Tomorrow is the final day of Mickey’s Toontown Fair at the Magic Kingdom. Soon the walls will go up and Mickey and Minnie will pack up for new diggs in Town Square. The Princesses will be there too, at least temporarily while Tink and her… Read More »Final Day of Mickey’s Toontown Fair
The Magic Kingdom had the sweet smell of victory yesterday as Super Bowl XLV World Champ, Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers celebrated as thousands of cheese-heads fans lined Main Street, U.S.A.. Afterward he cut a ceremonial slice of cheese and then talked with press. Here is some video and a few more photos for those of you who just can’t get enough of the Packer’s victory tour.
Just hours after his title win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers was riding high atop a convertible smiling and waving to green and gold clad guests at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Flashing lights, a whirlwind of fluttering confetti, balloons and Mickey Mouse himself, accompanied the Super Bowl hero down the famous street at the Magic Kingdom.
More pics below the jump:
Making his post-super bowl victory pledge come true in less than 24 hours, World Champion Green Bay Packer Quarter back and Super Bowl XLV MVP Aaron Rodgers paraded with Mickey Mouse across the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to the cheers of thousands of… Read More »Green Bay Packer Superbowl MVP Aaron Rodgers Parades Through Disney World
If the above headline is something you expect for a more thrilling ride, like say Mission:Space, don’t worry. The 77-year old woman died of a pre-existing heart condition after riding the recently renamed carousel. State safety officials won’t be requiring lap bars for the horses… Read More »Woman Dies After Riding Prince Charming Regal Carousel
Emmy Award-winning TV host and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jon Stewart experiences a Disney moment of Pixie Dust Zen as he takes a ride Feb. 4, 2011 on the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway at the Magic Kingdom. With him are his children Nate (left, age 6) and… Read More »Jon Stewart, award winning host of The Daily Show, visits the Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom turns 40 on October 1, 2011. Disney hasn’t announced any celebrations of the event, though there is some attractive 40th Anniversary merchandise for sale at places like the Emporium. Determined to mark the birthday somehow, I have been holding informal fan “meets”… Read More »Fan-Driven Celebration of Magic Kingdom’s 40th Anniversary
Continuing the series on celebrating the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World, here’s a 10 minute clip that looks at the first ever holiday season for the Magic Kingdom back in December 1971. There’s a little Busch Gardens there in the middle (No live animals… Read More »Magic Kingdom 1971 – Walt Disney World 40th Anniv
If you were at the Magic Kingdom on Monday you probably saw the rescued Chilean miners as they were paraded down Main Street, U.S.A. in grand fanfare and to the cheers of the crowds. This last week they had enjoyed a Disney-sponsored vacation honoring the miners, their rescuers and their families. And sadly now is the time for them to return home.
Here’s a quick video showing some clips from their adventures in the Magic Kingdom:
More details of the trip Disney gave these heroes below the jump:
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