Disney News

Princess Merida from Disney•Pixar’s upcoming movie “Brave” will begin an all-new character greeting experience in mid-May.

At the Magic Kingdom® Park in Florida, Merida and the mischievous three bear cubs from the film will appear in a setting inspired by her home in the Scottish Highlands. While waiting to meet Merida and her Scottish clan, guests will be entertained by an interactive queue with archery and other activities. To make room for the new Princess, Rapunzel will move from her Fairytale Garden location to a new location on the Adventureland® Verandah on Apr. 15.

At the Disneyland® Park, Merida’s meet & greet will take place in Adventureland® area near the iconic “it’s a small world”® Attraction.

Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” opens in theaters June 22nd.

Images are artist concept art. Actual construction may vary

by Magic Maker® Tara Radulski

Spring has arrived in Orlando and what better way to usher it in than to visit Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival!  Visitors to Walt Disney World® Resort already know that year round, the plants and surroundings throughout the resort are beautifully maintained.  However during Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival they definitely crank it up a notch!

The landscaping and everyday flower beds are meticulously transformed and become bursting with vibrant colors. As you explore the countless character topiaries throughout Epcot®, it is amazing to see what Walt Disney Imagineering is able to do with plants, flowers and other organic materials!  As you stroll through Future World you’ll find Stitch, looking like he is ready to start trouble outside of Mission: SPACE® Attraction.  Not to mention you’ll find Lightening McQueen and Mater hanging out near Epcot’s® World Showcase Japan Pavilion, looking like they just finished racing the world circuit. All of the hidden surprises are sure to bring a smile to your face.  Princes and Princesses, pirates, and Toy Story characters are some of the amazing topiaries found through Epcot®.  Be sure not to miss Lotso near Epcot’s® World Showcase American Pavilion, and take a deep breath…it smells like he is in a huge field of ripe strawberries!

There are special venues set up just for the festival as well, including Bambi’s Butterfly House and the Let’s Get Moving play area for children.  Everyone can enjoy the Flower Power Concert Series which plays host to such performers as Starship, the Guess Who and Chubby Checkers to name a few.  HGTV is the festival sponsor, and HGTV hosts, such as Genevieve Gorder, Sabrina Soto, and Antonio Ballatore take to the stage with special presentations.  And the best part – everything is included in your daily park admission to Epcot®!

Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival will continue daily through May 20^th, 2012.

For a full schedule of event surrounding Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival please visit this page!

There are just a few days left to take advantage of Walt Disney World® Resort’s Spring Room Discount. Contact your Magic Maker® by Saturday, March 31st, to find out how you can save on a trip to see Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival for yourself!

by Magic Maker® Tara Radulski

Spring has arrived in Orlando and what better way to usher it in than to visit Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival!  Visitors to Walt Disney World® Resort already know that year round, the plants and surroundings throughout the resort are beautifully maintained.  However during Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival they definitely crank it up a notch!

The landscaping and everyday flower beds are meticulously transformed and become bursting with vibrant colors. As you explore the countless character topiaries throughout Epcot®, it is amazing to see what Walt Disney Imagineering is able to do with plants, flowers and other organic materials!  As you stroll through Future World you’ll find Stitch, looking like he is ready to start trouble outside of Mission: SPACE® Attraction.  Not to mention you’ll find Lightening McQueen and Mater hanging out near Epcot’s® World Showcase Japan Pavilion, looking like they just finished racing the world circuit. All of the hidden surprises are sure to bring a smile to your face.  Princes and Princesses, pirates, and Toy Story characters are some of the amazing topiaries found through Epcot®.  Be sure not to miss Lotso near Epcot’s® World Showcase American Pavilion, and take a deep breath…it smells like he is in a huge field of ripe strawberries!

There are special venues set up just for the festival as well, including Bambi’s Butterfly House and the Let’s Get Moving play area for children.  Everyone can enjoy the Flower Power Concert Series which plays host to such performers as Starship, the Guess Who and Chubby Checkers to name a few.  HGTV is the festival sponsor, and HGTV hosts, such as Genevieve Gorder, Sabrina Soto, and Antonio Ballatore take to the stage with special presentations.  And the best part – everything is included in your daily park admission to Epcot®!

Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival will continue daily through May 20^th, 2012.

For a full schedule of event surrounding Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival please visit this page!

There are just a few days left to take advantage of Walt Disney World® Resort’s Spring Room Discount. Contact your Magic Maker® by Saturday, March 31st, to find out how you can save on a trip to see Epcot’s® International Flower & Garden Festival for yourself!

The 19th annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off March 7th at the Walt Disney World® Resort with a huge splash of color. Walt Disney World’s® horticulture team showed off their green thumbs with the garden inspired from a scene of “Fantasia” in front of the park’s iconic Spaceship Earth.

Here are some fun facts on the front-entrance “Fantasia” topiary display:

• Comprised of 28 topiaries which is more than have been used in any front-entrance display!  Those 28 topiaries include Sorcerer Mickey, three ostriches, two hippos, two alligators, two elephants, nine stars, a spiral and eight mushrooms.
• 22,615 plant plugs of 15 plant varieties make up the Fantasia front-entrance topiary.  They include reindeer moss, red begonias, creeping fig ,Sweet Ayssum, and three shades of Lobelia, and Black Scallop Ajuga.
• 4,000 Blushing Bride air plants from Guatemala color the two hippos’ tutus and 300 Cotton Candy air plants from Peru feather the wings and tails of the three ostrich topiaries.
• 1,250 feet irrigation tubing is woven into the “Fantasia” front-entrance topiaries

Watch as Cast Members bring the display to life

Off to Neverland Travel has integrated two new Facebook features into our website!

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Cars fans are in for a huge treat on June 15th when the long anticipated Cars Land opens at the Disney California Adventure® Park at Disneyland® Resort!

The legendary adventure and excitement of Route 66 and California’s celebrated car culture is coming to life with the magic of Disney stories and characters.  Cars Land recreates the memorable town of Radiator Springs just as it appeared in the Disney·Pixar animated classic, Cars.

With Cars Land nearing completion, here is a sneak peek of the new Radiator Springs Racers! 

Make plans today to experience Radiator Springs Racers first hand on June 15th at Disney California Adventure® Park at the Disneyland® Resort!  Talk to your Magic Maker® for more information or click below to request a quote.

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