Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

Just how wonderful is the most wonderful time of year for Disney theme parks?

Christmas is always the most wonderful time of the year for Orlando’s theme parks, as hordes of families flock to the resorts while their kids are briefly out of school. The Walt Disney Co.’s latest quarterly earnings offer a glimpse of just how profitable that holiday period really is. Thanks...

February 10th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

Celebration’s nightly ’snowfalls’ are free winter fun for families

Children play at Celebration's 'Now Snowing' on Sunday. (Photo by Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) UPDATE: There will not be a New Year’s Eve bash at Celebration Town Center this year, but regular snowfalls and activities will be happening. Visiting the Disney development of Celebration...

December 28th, 2009 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Christmas Day Parade on TV now from “Disney Parks”

Random thoughts on the newly styled “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade.” * That Nick Cannon is no Regis Philbin, although I didn’t particularly miss Reege, what with all the frantic jumping back and forth between Orlando and Anaheim. * Stevie Wonder was fun to watch, and I was very...

December 25th, 2009 | Celebrities, Matt Palm | Read More

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade airs at 10 a.m. today on ABC

Kelly Ripa hosts the annual holiday special, 2009 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, from Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Ashman/Walt Disney World) Don’t forget to watch the 2009 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at 10 a.m. ET today on ABC. It’s hosted by Kelly Ripa...

December 25th, 2009 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

On Christmas Eve, this country gathers to watch Donald Duck cartoons

Donald Duck welcomes Princess Tiana to the Magic Kingdom in October 2009. Donald is the focus of one Sweden's annual Christmas traditions. (photo by Walt Disney World) Today, while millions of people across the globe are making last-minute shopping trips, wrapping gifts and baking goodies in preparation...

December 24th, 2009 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Put your child on Santa’s nice list; see St. Nick at Disney World

Santa Claus appears at the end of Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, which is presented daily at 3 p.m. (Photo by Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) It’s not too late to get your child on Santa’s schedule for Thursday night, if his or her behavior finally merits it. At our house,...

December 23rd, 2009 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Magic Kingdom Christmas offerings now in regular park hours

Don’t forget, annual passholders (without block-out dates), that you can now take advantage of the Christmas shows, parade and fireworks at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. I recently got back from Disneyland, where the Christmas extras are available to everyone throughout the holiday season....

December 22nd, 2009 | Matt Palm, Park Tips | Read More

Hotel hopping: See Disney World’s grand holiday decorations

The monorail play set wraps around this Christmas tree at Disney's Contemporary Resort. (Photo by Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Visiting Disney’s deluxe hotels to see the holiday decorations has become an annual tradition for our family. And it’s a great thing to do when seasonal passholders...

December 22nd, 2009 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Justin Bieber, Whoopi Goldberg at Disney events this weekend

'Snow' falls daily in December at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. at Celebration near Walt Disney World. (Photo by Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) Looking for places to take the kids now that they’re out of school or ways to entertain the out-of-town guests? Here’s what’s going on at Walt...

December 18th, 2009 | A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford | Read More

Create unusual ornaments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

A large mud fireplace, African-inspired light fixtures and rich woods adorn the soaring lobby of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World. Giant windows provide spectacular views of sunrises and sunsets over the animal-filled savannah. (Photo by Walt Disney World) Animal Kingdom Lodge...

December 17th, 2009 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More