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Attendance: Disneyland Up, Disney World Down – no surprise there

Major outlets are reporting that analysts believe Disneyland increased attendance this year, while Walt Disney World declined. It has to be inferred, because for the first time in recent years, The Walt Disney World company has not revealed resort attendance separately to investors and the… Read More »Attendance: Disneyland Up, Disney World Down – no surprise there

SeaWorld Orlando starts The Polar Express Tomorrow

Disney isn’t the only company in town doing things up for the Holidays. SeaWorld Orlando has started rolling out their holiday offerings with the The Polar Express experience beginning Friday, November 12.

At Wild Arctic, guests can climb aboard The Polar Express Experience and take an train ride to the North Pole. Classic scenes from The Polar Express movie are recreated in a multi-sensory experience that immerses passengers in special lighting, scents, sounds and motion effects. When guests arrive at the North Pole, they’ll discover a winter wonderland surrounded by holiday cheer and amazing animal encounters.

More details on SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration below the jump:

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TRON: Legacy added to World of Color

It’s hard to keep secrets when dozens of hotels rooms look down on your stage, so we knew this was coming for a bit. But last night Disneyland debuted its first updated scene to the popular World of Color water and light show. The Tron:Legacy… Read More »TRON: Legacy added to World of Color

The Morning Report – Tuesday Timewarp

I just finished watching Monday Night Football on ESPN and I had to wonder, what happens when the games are crap. This Forbes column answers that question. The Disney Blog author Mark Storer has an article in the Ventura County Star about a back yard… Read More »The Morning Report – Tuesday Timewarp

A report from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

WDW is trying out the new tram doors that have been at Disneyland for about a year. There is one of Disney’s Florida theme parks I’ve been neglecting. I haven’t been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom since April. Turns out DAK was much as I left… Read More »A report from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney Hilton has a new owner – Hilton

For nearly the last 30 years Tishman Hotels owned the Disney Hilton at Downtown Disney.  They have now sold it to Hilton Worldwide who has been operating the hotel and, which, in turn, is owned by the Blackstone Group, who has partial ownership of Universal… Read More »Disney Hilton has a new owner – Hilton

Is Disneyland for Grown-ups?

It seems like every year some writer or another gets the assignment to visit Disneyland and write a story. More often than not that story takes the form of “how can a jaded reporter visit Disneyland and not come away even more cynical.” Here’s this… Read More »Is Disneyland for Grown-ups?