Instapic: It’s Groundhog Day
via Instagram. It’s Groundhog Day! If you had to ride one attraction over & over for a day, which would you choose?
Holiday
Watch The 2013 Osborne Family Lights From Home
Editor’s note: Please welcome Michelle Snow with here first guest post for The Disney Blog. Follow her on Twitter @zengrrl. One of the best parts of the Holiday season at Walt Disney World is the annual Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood… Read More »Watch The 2013 Osborne Family Lights From Home
Disney VoluntEARS Deliver 36,000 Toys to Toys for Tots Charity
Disney’s cast members are known for their excellent guest service, but did you know they also donate a significant amount of time and money via the VoluntEARs program. The holiday season VoluntEARs brings extra cheer to Central Florida non-profits with more than 36,000 new toys for Central Florida children, a $30,000 gift to Community Hope Center to help homeless families in Osceola County and countless other efforts across the community. These actions reflect Disney’s ongoing support to help local organizations that aim to brighten the lives of children and families.
During this past month, Cast Members have collected and donated thousands of new toys, games, books and plush dolls to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots to benefit children in Orange and Seminole counties. In addition to collecting toys, Disney VoluntEARS have also given more than 6,000 hours to help the Marines register families for the annual giving campaign and sort and pack the toys.
“Through these combined efforts, we hope thousands of children in Central Florida will be surprised by at least one present during the holidays,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of community relations for Walt Disney World Resort. “We also hope that by giving their own time, Cast Members will inspire their children, family members and friends to remember kids of all ages during this season of sharing.”
The annual toy drive’s national campaign also received $200,000 from The Walt Disney Company as part of Disney’s long-standing support to the organization—which dates back to 1947 when Walt Disney designed the original Toys for Tots logo that is still used today.Read More »Disney VoluntEARS Deliver 36,000 Toys to Toys for Tots Charity
Tips to enjoy SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular
I’ve already written about what a great value the SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular is, but now I’ve had a chance to experience the 2013 edition and can tell you my original assessment still stands.
Here are a few tips to enjoy the day:
- The Spooktacular trail is least busy shortly after opening and again just before the area closes for the day.
- You can start at either end of the trail, but most of the treat stations are oriented for easiest access from the front of the park.
- Although SeaWorld provides bags for trick-or-treating, you’ll want to have a larger bag to consolidate all your candy into as you enjoy the rest of your day in the park.
- There is a lot to do besides just trick or treating. Take time to interact with the characters, decorate a cookie, or stay for the dance party at the end of the night
- Dress your kids up in costumes that are appropriate for the weather and bring a camera to capture the memories.
SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular is included with park admission and runs over the remaining weekends in October.
More photos below the jump and details on a special “jelly belly” event that only runs during the final weekend. Read More »Tips to enjoy SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular
Halloween Merch At Magic Kingdom, Plus Mickey’s Not So Scary Details
Believe it or not we’re less than a month away from the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the Magic Kingdom. You know what that means? The seasonal merchandise is in. Also, after years of decline in terms of the what’s offered for guests, it sounds like this year’s MNSSHP will have some new offerings.
More merchandise photos and event details below the jump:
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Happy Independence Day Holiday
Wishing a safe and enjoyable Independence Day holiday weekend to all of Walt’s fans! Thanks to him, there’s a love of Americana in all of us!
Happy (early) Mother’s Day from Monsters University
The fun folks up in Emeryville’s Pixar Studios don’t want you to forget your Mother on Sunday. So they’ve released this small reminder from the world of Monsters University.
Christmas is great…but why isn’t Easter at the parks?!
Everyone knows that Disney World and Disneyland go all out for the holidays. Overlays on It’s A Small World and Haunted Mansion, the Spectacle of Dancing Lights, the Candlelight Processional, etc…they shove Christmas down your throat, but in a good way. We also receive the… Read More »Christmas is great…but why isn’t Easter at the parks?!