In a move that is surprising, but somewhat expected, Disney recently announced that the Fast Food chain McDonald’s will be closing at the Downtown Disney location as of April 30, 2010. In its place, a Latin chicken quick-service restaurant called Pollo Campero will be opening.
The move is a continuation of a process started by Disney years ago. Looking back about a decade, McDonald’s and Disney seemed like best buddies in the business world with a very cooperative relationship. When Disney released a new movie, McDonald’s was right there to help advertise for it in their local stores. Disney themed merchandise including Happy Meal premiums, glasses, ornaments, etc. were all part of the package that McDonald’s put in front of its customers daily.
Disney World, for its part, offered several McDonald’s locations on property for its guests. These included a few stand alone stores like the location by the All-Star resorts and the one before Animal Kingdom. Two locations were also integrated into the Disney experience like the one at Downtown Disney and a location inside the Animal Kingdom called Restaurantosaurus located by the Dinosaur ride which was sponsored by McDonald’s. Several fry cart locations were even found in the parks offering guests McDonald’s fried and soft drinks. [click to continue…]
Walt Disney World has released their operating park hours for the month of August 2010. Included are the hours for all four of the theme parks; Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
As of this posting, the hours for the water parks Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon have not been released. However, if the hours for July are any indication, plan on them opening at 9AM and closing early evening around 7PM or 8PM.
Truly a classic ride, Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel can be found in Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
It is a classic in all senses of the word. The enormous carrousel (also spelled carousel) was built back in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. It first appeared for eleven years at the Palace Gardens of Detroit, Michigan. Then in 1928, it was moved to Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey where it ran until 1965. [click to continue…]
by All Things Mouse Staff on February 2, 2010 Disney Movies
In anticipation of the upcoming new movie release from Disney called Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton, the Disney Company is sponsoring a great sweepstakes you may want to take advantage of: The Alice In Wonderland Six Impossible Things Sweepstakes.
The movie itself is an adaption of Lewis Carroll’s 1865 novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. You may also recall that Disney created an animated feature from this same storyline that premiered back in 1951. The live-action remake utilizes the talents of such well-known stars as Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway and Alan Rickman.
Premiering in 2003, Mickey’s Philharmagic located in Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom is an entertaining 3-D attraction filled with music and classic Disney characters that all should recognize.
The attraction starts off with the premise that Mickey Mouse is going to conduct his Philharmagic Orchestra to the delight of all those who attend. Guests are given a pair of opera (3-D) glasses before being allowed to enter the concert hall. [click to continue…]
The Disney Corporation has had Mickey Mouse as its perpetual icon for decades now. As for the Magic Kingdom and all of Walt Disney World for that matter, the icon has been and probably always will be Cinderella Castle.
Located at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., Cinderella Castle is the stuff of dreams and legends for many families. It is this castle that many families think of as they save and plan for their first (or twenty-first) trip to Disney World. It is also this castle that brings a smile on their face when they first catch a glimpse of it once on-property. When home after that memorable trip, the castle serves as a reminder to the fun and joy that they had in the parks. [click to continue…]
The Disney Parks Blog is reporting that a new pizzeria restaurant is under construction and due to be open this fall in the Italy pavilion of Epcot. Designed with traditional Florentine decor, the new restaurant will seat 300 people and include outside dining.
For those that might be concerned about the existing restaurant in Italy called [...]
Those wanting a ride a bit on the “scarier” side will be well served to make their way to The Haunted Mansion, located in Liberty Square of the Magic Kingdom. A favorite of many since it opened with the Magic Kingdom in 1971, the ride keeps things enough on the humorous side to not frighten [...]
Saving money and vacationing don’t always seem like they would go hand in hand, but that is just what is happening at The Great Piggy Bank Adventure at Epcot in Walt Disney World. This Innoventions exhibit sponsored by T. Rowe Price helps families learn the basics of saving and investing. Participants use a cute pink [...]
A touch of Americana nostalgia can be found at the heart of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for those that take the time to board the Liberty Belle Riverboat. Found circling Tom Sawyer Island, the riverboat is boarded in Liberty Square and provides a beautiful view of some of the best nearby attractions including Splash [...]