April 2011

2011 April, 20

‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’

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tar Tours – The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Wars™ Thrills in 3-D to Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park on May 20, 2011. The attraction also will open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on June 3, 2011. Based on the Star Wars films, Star Tours will take Walt Disney World Resort guests to multiple Star Wars destinations where they will interact with [...]

2011 April, 20

2012 Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland

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The Tinker Bell Half Marathon, hosted by the City of Anaheim and Disneyland Resort, will take runners on a 13.1-mile trek through the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks and pass by several City of Anaheim landmarks. The course will be filled with music, entertainment, Disney characters, runners in colorful Tinker Bell costumes and, of course, pixie dust, and will finish at Disneyland. Runners will receive a new Tinker Bell “wings’’ medal. “We’re proud to be the home of the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend,’’ said Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait. “It is events like this that give a [...]

2011 April, 16

Links to Disney blogs, message boards, and more!

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Links to some excellent Disney sites and blogs. Growing up Disney Mousekefoodie Where the Magic Lives Running with Sass Magic Chat Live

2011 April, 16

Private cabanas on Castaway Cay can now be booked online

travelmagicstg2011-04-16T15:10:21-04:00April 16, 2011|Disney Cruise Line|0 Comments

As of April 15th 2011 the private cabanas on Castaway Cay can now be booked online.

2011 April, 8

Disney & Partners break ground on Shanghai Disney Resort

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The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, its joint venture partner in China, have broken ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort following approval from the Chinese central government in Beijing. Both companies marked the start of construction on the first Disney resort in mainland China at a groundbreaking ceremony held April 8, 2011. "Today marks a significant milestone in the history of The Walt Disney Company," said Robert A. Iger, President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. "Our Shanghai resort will be a world-class family vacation destination that combines classic Disney characters and storytelling with the uniqueness and [...]

2011 April, 8

New interactive queue at the Haunted Mansion

travelmagicstg2011-04-08T10:58:55-04:00April 8, 2011|Disney News, Disney World|0 Comments

Walt Disney Imagineering recently unveiled a new interactive queue at the Haunted Mansion attraction at Magic Kingdom® Park. You can now view a new story line inspired by some of their favorite characters, previously seen only inside the Haunted Mansion. Throughout the interactive queue, your Clients will find new crypts and other “spooky” sights, as well as tombstones with witty epitaphs to the dearly departed, such as “Drink A Toast To Our Friend Ken, Fill Your Glass And Don’t Say ‘When.’” This Haunted Mansion revamp is one of several enhancements being made to queue lines throughout the Park to help [...]

2011 April, 6

New Itineraries and ports for 2012 on the Disney Cruise Line

travelmagicstg2023-10-10T22:37:29-04:00April 6, 2011|Disney Cruise Line, Disney News|0 Comments

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line® will set sail from three new ports in 2012 – New York, Seattle and Galveston – making the Disney family cruise vacation more accessible to your Clients around the country. There are also more itinerary choices than ever before, including one special voyage to Hawaii. As an exclusive benefit to Platinum/Gold Castaway Club Members bookings will open via phone at 8 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 7, 2011. All other guests can book online or by phone beginning at 8 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 8, 2011. Contact us at Travel with [...]

2011 April, 6

Magician Mickey Mouse now greeting Guests at new Magic Kingdom location

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Magician Mickey Mouse Now Greeting Guests at New Magic Kingdom Location .... and Guests Can Skip Standby Queue with Disney’s FASTPASS! LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Mickey Mouse now reigns at a new location in Magic Kingdom to meet and greet his friends at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can now go backstage at Town Square Theater for photos and autographs with Mickey -- without waiting in a standby queue! Mickey's new location in the park also heralds the first-ever use of Disney's FASTPASS Service for a character meet-and-greet experience. FASTPASS allows guests to reduce waiting by designating [...]

2011 April, 5

“Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” Debuts at Disney World & Disneyland

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Disney Junior fans now have even more to love at two Disney Parks with the debut of “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” The new show replaces “Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at the Walt Disney World® Resort, and Disney California Adventure™ Park at the Disneyland® Resort. A new segment of the show aligns with the recent launch of Disney Channel’s new multiplatform brand, Disney Junior, devoted to children ages 2-7 and their families. “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” features old favorites, such as characters from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny” and “Little Einsteins,” [...]

2011 April, 5

Amenities at Disney’s Alunai Resort in Hawaii

travelmagicstg2011-04-05T07:30:17-04:00April 5, 2011|Disney's Alunai Resort|1 Comment

When Aulani opens on Aug. 29, 2011, the Resort will offer a brand new way to vacation in Hawaii. Here are experiences that will make visiting Alunai more special and enhance your vacation. Aunty’s Beach House: With over 5,200 square feet, this state-of-the art kids’ club is a place of fun, discovery and magic. And, best of all, programming at Aunty’s Beach House is complimentary for Resort guests! Kids can let their imaginations soar as they go on treasure hunts, play traditional Hawaiian games, make space goo with Stitch and so much more. Parents can relax knowing their children of [...]