The Disney Cruise Line has announced the 2013 itineraries for all four ships in its fleet. This includes the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder which have been offering cruises since the late 1990′s as well as the Disney Dream which had its maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011, and the Disney Fantasy which is currently in the process of getting ready for its maiden voyage on March 31, 2012 after a float-out earlier this month from its dry-dock.
Disney Magic 2013 Itineraries
The Disney Magic cruise ship will be offering a varied itinerary schedule in 2013 ranging from Western Caribbean cruises out of Galveston, Texas to Mediterranean itineraries out of Barcelona, Spain. In addition, there will be a repositioning cruise offered as the Magic transfers from Texas to Spain. Continue reading “Disney Cruise Line Announces 2013 Itineraries” »
Offered below are the Operating Park Hours Schedule for both Disneyland and California Adventure for the month of February 2012. These hours will be useful for anyone planning a trip to Disneyland Resort in February 2012 like those thinking of going during President’s Day weekend.
The Walt Disney World Resort Operating Park Hours are now available for August 2012. These operating hours for August will help those planning a trip to Disney World this summer.
Shown in the calendar of operating hours below are the times the four theme parks of Disney World will be open for the month. The four theme parks include Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
August can be a great time to visit Walt Disney World. True the weather can provide some very hot days and it is not uncommon for rain to roll through, but as kids start heading back to school the park crowds can become noticeably lighter. This means less time in line waiting for attractions.
While many across the country are gripped in cold and snowy conditions associated with winter, leave it to Cast Members at Walt Disney World to be planning ahead for spring! They are doing just that and have released specific program details for the upcoming 2012 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.
According to Disney, the annual spring event is scheduled for March 7 to May 20, 2012. Among the many intriguing plant designs found throughout the park including life-life topiaries, Disney World also plans several “how-tos” with Disney and HGTV experts as well as the traditional concert series related to the International Flower and Garden Festival. Continue reading “Disney World Announces Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival Details” »
Earlier this week, on January 8, 2012, the Disney Fantasy was floated out of its enclosed dock building. The fourth and newest member of the Disney Cruise Lines fleet is now undergoing sea trials before being delivered to Disney Cruise Line officials next month.
Test Track, the high-speed thrill ride experience located in Epcot of Walt Disney World, will be re-imagineered following a sponsorship renewal announced last week by Disney and General Motors. Plans unveiled along with the sponsorship announcement call for the ride to be centered around the concept of auto design for the GM flagship brand Chevrolet.
Currently, Test Track riders are treated to a multitude of automotive testing displays as they wander through the queue area of the ride. From there, they view a short informational and entertaining video informing them that they will be riding in a test vehicle. Then, it is time to buckle up as guests are led into those test vehicles where they are subjected to several vehicle assessments ranging from handling to environmental factors before heading out on the open track for a loop around the building at up to 65 MPH. Continue reading “Test Track To Be Re-Imagineered Thanks To GM Sponsorship Renewal” »
Those looking to book a trip to either Walt Disney World Resort of Florida or Disneyland Resort of California will likely be interested to know of the current special offers being touted by the parks. Unfortunately for most, these available special offers are not that broad in either their time-frames or their target customers. However, [...]
Those watching Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC were the first to officially hear about Disney’s plans to have two parks open for twenty-four hours on Leap Day! Beginning at 6AM on February 29, 2012, both the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be open for twenty-four [...]
Those visiting Walt Disney World® Resort next weekend should be aware that the annual marathon will be going on. The marathon (which actually consists of several different events) will take place January 5, 2012 through January 8, 2012. While Disney does a great job of limiting the marathon’s effects on other guests, it is likely [...]
With just a little over three months before the scheduled inaugural cruise of the Disney Fantasy, final touches are being completed on the Disney Cruise Line ship. One of those touches was the addition of Dumbo the Flying Elephant as one of the stern characters to be featured on the Fantasy. His full body likeness [...]