Photo Finds: Cars wing at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – July 16, 2012
By Kevin Yee This week we take a close-up look at the Cars section of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
Universal Orlando Resort announces a new on-site hotel
Universal Parks & Resorts and Loews Hotels & Resorts announced this morning that they will be building a new hotel development at Universal Orlando that will add high-quality, high-value options for families wanting an affordable on-site experience.
Gaylord Palms $50 million expansion complete: New water park, new sports bar, new character breakfast and more
The Gaylord Palms Resort has a jam-packed schedule of fun this summer with new Dreamworks experiences, a new family water park, a new two-story sports bar and more that are all part of the resort’s recent $50 million renovation.
Disney-area resort to hold Cupcake Lovers Weekend June 15 and 16
A visit to Orlando will be a bit sweeter on June 15 and 16, 2012, as the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek celebrates its second Cupcake Lovers Weekend, a special celebration of frosted fun. The special weekend, part of the resort’s season-long SummerBlast promotion will feature a schedule of activities and events themed around cupcakes.
Disney | Merchandise | Movies | Resorts
New Pixar postage stamps unveiled during ceremony at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the issuance of 125 million new stamps last week featuring popular Disney•Pixar characters. The Mail a Smile Forever stamps official First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony took place at the brand new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
Disney | Resorts | Video | Walt Disney World
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort officially opens – First guests check into the Finding Nemo suites
Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton was joined on stage by Mickey and Minnie Mouse and many other Disney characters to officially open Disney’s Art of Animation Resort this morning, May 31, 2012. Disney’s newest resort opened with the Finding Nemo wing, but three others will follow later this year: Cars, The Lion King and…
Resorts | Television | Video
Heroes in a Half Shell – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appearing daily at Nick Hotel – Video
Heroes in a Half Shell – Turtle Power has arrived at Nickelodeon Suites Resort. Starting May 25, hotel guests will be able to meet the T.M.N.T., Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, and take part in a special dinner experience, with pizza of course.
Nickelodeon’s Double Dare is back – only at Nick Hotel – Video
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Nickelodeon Suites Resort has kicked off the summer with the addition of an old television game show favorite. Double Dare, an original creation of Nickelodeon, was one of the first fast-paced, fun, interactive game shows for kids. Studio Nick at the Nick Hotel has re-captured the thrills and the…
SeaWorld releases more details about Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin
Just as SeaWorld’s newest attraction, TurleTrek, a 3D 360 experience, opens this Friday, their designers and marketing execs have revealed more details about the park’s 2013 new attraction and its largest-ever expansion, Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin.
Harry Potter conference returning to Orlando this July – Tickets available for private Wizard World party
Ascendio and their “Night of a Thousand Wizards” are returning to Universal Orlando Resort this July 12 through 15, 2012. Ascendio, dubbed as Infinitus in 2010, is a Harry Potter conference (or convention), and features presentations, music, meet-ups and social events. Their Night of a Thousand Wizards 2 is an exclusive after-hours event at the Wizarding…