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Pardoned turkeys proclaim gobble gobble (We're Going to Disney World)

Pilgrim Mickey and National Turkey Federation Chairman Ted Seger present the two saved birds at Ten Star Ranch in Dubois, Ind. Two turkeys will receive presidential pardons from President George W. Bush at The White House on Tuesday, in the 60th annual National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. Following their presidential pardons, the two turkeys will join…

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Cinderella Castle Lighting Video and Pictures

I’ve uploaded a video of tonight’s new Cinderella Castle lighting ceremony called, “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish”. It’s around seven minutes long and features Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Cinderella, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother on the castle stage. It’s a fun little show with some spectacular lights on the castle.The video is 640×360 MP4 with HD…

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Pictures of Cinderella Castle lit up for the holidays

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…

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Laura Dern and son visit Disney World

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…

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Kids affected by the Chernobyl disaster visit Disney World

For eight Ukrainian children, dreams became reality on Oct. 12 as they entered Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park. The children, ages 9 to 20, were born with birth defects as a result of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. They spent the past couple of weeks in Central Florida meeting with physicians, receiving occupational…