Posts filed under 'Magic Kingdom'
by Rick E-Mouse
February 5, 2010 Edition
More Details on Fantasyland
Expansion at Walt Disney World
Fantasyland is expanding at the Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World!
Touted as the largest ever for the Orlando area theme park, the expansion will include:
- Disney Princess Character Fantasy Lands – featuring Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Ariel
- Two New Restaurants – the Beast’s Castle and Gascon’s Tavern
- Giant-Sized Pixie Hollow Area – based on the world of fairies in “Peter Pan”
- Little Mermaid Ride – an underwater ride with a theme based on the popular movie “The Little Mermaid”
- Double-Sized Dumbo Ride – featuring an interactive play area with games and a circus tent style waiting area
The new Fantasyland is scheduled to open in two stages – one in 2012 and the other in 2013. Groundbreaking for the expansion starts next year.
February 5th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
December 23, 2009 Edition
2009 Orlando Vacation Attraction Recap
This year, many great new Orlando vacation attractions opened to the delight of all. If you missed any of them, catch them now or on your 2010 Orlando vacation:
- Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot
- The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney
- Manta at SeaWorld
- The Pirates League at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World
- Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM at Universal Studios Florida®
Also, be sure not to miss The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to open Spring 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®!
December 23rd, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
November 6, 2009 Edition
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Starts Next Week
Starting next week, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party brings the magic of the season to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World – the perfect place to celebrate the holidays on your Orlando vacation.
At Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you’ll enjoy special holiday cheer featuring Mickey and his pals, plus special celebrations, including:
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade – with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
- Holiday Wishes Fireworks – a magical fireworks spectacular
- Castle Dream Lights – watch Cinderella’s castle sparkle like the stars!
… and much more!
There’s also special holiday treats, greetings from your favorite Disney characters and even snow falling on Main Street!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts next Tuesday, November 10th and runs on select nights through Friday, December 18th. Hours are 7pm to Midnight. Separate admission is required.
November 6th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
October 23, 2009 Edition
Disney Updating Fantasyland and Star Tours
Disney is bringing more magic to your Orlando vacation!
Plans have been announced to update Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom Park, including:
- Adding a brand new Little Mermaid ride
- Expanding the Dumbo attraction
- Creating new areas where guests can interact with well-known Disney princesses
In addition, the Star Tours ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be upgraded with new 3-D technology.
The updates are the largest in Walt Disney World history. Fantasyland is scheduled to be completed in 2013, while the new Star Tours is expected to be revealed in 2011.
October 23rd, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
October 9, 2009 Edition
Enjoy These Halloween Treats on
Your Fall Orlando Vacation
Treat the family to these wonderful Halloween celebrations on your Fall Orlando vacation:
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Head to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World for this magical Halloween celebration.
Meet Disney characters dressed in costumes, enjoy Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and thrill to the spectacle of the Happy HalloWishes fireworks display! You can also dress up and go trick-or-treating!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party continues on select nights now through November 1st.
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular
“Swim” in an ocean of Halloween fun at this wonderful SeaWorld Orlando celebration.
Search for sweets using a special trick-or-treat map, make your own “spooktacular” cookies, meet costumed sea creatures – plus enjoy music, interactive games and more!
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular continues Saturdays and Sundays, Oct 10th – Oct 25th plus Friday Oct 30th & Saturday Oct 31st starting at 12:00 Noon each day.
October 9th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
September 4, 2009 Edition
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Starts Today
Celebrate Halloween on your Disney vacation at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – starting today and running on select nights through November 1st at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World!
Perfect for kids of all ages, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party features all kinds of Halloween fun for your Orlando vacation.
Happy haunting highlights include:
- Disney characters dressed up in Halloween costumes
- Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
- Happy HalloWishes fireworks display
You can also dress up in your favorite family-friendly costumes and go trick-or-treating!
Treat the family to a magical Orlando vacation Halloween experience – take them to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Separate admission is required – so get your tickets today!
September 4th, 2009
For swashbuckling family fun on your Orlando vacation, head to The Pirates League at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Located in Adventureland next to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, this brand new attraction lets you and your family become “real” pirates. You’ll dress up, get your own pirate name and even receive a pirate makeover that includes: “scurvy” makeup, tattoos, bandanas and more!
Choose from three different pirate looks:
- The Cursed Pirate – perfect for “haunting” ghost ships
- Captain Jack – everyone’s favorite scallywag
- Captain Hook – of Peter Pan fame
Once you’ve donned your favorite pirate gear and getup, you’ll take the pirate “oath”, get your pirate picture taken and receive a certificate with your new pirate name declaring your induction into The Pirates League!
Don’t miss out on this fun, brand new attraction on your Disney vacation – “sail” on over to The Pirates League today!
July 6th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
July 2, 2009 Edition
Where to Find Valuable Disney Vacation Planning Tips
Save time – and money – on your Disney World vacation, with hot tips from TouringPlans.com, the website of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
TouringPlans.com features great tips from Unofficial Guide authors and contributors like:
- Best days to visit your favorite Disney parks
- Ways to save a bundle on dining
- How to avoid long lines for top attractions and rides
- When to book reservations at your favorite Disney restaurants
…and so much more valuable Disney vacation planning information!
The site also features Blogs with advice for families traveling with little ones and teenagers, tips on finding the best places at the water parks to “set up camp” and more! You’ll even find great Disney vacation advice from other families who’ve been to the parks.
TouringPlans.com also includes detailed, custom-tailored touring plans for your visit to the parks – with information like the best time to arrive, the first attractions to visit, when and where to eat and even the weather forecast for the day! And their handy online Disney vacation trip planner is the perfect way to organize your Disney visit!
Get the most out of your Disney World vacation – visit TouringPlans.com today!
July 2nd, 2009
Have a blast on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss these great Central Florida July 4th fireworks celebrations:
Disney’s Celebrate America – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky – thrill to spectacular pyrotechnics at night as well as patriotic parades during the day at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 9pm.
SeaWorld 4th of July Celebration – head to SeaWorld Orlando for a rousing fireworks display as you embark on a 12-minute journey through American history via a huge movie screen featuring patriotic visual highlights, music and narration.
Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 9:15pm and 10:45pm.
Also, check out “Flashback 4th of July” in Celebration at the Celebration Town Center on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 from 5pm – 11pm. Enjoy music food, fireworks and even a costume contest at this 70’s-themed celebration!
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY!
June 30th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
January 16, 2009 Edition
Upcoming Walt Disney World Attractions & Events
A new year means new thrills and fun at Walt Disney World in Orlando! Be sure not to miss these great new Disney attractions and events on your Orlando vacation:
Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot
Opens January 29th
Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party at Magic Kingdom Park
Premiers February
The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Grand Opening: February 14th
Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
February 26th through March 30th
ESPN The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
February 27th through March 1st
Catch this and much more magic at Walt Disney World on your Orlando vacation!
January 16th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
December 29, 2008 Edition
Top Places to Celebrate the New Year
on Your Orlando Vacation
Have a blast on New Year’s Eve during your holiday Orlando vacation, don’t miss these exciting year-end Central Florida fireworks celebrations.
For a magical New Year, head to Walt Disney World® where there’s Fantasy in the Sky at the Magic Kingdom, a special version of Illuminations at Epcot and “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Want to make a “splash” into 2009? Head to New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld®. Or party like its 2009 at Universal CityWalk®’s “Rock in the New Year”. And if the parks are not your style, there’s special New Year’s Eve festivities in Celebration and Old Town to enjoy.
December 29th, 2008
For November, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, provides valuable tips for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Her new tip of the month tells you when to get there, what to see and the best time to see it.
Featured in her new tip are the Castle Lighting Ceremony and the Twas the Night Before Christmas show, among other fun must-sees.
Read this and other helpful tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your visit to Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando!
For tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, ALL STAR recommends Kissimmee Guest Services.
November 18th, 2008
by Rick E-Mouse
November 13, 2008 Edition
Celebrate the Holidays at
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Celebrate your holiday Orlando vacation at Walt Disney World – visit Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. This after-hours annual event brings the magic of Christmas to life as Mickey and friends – along with elves, snowmen, wooden soldiers and Santa himself – fill the streets of the Magic Kingdom with Disney holiday cheer.
Enter a warm “winter” wonderland as “snow” falls on Main Street and Christmas carols fill the air – plus don’t miss these exclusive holiday highlights:
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
- “Holiday Wishes” fireworks display
- Mickey’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas show
The festivities run from 7pm to Midnight on this special separately-ticketed event, which runs on select dates, now through December 19th.
Add more magic to your holiday Orlando vacation to Walt Disney World – celebrate Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
For tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, ALL STAR recommends Kissimmee Guest Services.
November 13th, 2008
by Rick E-Mouse October 16, 2008 Edition
Live the Pirate’s Life at These Great Orlando Attractions
Pirates of the Caribbean – “sail” through the mysterious and hilarious world of singing, dancing and mischievous misfit pirates. And now with Captain Jack Sparrow popping up throughout, it’s almost like riding along with the crew of the Black Pearl themselves! An unforgettable family favorite you’ll want to ride again and again.
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure – dine amid swashbuckling action, dazzling pyrotechnics and song-filled fun. As you watch from the “shore” the action unfolds on an authentic life-sized replica of an 18th-century Spanish galleon surrounded by a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon. Also featuring a bounty of great food and engaging audience participation, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure is a dinner show you’ll “treasure” forever!
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf – explore an island filled with shipwrecks and skulls – and where treasure and treachery await each putt. Voted by Orlando Magazine as “Best in Florida” for Miniature Golf, Pirate’s Cove is a pirate putting adventure the whole family will enjoy.
Plus, don’t miss the NEW Haunted Pirate Cruise during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World – featuring a tour of haunted “island” marinas, ghostly tales, special treats and more!
October 16th, 2008
by Rick E-Mouse October 9, 2008 Edition
October Walt Disney World Attractions & Events
For “ear-y” Halloween fun, world-class cuisines and wines plus an all new “Dino-mite” dining experience, head to Walt Disney World on your Orlando vacation and enjoy these great October attractions and events:
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Enjoy kid-friendly Halloween fun like parades, fireworks trick-or-treating and the NEW Haunted Pirate Cruise! Select nights at the Magic Kingdom now through October 31st.
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival – Sample delectable cuisines and wines from around the globe, enjoy special demonstrations by renowned chefs and winemakers and “Eat to the Beat” with hot musical acts like Boyz II Men, Otis Day & The Knights and more! Now through November 9th.
T-REX Cafe at Downtown Disney – Journey into the prehistoric past for a unique and fun “dine-osaur” experience. Enjoy casual dining and shopping amidst a lush landscape of waterfalls, jungles, fossil dig sites and – of course – giant animated dinosaurs! Opening October 14th.
October 9th, 2008
The Joseph Family of New Jersey brings us this week’s top Disney area vacation rental review.
”With a small child and family members with children all gathering together for a Disney vacation, this was the most economical and stress free way to go!” said Susan Joseph.
The family also loved the space and privacy their 5 Star Vacation Home in Formosa Gardens provided. Plus, they enjoyed the proximity of their home to Walt Disney World: “It was a thrill to be able to go to the parks for a few hours at a time with a door to door round trip of about 10 minutes.”
Read the rest of their Disney area vacation home review and discover the value of Orlando vacation home rentals near Walt Disney World by ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
September 29th, 2008
September 4, 2008 Edition
The WEEKLY EARFUL Disney Vacation
News, Tips and Secrets
by Rick E-Mouse
Celebrate Halloween with Mickey at Walt Disney World
For “ear-y” but not scary Orlando Halloween fun, take your kids to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on your Disney vacation. A fall Orlando vacation favorite, this annual magical Halloween celebration at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom features kid-friendly Halloween activities and attractions like parades, dance parties and, of course, trick-or-treating!
Plus, all are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for even more Disney Halloween fun. Don’t misses include the dazzling “Happy Hallowishes” fireworks display, mix ‘n mingles with Disney villains and, new for this year: the Haunted Pirate Cruise!
The cruise, for children ages 5-12, takes kids on a tour of haunted “island” marinas in a spooky “pirate ship” where they’ll hear ghostly tales about the islands’ “haunted” denizens. In addition to the tour, each child will receive a special treat package that includes Pirate Mickey Ears, a special memento photo, candy and more!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts tomorrow, September 5th and runs on select dates through Halloween night. The Haunted Pirate Cruise runs on select dates October 13th through October 31st. Both events require a separate admission – so get your tickets quickly!
“Treat” your family to an unforgettable Fall Orlando vacation – celebrate Halloween at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
September 4th, 2008
July 10, 2008 Edition
by Rick E-Mouse
This week’s Disney vacation secret:
Ten Cool Things to Do
Near Walt Disney World
In addition to enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, here’s some fun family attractions that’ll make your Disney vacation even cooler:
and…
July 10th, 2008
Make your July 4th celebration truly explosive!
Celebrate the Disney way at these awesome Walt Disney World fireworks extravaganzas:
MAGIC KINGDOM Fantasy In The Sky – 9:00pm
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Fourth of July Fireworks – 9:00pm
EPCOT Illuminations – 10:00pm
DOWNTOWN DISNEY Downtown Disney Fireworks Spectacular – 11:00pm
Also, don’t miss special fireworks displays at SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando CityWalk.
HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!
June 30th, 2008
Don’t miss the Space Shuttle Discovery launch this Saturday, May 31st at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. This thrilling once-in-a-lifetime space spectacle is scheduled for liftoff at 5:02PM EST.
Afterwards, head to the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and discover the hidden treasures and swashbuckling adventures that await you at Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party. Plus, meet Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook! This Saturday, May 31st from 7:00PM – 12:00 Midnight. ARR!
Kick start your summer – catch these and other Orlando attractions this weekend!
May 30th, 2008
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