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New Daytime Parade Marching into Magic Kingdomยฎ Park in 2014

Celebrate A Dream Come True ParadeThere is something magical about seeing the 3 o’clock parade at Magic Kingdomยฎ Park! Whether young or old, no visit would be complete without watching it.

The Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has announced that in Spring of 2014, the Celebrate A Dream Come Trueย Parade will be replaced by Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. The new daytime parade will bring the magical stories of New Fantasylandโ„ข onto the streets of Main Street, U.S.Aยฎ. Brand new parade floats, costuming, and an original soundtrack will highlight the stories ofย Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, Tangled, Brave,ย and others.

We will bring you more details about Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade as they become available. In the meantime, enjoy these concept renderings of three of the floats.

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By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 27th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

How’d They Do That? – Spaceship Earth Transformation

Last night at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort,ย Disney Parks called upon the help of Mike Wazowski to announce their upcoming Monstrous Summer All-Nighter on May 24, 2013. But in typical Disney fashion, the announcement had to be huge – 188 feet huge to be exact!

The result was the transformation of the beloved Epcotยฎ icon, Spaceship Earth, into an “Eye-Con” created specifically for this “Eye-nnouncement.” Enjoy this video explaining how it all came together!

For more information on the Monstrous Summer All-Nighter, click here.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

runDisney Adds 10K to Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Princess Half CollagerunDisney has announced the addition of a 10K and a new two-race challenge to the lineup for the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort.

Taking place Feb. 20-23, 2014, the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend consists of several other events including a health and fitness expo, kids races, and a family fun run 5K. The Princess 10K will take place on Saturday and gives more advanced runners an opportunity to run throughย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort theme parks. Those runners looking for a bigger challenge can sign up for the 10K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday and earn the inauguralย Disney Glass Slipper Challenge Medal for their 19.3 miles in total in addition to the medals for each individual race. For those taking part in both the 2014ย Tinker Bell Half Marathon at theย Disneylandยฎ Resort and the Princess Half Marathon,ย they will receive a special runDisney Coast-to-Coast Race Challenge Medal (featuring Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse with a pink overlay).

Registration for the 2014 Princess Half Marathon opens June 11. Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today for more details!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

‘Star Warsโ„ข Day’ Part of Upcoming ‘Limited Time Magic’

Jedi Training Academy“May the Fourth Be With You” asย Disney Parks celebrates this fan-proclaimed day! As part of “Limited Time Magic,” this Star Warsโ„ข Day celebration joins the list of upcoming events along with a special Monstrous 24-hour All-Nighter.

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

  • May the Fourth Be With You – Star Warsโ„ข Day – On May 4, 2013,ย Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ will be celebratingย Star Warsโ„ข Day with special “Limited Time Magic” events! For one day only, enjoy special Star Warsโ„ข entertainment, characters, commemorative merchandise, a Star Warsโ„ข dance party, and special Star Warsโ„ข fireworks show to end the night. With surprise appearances onย Star Toursยฎ โ€ The Adventures Continue Attraction by Star Warsโ„ข characters to special editions of Jedi Training Academy where parents join their kids, this day is sure to be out of this galaxy! Valid theme park admission is required.
  • Spring Trolley Show on Main Street, U.S.A.ยฎย โ€“ Spring is in the air and the citizens ofย Main Street, U.S.A.ยฎย insideย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park canโ€™t contain their excitement! Join them daily through May 12, 2013 as they celebrate with a Spring Trolley Show. Their performance of a few new songs will be as bright as their colorful pastel outfits and the horse-drawn trolley they arrived on! Please refer to your Times Guide for show information. Valid theme park admission is required.
  • Monstrous Summer All-Nighter – On May 24, 2013, kick off Summer at Magic Kingdomยฎ Park with a 24-hour monstrous celebration! Valid theme park admission required. Click here for more details

Disneylandยฎย Resort

  • May the Fourth Be With You – On May 4, 2013, you can purchase special edition Star Warsโ„ข themed pins and tees from Disney Pin Traders in Downtown Disneyยฎ or Little Green Men Store Command in Disneylandยฎ Park.
  • Monstrous Summer All-Nighter There’s no better place to kick off Summer than at Disneylandยฎ Park or Disney California Adventureยฎ Park! Enjoy 24-hours of this monstrous celebration! Valid theme park admission required. Click here for more details

And the Year of the Ear continues with the introduction of new Fashionista Hats (available at Emporium at Magic Kingdomยฎ Park,ย Main Street Mad Hatter atย Disneylandยฎ Park, or World of Disneyยฎ Stores in Downtown Disneyยฎ) or Mechanical Kingdom Vinylmation (available atย D Street in Downtown Disneyยฎ) while supplies last!

Keep checking back as Off to Neverland Travelยฎย will continue to bring youย details on futureย โ€Limited Time Magicโ€ events as they become available!

All events and characters are subject to change. Theme park admission may be required for some events.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

AquaDunk and More Coming to Disney Magicยฎ

This morning, Disney Cruise Lineยฎ announced some great enhancements coming to the Disney Magicยฎ. After completing a dry dock Sep. 7-Oct. 10, 2013, the Disney Magicยฎ will relaunch with exciting reimagined areas and new spaces!

Here is a brief summary of what’s to come:

New Splashes on the Upper Decks:

  • AquaDunk – a new thrill slide with a near-vertical launch
  • AquaLab – new interactive water playground and pool
  • Nephewsโ€™ Splash Zone – new water play area for infants and toddlers

Areas designed with Kids and Teens in mind:

  • Disneyโ€™s Oceaneer Club – a completely reimagined Youth Activity center for ages 3 to 12 with 4 themed areas:
    • Marvelโ€™s Avengers Academy – the first time Marvel Super Heros have appeared on Disney Cruise Lineยฎ
    • Andyโ€™s Room
    • Pixie Hollow
    • Mickey Mouse Club
  • Disneyโ€™s Oceaneer Lab – will be rethemed as well
  • Itโ€™s a Small World Nursery – devoted to young sailors ages 3 months to 3 years, it will replace Flounder’s Reefย on Deck 5.
  • Chill Spa – a new experience for teens (ages 13-17) located inside Senses Spa & Salonย (formerly Vista Spa & Salon)

And We Can’t Forget About The Adults:

  • After Hours – will be the newly rethemed nighttime entertainment district replacing Beat Street. It will consist of three rethemed areas:
    • Fathoms – a new nightclub replacing Rockinโ€™ Bar D
    • Keys – a piano lounge replacing Sessions
    • Oโ€™Gills – an Irish pub and sports bar replacing Diversions
  • Senses Spa & Salon will replace the exisitng Vista Spa & Salon on Deck 9
  • Palo – the popular adult-only specialty restaurant will receive a makeover to their dining room

Disney Family Dining:

  • Cariocaโ€™s – a new themed restaurant replacing Parrot Cay
  • Animatorโ€™s Palate –ย will add the popular โ€œAnimation Magicโ€ show from the Disney Fantasyยฎ along with a new “Drawn to Magic” show.
  • Cabanas – will replace Topsider Buffet

But Wait, There’s More:

  • Atrium Lobby – will be redesigned
  • D Lounge – will replace the existing Studio Sea family lounge
  • Guest Staterooms and suites will be redesigned

As you can see, there are a lot of changes coming for the Disney Magicยฎ. Be sure to check back later as we bring you more details and photos! But in the meantime, enjoy this video overview of the upcoming changes:

By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|1 Comment

‘Monstrous Summer All-Nighter’ Coming to Disney Parks

Just minutes ago, a famous Epcotยฎ icon transformed into an “eye-con” as Mike Wazowski announced theย Monstrous Summer All-Nighter coming to Disney Parks!

Disney Parks’ first-ever three-park all-night party will take place on Friday, May 24th, 2013. Magic Kingdomยฎ Park, Disneylandยฎ Park, andย Disney California Adventureยฎ Park will all be open from 6am on May 24th to 6am on May 25th! All three parks will feature specialty entertainment and merchandise, food and beverage offerings, and other surprises throughout the day!

Check out this video of tonight’s special announcement:

We’ll have more details on the Monstrous Summer All-Nighter soon. Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today to make your plans to be part of the fun!

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Sneak Peek at Upcoming New Fantasylandโ„ข Attractions

Imagineers at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort have released a video giving us a sneak peek inside two upcomingย New Fantasylandโ„ข Attractions – Princess Fairytale Hall and The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

Set to open later this year, Princess Fairytale Hall will be an all new location for you to meet Disney Princesses. Opening in 2014, The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will be an innovative family coaster themed off of Walt Disney’s first full length feature production.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 25th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

โ€œMonstrousโ€ Enhancements Coming to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

Monster, Inc. Meet and GreetTo celebrate the June 21st release of the Disney-Pixar’s Monsters University, the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has announced several “Monstrous” enhancements to existing attractions and entertainment.

In Magic Kingdomยฎ Park, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floorยฎ attraction in Tomorrowlandยฎ will honor their alma mater with a refresh of new jokes and comedy bits! And over by the Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ,ย Mike Wazowski and Sulley will continue to meet guests and give them “V-Eye-P treatment,” but now inside the MU Student Union.

Lastly, keep an “eye” out for Monorail Teal circling the Seven Seas Lagoon. The “Monsterail” has received an overlay featuring the cast fromย Monsters University!

To start planning your “Monstrous” summer vacation, contact our Magic Makersยฎ today!

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By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 25th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Video: The Magic is in the Details โ€“ It’s All About Fun on Disney Cruise Lineยฎ

It is undeniably great to be a kid at any Disney Destination! But aboard Disney Cruise Lineยฎ, kids can let their imaginations set sail! Eachย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ ship features nearly an entire deck customized just for them!

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ has the most extensive youth activity areas at sea supervised by specially trained counselors. And with the longest operating hours in the cruise industry, the FUN doesn’t have to stop! But don’t take our word for it – watch this short video and see what past Disney Cruise Lineยฎ guests have to say about the youth activity areas!

There you have it โ€“ for kids, “it’s all about fun!” When will you experience โ€œThe Disney Difference?โ€ Explore the current promotions and then contact your Magic Makerยฎ today to start planning your Disney Cruise Lineยฎ vacation!

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By |2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 24th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort and the Environment

Happy Earth Day!

Tree of Life at DuskLike the other Disney Destinations mentioned earlier this week in our Earth Week articles, the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort in Florida also upholds a commitment to minimizing the impact their daily operation has on the environment.

  • Since 2006, the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has reduced their energy consumption by almost eight percent – enough to power 7,600 homes for a year
  • From golf carts to Monorail trains, more than 1,500 alternatively fueled vehicles are used across resort property – reducing fuel consumption by about 33% per vehicle
  • With some help from dedicated Cast Members and guests, more than 105,000 tons of waste was diverted from landfills in 2011 – enough to fill Spaceship Earth at Epcotยฎ more than eight times

When Imagineers were designing the newly opened Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Walt’s legacy of protecting the environment was kept in mind.

  • Use of energy-saving LED lighting has been integrated throughout the resort
  • The resort’s food court, Landscape of Flavors, is the first Value Resort to utilize reusable plates and silverware
  • Recycling bins have been placed conveniently throughout public areas and in each of the resort’s guest rooms

But it doesn’t stop there. The Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort works to preserve and protect wildlife locally in Florida and around the world! Disney’s Animal Kingdomยฎย Theme Park (which is celebrating it’s 15th Anniversary today) works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to breed and manage groups of critical species. The park has successfully bred many endangered animals over the years including black rhinos, African elephants, and rare birds. In the past couple months alone, Disney’s Animal Kingdomยฎย Theme Park has welcomed the birth of a Saddle-Billed stork and a White-Cheeked Gibbon.

The Walt Disney Company has taken the initiative to encourage environmentally responsible behavior from its Cast Members, business partners, and guests. Helping to protect our Earth is something we must all focus on every day of the year! If everyone would commit to even making one small change, it could make a WORLD of difference! What is your commitment?

By |2017-06-27T10:21:46-05:00April 22nd, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments
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