Scotland is a New Adventures by Disney Destination
posted on May 22nd, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Just minutes ago, vice president of Adventures by Disney and Disney Parks Blog Author Josh D’Amaro announced some big news – we’re going to Scotland! Beginning in March, adventurers will be able to experience the castles, landscapes and legends of Scotland with, of course, a special Disney touch. This journey will follow the footsteps of the filmmakers who created the Disney•Pixar film “Brave.” Josh has the details:.
And the best part? You can begin booking this trip tomorrow, May 23. Go now to adventuresbydisney.com for the details.
Check out these posts for more Adventures by Disney news:
- Disney ‘Adventure Hunter’ Offers Advice on Family.com
- A Peek into Tinseltown’s Legendary Landmarks with Lights…Camera…Magic! from Adventures by Disney
- Moms Panel Monday: Meet Elisabeth Lackey, Our Newest Adventures by Disney Mom
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Where at Disney Parks Can You Find…
posted on May 21st, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Is that a Monday morning face? You tell us. This week’s mystery puzzler is tough and there’s a good chance it’ll stump you. The image can be found at one of our Disney Parks and it’s right there in the open to spot. Do you know where? Please put your answers in the comments and we’ll update the post with the answer later today.
Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap
posted on May 20th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Did you see the new faces on the Disneyland Monorail line? Mandy and Mona Monorails began making trips around the resort this week – and they’ll soon be joined by a third friend, Manny Monorail. All three are welcoming their “Cars” friends to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. How do you tell them apart? Check Erin’s original post.
Also this week, a really cool model for the New Fantasyland expansion was placed into the One Man’s Dream exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jennifer shared the first images of the model in its new location – check them out.
Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Merchandise Comes to Life – Steven sat down with Disney Design Group Artist Bob Holden to review some of the fun new merchandise created for the opening of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
RSVP Now for Disney Parks Blog Cars Land Meet-Up at Disney California Adventure Park – Find out all the details on the Cars Land meet-up, where Imagineers will take 66 participants (yes, 66) for a walking tour of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park.
Caption This: Don’t Feed The Animals at Magic Kingdom Park – Check out this vintage shot of Mickey Mouse with some of Magic Kingdom Park’s first topiaries, and “Caption This!”
‘Poster Art of the Disney Parks’ Arriving Soon at Disney Parks – Imagineers have created a book for Disney Editions called “Poster Art of the Disney Parks,” coming to Disney Parks at the end of May.
Today in Disney History: First Mickey Mouse Short Previews – Check out “Plane Crazy” and “Steamboat Willie,” the first Mickey Mouse cartoons produced back in 1928 in this post.
Carnation Café Reopens June 13 at Disneyland Park – Finally, Carnation Café is preparing for its debut June 13 on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland park. Make your reservations now!
Take 5: Star Wars Weekends Returns to Walt Disney World Resort
posted on May 19th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Star Wars Weekends is officially underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And if you’ve been following our coverage here on the Disney Parks Blog, you know there’s a lot to see and do over the next few weekends. Today, we’re sharing five stories you need to check out before heading to the park.
Take 5: Star Wars Weekends Returns to Walt Disney World Resort
- More Visiting Celebrities, Details & Tips Announced for Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Walt Disney World Resort – Check out more details, tips and the scheduled celebrity lineup for Star Wars Weekends 2012 in this post!
- D Street in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort Unveils a Galaxy of New Star Wars Art – ACME Archives released a new collection of Star Wars-themed art. Check it out on D Street in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort!
- Shopping in ‘Darth’s Mall’ for Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Walt Disney World Resort – Disney Parks Blog author Steven Miller shared a few of his favorite items coming soon to “Darth’s Mall,” a massive shopping location created just for Star Wars Weekends.
- Cast Yourself in Carbonite with the Carbon-Freeze Me Experience During Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – See how you can cast your likeness as a three-dimensional, eight-inch figurine at the Carbon-Freezing Chamber at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Build Your Droid at the Droid Factory Coming to Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Star Wars fans can now build and name their own R-series Astromech droid action figures at the Droid Factory at Tatooine Traders.
Disney ‘Adventure Hunter’ Offers Advice on Family.com
posted on May 17th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
From time to time, we feature cast members with some pretty cool jobs – but for travel junkies, it doesn’t get better than Heather Killingbeck’s work. Heather explores the world in search of amazing new experiences for Adventures by Disney. That’s what she does: she hunts awe-inspiring adventures!
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With such a job, Heather is the person you’d want to talk travel with – she’s been there, done that. And for all of us who are unable to catch up with her on camelback in Egypt, we’ve got the next best thing. Heather is now sharing expert advice, tips and stories on Family.com. We thought Disney Parks Blog readers would be interested in this new series, so go check out Heather’s “My Favorite Things” story and let us know what you think.
Check out these posts for more Adventures by Disney news:
Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap
posted on May 13th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
It’s Mother’s Day, so we’re featuring one of the newest moms at Disney Parks, Kendi and her new baby white rhino calf – a boy. Adorable, right? Blog author Matt told us that a rhino birth is a significant event because at one time the species was nearly extinct.
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Our new calf currently is bonding with mom in their backstage home and will join the other rhinos on the savanna of the Kilimanjaro Safaris in the coming weeks. Check our original post for more images.
And the minute we saw this, we knew Disney Parks Blog readers would love it. Coming this year to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you will have the opportunity to relive a most memorable scene from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back with the Carbon-Freeze Me experience. Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, this new experience will cast your likeness as a three-dimensional, eight-inch figurine. If you missed it, go now and check Steven’s post for details.
Here are more stories we worked on this week.
Creating ‘Fantasmic!’ for Disneyland Park – This weekend the iconic show “Fantasmic!” marks its 20th anniversary. Check out how it all began in this post.
Disney Parks Authentic ‘ShowNo’ Perfect for Summer Fun – Get ready for summer with a Mickey or Minnie Mouse-inspired ShowNo, currently available at Walt Disney World Resort’s water parks.
We Direct Your Attention High on the Icy Slopes of the Matterhorn at Disneyland Park – Mountaineers will scale the Matterhorn slopes once again when the attraction re-opens starting June 15!
Where at Disney Parks Can You Find… – Test your Disney park knowledge to see if you can identify where this saw can be found.
Build Your Droid at the Droid Factory Coming to Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – These are the droids you are looking for. Check them out at the Droid Factory!
Name That Disneyland Resort Costume – See if you can recognize what Erin is wearing this week in ‘Name That Disneyland Resort Costume’!
Take 5: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Disney Parks
posted on May 12th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
It’s almost Mother’s Day, and we want to honor moms everywhere by giving her the royal treatment! Whether you’ll be celebrating at Disney Parks or spending the day at home, the Disney Parks Blog has tips, gift ideas and dining options that she’ll love.
Take 5: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Disney Parks
- Delicious (Last-Minute) Mother’s Day Ideas at Walt Disney World Resort – Make your Mother’s Day reservations at some of our most delicious restaurants before they fill up!
- Send a Magical Message to Your Mom This Mother’s Day at Disney Parks – Create a special memory for Mom with a magical proclamation. Read more in this Disney Floral & Gifts post!
- Vintage Walt Disney World: Honoring Our Favorite ‘Attraction Moms’ – Let’s take a moment to honor some Audio-Animatronic “moms” who used to call Epcot home.
- Moms Panel Monday: A Dad’s Tips for a Disney Parks Mother’s Day – A Walt Disney World Moms Panelist husband and father shared a few of tips for celebrating Mother’s Day at Disney Parks and at home. See how you can treat Mom like a queen!
- New Duffy the Disney Bear Items Celebrate Moms and More at Walt Disney World Resort – Need gift ideas for Mom this year? She’ll love Mother’s Day-inspired Duffy the Disney Bear!
Where at Disney Parks Can You Find…
posted on May 7th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Seen this saw? If so, you’re in good shape to ID this week’s mystery puzzler. It’s right there in the open and hard to miss on a stroll around Disney Parks, if you’re looking in the right direction. Have you seen this? Please put your answers in the comments and we’ll update the post with the answer later today.
Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap
posted on May 6th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
This week, we shared yet another wonderful sneak peek of the Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. Imagineers Chris Kelly and Tim Warzecha discussed the three chandeliers they recently installed. The largest measures more than 12 feet tall by 11 ½ feet wide, features 84 candles and more than 100 large crystals.
And did you see this? In honor of the 45th anniversary of Club 33 and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort on June 15, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership. New Club 33 members will now enjoy exclusive sneak peeks at park enhancements and new attractions, and the availability to use VIP tour guides, itinerary planning services, valet parking and complimentary hotel upgrades. Check out Erin’s original post for more details.
Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week.
Tickets On Sale for Not-So-Scary, Very Merry Events at Walt Disney World Resort – All you vacation planners will be excited to hear that tickets are now on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties! Read all the details in this post.
All About the Details at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at Disneyland Park – Walt Disney Imagineering showed us some of the special touches we can look forward to at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café.
The Legend Of Captain Jack Sparrow To Open At Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Fall – This fall, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow attraction will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, immersing guests in the world of the four “Pirates of the Caribbean” films!
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Invited to Special 20th Anniversary ‘Fantasmic!’ Performances – Disneyland Resort Annual Passhoders can enjoy everything from private performances of “Fantasmic!” to merchandise, attractions, shops and restaurants during these special events.
Where at Disney Parks Can You Find… – Use your “brain power” to find out where you might spot this mysterious object at Disney Parks.
Classic Arcade-Style Games Get a ‘Mad’ Twist at Disney California Adventure Park – There’s nothing ordinary about these games – check out what to expect at the Mad Arcade, opening June 15!
Take 5: Feliz Cinco de Mayo from Disney Parks
posted on May 5th, 2012 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Feliz Cinco de Mayo from those of us at Disney Parks! To celebrate this cultural holiday and to honor the Mexican roots, we’re sharing ways to celebrate with Disney and taking a look at the transformation of the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot over the years. Enjoy!
Take 5: Feliz Cinco de Mayo from Disney Parks
- Vintage Walt Disney World: Mexico Pavilion in the 1980s – Disney Parks Blog author Nate Rasmussen shares photos of the Mexico Pavilion from the 1980s compared to now – check it out!
- A Mom’s Take: Cabo San Lucas Fun in the Sun with Disney Cruise Line – Disney Cruise Line Mom, Andi, showed us how the whole family can experience Mexican culture in Cabo San Lucas.
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort – Our favorite Cocina de Mexico, Tortilla Jo’s, will offer a special three-course Cinco de Mayo menu, along with piñata sessions!
- A Mom’s Take: Exploring Puerto Vallarta with Disney Cruise Line – Andi and her family continue to sail aboard the Disney Wonder along the Baja Peninsula and stop to learn about the Puerto Vallarta culture in this post.
- Vintage Walt Disney World: Epcot 1982 – Check out Nate’s very first Vintage Walt Disney World post, which he began exactly a year ago in honor of Cinco de Mayo!
