From the monthly archives:

August 2009

BREAKING: Disney To Aquire Marvel Entertainment

August 31, 2009

Burbank, CA and New York, NY, August 31, 2009 —Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.

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Toy Story Mania! Game Available For iPhone

August 31, 2009

On August 14, The Walt Disney Company released its latest iPhone application, Toy Story Mania! Inspired by the hit Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts attraction with a similar name (why, when marketing the attraction, does Disney always omit the word “Midway”?), you become one of Andy’s toys and participate in “zany and fun” carnival [...]

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Magic Kingdom A-Z: The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

August 29, 2009

This post is part of a series that tours the Magic Kingdom from A to Z. For other posts in this series, click here.
We’ve reached the thirteenth stop on our tour of Magic Kingdom where, not unlike last week’s stop, we visit an attraction placed in the middle of its land: Adventureland’s The Magic Carpets of [...]

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Magic Kingdom A-Z: The Lunching Pad

August 22, 2009

This post is part of a series that tours the Magic Kingdom from A to Z. For other posts in this series, click here.
The twelfth stop on our tour through the Magic Kingdom is a small snack stand located in what is essentially the middle of Tomorrowland: The Lunching Pad at Rocket Tower Plaza.

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Adventures by Disney Announces Nineteen Itineraries for 2010

August 17, 2009

This past Friday, Disney announced its 2010 lineup of Adventures by Disney destinations, featuring 19 itineraries on six continents. Following are the list of itineraries (for more detailed information on the itineraries, check out Disney’s official press release).

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46th Annual Disneyland Cast Member Canoe Races

August 15, 2009

Earlier today, Disney Parks posted a great video on their YouTube channel of the 46th Annual Disneyland Cast Member Canoe Races.
The Canoe Races, held each summer since 1964 on the Rivers of America, are a great tradition that allows Disneyland Cast Members to participate in an event that promotes teamwork, healthy living and, of course, [...]

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Magic Kingdom A-Z: King Stefan’s Banquet Hall

August 15, 2009

This post is part of a series that tours the Magic Kingdom from A to Z. For other posts in this series, click here.
It’s been a long trip through the Magic Kingdom, so what do you say we stop and enjoy a nice lunch? For this lunch, though, we’ll have to travel back in time [...]

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Quick Service, Standard Disney Dining Plan Prices to Increase in 2010

August 10, 2009

Just eight days after raising ticket prices, Walt Disney World released the prices of the 2010 Disney Dining Plans and, surprise, surprise, prices are increasing.
Currently, there are three dining plan options:

Quick Service Dining Plan ($29.99/night for adults, $8.99/night for children 3-9): two quick service meals and two snacks per night, plus one resort refillable mug [...]

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Magic Kingdom A-Z: Judge’s Tent

August 8, 2009

This post is part of a series that tours the Magic Kingdom from A to Z. For other posts in this series, click here.
For the tenth stop on our tour of the Magic Kingdom, we’ll trek across the park to Mickey’s Toontown Fair where we’ll meet with the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse, at the [...]

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Disney Announces Special Renewal Promotion for Annual Passholders

August 6, 2009

Just days after raising ticket prices, the folks at Walt Disney World have quietly announced a new promotion offering annual passholders the ability to renew for 15 months for the price of 12. According to an Orlando Sentinel article, a Disney spokeswoman said that this is the first time such an offer has been made [...]

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