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A ’spy-like’ start for Walt Disney World

Today’s newspaper carried an interview with Chad Emerson, the author of a new book, Project Future, that documents the origins of Walt Disney World and the lengths to which Walt Disney Co. went to keep its development plans and land purchases secret. The interview that appeared in the paper had...
March 15th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Disney employee struck, injured by guest at Tomorrowland Speedway

A Walt Disney World employee broke his leg Sunday afternoon after he was struck by a guest driving a car at the Tomorrowland Speedway in the Magic Kingdom, authorities said. The unidentified employee was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center in stable condition, said Bo Jones, deputy fire chief...
March 15th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Don’t skip these activities for kids at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Children are given pre-printed pages that they line up on stands to make crayon rubbings in The Princess and the Frog Wedding Bayou. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Before I first visited the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival a few years ago, I didn’t expect to find much for kids;...
March 15th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Get the royal treatment with ‘Princess and The Frog’ parties, giveaways

Disney Store locations nationwide are hosting parties Saturday in anticipation of the DVD release of 'The Princess and The Frog.' (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Disney is celebrating this weekend the DVD release of The Princess and The Frog on Tuesday. Most Disney Stores nationwide — including...
March 12th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney to start construction of princess sets in Fantasyland expansion

Walt Disney World, in the midst of early prep work for its Fantasyland expansion, has pulled permits for the three princess areas that will be built as part of the project. A few weeks ago, amid other permits for to demolish some existing structures, Disney filed notices to start construction of Cinderella’s...
March 12th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Earnhardt Jr. to guest star on ‘Handy Manny’ special on Disney Channel

Handy Manny takes to the track in a prime-time special March 20. (photo by Disney Channel) Design a race car online and it could do a few laps on the Disney Channel when Handy Manny puts the pedal to the metal in the series’ second prime-time special, Handy Manny Big Race, at 7 p.m. ET March 20. NASCAR...
March 11th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney to sell annual pass good for all its U.S. theme parks

Disney announced today that it will begin selling new annual passes good for admission to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The “Disney Premier Passport” will cost $700 plus tax and include admission to all four theme parks and both water parks in Orlando and both theme parks in Anaheim, Calif....
March 10th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Bring wee ones out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Disney World

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant will host an all-day, family-friendly bash on March 17. (Walt Disney World photo) Ready for something besides green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Walt Disney World has a celebration planned for March 17 that makes room for even the wee ones. Raglan Road Irish Pub...
March 10th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney ends ‘Give a Day’ promotion after 1 million volunteers sign up

With a little help from Mickey Mouse, Chicago residents (from left) Danielle Rub, Dwayne Gibson and Marissa Sproul begin a volunteer project Sept. 29, 2009 at the Bethune School of Excellence in Chicago. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Walt Disney World) The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday ended a promotion offering...
March 9th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Setting sail on a Disney cruise means a party on land first, right?

Captain Hook visits the 'So You Want to be a Pirate' lab, one of many children's activities on Disney Cruise Line. (Photo by Disney Cruise Line) My family is embarking on a Disney experience we haven’t yet tried — yes, there still are a few of those! — and I’m the...
March 8th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More
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