Magic Kingdom Photo Update for July 6, 2008
I realize Ricky just did a photo update on the Magic Kingdom last week, but our photo updates will come as we happen to visit the parks. We’re making this a random feature. The photo updates will come as we visit the various attractions, whether we happen to be…
Downtown Disney fireworks short but sweet – but leaving took three hours
I made the mistake of taking my family to Downtown Disney to watch the fireworks last night. The fireworks were set to start at 10:30 p.m., so we arrived around 9:30 p.m. The traffic was a mess, as expected. All of the parking lots were full except for the…
18 'Eat to the Beat!' musical acts announced at Epcot this fall
Eight Grammy-winning acts will join 10 other hit-makers to bring a rocking mix of classic tunes to Epcot during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from Sept. 26 to Nov. 9. From rock to jazz, funk to pop, 10 new Eat to the Beat! acts and eight returning…
Winning wallaby named announced at Cypress Gardens
Carol Wolfe of Winter Garden became part of Cypress Gardens’ history as she submitted the winning name for their new baby albino wallaby. Carol submitted the name “Mahina” meaning “moon” in Hawaiian. By submitting the winning name, Carol won four tickets to Cypress Gardens that are good for unlimited…
Video of Magic Kingdom's Concert in the Sky fireworks
Happy 4th of July! On Tuesday night, I attended a preview of tonight’s Magic Kingdom fireworks entitled, “Disney’s Celebrate America – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky”. In honor of America’s Independence Day, we’re bringing these fireworks to all of you who can’t be at the parks…
An Audio-Animatronics Timeline
Disney released this Audio-Animatronics Timeline this morning. I thought it was interesting enough to repost. From Tiki birds to Mr. Potato Head … Early 1950s Walt Disney purchases a mechanical bird while vacationing in Europe. The souvenir becomes the inspiration for Audio-Animatronics technology. 1951 Work begins on “Project Little…
