Information: Join us Saturday, February 28, 2009 as we welcome Artist, Dave Avanzino and Disney Legend, Alice Davis who will be on hand for … Read more
The latest edition of the Mickey Monitor annual passholder publication is now available for viewing and offers a number of newsworthy announcements on some upcoming Walt Disney World attractions and special events. Here are some highlights: -Passholders are being informed that Space Mountain will be closed for a “Space-Lift” beginning in April 2009. The article confirms … Read more
It’s never too early to celebrate. I guess that’s why the Super Bowl champions will be appearing at the Magic Kingdom today: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – So how are Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrating their heroic play in Super Bowl XLIII? In the frenzied moments just after their … Read more
