Flying Drones Coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs 2016 holiday show

What do flying drones and Walt Disney World have in common? … Disney Springs and a new wave of entertainment!  We all know that Disney is the king of using state-of-the-art technology in its entertainment venues.  Well, here we go again.  It’s official, flying drones are coming to Disney Springs …

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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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Jungle Cruise – An Original Walt Disney Attraction

Walt Disney at Jungle Cruise, Disneyland

The ever-popular Jungle Cruise is one of the original Walt Disney attractions.  He’s pictured here reviewing the Disneyland attraction.  I’m glad to say it hasn’t significantly changed from the original ride through the jungles. Everything Disney does has a backstory, loads of details, and hidden jokes.  And the Jungle Cruise …

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Magic Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary-The Year Cinderella’s Castle Disappeared

Birthday Cake Castle, Magic Kingdom 25th Anniversary Walt Disney World 1996

It was a dark day in Walt Disney World history when Cinderella’s Castle was covered up.  Perhaps I should say it was a “pink” day in Walt Disney World history. October 1, 1996, marked Magic Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary so Disney Imagineers decided to commemorate this important event by transforming Cinderella’s …

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