Disney News

In a dramatic new projection show filled with special effects and magic, Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World® Resort and “it’s a small world” at the Disneyland® Park transform into shimmering spectacles during “Let the Memories Begin.”  The ten-minute projection show, presented on select nights, is highlighted by images of guests photographed that same day while playing in the parks.

The nightly show combines guest photos from that day in Disneyland® Park and Magic Kingdom® Park with photos and videos taken from Disney’s “Let the Memories Begin” online hub. Classic Disney music is woven into the new “Let the Memories Begin” theme song, creating a musical and visual journey that traces the family vacation experience from surprise announcements through arrival and fun at the Disney Parks.

The show finale features a burst of fireworks over “it’s a small world” or Cinderella Castle.

That’s what it looks like. It’s harder to tell you what the show feels like. Watching the photos will remind guests of all ages of their most cherished Disney memories, as a kaleidoscope of images is projected onto the classic Disney icons.

Check your Daily Times Guide for specific show times.

This incredible show is only available during 2011.  Start planning your trip below:

Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California

Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida

Adventures by Disney®

Given the continued political unrest in Egypt and the recent Travel Warning issued by the U.S. Department of State, Adventures by Disney has made the decision to cancel the Egypt family vacations scheduled through the end of August 2011.

If you currently have a vacation booked with Adventures by Disney® on their Egypt itinerary, you will soon be notified of the cancellation and will be offered an alternate Adventures by Disney® vacation destination.

Disney Cruise Line®

Mediterranean Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line® has modified the 10- and 11-night European cruise itineraries aboard the Disney Magic® to include a call in Palermo, Italy, instead of a scheduled stop in Tunis.

The decision was made in part due to the changing political environment in Tunis and the recent Travel Alert issued by the U.S. Department of State. As always, the first concern of Disney Cruise Line is for the safety and well being of Guests. Destinations will continue to be monitored and changes will be made if necessary.

Mexican Riviera Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line® has recently announced that, for departures through April 17, 2011, the 7-night and 10-night Mexican Riviera itineraries will replace calls to Mazatlán with an additional call to Cabo San Lucas. The decision to modify the Mexican Riviera itineraries was made in part due to the changing environment in Mazatlán and Disney’s continued focus on making the safety of Guests a top priority.

The 10-night April 17, 2011 sailing, has also replaced Mazatlán with Cabo San Lucas.

The first Pixar-themed, roaming show started last week at Disney California Adventure® theme park, which is giving an entertainment alternative while the Pixar Play Parade is on hiatus. The park plans to host shows using characters and props from the Pixar Play Parade for most of this year.

The Disneyland® Resort put the parade on break until November while major construction is ongoing in the park.  A show based on “The Incredibles” movie, called “The Incredibles: Heroes in Training Squad,” is set to begin Friday, said John McClintock, a Disneyland® Resort spokesman. It will run six times, five days a week. The tentative schedule is: 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 p.m.

The show will go on in front of the ElecTRONica stage near the park’s entrance or in front of the cloud-painted wall of the Hyperion Theater in Hollywood Pictures Backlot.  The second show based on “Monsters Inc.” is scheduled to start Jan. 28.

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For guaranteed fun, make a reservation for breakfast, lunch or dinner with the characters at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California. It’s a leisurely way to enjoy a delicious meal and a time with the characters as they stop by each table for photos and autographs. Priority Seating Reservations is recommended in advance.  Contact your Magic Maker® for more information.

Disneyland® Park

Breakfast in the Park with Minnie and Friends, Plaza Inn
Enjoy a morning feast at this breakfast buffet with Minnie Mouse and her pals. A delicious assortment of breakfast items includes an all-you-care-to-eat buffet and generous omelets cooked to order. Plaza Inn has seating inside and outside on the patio. Breakfast daily from park opening until 10:30 a.m. Park admission is required (plus cost of breakfast).

My Disneyland Birthday Party, Plaza Inn
Zany Pat. E. Cake hosts this fun celebration every afternoon on the restaurant’s terrace. Everyone gets a party hat, souvenir cup and their own cupcake to decorate. Joining the fun are Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, who lead guests in high-energy singing and silliness. Park admission is required (plus cost per person for the party).

Disney California Adventure® Theme Park

Ariel’s Disney Princess Celebration, Ariel’s Grotto
This royal dining experience is hosted by Disney’s favorite princesses including Ariel, Snow White, Belle, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Park admission is required (plus cost of lunch or dinner).

Hotels

Chip ‘n Dale Critter Breakfast, Storyteller’s Cafe, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
Chip ‘n Dale host this delicious breakfast buffet that also has items from the menu, such as Mickey Mouse waffles. And everyone likes to start the day with a sing-along with their favorite chipmunks. 7-11:30 a.m. daily

Goofy’s Kitchen, Disneyland® Hotel
Enjoy breakfast and dinner with Goofy and his pals at this all-you-care-to eat restaurant. Breakfast includes Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles, omelets made to order and Goofy’s Famous Peanut Butter Pizza. The dinner buffet features carved prime rib and fish as well as several other entrées, a dessert bar and salad bar. Breakfast 7 a.m.-noon weekdays; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Dinner 5-9 p.m. daily.

Surf’s Up with Mickey & Friends, PCH Grill, Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel
The Surf’s Up! Breakfast with Mickey & Friends is a lively Character Dining experience that features a bountiful breakfast buffet filled with morning delights. Snap photos, practice hula hooping and hang ten with some of your favorite Disney characters! Scrumptious breakfast specialties include flatbreads from the wood-burning oven, grilled breast of chicken with roasted garlic sauce and signature chilaquiles with shredded beef, salsa verde and queso fresco. 7-11:30 a.m. daily

*Operating times and character appearances subject to availability and may change without notice.

Have you seen the artist renderings* for the newest resort at the Walt Disney World® Resort?  It is called Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and it will feature beautiful themes from four favorite movies. It’ll have themed room interiors in the nearly 2,000 new units — 1,120 family suites in The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo wings and 864 themed rooms in The Little Mermaid wings. Suites will have both a living room and a bedroom, offering added space. The resort will be located adjacent to Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

The new resort is scheduled to open in 2012.  Check back for information on when you can book your reservation.

*Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Art, actual construction may vary