2009-10-31

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - Behind The Scenes  

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Video by DisneyParks at YouTube.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, aka MNSSHP, is the official Halloween Celebration of Disney World.

For selected nights from September through November 1st, the Magic Kingdom at Disney World is transformed into a Halloween celebration filled with costumed characters, special shows, and lots of candy for all.

The MNSSHP features a new dance party with Stitch this year at the new outdoor theater in Rocket Tower Plaza. You will also find a special disney Villians show performed in front of Cinderella's Castle, a special Boo To You Halloween Parade, and each night is topped off with a special Halloween fireworks display.

This special event is a separately ticketed event that starts at 7:00 pm when the park closes to regular guests and runs until midnight.

This is your only chance to see these special shows and to see the Disney characters in special Halloween costumes. Children and adults are also encouraged to dress up for the event. There are several trick-or-treating locations throughout the Magic Kingdom where you can collect candy.

Always a fun time, this is an event not to be missed!

2009-10-30

Disney Cruise Line's New Ship The Disney Dream Has Amazing Features  

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Video by DisneyParks on YouTube.

The Disney Cruise Line has released information about their newest cruise ship - Disney Dream which will sail on its maiden voyage January 26, 2011.

Water Coater

The most amazing feature of this ship may be the AquaDuck Water Coaster. The AquaDuck will sweep guests on a 765-foot high-speed flume ride with uphill acceleration and a swing-out loop letting you look down to the ocean 150 feet below.  This may be the best water coaster outside of Typhoon Lagoon's Crush and Gusher.

Virtual Portholes
Guests will also be treated to the latest in high definition technology. Those staying in inside staterooms will enjoy views of the ocean and sky through Virtual Portholes with hi-def views, live from cameras on the Disney Dream's exterior. The virtual portholes will also features Disney Characters swimming by the porthole from time to time.
Reservations Start Nov. 9th
The Disney Dream is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage Jan. 26, 2011 and will sail alternating three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. During summer months, the ship will alternate four- and five-night itineraries with two stops at Castaway Cay. Guests can book their Disney Dream cruise beginning Nov. 9, 2009. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line, visit disneycruise.com.

2009-10-26

Princess Tiana and "Tiana's Showboat Jubilee" Arrives At Disney World  

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Videos by WDWRadio (www.WDWRadio.com ) on YouTube.

Princess Tiana has arrived at Disney World! She is Disney World's newest Princess and the first since Mulan in 1998. Tiana is also Disney's First African American Princess.

Tiana is the star of the upcoming Disney Animated Feature "The Princess and The Frog" that will be coming to theaters in late November.

Princess Tiana appears 3 times a day at the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square as part of the new "Princess Tiana Jubilee" show that involves a parade through Frontierland and then the show boards the Liberty Belle Riverboat and continues. The show brings the feel of New Orleans to the Magic Kingdom.

Not only does the show include musicians and dancers, but it also includes 30 randomly chosen park guests that become part of the performance. After the show these lucky guests get to participate in a special meet and greet with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen.

Hurry to check out the show, since it is only scheduled to appear for 10 weeks, from October 26th - January 3rd, 2010.

2009-10-01

Amazing Day At The Magic Kingdom  

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Video by DisneyParks at http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

This is an amazing video created by Disney utilizing Tilt-Shift Photography to create this incredible look. Real photographs were taken over the span of a day showing off the joy of a day at the Magic Kingdom at Disney World.

The day starts by arriving in the Magic Kingdom parking lot and the Ticket and Transportation Center. Cross the Seven Seas Lagoon to get to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom.

See the opening of the park complete with Character Filled Train. Visit Tomorrowland where you will see the Atro Orbiter and the Tomorrowland Speedway. Continue to Fantasyland to watch Dumbo the Flying Elephant. See the "Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!" Parade come down Main St. Next comes Liberty Square and the Liberty Square Riverboat. In Frontierland you will ride the Thunder Mountain Railroad.

As evening comes it is time for the Spectromagic Parade as viewed from Main St. After all the guests have left Mickey Mouse and Friends say goodnight, concluding a magical day!

Disney's "Give A Day. Get A Disney Day" 5 City Tour  

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Video by DisneyParks at YouTube.

In order to promote the new "Give A Day. Get A Disney Day" program, Disney Characters traveled to 5 Cities across North America: Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles and Toronto on September 30th, 2009.

The goal of the program is to get One Million people to volunteer service for a day at a participating organization during 2010. Those that volunteer and complete the requirements will receive a FREE one day Disney Park Pass to either Disney World or Disneyland.

To learn more about the "Give A Day. Get A Disney Day." program and/or register go to: www.DisneyParks.com