For the first time, Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World magically morphs into a shimmering, glimmering ice palace for the holidays – thanks to a new special effects spectacle bathing the castle in 200,000 twinkly white lights. Magic Kingdom guests will be treated nightly to the castle celebration, which also features cherished Disney characters. Similar…
The 32nd annual Downtown Disney Festival of the Masters started today and runs through Sunday. More than 160 artists are displaying their work along with some fun for the kids and a couple of places with good food. Below are some photos I took this evening at the event.
Busch Entertainment Corporation family of adventure parks announced today they will now be known as Worlds of Discovery. “Guests will come to know that through the Worlds of Discovery parks, they will have the opportunity to come closer to the world we share,” says Jim Atchison, incoming president and chief operating officer of Busch Entertainment…
Universal Orlando Resort has released their plans for the holiday season. These include some new things and returning favorites. Most events run Dec. 1 through Jan. 1. Universal Studios: Macy’s Holiday Parade This seasonal favorite is full of authentic balloons and floats direct from America’s favorite parade, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. You’ll also enjoy festive…
Universal Orlando will soon unveil a new attraction called “Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride . . . Starring You.” It will replace the current Earthquake attraction. Earthquake closed permanently today as work began on the new experience. Initial construction has already been underway inside the attraction for several weeks. Disaster is expected to open…
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, a raffle of turkeys crosses the fairway Nov. 4 at Disney’s Magnolia course during the final round of the 2007 Children’s Miracle Network Classic. (Jimmy DeFlippo, photographer) I know, not much of a story, but I thought it was a cute picture.
I took a trip to Universal yesterday with my 8-year-old son. As we were exiting Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast, I noticed an empty can sitting on a shelf. Besides the bad example of littering, I noticed something else — it said Duff on it. But it wasn’t a Duff beer, it was a Duff energy…
Framed through the lens of renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, more stars are playing out their fantasies, living out their Disney dreams. Actress Rachel Weisz is Snow White, tennis star Roger Federer is King Arthur from “The Sword in the Stone” and actress Julie Andrews is the Blue Fairy from “Pinocchio” with actress Abigail Breslin as…
Three more of the “Sinister 11” portraits have been added to four that were placed in The Haunted Mansion’s load area during the refurbishment. Two more were added to the first scene, but it is almost too dark to even see them. That leaves only two missing, for now. The Sinister 11 were the portraits…
Photo by Matt Stroshane Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern, star of films including “Jurassic Park,” “Blue Velvet” and “Rambling Rose,” takes a spin Oct. 27 on the Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction with son Ellery, 6, at the Magic Kingdom. Dern visited Walt Disney World during a break in filming for “Recount,” a drama about Florida’s…
