Bicoastal Celebration of One More Disney Day

Happy Leap Day!

Today, guests at both the Magic Kingdom® Park in Florida and the Disneyland® Park in California are celebrating Leap Day by spending a full 24-hours in their favorite park! With so much to see and do in each park, they will be hard-pressed to experience everything even within this very long day!

This special One More Disney Day split-screen video shows how the Magic Kingdom® Park and the Disneyland® Park are very similar but uniquely different at the same time. Enjoy!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:12-05:00February 29th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Leap Year, Disneyland Special Events, Leap Year, Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Special Events|0 Comments

One More Disney Day Entertainment Announced

Special entertainment for tomorrow’s One More Disney Day event at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Florida and the Disneyland® Park in California. In addition to the regularly scheduled entertainment in each park, guests will also enjoy:

Magic Kingdom® Park

Main Street Electrical Parade – 10p, midnight
“The Magic, The Memories and You” – 7:45p, 9p, 11p, 5:30a
Frontierland® Hoedown (near Country Bear Jamboree Show) – 2:45a, 3:30a, 4:30a
Disney’s Dance the Night Away Party (at Cinderella Castle) – 1a-5:30a
Character greetings throughout the night including Phineas and Ferb in Tomorrowland® Area, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Fantasyland® Area, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their pajamas in Town Square.

Disneyland® Park

Dance party featuring KIIS DJs (Tomorrowland® Terrace) – 8:30p – 4 a
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade – 10p
Billy Hill & the Hillbillies (The Golden Horseshoe) – 11:15 p – 4:45a
Fantasmic! Show – 1a
Character meet & greets throughout the night including Darth Vader and Stormtroopers in Tomorrowland® Area, Country Bears in Frontierland® Area, and Mickey Mouse and friends in their pajamas at Carnation Plaza Gardens

As always, show times and Disney character appearances are subject to change. Be sure to pick up a park Times Guide for show times and character availability. All events included with regular park admission.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:13-05:00February 28th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disneyland One More Disney Day, Disneyland Special Events, Magic Kingdom One More Disney Day, Magic Kingdom Special Events|0 Comments

Everyone’s a Winner at runDisney Events

Yesterday our Magic Maker® Joe DeFazio shared with us his experience participating in the Walt Disney World® Half Marathon. Participants in all of the runDisney events share common sentiments and continue to make the races an annual event.

At a runDisney event, there are only winners. Watch this video of the last place finishers at the 2011 Disneyland® Tinkerbell Half Marathon and see for yourself.

Ready to participate in a runDisney event? Contact your Magic Maker to check on availability for these upcoming events:

May 5, 2012 – Expedition Everest Challenge
Aug 31 – Sep 2, 2012 – Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend
Sept 28 – 29, 2012 – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10-Miler Weekend
Nov 9 – 10, 2012 – Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Jan 10 – 13, 2013 – Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA
Jan 18 – 20, 2013 – Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – Disneyland® Resort

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:24-05:00February 24th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, Disneyland Half Marathon, Disneyland Marathon, Expedition Everest Challenge, runDisney, Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler, Walt Disney World Marathon|0 Comments

Disneyland Park adds Charging Lockers

A dead smartphone battery is no longer a reason to slow down guests at the Disneyland® Park. Guests can now take advantage of new “Charging Lockers” which were installed inside Main Street Lockers and Storage.

Use of the lockers are pretty simple:

Select whether you need a standard outlet (if you brought your own cell/camera charger), or use the supplied Apple or Android/Blackberry cord.
Use the touchpad kiosk to prepay for the first hour of use.
Create a 4-digit pin that will be used later to access your locker.
The kiosk will print a receipt with your locker assignment. Connect the device to the charger inside the locker and you are ready to go enjoy the park.
When returning, if you are within the prepaid hour time frame, you can return directly to your locker. If not, first return to the kiosk and pay any additional balance.

Pricing for the new Charging Locker is $2 per hour. At this time, this secure alternative to charging your devices is only available inside the Disneyland® Park.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-02-17T13:27:49-05:00February 19th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland, Disneyland Charging Lockers, Disneyland Park, Mobile Phones|0 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share the romantic side of Disney Parks. Regardless of the day of the year, keep these suggestions in mind to surprise your sweetie!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Stroll hand-in-hand down Disney’s Boardwalk and dance the night away in the Atlantic Dance Hall.
Cuddle under the moonlight in a horse-drawn carriage at Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside.
Parasail together over Bay Lake for a perfect view of the world.
Watch the Magic Kingdom® fireworks from the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Resort or while dining at California Grill from the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Snuggle together as the haunts fly around you on Haunted Mansion.
Enjoy a quiet dinner in the wine cellar at Le Cellier or under the stars at San Angel Inn and then catch Illuminations: Reflections of Earth on the World Showcase Lagoon.
Schedule a couples massage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Recreate the spaghetti scene of Lady & the Tramp at Tony’s Town Square in the Magic Kingdom.

Disneyland® Resort

Listen to live jazz music at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney®.
Enjoy a meal on the bayou at Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square.
Experience the magic of Fantasmic!.
Enjoy a romantic meal for two at the elegant, and award-winning Napa Rose.
Take a spin on Mickey’s Fun Wheel in Paradise Pier at night.
Watch the sunset from the back of the Mark Twain as it sails around the island.
Sneak down the path of the waterfalls of the Disneyland Hotel to steal a kiss.
Wait til the park is nearly empty at the end of the night and stroll hand in hand down Main Street U.S.A. taking in the atmosphere.
Fly to Neverland on Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland.

Disney Cruise Line®

Enjoy a romantic dinner for two with sweeping ocean views in the adult-only restaurants, Palo and Remy.
Enjoy coffee together at the Cove Café.
Watch one of the Broadway-style productions in the Walt Disney Theater.
Book excursions to explore exotic locations.
Soak in the adult-only pool.
Dance the night away in one of the many night clubs or up on deck under the stars.
Reserve a Spa Villa and relax in the personal jacuzzi after your couples massage or schedule a massage in the private beach cabanas on Disney’s Castaway Cay.
Bask in the sun on Serenity Bay, the adult only beach of Disney’s Castaway Cay.

Have a romantic suggestion that we missed?
Let us know on our Facebook page!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:27-05:00February 14th, 2012|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Valentine's Day|0 Comments

Earl of Sandwich coming soon to Downtown Disney® District

Disneyland® Resort has announced the addition of EARL OF SANDWICH® to their Downtown Disney® District this summer. Located adjacent to AMC Theatres, this location will be the first EARL OF SANDWICH® in California. Their current locations at the Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Paris are already a favorite among guests.

EARL OF SANDWICH® features hot sandwiches served on freshly baked artisan bread, soups, salads, wraps, and desserts. Also breakfast sandwiches and pastries will be available during the morning. The restaurant is known for their Original 1762 sandwich (roasted beef, sharp cheddar and creamy horseradish sauce) and their special limited-time Holiday Turkey sandwich (roasted turkey, stuffing, zesty cranberry sauce, seasoned mayonaise, and warm gravy).

*Photo is an early concept rendering and subject to change

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:27-05:00February 12th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland Downtown Disney, Disneyland Downtown Disney District, Downtown Disney Anaheim, Downtown Disney District, Downtown Disney District Restaurants, Downtown Disney updates, Earl of Sandwich|0 Comments

“New Orleans Bayou Bash” Kicks Off at Disneyland Park

Warm Southern hospitality will be flowing as Disneyland® Park brings “New Orleans Bayou Bash” into the streets!

Every weekend during February and March, park guests will enjoy street performers, N’awlins style specialty food, and jazzy music in New Orleans Square and parts of the Rivers of America. Special events include:

Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration
Disney Characters in festive outfits in Jambalaya Jazz Cavalcade
Royal Street Bachelors Band
Mardi Gras Procession
Meet ‘n’ Greet Opportunity at Court of Angels Photo Location

The “New Orleans Bayou Bash” will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February and March, 2012 with additional celebrations on February 20th and 21st. Valid theme park admission to Disneyland® Park is required.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-02-10T10:07:38-05:00February 11th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland, Disneyland Mardi Gras, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Park celebrations, Mardi Gras, New Orleans Bayou Bash|0 Comments

This Recipe is Sure to Score on Superbowl Sunday!

Other than being at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, I can’t think of a better place to catch Sunday’s Super Bowl than at the ESPN Zone® Restaurant at the Disneyland® Resort’s Downtown Disney® District. With over 120 HDTVs – including one that measures 16 feet – you are guaranteed to not miss a second of the game! While there is no promise that your team will win, you can bet on no one walking out hungry!

Can’t make it to the ESPN Zone®? No worries. Here is a recipe for one of their fan’s favorites!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip – ESPN Zone®

Makes 8 cups

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups whole or 2% milk
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
2 1/2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 (14.5-ounce) cans quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Tortilla chips, carrot and celery sticks, garlic bread, for serving

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté 2 minutes.
Add flour; cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in cream and milk, then bring to simmer, whisking often until sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon.
Add white pepper and Parmesan, stirring until well incorporated. Remove from heat. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Mix well.
Fold in cream cheese, stirring well until cream cheese is completely incorporated. Add spinach, stirring to combine. Add artichoke hearts, stirring gently so as not to break up the artichokes.
Pour mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
Bake 15 minutes, or until cheese on top is completely melted and bubbling.
Serve hot with tortilla chips, carrot and celery sticks, and/or garlic bread.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:31-05:00February 3rd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|0 Comments

Love is in the Air

“The Magic, The Memories, and You, ” a dramatic nighttime projection show filled with special effects and magic, quickly became a fan favorite when it started back in 2011. Projected onto Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World® Resort and on “it’s a small world” at the Disneyland® Park, the show has featured some holiday overlays throughout the past year.

In honor of Valentines Day, the show will add a new segment inspired by romantic moments in Disney Animation. This overlay covers the respective landmarks with roses for one scene and a star filled filled sky for another. While this romantic overlay will only be shown for a limited time, you can expect similar additions to the show in the future.

“The Magic, The Memories, and You” runs on select nights. Check your Daily Times Guide for specific show times.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:32-05:00February 2nd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, The Magic The Memories and You, Valentine's Day|0 Comments

Mad T Party Brings an Unique Event to Disney California Adventure Park

A fun new show will be taking over the stage at the Hollywood Pictures Backlot in the Disney California Adventure® Park. ElecTRONica will have its last show this spring to make room for the Mad T Party.

The Mad T Party, based on Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” will feature many familiar characters with a few surprises! The new nighttime family celebration will have a live band, games, dancing, and some very unique entertainment.

The psychedelic event will start Summer 2012. We will bring you more details as they become available.

*Images are Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Art, actual construction and show design may vary

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:33-05:00January 27th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disney California Adventure, elecTRONica replacement, Mad T Party, Tim Burton, Tim Burton Mad T Party|0 Comments

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Happy Leap Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day

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