Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap
posted on February 20th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Of course, this week’s most popular post was the official reopening date for “Captain EO.” But another Disneyland Resort entry grabbed your attention — a haunting image of the Sailing Ship Columbia. Paul Hiffmeyer captured it during an early morning visit to the park. And it’s worth a look if you missed it.
We also shared “My Magical Disney Vacation” this week. It’s a unique video journey through the best of Walt Disney World featuring…you. Try it yourself. Visit www.mymagicaldisneyvacation.com and upload an image of your face and the faces of your favorite traveling companions. Here are a few more of the most popular posts of the week:
Tables in Wonderland at Walt Disney World — Tables in Wonderland hosts fabulous dinners, and the next one is Feb. 25 at The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It’ll celebrate the Sunshine State’s local bounty of fruits and veggies.
It’s the Muppet…Vinylmation! — We shared a behind-the-scenes look at the new Vinylmation Muppets Series #1.
Holographic Emperor Stitch Figure Coming to Disney Parks — We’re releasing this limited edition piece in honor of the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back — it’ll be limited to 1,980 figures.
Photo Captures a Rare Sight: Four Steam Locomotives at Disneyland Park — We shared a rare sight: more than one Disneyland Railroad locomotive in front of the Main Street station at Disneyland Park.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Relaunch — ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will officially relaunch on the evening of February 25.
Video: Update on the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim — We launched video showing some of the new interactive experiences at the Downtown Disney District, including a new shop called Ride Makerz, where you can build your own remote control car.
Globetrotters To Perform at Disney Sports Complex Relaunch Event
posted on January 28th, 2010 by Darrell Fry, Sports Media Director, Walt Disney World
The grand relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort is next month and what would the wide world of sports be without some globetrotters?
The Disney sports complex will, in fact, have the most famous globetrotters of them all – the renowned Harlem Globetrotters. The zany band of basketball tricksters will help kick off the Feb. 25 relaunch of the complex, which will involve re-theming the 220-acre complex with the signature elements of ESPN, leaving athletes, coaches and fans feeling as if they’ve reached the big time.
The Globetrotters will put on a very special performance at the Milk House in the complex at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at all ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com, and range from $30 to $50. As part of the complex relaunch festivities, everyone in attendance at the game will receive a one-of-a-kind ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex commemorative t-shirt.
The game will be more than just a game as ESPN’s popular radio duo Mike & Mike will serve as honorary coaches. And several high-profile pro athletes and other well-known ESPN on-air personalities are expected to be in attendance and available for autographs. Then, of course, there’s unique brand of basketball entertainment that only the Globetrotters can deliver.
Hey, maybe you’ll be the one who gets doused with the fake bucket of water that really turns out to be confetti.
