Mickey Mouse Celebrates His Birthday November 18

Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse celebrates his birthday November 18.  This year (2016) he’s taken his celebration worldwide to celebrate with his fans. Mickey began his trip around the world in October.  Los Angeles was his first stop followed by Kyoto, Paris, Rome and Shanghai.  His tour of surprise visits will continue until …

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Disney Parks Kick Off the Holiday Season Nov. 24, 25 and Dec. 25

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Disney Parks kick off the holiday season Nov. 24, 25 and Dec. 25 with televised specials from Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in California. Beginning Nov. 24 at 8:00 p.m. ABC will televise “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.”  Emmy Award-winners Julianne and Derek Hough will …

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New Projection Show “Once Upon a Time” Debuts at Magic Kingdom

"Once Upon A Time" Castle Projection Show Magic Kingdom 2016

‘Tis the season for new and returning favorite shows at Walt Disney World.  The holidays are such a festive time around the Parks and Resorts.  Beginning November 4th a new projection show “Once Upon a Time” debuts at Magic Kingdom. The new nighttime show uses projection-mapping technology to produce a …

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Horses Get Ready For Mickey’s Boo To You Parade

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Headless Horseman, Walt Disney World

One of my favorite parts of Mickey’s Boo To You Parade is the ride of the Headless Horseman down Main Street USA.  It’s eerie and beautiful at the same time.  The eerie part is, of course, the Headless Horseman.  The beautiful part is the magnificent prancing horse.  Watch him prance …

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Vintage Disney – A 1990’s Look at Magic Kingdom’s Skyway

Skyway Attraction, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away, there was a fun ride with the absolute best view of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  The attraction was a gondola style “scenic aerial journey high over Magic Kingdom” called Skyway.  Let’s have some fun and take a …

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Tomorrowland Peoplemover Gliding Since 1975 in Walt Disney World

July 1st marks the anniversary of the WEDway Peoplemover, now called Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover in Walt Disney World.  The first smooth flowing, easy going peoplemover glided through Tomorrowland in 1975 winding in and out of different attractions. The original WEDway Peoplemover (named for Walter Elias Disney) will always hold …

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Frozen Ever After Opens at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen movie

The long-anticipated Frozen Ever After adventure at Epcot’s Norway just opened. It’s one of several new shows and attractions opening this month at all four parks at Walt Disney World.  Summer vacation season is officially here!  The ride replaces the former Maelstrom attraction at the Pavilion. The storyline picks up …

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