Showing posts with label Walt Disney World Resort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Walt Disney World Resort. Show all posts

Wednesday

Almost #WW Linky | Be Our Guest Restaurant Details

With this week’s release of the highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, I thought it would be fun to have a closer look at some of the details you may discover at Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.


Throughout the restaurant you'll find roses in the design and decor. The rose represents the Beast's "countdown clock" to finding true love and accepting it.
You'll see them from the royal crest and iron gates, the gargoyles guarding the entrance and into the elegant Ballroom, the elegant Rose Gallery, and then to the dark West Wing where the Enchanted Rose is under glass slowly dropping petals as it counts down.

Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.

Be Our Guest Restaurant is a quick serve table service dining experience. For the menu click here.
Don't forget to try "The Grey Stuff", it's delicious.

What is your favorite quick serve restaurant? What do you usually order?


And now it's time to link up your Disney photos to The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com where each week we gather to link up and share our #WW #DisneySide Wordless Wednesday or Almost Wordless Wednesday Disney related picture posts.

We're hopping all week so don't feel as though you've missed the Linky party if you don't post today.
The great success of this hop is your doing! Thank you!

Focused On The Magic

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Guests Can Meet Princess Elena of Avalor at Magic Kingdom Park


Princess Elena of Avalor – the first Disney princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures – will begin to greet guests alongside other royal friends at Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom Park.

Tuesday

“Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” celebrates the season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios


With state-of-the-art projections, special effects, fireworks and more an all-new nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Nov. 14, sending beloved Disney animated characters on a spirited yuletide adventure to get Santa back to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve.

state-of-the-art projections, special effects, fireworks and more an all-new nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios


The façade of the Chinese Theater comes alive with the merriment, music and sparkle of the Walt Disney World Resort 2016 holiday season. On, above and around the theater are state-of-the-art projections, special effects, fireworks and even snow. Adding to the immersive experience is a new musical score featuring familiar holiday tunes with an original twist. It’s a holiday show that couldn’t be more merry and bright.

It’s also a cranberry-red situation for elves Wayne and Lanny from ABC/Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated special “Prep & Landing,” as the duo leads a top-notch team on a search-and-rescue mission for Santa.

Snowy fun and holiday cheer set to the twinkling tunes of the season bring together holiday moments from Disney films including “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pluto’s Christmas Tree,” “Bambi,” – even a journey into Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” – all building to a festive finale that’s “So tinsel!”

A special message from Santa Claus will cap off this unforgettable spectacular for the whole family.

“Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” will run from Nov. 14 to Dec. 31, adding a sparkling finale to any holiday visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Dessert Parties Make the Holidays Even Sweeter
More holiday cheer is in store for guests who book a new dessert party that will be offered nightly during the show’s run. The Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Party features holiday inspired snacks, decadent desserts and specialty beverages in the courtyard of the Chinese Theater.

Beginning one hour before each performance of Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, the party is $69 for adults, and $39 for children, including all taxes and gratuities.

More Holiday Cheer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
During the holiday season, “Tinsel Town” takes on a completely different kind of meaning at this theme park that celebrates the magic of movies and television. A giant Christmas tree towers over the main entrance, holiday displays capture the imagination, and colorful garlands and lights sparkle.

In the spirit of bygone days and Old St. Nick visits to great department stores across the country, guests can share their wish list with him at the Once Upon a Time shop, a vintage setting along Sunset Boulevard.

Monday

Blockbuster Experiences Across All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks


New ‘Star Wars’ Stage Show Premieres April 4; ‘Rivers of Light’ Set for Earth Day Opening and Finding Dory Swims into Epcot this Summer

Disney's Hollywood Studios, New Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular - @Disney Artist rendering


Disney’s Animal Kingdom all-new Rivers Of Light waterside show - @Disney Artist rendering
 An unbeatable lineup of blockbuster attractions will debut at Walt Disney World Resort this year starting with

Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: It All Started With A Mouse

Hi Disney photography fans. Welcome to The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where each week we get together to share our #DisneySide vacation photos.

This week's theme is "Photo Flashback".
I like to challenge myself to try new things when I'm on a Disney adventure. I've tried new foods, stepped outside my comfort zone on rides and attractions and pushed my photography skills. This HDR (high dynamic range) photo was my first taken during one of those self imposed photo challenges in Walt Disney World. I started with Mickey because well "...it all started with a mouse".

"I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." - Walt Disney

Would you like to link up your #DisneySide photos and hop with us? We have a theme each week that you can follow along with if you'd like and your links can be from your blog, Instagram, Flickr, Twitter, Tumblr or SmugMug. You get the idea. The Link-up is at the bottom of this post.

Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday photo...

Saturday

Walt Disney World Resort Closures and Refurbishments for January 2014

Walt Disney World Resort Closures and Refurbishments for January 2014
January is a wonderful month to visit Walt Disney World Resort. My family has always enjoyed our January trips. It's cooler and If you time it right you can enjoy some of the lowest crowd levels of the year. Marathon Weekend and Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend are the busiest and even those are nothing like the crowds of Christmas. January is also the month for rehabs and closures. 

Tuesday

Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: January 2014!

Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop Focused on the MagicHappy New Year friends!! Thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com. This is always the highlight of my week seeing your pictures and visiting with you on your blogs. 
I hope 2014 brings you all good health, wealth and most of all happiness! Oh, and a trip to your Happy Place too!
Our theme this week is, Your January Calendar Shot.  What better way to kick off the new year than with a blast of fireworks from Wishes at Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.
Wishes ~ The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop, Focused on the Magic.com.




Time to link up your Wordless Wednesday...

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates the New Year with Fireworks, Fine Dining and Festive Entertainment

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates the New Year with Fireworks, Fine Dining and Festive Entertainment
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World Resort, a place where fireworks are both spectacular and an every-night event. I've only been once on New Year's Eve. The crowds are like Times Square in NYC but the fireworks are just out-of-this-world. Here's a little look at what guests can expect to see. ---------
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Walt Disney World guests will be counting down to midnight and ringing in the new year with a dazzling display of entertainment, parades, fireworks and extended hours throughout the Vacation Kingdom on New Year’s Eve.

Every day is a celebration at Walt Disney World Resort but New Year’s Eve is certainly one of the largest. From lunches and dinners to brunches and dessert buffets, there are over a dozen spots for ringing in the New Year with fine fare. Also, there is no shortage of fireworks and nighttime shows that will light up the skies and create a mood of celebration at the parks on Dec. 31st.

Using Our 5 Senses at Disney World ~ Magical Blogorail

This month's topic is "Senses at Disney" - focusing on favorite sites, sound, smells, tastes and hearing. 

Using Our 5 Senses at Disney World ~ Magical Blogorail
All of our senses are awakened and stimulated when we are in the Disney Parks and the effects that the Imagineers and Cast Members create give a lasting impression. 

Monday

Happy Birthday Roy O. Disney

This day in Disney history Roy O. Disney was born

Thursday

Favorite Disney Snacks


This week we are all posting about one of my favorite topics, Disney Snacks. This is such a great topic to re-visit for me as I am busily planning for our trip in just 10 days. There are so many delicious snacks in the parks and resorts to choose from and since I'll be traveling with my DS I know we'll be doing a lot of snacking.  
8 Great Disney Snacks
A Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich is a must have!
Click here to continue to the post: 8 Great Disney Snacks

Tuesday

Tiggerific Trivia ~ Partners Sharing the Magic


Today I'm joining in on the Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia Blog Hop. It's fun to share and learn a little bit of Disney trivia each week. If you are a Disney fan I'm sure you know this but I thought I'd share, just in case you missed it in all your Disney trivia reading.


The bronze Partners Statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse is located in the hub of the Magic Kingdom and is one of the most popular photo spots in Disney World. I find it almost impossible to walk by day or night and not take a picture of it. 
It depicts Walt pointing down Main Street, USA. Some believe he's pointing to the future and others believe he's pointing to the the Sharing the Magic statue that is usually located in Town Square, depicting Roy O. Disney sitting with Minnie Mouse on a park bench. Both statues were expertly sculpted by veteran imagineer Blaine Gibson who was also an animator on many classic Disney films. 

Next time you're in the Magic Kingdom stop and take a closer look at some of the details. That is after you've taken a few pics. 
Upon closer inspection of his tie clasp you'll notice the letters STR. The letters STR represent The Smoke Tree Ranch, a development in Palm Springs, California, where Walt Disney had a vacation home.

This fun WDW trivia is republished from an article I wrote for the DisneyPhotosBlog.

Have a Tiggerific Day!
Focused on the Magic Deb
 Focused on the Magic Disney Tiggerific Trivia fun

Happy New Year! Unexpected Surprises at Walt Disney World

Happy New Year friends!! I hope 2013 brings you all good health, wealth and most of all happiness! Oh, and a trip to your Happy Place too;)  There are so many wonderful new and exciting happenings in Walt Disney World, even the veteran traveler will find new magical experiences this year.
  • Walt Disney World: Limited Time Magic 
  • Magic Kingdom: New Fantasyland Now Open, Expansion Continues
  • Epcot: Test Track Now Open; New French Restaurant Now Open, The Kinsey Collection Previews
  • Downtown Disney: Splitsville Luxury Lanes 
  • Resorts:  Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
  • Disney Sports: Walt Disney World Marathon Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Atlanta Braves Spring Training Returns

Starting today!
YOU COULD WIN SOME DISNEY TIME

This could be your year to hit the pause button on the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some Disney Time with your favorite people doing things together you might not get to do at home. Dance, clap and sing along with some beloved Disney tunes. Eat ice cream for breakfast. Spin in teacups. Chase Mickey Mouse balloons. Giggle and goof off with abandon. Do whatever the kids want to do. 
On Disney Time, everything is magic and everyone is just about the same age. The memories that you create together live in your hearts forever. So, pick the vacation that’s right for you and enter for a chance to win! Disney Parks is giving away one vacation per day for 31 days!

Click this link "DISNEY TIME" Sweepstakes to enter.




Sunday

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

A Christmas Morning Tradition Sprinkled with Some Pixie Dust
One of our families favorite holiday traditions is gathering together to watch the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. It’s been a Disney Parks tradition for nearly 30 years and since we've been married 36 years, it's been ours as well. We got our Disney holiday fix in those early years with plenty of Disney gifts and decorations around the house and on the tree.
There are musical acts, favorite Disney characters and sparkling parade floats in a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. at both Disneyland park and the Magic Kingdom park.



Tune in to the Magic on Christmas Morning!
The Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Airs December 25 on the ABC Television Network.

Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the annual “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” holiday TV special, airing December 25 on the ABC Television Network. 

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Don’t Miss a Moment of the Magic!
 
Tune-in times are as follows, on the ABC Television Network (check local listings):
-Eastern Standard Time: 10 a.m.-noon
-Central, Mountain, Pacific Standard Time: 9-11 a.m.
The show also will air in Canada on CBC Network, and across the globe on the American Forces Network.

Viewers can visit disney.go.com/christmasparade for more Christmas News!


A Christmas Fantasy Comes to Life*characters/floats subject to change


From fairy tales to classic Christmas carols, Disney friends and holiday characters spread joy and good tidings through Disneyland Park in California and the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida with fanciful floats and colorful cavalcades. 

  • Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse show off their holiday best atop an ornate Christmas Tree float, accompanied by one of Mickey’s good pals, Duffy the Disney Bear (pictured at top of article on Main Street, U.S.A.);
  • Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Goofy have a “soundsational” good time, following a drum line of merry musicians;
  • May the holidays be with you! Star Wars villain Darth Vader and his legion of loyal Stormtroopers land in the Disney Parks galaxy with a “Force”-ful parade march;
  • Disney Princesses Elsa, Anna, Tiana, Rapunzel, Mulan, Pocahontas, Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Aurora, Jasmine, along with their charming princes, join the procession in regal fashion. 
  • It’s a “pirate-palooza” as Disney Junior stars Jake and the Never Land Pirates commandeer the holiday festivities with some help from the most infamous scallywags to sail the high seas, Capt. Jack Sparrow and Capt. Barbossa from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film saga and theme park attractions;
  • How about a little Hunny and Pixie Dust to start your Christmas Day? Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore lead the way on shiny sleds with Tinker Bell, her sister Periwinkle and a fleet of sparking snowflakes skating close behind;
  • -Viewers get a sneak-peek into Santa’s factory where “Toy Story” saga stars Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Bullseye and Lotso spring to life in celebration of the season;
  • -Longtime ‘toon favorites Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow join everyone’s favorite chipmunks, Chip and Dale, and Duckburg’s richest resident, Scrooge McDuck, on a float of Winter Wonderland fun;
  • -Plenty more DisneyŸPixar pals join the party, including The Incredibles, Sully, Mike & Boo from “Monsters Inc.,” Dug, Russell and Carl from “Up,” and Remy from “Ratatouille.”
  • The famous Disney Parks Toy Soldiers and Gingerbread Men join enchanted elves, pretty paper packages and stuffed-to-the-brim Christmas stockings to let everyone know that the holidays are here;
And what would a Christmas parade be without The North Pole’s most famous red-suited resident? Holiday spirit is felt in every heart when Santa Claus and his reindeer make their holly jolly way down Main Street, U.S.A.



Source: Disney Parks InsidEARS News  
Images: ©Disney
For more information, please visit Disney Parks InsidEARS 
Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/#!/DisneyInsidEARS  



Wishing you and yours a Magical Christmas!






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Tuesday

10 Walt Disney World Christmas Trivia Tidbits

To help you brush up on your Walt Disney World trivia and maybe even impress your friends and family while you wait in line this holiday season, here's 10 Christmas Trivia Tidbits.

Ho Ho ho, did you know? 

1. There are 1,300 decorated trees throughout the Walt Disney World property.

2. A wreath 25 feet in diameter adorns Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney.

3. 10 miles of twinkling rope lights are in the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

4. 150 semi-trailer truckloads of decorations are used for 24 resorts, 4 theme parks, Downtown Disney and other locations.

5. 15 miles of garland is strung and 1,314 wreaths are hung throughout Disney World.

6. 300,000 yards of ribbon and bows are used to drape the Christmas trees.

7. 8.5 million lights are strung throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

8. 98 percent of the lighting used for the holiday decorations is LED, 2 percent is compact fluorescent.

9. There are more than 200 guest choirs performing during the entire run of Candlelight Processional.

10. There are more than 800 performers each night in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot.


This bit of Christmas trivia was brought to us by The Disney Parks Blog.

Have a Tiggerific Day!Focused on the Magic Deb
 Focused on the Magic Disney Tiggerific Trivia fun
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Tiggerific Trivia - The Liberty Belle Riverboat

Did you know? 
The Liberty Belle Riverboat at Magic Kingdom is a real working paddle steamer. It was built entirely from scratch in dry dock at Disney World. Everything is working except for the steering. It doesn't need steering as it travels along a steel cable underwater. 
Focused on the Magic, Liberty Belle, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World


This bit of trivia is from Lou Mongello's Walt Disney World trivia iphone app. I really enjoy every bit of trivia I learn from this app.
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