posted on May 7th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
When you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort, does your family ask the question, “Which park should we visit first?”
Check out the graphic below, which asks a series of questions and gives you a suggestion at the end as to which park you should visit first.
Which park did you get? I got Magic Kingdom Park – one of my favorite places!
For more fun graphics like this, visit our official Pinterest page.
posted on May 3rd, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
Are you a fan of ABC’s “Once Upon A Time”?
Actress Lana Parrilla, who plays Regina Mills/The Evil Queen on the show, recently visited Magic Kingdom Park to participate in a taping of a New Fantasyland promo.
Check out this behind-the-scenes video to hear from Lana, as well as cast and crew on what it was like the day the Evil Queen made her appearance in the Happiest Place on Earth. And don’t forget to watch ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” this Sunday, May 5, at 8 p.m. to see the final promo.
posted on May 1st, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
Looking for a fun new way to enjoy our parks here at the Walt Disney World Resort? Why not play a game of Magic Kingdom Park BINGO?
This cool and creative BINGO card challenges you to visit attractions and Disney characters in specific orders. Wouldn’t it be fun to challenge another family or couple to see who can complete a row (or an entire card) first? I think I’ll try this next time I head to the park.
For more Walt Disney World Resort theme park BINGO cards, visit our official page on Pinterest.
posted on April 30th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
The Stage 1 Company Store near Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios sells everything a Muppet fan could ever ask for.
Check out the sign above. There sure seems to be a lot of rules around this place. Which prohibited action is missing from this sign? Tell us in the “Comments” section below and we’ll update the post later today with the answer.
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posted on April 29th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
Watch “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” April 29-May 3, and join the celebration of New Fantasyland. One lucky “Millionaire” viewer will win a Walt Disney World Resort vacation for four and experience the magic of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. During Millionaire’s “Magical Family Getaway Week,” contestants will be winning vacations in addition to cash! And you don’t want to miss that magical moment when one lucky contestant surprises his family with the news “We’re going to Walt Disney World!”
Viewers can enter the “Magical Family Getaway” Sweepstakes once a day by visiting http://www.millionairetv.com/, beginning Monday, April 29, 2013, at 12:00 a.m. ET through Friday, May 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The winner will receive a four-night, five-day Walt Disney World Resort vacation for four (including hotel, airfare, 5-day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper Option and a $500 Disney Gift Card). Visit this site for official rules.
Check local listings or go to http://bit.ly/zWiPv4 for time and channel to watch “Millionaire.”
posted on April 29th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
Looks like Perdita has something on her mind in this photo, which was snapped at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Is it the bones lying right at her feet, or her pups you can see chasing one another around the resort railings?
You tell us, go ahead and “Caption This!”
Read on for more chances to “Caption This”:
posted on April 27th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
We had a very exciting week at both the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort. Have you heard that three of our parks will be open for 24 hours on May 24? Mike Wazowski, one of the stars of “Monsters University,” appeared at Epcot to make the announcement.
And speaking of Monsters, one of our Monorails showed up full of character this week in support of the upcoming debut of “Monsters University.”
We also shared new looks at Mickey’s Magical Map (coming soon to Disneyland park), and a rendering of Princess Fairytale Hall, which will open at Magic Kingdom Park this fall.
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And who could forget the 15th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which we celebrated this past Monday at the park?
This Week in Disney Parks Photos: Celebrations, ‘Eye’-nouncements & Sneak Peeks Abound
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Be sure to check out this gallery of images to entire week’s excitement.
posted on April 26th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
For many guests, a visit to a Disney Park wouldn’t be complete without catching a parade. Whether it’s the thrill of seeing which Disney character comes up next, or that moment when your favorite character waves right at you, there’s just something magical about a Disney parade.
Today, we’re happy to share that a new procession, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, will march into Magic Kingdom Park in spring 2014.
The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will bring a celebration of New Fantasyland to Main Street, U.S.A., through fantastic and innovative new parade floats, vibrant costumes, and an original soundtrack that will feature beloved songs from favorite Disney films, plus a parade theme song.
This parade will specifically highlight the stories of “The Little Mermaid,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Dumbo,” “Pinocchio,” “Peter Pan,” “Tangled” and the Disney●Pixar film “Brave” among others. (Check out a sneak peek of the “Tangled”-themed float above).
Keep your eye on the Disney Parks Blog for future coverage of the development of this new parade.
posted on April 25th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
Who’s ready for an update on the remaining construction in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park?
Walt Disney Imagineering just shared a new video with us that offers up a look inside the two attractions in New Fantasyland that are still yet to debut: Princess Fairytale Hall and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Princess Fairytale Hall, which will open later this year, will be the ultimate destination in which to greet Disney royalty. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a family coaster that is set to open in 2014, will take Magic Kingdom Park guests on a musical journey through the mine “where a million diamonds shine.” The attraction will offer an innovative ride system with a train of vehicles that respond to every twist and turn, plus appearances by animated figures from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” and music from this classic Disney film.
In this video, Imagineers Jason Grandt, Pam Rawlins, and Dave Minichiello take you behind the scenes for an update.
Which of these attractions are you most excited to see for yourself? Let us know in the “Comments” section below.
To join the discussion online, use the hashtag #NewFantasyland on Twitter.
posted on April 24th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager
Did you know that one new offering at this year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival are a selection of Garden Marketplaces around World Showcase?
Our friends in Food & Beverage just shared with us the top-five best-selling dishes at this year’s event. Check them out:
Oh, and if you’re in for drinks and dessert as well, try Pineapple Upside Down Cake and the Dole Whip (with or without rum), which are both located at the Pineapple Promenade near the Canada Pavilion.
Have you tried any of these? Tell us what you think in the “Comments” section below!
Read on for more updates from the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival:
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