This year’s holiday display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be just a little dimmer. The bright burning light that was the life of Jennings Osborne has burnt out. Osborne died at age 67 from complications related to a heart attack suffered last year. Everyone at… Read More »Jennings Osborne, Holiday Display Creator, Dead at 67
Every Fall, the Disney Parks transform to cater a recurring celebration called Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a nighttime event for little “boys and ghouls” to dress up and experience their favorite Park like they have never seen it before. The Parks seem to endure a… Read More »Mickey’s Halloween Party and My Fear of Buyer’s Remorse
Last night we went to the beach at the Polynesian Resort for a wonderful view of the Magic Kingdom’s fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. Disney previews it a day early to help alleviate the crowds on the 4th itself. They also do a special extra… Read More »Happy Fourth of July from The Disney Blog
It’s the holiday weekend, but I have time for a quick update. Took a walk through the Magic Kingdom on July 2nd. Main Street was decorated for the Independence Day holiday. Although the banners may have been few in number, the spirit was there. View… Read More »Magic Kingdom Update – July 2nd, 2011
As Disney expects you to make your travel arrangements, including dining reservations a full 6 months before the date, they’re actually a little late releasing this year’s line up celebrity narrators at the 2011 EPCOT Candlelight Processional. Even now, they still have a number of… Read More »Candlelight Celebrity Narrator Lineup Revealed for EPCOT
Walt Disney World will illuminate the night on July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a laser light show at Epcot plus an Independence Day finale tag for IllumiNations. Here’s the… Read More »Disney World set for Fireworks Displays in Three of its Four Parks
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who has ever been there to kiss a boo-boo, pack a school lunch, or plan a Disney vacation. We wouldn’t be here without you. The Walt Disney World Mom’s panel also has a special surprise for today. Click the image… Read More »Happy Mother’s Day
Hope you’re having a terrific Fat Tuesday, aka Mardi Gras. Let the good times roll, if you know what I mean. If you can’t find a Mardi Gras parade near you, you can always come celebrate this Saturday at Universal Orlando. British-American band Foreigner is set to perform at Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras this Saturday, bringing their unique blues-pop-rock sound and some of the most unforgettable rock songs spanning three decades.
Part of what makes Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras so good is the themed food choices. I’m a big fan of Cajun cuisine so it was a great pleasure to learn how to prepare authentic gumbo as part of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras festivities. If you want to celebrate with your own authentic gumbo, the recipe from Universal is below the jump: