Take a peek inside Disney’s new Little Mermaid ride

(Artist's rendering by Walt Disney Co.) Our sister paper, the Los Angeles Times, offers a scene-by-scene preview of Ariel’s Underseas Adventure, which is slated to open next year at Disney California Adventure. A similar version of the Little Mermaid dark ride is planned for the Magic Kingdom’s...

July 20th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Epcot: Prepare for Neapolitan pizza

We’re just about two weeks away from the official opening of the long-anticipated Epcot pizzeria, which will be called Via Napoli and located in the back of the Italy pavilion of World Showcase. Here are clues on what to expect, based on the menu and a news release from Patina Restaurant Group,...

July 20th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Dining, Featured, Things to do | Read More

Will Disney World ticket prices increase at beginning of August?

(Walt Disney World photo) If you have an upcoming Walt Disney World vacation or are a local considering annual passes, you might want to consider purchasing your theme park tickets before Aug. 1. For the past four years, Disney has raised ticket prices on the first Sunday in August. Such hikes usually...

July 19th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Will ultra-affluent tourists be golden opportunity for Disney?

Even though the economy is limping along and showing signs of a double-dip recession, Walt Disney World might see a sliver of hope in data compiled by credit-card giant American Express Co. According to the data, one segment of tourism consumers is beginning to spend a little more at theme parks. That...

July 19th, 2010 | Featured, News | Read More

‘Tron Legacy’ gets a lot of attention months before film’s release

With all the recent build-up in ‘Tron Legacy’-related news this past week, you would think the Disney movie’s release is imminent. But the sequel to the 1982 feature won’t hit the big screens until December. That won’t prevent you from seeing ‘Tron’-themed action on smaller screens, though. At...

July 18th, 2010 | Featured, Merchandise, News | Read More

Disney monorail pilot injured by electric shock

Walt Disney World monorails were out of service briefly Saturday evening after a monorail pilot received an electric shock while flipping a switch, authorities said. The pilot was mildly shocked in the arm while switching on a beacon that identifies the beam the monorail is traveling on, a fire official...

July 17th, 2010 | Featured, News | Read More

Disney World offers homeschool programs Sept 7-9 and Jan. 24-25

(Walt Disney World photo) Walt Disney World offers many different opportunities for students under the Disney Youth Programs banner, ranging from Disney Magic Music Days to Disney Performing Arts Workshops to Grad Night. Most recently, Disney Homeschool Days were announced for the the upcoming school...

July 16th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Is Disney World quieter than usual this summer?

Does this scene at Animal Kingdom Lodge mean things are less busy than usual at Disney World? I had dinner at Boma in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge last night and was surprised to see the parking lot being improved with a large portion of it closed off to cars. The improvement work wasn’t...

July 15th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, News, Uncategorized | Read More

Kids who love horses will have fun at Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

My daughter is eager to start her pony ride at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at the Fort Wilderness campground at Walt Disney World. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) If your child is crazy about horses, visiting the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness campground can make a fun, inexpensive outing...

July 15th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Downtown Disney’s Portobello pairs meatball sliders and beer in new menu

In case you missed this from orlandosentinel.com/thedish: Portobello in Downtown Disney is embracing meatball mania, offering an affordable assortment of meatball sliders paired with local and organic beers. The Meatball Bar, conceptualized by Portobello’s executive chef Steven Richardand Portobello’s...

July 14th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson | Read More