Posts filed under 'Magic Kingdom'
Looking for something a little “eggs-traordinary” this Easter? Complete your Orlando Vacation by bringing your family to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Green Meadows Farm on March 29 – April 8. Located in Kissimmee, Green Meadows Farm is working with the Easter bunny to find the perfect hiding places for his colored eggs.
Bring a basket and race around with your kids as they search to find Easter eggs that have been carefully placed behind bales of hay, inside small structures, beside trees and wherever else the bunny thought to hide them. After the hunt, the Easter bunny himself will be available for pictures. For the first time ever, the event will also play host to a butterfly house, where young explorers can watch as these beautiful creatures fly above them.
If you plan to attend Walt Disney World® Resort on Easter Sunday, here’s a tip: the Easter bunny has been known to make an appearance just before the parade at the Magic Kingdom® Park. You can also find special Easter dining options throughout the parks and an Easter Sunday Brunch at the Epcot® World Showcase.
March 27th, 2012
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, if you’re planning to visit Walt Disney World® Resort during your Orlando vacation, you and your family are in for a special treat! The brand new Storybook Circus area of the Magic Kingdom® Park has just opened giving you and your family a chance to be among the first to “step right up” and see this amazing attraction.
The first in a series of phases planned to double the size of Fantasyland, Storybook Circus will surprise and delight you with three main attractions for guests of all ages:
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Soar high into the air and control your own flight with Dumbo, the stupendous pachyderm circus performer.
- The Barnstormer – Goofy is back with an all-new airplane adventure! Join circus pilot, “The Great Goofini,” in a spiraling roller coaster air show “stunt” of aerial acrobatics.
- Fantasyland Station – Board one of four antique freight trains at this stop for the Walt Disney World Railroad for a 20-minute scenic tour of the Magic Kingdom® Park.
The Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland is still in “soft opening,” which means some rides might shut down temporarily for maintenance. You can visit Fantasyland during regular park hours with admission to the Magic Kingdom® Park. The next phase of New Fantasyland, Fantasyland Forest, is planned to open late 2012 and will include interactive attractions and opportunities to meet Disney princesses and visit their kingdoms. Click here for more information.
March 19th, 2012
For the first time in Disney history, take advantage of the opportunity to experience a full 24 hours of excitement at the Magic Kingdom® Park on leap day! The park will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29 and will remain open until 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 1 for families to create extra magical memories during “One More Disney Day.”
See your favorite Disney characters like you’ve never seen them before—in their pajamas! Take pictures under the stars in front of Cinderella Castle and discover if The Haunted Mansion® looks any spookier during the wee hours of the morning. Check out the new role playing game, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom®, available at a special time from 6 a.m. until 5 a.m. You can also attend The Magic, The Memories, and You! show that features a new romance segment with Disney princesses at three different show times throughout leap day.
Tip: to take full advantage of “One More Disney Day,” consider getting a Park Hopper® pass. With the Park Hopper® pass, you can enjoy other Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Parks during the day and spend the evening at Magic Kingdom® Park. Disney is also offering a sweepstakes through February 29, where you can win a Disney Parks vacation.
Keep in mind that Magic Kingdom® Park is the only park open for 24 hours. Normal Magic Kingdom® Park hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 1. Click here for more information.
February 28th, 2012
Walt Disney World® Resort has been putting the finishing touches on a brand-new, interactive role playing game, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom®, set to debut later this month. Hades, from the movie “Hercules,” has decided he wants to make the Magic Kingdom® Park his own personal getaway and has enlisted the help of some familiar Disney villains. Merlin the magician recruits you as a new apprentice sorcerer and sends you on a park-wide quest to defeat the villains and find the missing pieces of his crystal ball.
At the start of your quest, choose one of the eight quests to receive a special key card and five spell cards. Next, you must find and unlock a mystic portal to hear instructions from Merlin. Now, it’s in your hands to search the Magic Kingdom® Park for more portals, locate the villains and then use your spell cards to defeat them, but choose your spell cards carefully! Each spell card used produces a different result on the enemy and each time you play, the outcome can be different!
Guests can choose to go on one quest, which takes about 30 minutes, or complete all eight to reveal a ninth “final” mission. Each time you play, you receive five spell cards with 70 total you can collect. You can reuse the different spell cards to replay the quests again and again with different outcomes! What magic will you create?
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom® is planned to be available at the end of February. Click here for more information and look out for updates!
February 16th, 2012
With hit music from Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, say goodbye to 2011 and ring in 2012 at Rock in the New Year at Universal CityWalk®. At Rock in the New Year, adults ages 21 and up enjoy a huge New Year’s party throughout CityWalk® featuring live music, all-you-can-eat food and a champagne toast at midnight.
Highlighting the event, Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform live and each of CityWalk®’s seven clubs will also have live entertainment including karaoke at Rising Star, dueling pianos at Pat O’Brein’s, live DJs and bands and more! Special note: designated drivers that are attending Rock in the New Year can pick up a wristband at any of the New Year’s Eve venues to receive free non-alcoholic fountain beverages throughout the night.
Tickets to Rock in the New Year, December 31, 8 pm-2 am, cost $139.99 per person (ages 21 and up only) and include food, a midnight champagne toast, admission to CityWalk® and its seven clubs and performances by Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Click here for more information.
For families seeking a celebration everyone can enjoy, Walt Disney World® Resort will have fireworks shows and extended hours at Epcot®, Magic Kingdom® and Hollywood Studios®. Enjoy a unique musical celebration with sea creatures and a fireworks show at SeaWorld® Orlando. LEGOLAND® Florida will count down to the new year during the Kids’ New Year’s Eve at 7 pm. Visit each individual theme park’s website for more information.
December 27th, 2011
Kick off the holidays with Mickey this year on your Orlando vacation. Starting November 8th, bring the family to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This fun-filled party is complete with live entertainment featuring Disney Characters, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, an exclusive holiday fireworks show and a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. Feast on complimentary cookies and hot cocoa while meeting your favorite Disney characters and taking in the Magic Kingdom’s many sights and attractions.
Only Disney could bring a Christmas extravaganza so entertaining and festive!
November 21st, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 19, 2011 Edition
New Attractions Announced for Fantasyland
Expansion at Walt Disney World® Resort
Image ©Disney®
More magic is coming to the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort!
In addition to the new Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid ride and the double-sized Dumbo the Flying Elephant aerial carousel, Disney has announced these exciting new attractions:
- Princess Fairytale Hall – a new meet-and-greet area featuring your favorite Disney princesses
- The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – a thrilling new indoor roller coaster for the whole family
- Storybook Circus – a new circus-themed section featuring The Great Goofini children’s coaster
- Beast’s Castle – home to the Be Our Guest Restaurant, seating up to 550 guests!
- Belle’s Village – more Beauty and the Beast fun including Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour! Village Gifts
The Fantasyland expansion will open in multiple stages at the Orlando area theme park starting late 2012 and continuing in 2013.
January 19th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
January 7, 2011 Edition
2011 Disney World Event Schedule
Enjoy these Disney World events on your 2011 Orlando vacation:
Spring/Summer Events
Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival
March 2nd to May 15th
ESPN The Weekend
March 3rd to March 6th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Star Wars Weekends
Select Weekends in May and/or June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot®
Dates to be Announced
Fall Events
Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival
September 30th to November 13th
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Select nights in September and October at the Magic Kingdom® Park
Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom® Park
Dates to be Announced
Holidays Around The World
November 25 to December 30th at Epcot®
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Late November and December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
Late November and December at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Stay tuned to the Weekly EARFUL for more Walt Disney World® Resort event and date announcements.
January 7th, 2011
by Rick E-Mouse
November 5, 2010 Edition
Celebrate Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
on Your Holiday Disney Vacation
Celebrate the holidays on your Disney vacation at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, starting this Monday at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort.
Highlights include:
- Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle – a beautiful display that will dazzle and delight!
- Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade – featuring Santa Claus!
- Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season – a spectacular fireworks extravaganza!
- Live Shows and Meet ‘n Greets – featuring your favorite Disney characters!
You’ll also enjoy enchanting snow falls on Main Street, U.S.A. – plus holiday cookies, hot chocolate and more!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts Monday, November 8th and runs from 7pm to Midnight on select nights through Sunday, December 19th. Separate admission is required.
November 5th, 2010
For Fall Orlando vacation fun, treat your kids to these wonderful family-friendly Halloween celebrations:
At the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort, there’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, featuring trick-or-treating, Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade, Happy HalloWishes fireworks – plus your favorite Disney characters wearing Halloween costumes!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs select nights now through November 1st from 7pm to 12am. Separate admission is required.
For more Halloween treats, experience SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando. Included in admission, this ocean of Halloween fun features trick-or-treating, special Sesame Street character events, a cookie decorating station, strolling costumed sea creatures – plus music and activities at Wild Arctic Plaza!
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular runs Saturdays and Sundays, October 9th – 24th and Friday through Sunday, October 29th – 31st at SeaWorld Orlando and starts at 12:00 Noon each day.
October 7th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
September 24, 2010 Edition
Disney Announces “Let the Memories Begin”
Campaign for 2011
This year, Disney celebrated volunteering. Next year, Disney celebrates its guests enjoying the magic with its recently announced “Let the Memories Begin” campaign.
Starting January 2011, select visitors at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort will be photographed by Disney and star in state-of-the-art nighttime slideshows with up to 500 photos projected onto Cinderella Castle.
In addition, guests will be able to upload their own photos and videos at DisneyParks.com/memories for a chance to be featured on Disney TV commercials and websites.
Learn more about this magical Disney vacation celebration and plan your 2011 Disney vacation now!
September 24th, 2010
Celebrate Halloween on your Fall Disney vacation at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
This annual celebration at the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World® Resort features Halloween fun for everyone!
Highlights include:
- Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
- Happy HalloWishes fireworks display
- Trick-or-treating throughout the park
Plus meet your favorite Disney characters dressed up in Halloween costumes. You can even dress up in your own family-friendly costumes too!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts tomorrow, September 14th, and runs 7pm to 12am on select nights through November 1st. Separate admission is required.
Don’t miss this exciting Disney World vacation celebration – take your family to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
September 13th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
September 10, 2010 Edition
Top 5 Reasons to Plan a Fall Orlando Vacation
1. Lighter Crowds – Which means more time to enjoy Orlando vacation attractions and activities!
2. September Magical Dining Month – Thirty days of $30 prix fixe dinners at Central Florida’s premier dining destinations.
3. Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Taste the world! Enjoy international cuisine, regional wines and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series – October 1st to November 14th.
4. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Family-friendly Disney Halloween fun at the Magic Kingdom® Park, select nights, September 14th through November 1st.
5. Fall Orlando Vacation Savings – Enjoy FREE nights with our Fall Orlando vacation deals!
September 10th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
August 13, 2010 Edition
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from ALL STAR Vacation Homes
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In addition to this great Fall Orlando vacation deal, you’ll also receive special ticket discounts for Disney and other popular Orlando attractions with your reservation!
During your stay, experience these great Fall Orlando vacation events:
- Orlando Magical Dining Month: September 1 – 30
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: Select nights, September 14 – November 1
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: October 1 – November 14
Enjoy Fall Orlando vacation deals with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!
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August 13th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
July 16, 2010 Edition
Summer Orlando Vacation Nighttime Events
When the sun goes down, the thrills heat up at these exciting summer Orlando vacation events:
At Walt Disney World® Resort, there’s Summer Nightastic!
This Disney Orlando vacation event features special nighttime celebrations, including: the Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom® Park, the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot® (through July 31st), special lighting effects on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, plus extended hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – and so much more! Now through August 14th.
And at SeaWorld Orlando, there’s SeaWorld AfterDark, featuring the amazing Shamu Rocks, the hilarious Sea Lions Tonite and the breathtaking Reflections fireworks spectacular! Now through August 15th.
Looking for more nighttime fun on your Central Florida vacation? Then don’t miss Summer Nights at Busch Gardens, now through August 15th at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
July 16th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
June 30, 2010 Edition
Orlando Vacation 4th of July Celebrations
Enjoy these explosive 4th of July celebrations on your Orlando vacation:
Walt Disney World
At the Magic Kingdom® Park in Walt Disney World, enjoy the “Celebrate America Fireworks” display Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday July 4th at 9pm.
And head to Epcot® on Sunday, July 4th for the Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert at the America Gardens Theatre, featuring the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps, Disney characters and more! Show times are 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm & 3:00 pm.
Plus don’t miss a special “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” fireworks display with a patriotic finale at 10:00pm!
SeaWorld Orlando
In addition to SeaWorld AfterDark events, SeaWorld Orlando is holding a 4th of July spectacular on Sunday, July 4th, beginning at 9:45pm.
This holiday Orlando vacation celebration features a special performance of both classic and modern songs by the 40-piece 13th Army Band, Florida National Guard at Bayside Stadium followed by a 4th of July Reflections finale with additional fireworks timed to patriotic music!
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
June 30th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
May 21, 2010 Edition
Celebrate Summer Nightastic! at
Walt Disney World® Resort
© Disney
Light up your summer Orlando vacation – celebrate Summer Nightastic! at Walt Disney World® Resort
Summer Nightastic! – running June 6th through August 14th – is an exciting special nighttime celebration throughout Walt Disney World® Resort, jam-packed with sizzling summer fun!
Enjoy the dazzling Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular at the Magic Kingdom® Park. Experience thrilling new lighting effects at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. And rock to the “Sounds Like Summer” Concert Series at Epcot®, June 12th through July 31st.
There’s also special street parties with DJ-spun music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and the Magic Kingdom® Park plus extended park hours, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – and more!
For a high-energy and electrifying summer Disney vacation, experience Summer Nightastic! – coming soon to Walt Disney World® Resort.
May 21st, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
April 22, 2010 Edition
Earth Day Celebrations at Walt Disney World
Celebrate Earth day today on your Orlando vacation with special events at Walt Disney World.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, celebrate “Party for the Planet” with interactive stations, kids activities and more. You can even meet Jiminy Cricket at the entrance until 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm at Rafiki’s Planet Watch!
And at the Magic Kingdom, Jiminy Cricket will be appearing in the Rose Garden from 10am to 3pm.
At Downtown Disney Marketplace, enjoy Earth Day activities from 10am to 1pm, including butterfly releases occurring every half hour. You can also see the new Disneynature film “OCEANS” at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 in Downtown Disney West Side!
And don’t miss the beauty of nature in full bloom at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival now through May 16th.
Celebrate the magic of the planet – visit Walt Disney World on your Earth Day Orlando vacation!
April 22nd, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
April 2, 2010 Edition
Celebrate Easter at Walt Disney World
Celebrate Easter on your Orlando vacation with special holiday events at Walt Disney World.
At the Magic Kingdom, meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny in the Tour Guide Garden – now through Sunday, April 4th. And enjoy a special Easter parade on Sunday, April 4th at 3:00pm.
For more Easter fun, visit Epcot this Sunday for Easter egg hunts at Heritage Garden in the American Adventure Pavilion and Easter egg relays at Future World West Garden.
Plus, enjoy special Easter menus at select Walt Disney World restaurants.
Happy Easter!
April 2nd, 2010
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
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