New Royal Caribbean Movie: Royal Reunion -- The Short Film Directed by & Starring James Brolin

Christmas at Disney Video

Samantha Brown Returns to Hawai'i with Disney Vacation Club

Samantha Brown Returns to Hawai'i with Disney Vacation Club posted on November 28th, 2011 by Ryan March, Editor, Disney Vacation Club’s Disney Files Magazine Back in May, I told you that Disney Vacation Club had sent travel-television guru Samantha Brown (and the requisite camera crew) to O‘ahu to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, as the resort neared the end of construction. I’m pleased to report that Samantha has since returned to the now-open resort, which features Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, and this time, she left her hard hat at home. The video below gives you a sneak peek at an all-new online show that’ll showcase the wonders of Aulani through the eyes of a woman who continues to top our list of “coolest jobs on the planet.” The full episode is scheduled to air online Dec. 7-10 in a convenient, on-demand format. Fans may simply register online here for the date that works best for them and return to the site any time on that date to see the show. Viewers interested in making Aulani part of their families’ vacation traditions will discover helpful information and offers throughout the broadcast. Oh, and get this. My post back in May lamented the fact that I wasn’t in Hawai‘i for Samantha’s shoot. No such complaints this time, as I did, in fact, see her latest shoot with my own eyes, live on the island! Who knew the Disney Parks Blog wielded such power? THIS PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL IS A TIMESHARE SOLICITATION AND IS NOT AN OFFER IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE THE TIMESHARE IS NOT REGISTERED. Membership requires purchasing a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club Resort. Not an offer where registration or other legal requirements for timeshare

Atlantis on a Budget

I am in the process of planning two cruises that go to Nassau, Bahamas. I think one of the favorites for families there is Atlantis. They have water slides, great pools, beaches, and a walk through aquarium.   It seems like a really fun way to spend the day in Nassau!  But it is also very expensive. 

The cruise ships offer excursions here to enjoy everything for well over $100 per person.  You may be able to buy day passes when you get the the dock, but they are limited.  Another option at a fraction of the price is to book a room for the night at Comfort Suites Paradise Island.  This is owned by the same people that run Atlantis and is much cheaper.  When you check in you get a card that will allow you access for your family to Atlantis. 

If you are cruising reserve your night for the day you are there.  Check in to the hotel and go next door!  You will have a room to nap and shower in before going back to the ship plus the fun of Atlantis.  I found rooms there for around $270 for a family of four during spring break - compared to the $500+ rooms at Atlantis - and similar costs for a family of four to do the ship's excursion.  I would be happy to book this for you!  I had a family do this on a cruise this summer and it worked well for them.

Strategies For Booking The Best Airfare Deals

by Lisa Pembleton

1. Visit multiple flight booking engines including Kayak, Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia on a weekly basis starting 6 months prior to your trip. You can also visit FareCompare.com, which is also a great source to use to compare flight prices and availabilities.
2. Make sure to also check directly with the airlines that use Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia to compare prices, but don’t forget about JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. These two airlines only sell flights directly from their home websites and these two may end up having better prices, flight times and non-stop options.
3. Start scouting airline prices about 6 months prior to your trip. The cheapest rates are usually found anywhere from 2-4 months prior to your trip. Booking too early may lock you into a much higher price, but if you wait too long you may miss out on the lowest prices possible.
4. Factor in ALL of the Fees. Before you book that super-cheap advertised fare, factor in what extra fees you may have to pay to determine the actual cost of your air journey. This past year, many airlines added charges for first and second checked bags, greatly increased overweight baggage fees, and started charging for everything from water to blankets. You could find a $200 ticket on Airline A is actually more expensive than a $220 ticket on Airline B when you realize Airline A will charge you $40 for two checked bags while Airline B charges nothing.
5. Sign Up for Deal Newsletters and Price Alerts. These email alerts will make your job of finding the best deals much easier.
6. Wednesday, Tuesday and Saturday are the three cheapest days to fly. Friday and Sunday are the most expensive days to travel. It may end up being cheaper to add a day to your WDW trip to fly out on a cheaper day. Take this into consideration when choosing your travel dates.
7. On average, ticket prices are highest on weekends. Tuesday is when sales are most often in place. Wednesday also has good—and occasionally better—ticket prices. Your best bet is to only purchase on Tuesdays-Thursdays and NEVER on weekends. The ALL time best time to buy airline tickets is– Tuesday at 2pm CST and most sales are pulled by Thursday afternoons.
8. Clear your Internet cache and cookies before revisiting airline websites each week. Airlines will track your visits and the prices may increase if you continue to search for the same dates and destinations without clearing your cache and cookies. The airline’s computer systems know you are serious if you revisit multiple times looking for the same flights, and the prices will increase or not show lower rates on Tuesdays.
9. Check all area airports from your city. Don’t assume which ones will have the cheapest rates. You might be surprised. However, make sure to only use MCI Orlando International Airport when visiting WDW if you want to use Disney’s complimentary transportation and luggage service, Magical Express.
10. Shop One Passenger First and Save on Trips for Two or More. Airline reservations systems must sell everyone in your party the same, higher price — even if there are a few cheaper priced seats that could be had by a portion of your group. This seemingly simple reservation system glitch (or feature, depending on your perspective) is why you should be shopping for one passenger first for airline tickets in order to save on trips with two or more passengers on the same itinerary. You’ll have to split your ticket purchase into two transactions, but this minor hassle can save you hundreds.
11. Flexibility is the Main Key to Scoring Cheap Tickets. Many travelers have specific times (like spring break or Christmas) when they must travel in order to get the entire family together. This means taking one of the variables of flexibility off the table in getting the best deals. Just know that deals and cheaper flight prices will be harder to come by and you may need to book earlier than the traditional 2-4 month window. Patience and planning will be most important if flexibility is a challenge.

Mickey in NY City

The Magic will be in New York next year - then on to Galveston!

Disney Cruise Line Terminal

November 17, 1997 - Cruise Terminal 8, the Disney Cruise Line Terminal, is dedicated in Florida. The $27 million, 70,000-square-foot facility is Port Canaveral's third ultra-modern mega-ship terminal, and will be the exclusive home of Disney Cruise Line's first two ships, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.

The terminal is a fun destination. There is a model of the ship and the Disney Characters come out to play while you wait to embark!

Family Fantasy Cruise Sweepstakes

FamilyFun.com has a sweepstakes to win a trip on the new Disney Fantasy! This is a great site and I know I am eager to go on the Fantasy! Enter to win - and if you don't win give me a call and we can book your trip!

http://familyfun.go.com/sweepstakes/disney-cruise-line-sweepstakes/?int_cmp=ILC_Homepage_FamilyFantasyCruiseSweepstakes_160x153

Disney News

Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland opening will start with Storybook CircusBy Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel

The first phase of Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion to open will be Storybook Circus, which will be available to theme-park guests in "early 2012," according to "Mickey's Monitor," a quarterly mail-out for Walt Disney World annual passholders.
Storybook Circus, under construction essentially on the grounds once known as Mickey's Toontown Fair, will be based on Disney's 1941 animated feature "Dumbo," with big-top circus tents leading to the relocated Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride. Eventually, the Fantasyland addition will have side-by-side dueling versions of the Dumbo attraction, connected by a new interactive queue, but the "Monitor" says the second of the two rides will be added in "the near future."
Other elements listed for Storybook Circus are a new water-play area featuring Casey Jr., the locomotive featured in the film, and the Great Goofini, a roller coaster previously known as the Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre farm. It's being retooled with a daredevil theme.

This first area to open is near the Mad Tea Party attraction and the border with Tomorrowland, within earshot of the Tomorrowland Speedway cars. The Fantasyland expansion eventually will include a dark ride called Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid; an area devoted to "Beauty and the Beast" with Be Our Guest restaurant, Gaston's Tavern and other elements; and an additional coaster known as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. They are expected to open in phases over the next two years.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-fantasyland-first-phase-20111107,0,815207.story

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Is Play-Tested at Walt Disney World
posted by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager

Watch carefully over the coming days and you may see people casting spells in Adventureland. Walt Disney Imagineering has recruited Cast Members to test a new interactive experience: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.

Early next year, Disney Guests become the heroes in this role-playing trading-card game as they try to defeat the Disney Villains who are working to take over the Magic Kingdom. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, players must search for the magic symbols that lead them to the animated villains’ hiding places. By casting different magical spell cards, these Sorcerers can do battle with Yzma, Kronk and other ne’er do wells hiding throughout the land. From fireballs to frantic frogs and cyclones, there are spells to bring down each and every villain, with a simple flick of the wrist.
The game will be included in park admission.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/11/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-is-play-tested-at-walt-disney-world/

Disney's Hollywood Studios - Jake and the Never Land Pirates

Jake from Jake and the Never Land Pirates, a popular Disney Junior show, will join Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine November 13, 2011 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jake joins Handy Manny, Special Agent Oso and June from Little Einsteins for this character dining experience.

Guests will be able to get into the action by swabbing the deck, rowing the boat and shouting ‘yo ho’ to songs from the show including “Roll Up the Map,” “Hot Lava” and “Talk Like a Pirate.” Also beginning November 13, Jake will join the Stars of Disney Junior at their meet and greet location in the Animation Courtyard. Guests can also see Jake in Disney Junior – Live on Stage! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Be aware that in order to make way for Jake, the Little Einsteins will no longer be able to meet (and greet) guests in the Animation Courtyard.

Sweet video from Extreme Home Makeover with family at Aulani

Adventures by Disney® Excursions

Adventures by Disney®, the award-winning family travel provider, invites you to go on the ultimate Southern California adventure with "Lights…Camera…Magic!" During this daylong guided group excursion, you will be immersed in the magic of Disney and the history of Hollywood in unique, unexpected and unforgettable ways.

You will see where the Disney legacy began-the Walt Disney Studios. All around you, the story of The Walt Disney Company comes to life as you tour the historic Studio Lot, explore the fascinating Disney Archives, shop at the Studio Store and enjoy lunch at the Studio Commissary—experiences only Disney can offer.

You'll also go behind the scenes for a private visit to the famed Grauman's Chinese Theater or the Kodak Theater-home to the Academy Awards®—and explore fun and fascinating Hollywood Boulevard. Later, cruise down the legendary Sunset Strip to Beverly Hills, where you will stroll along world-famous Rodeo Drive. Then, it's off to Malibu for a reception—and a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean—at Gladstone's beachfront restaurant, a celebrity favorite.

Adult Price: $199
Child Price: $189 (ages 4-9)

Adventures By Disney® started out as an incredible vacation of a lifetime travel group with adventure trips across the globe. They have now started these mini adventures. This past year Adventures By Disney® added some exciting and popular excursions in Europe and Alaska along with Disney Cruise Line. Now they are adding this option for those who may not want the whole trip experience or find it out of their budget. Contact me and I can help you plan your adventure!

Historical Disney - the Skyway

November 9, 1994:
Disneyland closes the turnstiles at the end of this day on one of its oldest and most popular attractions, the Skyway - a gondola lift attraction. The Skyway, opened since 1956, is closed due to the enormous impending cost to retrofit it for earthquake safety.

November 9, 1999:

Exactly five years after the grounding of the Skyway at Disneyland, the Skyway at Florida's Magic Kingdom carries its last guest. It had been a popular attraction ever since Walt Disney World first opened in 1971.

The Skyway was a gondola lift attraction at Disneyland, at the Magic Kingdom, and at Tokyo Disneyland. Since all versions of this attraction took riders back and forth between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, the route from Tomorrowland was called Skyway to Fantasyland, and the route from Fantasyland was called Skyway to Tomorrowland.

November 8th at Disney World

Today Walt Disney World presents Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom for the first time this season.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This festive celebration is filled with live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and an oh-so-jolly holiday parade.

Celebrate the magic of the season in the holiday wonderland of Magic Kingdom theme park. Gather with loved ones for a festive sight- and sound-filled special event that is sure to make you merry!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party features:

• The enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle
• Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself
• An exclusive holiday fireworks extravaganza — Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
• Live entertainment featuring Disney Characters
• Meet and greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom theme park with some of your favorite Disney Characters
• Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
• A magical snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A.
• Many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions

November 8, 2011 - December 18, 2011 on select nights

November 8, 1980 - Although running since September, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has an official opening in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. A mine train roller coaster located in Frontierland, it is the second one of its kind (as a Big Thunder Mountain first opened in Disneyland in 1979).

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a rollicking runaway train of a roller coaster that rushes through the gold-mining town of Tumbleweed in the Frontierland area at Magic Kingdom theme park.

A ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad provides mild but wild thrills to those aboard—from big kids and teens to adults not up for the really big thrills found on the other 2 Magic Kingdom "mountain" attractions: Space Mountain and Splash Mountain.

But this ain't no kiddie coaster either. Climb aboard, partners, and you'll be warned to "hang onto your hats and glasses 'cause this here's the wildest ride in the wilderness."

Listen to the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad wheels chug-chug, then ratchet and race across seemingly rickety tracks. Swoop around sweeping turns and tear up rolling hills that dip or drop into canyons and caverns, slip under a booming waterfall or swish through the ribs of a dinosaur skeleton.

The steam whistle blows-another curve is coming up Better hold on!

And keep your eyes open, there are spectacular sights through the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad gold-mining camp and cactus-scattered desertscape. Be on a lookout for critters. A bleating billy goat guards a mountain peak. A family of opossums hangs overhead at the entrance to a cave. Bats, chickens and donkeys complete the Old Western-themed scenes.

Thar's Gold in the Big Thunder Mine!

Or there once was, so goes the legend. Gold hounds made a mad rush to the 2.5-acre Big Thunder Mountain and settled in the town of Tumbleweed. Everything was fine as cream gravy until a flash flood washed over the mountain and ruined any chances of mining more gold. But this didn't dampen anyone's spirits.

Dismissing the fact the Tumbleweed saloon's in danger of sinking, the townsfolk gather in their favorite watering hole to cash in their current riches for a raucously good time before heading for drier digs.

Wait, not everyone's here. Have you seen Cousin Ed? There he goes! Clad in his longjohns, he's caught up in the flood and is spinning through the waters while sitting in his bathtub. Doesn't he look surprised!

The other big surprise for the town is that the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad trains that transported the gold ore from mining sites to the town have developed a mind of their own and they're running loose on the tracks—climb aboard!

For some added fun, take a ride in the daylight, then again under the night sky. You might catch something you didn't see or hear with each trip you take on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Guest Policies

• Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
• Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
• For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure.
• Expectant mothers should not ride.
• Guests must transfer from their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to board the ride vehicle.
• Supervise children at all times. Children under age 7 years must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older.

Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park, Frontierland
Height Requirement: 40 inches (102cm) or taller
Category: Thrill Rides, Mild but Wild Rides

• FASTPASS Service
• Rider Swap
• Pal Mickey
• Wheelchair Accessible

Disney World’s Cinderella Castle projection show to feature holiday segment

A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford — posted by kristin ford on November, 2 2011 10:54 AM

The Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle will be the canvas for not one, but two holiday shows this season. The popular Castle Dream Lights return Nov. 4 and will transform the park’s showpiece into an ice palace every evening at dusk.

Later each evening before the fireworks, the projection show — “The Magic, The Memories and You!” — takes on a holiday feel, too. Disney World describes the new overlay, which begins Nov. 8, this way: “A special segment wraps the Magic Kingdom landmark in colorful bows and boughs, gift paper and ribbons, ornaments, candy stripes and multi-colored strands of lights … and gingerbread.”

“The Magic, The Memories and You!” is a 10-minute show that features up to 500 images of park guests captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers during the day. Combined with special effects and animation, the photos are projected on Cinderella Castle and set to music.
The show debuted in January.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/11/disney-worlds-cinderella-castle-projection-show-to-feature-holiday-segment/

Disney Parks Shopping Card with Framed Castle Pin Set Product

OK, I know there should be comments on this.  It is tempting for the die hard pin traders.  Anyone else tempted to have a card for $1,000 that can only be used to by non-discounted theme park merchandise on their Disney trip?  You never know until you ask....I can get it for you!

Created especially for Disney Theme Park Merchandise, the Disney Parks Shopping Card and Deluxe Framed Castle Pin Set Product gives you two great items to enjoy for $1000.00*. The Disney Parks Shopping Card allows you to shop for merchandise items at Disney Parks with ease! Use your $1000 Disney Parks Shopping Card at Disney owned and operated merchandise locations at Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts, and Disney Vacation Club Resorts located in the US! Click here for terms and conditions of the card.

The Deluxe Framed Castle Pin Set features as many as 60 authentic Disney Pins that have been framed and double matted to create a whimsical image of Cinderella Castle. The elegantly framed pin set measures 24”H x 20”W. The Framed Castle Pin Set is only available as part of the Disney Parks Shopping Card and Framed Castle Pin Set Product.

*Additional shipping and handling charges will apply. The Disney Parks Shopping Card may not be used in conjunction with any Disney Theme Park merchandise discounts. Limit two (2) purchases per guest. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

Disney History for November 3

<span style="font-size: large;">1961:</span>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnynYdtlMffCgpyh4-buCY6kQSRE53SMAGt4L7scNd7f5wPY3K936OhpjLzXh1_hWhsnHjQ0dhbJqLAGRZu0GB7dF3eM87yDTz64y785c2JxxwVgkJwOwPU2LIupGTfhJ4XgXMNvnTgOl/s1600/twilight-zone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnynYdtlMffCgpyh4-buCY6kQSRE53SMAGt4L7scNd7f5wPY3K936OhpjLzXh1_hWhsnHjQ0dhbJqLAGRZu0GB7dF3eM87yDTz64y785c2JxxwVgkJwOwPU2LIupGTfhJ4XgXMNvnTgOl/s200/twilight-zone.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Twilight Zone episode "It's a Good Life" first airs on television. It features actor Bill Mummy as six-year-old Anthony Fremont who has godlike mental powers. Rod Serling's introduction to Walt Disney World's Tower of Terror attraction - as viewed in the library - is taken in part from this very episode. Serling begins the program with the words, "Tonight's story on The Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction." Imagineers completed the introduction for the attraction with dialogue by sound-alike actor Mark Silverman. Ironically, this episode contains the longest opening narration of the entire series! <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOE4rZv_IIm1J0DEqWbiEbwWbgFI9Mw6MlUE5xbHhYs2aufp-2CNstdvW-H0QT8LAu_gITnwFDk2eNHRkqJ5B74nsjDZyGmHiR7I6u5HujocdR5jN3EHpJEE3vYgu-vVUz_bQDeCKS5Ruo/s1600/It%2527s_A_Good_Life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOE4rZv_IIm1J0DEqWbiEbwWbgFI9Mw6MlUE5xbHhYs2aufp-2CNstdvW-H0QT8LAu_gITnwFDk2eNHRkqJ5B74nsjDZyGmHiR7I6u5HujocdR5jN3EHpJEE3vYgu-vVUz_bQDeCKS5Ruo/s200/It%2527s_A_Good_Life.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
<b>(On your next trip to Hollywood Studios, look for a small poster dedicated to "Anthony Fremont &amp; and his Orchestra" inside the Hollywood Tower of Terror.)<i></i></b>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1977:</span>
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<i>(This is for you, Joey!)</i>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUYxP7zAhCzF_fe0hvg_AOQf3BRWGyPGMbsLff4z_JLC8lFqTaX8pPllRGo3yvqelDU1OENJp9WkGjkf9Nj7J3Y1jm2_WYPZs5ZaKERPgGxJx52FQrkwmzdEIwLNFheJ65DTID_hiP6lG/s1600/394px-Petes_Dragon_movie_poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUYxP7zAhCzF_fe0hvg_AOQf3BRWGyPGMbsLff4z_JLC8lFqTaX8pPllRGo3yvqelDU1OENJp9WkGjkf9Nj7J3Y1jm2_WYPZs5ZaKERPgGxJx52FQrkwmzdEIwLNFheJ65DTID_hiP6lG/s200/394px-Petes_Dragon_movie_poster.jpg" width="131" /></a>Disney's<strong> Pete's Dragon</strong> has its world premiere. This musical adventure features Helen Reddy (as Nora), Mickey Rooney (as her father), Red Buttons (as Hoagy), Jim Backus (as The Mayor), Jeff Conaway (as Willie), Charlie Callas (as Elliott) and Sean Marshall (as Pete). Although it is a live-action movie, its title character - a dragon named Elliott - is animated. The song "Candle on the Water" will receive an Academy Award nomination, and Helen Reddy's recording (with a different arrangement than the one her character sings in the film) will be released as a single by Capitol Records (and reach #27 on the Adult Contemporary charts). It is the first Disney film to be recorded in the Dolby Stereo sound system and the first involving animation in which none of the Nine Old Men were involved.
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<span style="font-size: large;">1998:</span>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17qAbaPGkBa2BMU5eeC7RYOKEd4uluPc2TFAbiaOTm8JxTNFX61n7ZNjQQf8XkSCBkoyPc6fXexz3pVAorYbCVAtUg3RsgPVW_Eyc0XaO53Y6ZE2YoKfZ9RmABWkr81Lgls0faQk0U8pt/s1600/163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17qAbaPGkBa2BMU5eeC7RYOKEd4uluPc2TFAbiaOTm8JxTNFX61n7ZNjQQf8XkSCBkoyPc6fXexz3pVAorYbCVAtUg3RsgPVW_Eyc0XaO53Y6ZE2YoKfZ9RmABWkr81Lgls0faQk0U8pt/s200/163.JPG" width="150" /></a>Walt Disney World's newest attraction <strong>Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin</strong> officially opens at the Magic Kingdom. The popularity of the two Toy Story films has led to the creation of this Tomorrowland attraction (which is housed in the pavilion formerly home to If You Had Wings, If You Could Fly, Delta Dreamflight, and Take Flight).

Kids and Imagination Sail Free to Mexican Riviera

Kids 17 and under can sail FREE* when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in Categories 4A-10C on most Mexican Riviera sailings Jan. 8 - March 4, 2012. Government Taxes and Fees not included. Departing from Los Angeles, you can enjoy the beauty and fun of the Baja California and Mexican coasts on a voyage filled with unmatched Disney entertainment, legendary service and magic for everyone of every age. Consider adding on a couple days of Disneyland while you are in the Los Angeles area! Travel Window: •Most sail dates Jan. 8 - March 4, 2012 *This offer is only available to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Offer applies only to stateroom categories 4A-10C for most sail dates 1/8/12 - 3/4/12. Excludes suite/concierge staterooms and category with restrictions OGT, IGT, VGT. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. There are a limited number of staterooms for four or more guests. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Additional Terms and Conditions apply.

Behind the Scenes: Imagineers Use Digital Technology to Create Art for New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

posted on November 1st, 2011 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid is one of several attractions currently under construction in the New Fantasyland expansion of Magic Kingdom Park. This is a very exciting time as various elements are currently being installed in the attraction. Walt Disney Imagineers are currently putting the finishing touches on a sweeping seaside mural that will welcome guests to the load-in area of this attraction. This video, provided by WDI, shows how Imagineers created an experimental process using digital technology to design the mural, and then used portable tablets to guide them in the artistic process when it came time to put paint on canvas. How do you think it turned out?