Walt Disney World recently hosted a expert panel discussion featuring a deeper dive into what guests coming to the resort in the near future can expect. Carole Mumford, VP of Public Relations at Walt Disney World, lead the panel as they traversed such wide topics… Read More »A Deeper Dive into What’s New at Walt Disney World – Expert Discussion
The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was previewed for the press and travel agents earlier in May. The official opening was announced for May 28, but additional opportunities to preview the roller coaster are expected between now and then. If you won’t have a chance to ride or just want a bit more insight into what to expect, I’ve written my take on this journey into the story of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, sharing moments from the movie that have never been possible before today.
No matter which direction you approach Snow White’s Mountain from, you are greeted by a Fairytale Forest. As you approach, you notice a small mountain rising out of the forest. It appears to be the home to a gem mine, and if listen close, faint sounds of happy work emanate from within. Near one end of the forest you spot the work of talented craftsmen and a sign inviting you in to tour the mine.
Moving down the wide trail, you can just see a small carefully cared for cottage through through the woods. Ahead of you are small wooden shelters that appear to be part of the mining operation. Inside the largest of the two shelters is a slough used to wash and sort gems from the mine. You can even stop and help for a while if you like. There is also a gem washing station that plays a musical tune as you help clean the gems. It’s quite clever and you scratch your head wondering how it’s done.
A new bird show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom called “Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight” will debut this summer. It will feature multiple flocks of macaws who will fly over and around Discovery Island. To test and train the birds, the majestic macaws can… Read More »New Bird Show For Disney’s Animal Kingdom Features Kaleidoscope of Macaws
Television legend Barbara Walters will make her final scheduled TV appearance on ABC this Friday, May 16. All week long “The View” will be celebrating the news and host icon and trailblazer culminating in a TV special “Barbara Walters: Her Story.” Once known as the… Read More »TV Legend Barbara Walters Makes Final Appearance on “The View” This Week
Although Seven Dwarfs Mine Train already had its media preview and dedication, it remains closed with no sign of soft openings before its May 28th official opening (although I hear they want to soft open it, they just have to make sure all the training… Read More »Beautiful New Fantasyland and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Aerial Video
With the news that Disney has renewed ABC’s hit show Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD for a second season came this other juicy tidbit. Agent Carter, the show that would tell the story of the founding of the organization known as SHIELD, would also get a… Read More »Marvel’s Agent Carter Coming to ABC
If you didn’t hear the good news, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” has been renewed for a 2nd season. I’m definitely looking forward to that. But first we have to get through what’s sure to be an amazing season finale. Disney has released a three minute… Read More »Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Finale – 3 Minute Preview
Coming this fall, families can all enjoy the foibles of Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” The movie follows 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—and soon learns that he’s… Read More »Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Trailer