from Instagram: New two-sided Anna and Elsa Frozen Mickey Mouse ears. Perfect for Disney fans who alternate personalities. I saw these at the Magic Kingdom, but they’re also, at other parks too.
Since we were in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check up on the hat, we were kinda of hoping Starbucks would be open a bit earlier than predicted. Well, the walls were down, but the shades were still drawn and the Starbucks logo covered. Looks like… Read More »Starbucks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Update
Like nearly everyone in town, I took a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this weekend to see how much of the infamous Sorcerer’s Hat has been devoured. Turns out, they’re just getting started. While we’re waiting for Hollywood Blvd’s classic vista to be restored, we… Read More »Something is devouring the Sorcerer’s Hat
Foxx Fur, whose Passport to Dreams blog I return to time and time again for her detailed dissections of Disney’s theme park & resort design, is out with a wrap up of how good (or bad) 2014 was for Disney’s domestic theme parks. Okay, technically, the full reviews ended in 2011. Foxx Fur just hasn’t had the heart to continue them since then, too depressing. Instead this year, we get a take down of epic proportions on three huge mistakes Disney made in 2014.
To be fair, there is some good stuff to be happy about in 2014, New Fantasyland finally opened its final attraction “The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train” and it is a charming dark ride (albeit with some unforgivable errors at the end) and the Magic Kingdom also got a parade it deserves in “Festival of Fantasy.”
But three major changes are pretty much unforgivable from the author’s perspective.
I haven’t been to Disneyland in much too long. When I was last there, you could still visit Walt Disney’s un-used apartment above New Orleans Square. It was great having that previously private space open to guests, even if it was as a store. When it became the Dream Suite, that space was lost to guests. I knew that the expansion of Club 33 in 2014 cost guests another space (the Court of Angels), but I didn’t realize how badly it mangled Walt Disney’s vision of New Orleans Square destroying perspective and genericizing facades that were previously some of the best examples of Imagineering in any of the parks. Read More »Passport to Dreams Annual Disney Parks review is a must-read
The grand opening clock won’t strike midnight until March 13th, but guests of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon be able to enjoy a sneak preview of Disney’s “Cinderella” as part of their visit to the park. Starting January 17 and running through March 21st guests can visit the ABC Sound Studio for the special extended preview.
As an extra bonus, the original golden coach from the film will be on display on the Streets of America for photo opportunities. The coach will appear on Feb 1 and run through April 11th.
Also, Annual Passholders get priority access a day early on Jan 16 from 10am to 6pm. Show your valid pass and photo ID at the “Cinderella” Sneak Preview at the ABC Sound Studio at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for priority access before the attraction opens on Jan 17 and get a complimentary magnet (while supplies last).
If you haven’t already, watch the first official featurette from “Cinderella” – The Legacy below:Read More »Disney Cinderella ‘Sneak Preview’ coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios you’ll find The Magic of Disney Animation, home to the two most famous Disney animated characters of all Mickey & Minnie Mouse. We decided to get a couple family photos taken with Walt’s two mousy creations and, of… Read More »Meeting Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It was a busy week for Celebrities at Walt Disney World. Names like Donny Osmond and rapper Snoop Dogg were spotted by many fans. @donnyosmond Enjoyed seeing in restaurant at Epcot last week. wanted to say something but didnt want to bother you pic.twitter.com/J5htnfmaEK —… Read More »Buzz Lightyear meets his voice, Tim Allen, at Walt Disney World
Ever wonder where the coins you toss into Disney World’s many fountains and wishing wells end up? They become donations to Central Florida nonprofit organizations that help children in need. A few of the fountains are dedicated to a specific organization, Give Kids The World,… Read More »How your ‘wishes’ become dreams come true for children