via youtube.com
Here's a video of the "water" attraction the "AquaDuck" - one of the most exciting features coming to the Disney Dream and the first water coaster aboard a cruise ship.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Behind the Scenes Video: Preparing the Magic Kingdom For Christmas
It’s hard to believe but each November our Magic Kingdom Park goes from being decorated for Halloween to Christmas in just days. The transformation is fast and precise. As quickly as a jack-o-lantern is wrapped up for the year, an ornament goes up. And what may look like chaos to you and me, is actually a “choreographed dance” because planning begins in June.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Story Behind Disney’s Liberty Tree and Horticulture Logo
Here's a little Disney trivia from the Disney Parks Blog for you all.
"Over thirty years ago a majestic 130-year-old live oak tree (Quercus virginiana) was found on the eastern part of the Disney property and moved about eight miles to the Magic Kingdom Park. At the time of the move, this enormous tree weighed 38 tons and had a root ball measuring 18-feet by 16-feet by four feet deep.
Because of its size and weight, the oak could not be moved by simply wrapping a cable around the trunk. Instead, holes were drilled through the middle of the trunk and steel dowel pins inserted so it could be lifted by a 100-ton crane. Once transplanted, the pins were removed and replaced with sections of hardwood and the wood soon healed."
"The entire process took several months to complete. Known as one of the most spectacular big tree moves, the oak we call the “Liberty Tree” stands proudly in the middle of Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom Park. It has thirteen lanterns hanging on the tree representing the original thirteen colonies. Our Disney’s Horticulture team was so proud of the successful move, the “Liberty Tree” was adopted as our official logo."
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Neil Patrick Harris Makes New Recordings for California Screamin'
If you love this attraction as much as I do, here's a little inside info from the Disney Parks Blog you can tell your friends!
"On Friday, Guests riding California Screamin’ at Disney California Adventure park may have noticed a familiar new voice as they prepared to board the longest and fastest roller coaster at the Disneyland Resort.
Disney Imagineers recently worked with actor Neil Patrick Harris to make new recordings for California Screamin’. These new themed recordings recall a carnival sideshow barker, in keeping with the theme of all the boardwalk amusements in Paradise Pier."
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Decorate a Pumpkin Like the Disneyland Resort Enhancement Team - Video
Posted for your convenience is a video and post about the Resort Enhancement Team.
"If you haven’t started carving that Halloween pumpkin, here’s a new idea! Have you ever considered turning the pumpkin on its side and using the stem as a nose? That’s a tip from Dave Caranci, a cast member from the Resort Enhancement Team at the Disneyland Resort who often thinks of new and different ways to decorate the Resort.
Here’s how he and his team decorate the Resort for Halloween. You’re sure to pick up a new idea for this year or the next."
Friday, October 29, 2010
Watch the Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over Cinderella Castle- Video
Wow, check out this video and post below from the Disney Parks Blog! It gave me the chills when I watched it.
"Now there’s something you don’t see every day at Walt Disney World Resort. That’s the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying over Main Street U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle to commemorate the start of “Air Force Week” in Central Florida. The Air Force’s official fighter demonstration team made the special flight over Magic Kingdom Park during a celebration of “Hometown Heroes” that included honoring dignitaries at our Celebrate a Dream Come True parade. Today, we’re sharing highlights:
Several airmen and their families were invited by their leadership to participate in the ceremony and celebration at Magic Kingdom Park."
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