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POSTED Tue, 08/26/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney and PANDORA Jewelry Announce New Alliance with Merchandise Line and More

The announcement of a new "strategic alliance" between The Walt Disney Company and PANDORA Jewelry goes beyond bracelets and beads.

The partnership also brings with it PANDORA's sponsorship of the Wishes fireworks at the Magic Kingdom beginning this fall. And in 2015 the jewelry company will also become the presenting sponsor of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland.

POSTED Fri, 08/22/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Characters from ‘Big Hero 6’ Arriving at Disney Parks this Fall

The stars from Walt Disney Animation Studios' newest film are headed to Disneyland and Walt Disney World later this fall.

Hiro and his pal Baymax from the upcoming animated film Big Hero 6 are scheduled to start meeting theme park guests in the next couple of months.

Disney has not yet released details on exact meet-and-greet locations at Disneyland Resort or the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Tue, 08/19/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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WonderGround Gallery Merchandise Added to Marketplace Co-Op in Downtown Disney

The Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney has added another boutique area to the retail space, and this one hails from Disneyland.

The WonderGround Gallery now has a showcase of merchandise just inside the doors of the Co-Op.

Guests at Disneyland can find the original WonderGround Gallery at the Downtown Disney District. The west coast store opened in 2012 showcases unique art collections by various artists.

POSTED Fri, 08/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney Parks and Resorts Inspire New Line of Coffee from Joffrey’s

Even if you can't wake up at your favorite Disney theme park or hotel every morning you can enjoy a cup of coffee inspired by those locations thanks to Joffrey's.

The Tampa, Florida based specialty roasting company recently introduced the Disney Parks and Resorts Specialty Coffee Collection featuring nine blends inspired by the theme parks and hotels.

Joffrey's head roastmaster collaborated with top Disney chefs to create the specialty blends.

POSTED Tue, 08/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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‘Walt Disney’ to Premiere on ‘American Experience’ on PBS in 2015

PBS has announced a new four-hour, two-night film exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney.

The film, Walt Disney, will premiere in 2015 on American Experience.

Walt Disney is being produced and directed by Sarah Colt (Henry Ford, RFK) and was written by Mark Zwonitzer (JFK, Triangle Fire).

POSTED Sat, 08/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Hidden Mickey Pins Arriving at the Disney Parks this Month

A second wave of Hidden Mickey pins arrived at Walt Disney World and Disneyland in July.

The Hidden Mickey pins are distributed to cast members to use for pin trading with guests. There are two sets of pins: one specific to Disneyland and one for Walt Disney World.

The Disneyland Hidden Mickey pins feature an assortment of setsfeaturing: chalk sketches of Disney characters, Disney Birds, Deck of Cards pins with Disney characters, Villainous Sidekicks, Tea Pots inspired by Disney characters, and silver-colored chaser pins.

POSTED Fri, 07/25/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney Launches New Diversity Resource Group SALUTE at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

A new diversity resource group has launched at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

This resource group will help provide a military perspective at the resorts that will enhance experiences for guests and cast members.

The diversity resource groups at Disneyland and Walt Disney World work as resources for cast members and the Walt Disney Company by sharing unique perspectives from diverse communities.

POSTED Wed, 07/23/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney Fans Show their Disney Side with Sidewalk Art

Earlier this year during the 24-hour Rock Your Disney Side event at Disneyland, sidewalk art was a big part of the celebration.

Disney Parks featured artist Noah showcased his Disney California Adventure-inspired sidewalk art and fans were encouraged to break out the chalk and start creating.

POSTED Thu, 07/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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The Disney Institute Announces New Business Excellence Curriculum

The Disney Institute recently announced a new business curriculum for 2014-2015.

The series of accredited professional development courses were created to help professional navigate a dynamic business environment, deal with the evolution of social media as it is used in business, and address the shift in consumer expectations.

POSTED Tue, 06/17/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney VoluntEARS Are Making a Difference Around the World

Disney VoluntEARS are continuing to work hard and have a positive impact in communities around the world.

Recently in Argentina, VoluntEARS were joined by children at the Garrahan Hospital for a screening of Violetta in Concert as part of a program that bring Disney theatrical releases into children's hospitals.

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POSTED Fri, 10/13/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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BaseLine Tap House Opens At Disney's Hollywood Studios

If you're looking for a great spot to stop in for a drink and a snack at Disney's Hollywood Studios, you may want to head over to the brand new BaseLine Tap House. The new bar is a highlight stop on the Park's reimagined Grand Avenue, a thoroughfare that will eventually lead Guests into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

POSTED Fri, 08/04/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Adorable Art Captures The Spirit of Kawaii for Disney Food Lovers

In the context of popular Japanese culture "kawaii" represents all things cute. A multitude of adorable characters have become a true phenomenon in the modern era and can even be said to have taken over the more staided and refined national identity. The current art exhibit in the Bijutsu-kan Gallery at Epcot's Japan Pavilion showcases this movement, and you can read about it in our previous article Kawaii: The Culture of Cute.

POSTED Tue, 12/20/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Take A Guided Tour To Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps

Tours are a great way to experience even more magic at Walt Disney Parks. Today's your review comes to you from Disneyland and, short of the Southern California Adventures by Disney trip, is the most comprehensive tour that you can take in Disneyland. We took the tour in March 2015 and like all Disney tours, your experience may vary slightly depending on your tour guide, refurbishment schedule, and changes to the tour itinerary.

POSTED Mon, 12/19/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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What’s On Your Disney Bucket List?

It's that time of year when everyone is making a list and checking it twice. Currently I have a lot of lists, but my Disney Bucket List is a work in progress. I've been visiting the Walt Disney World Resort since I was a wee little one (way back in 1974) and I'll admit that there are many, many things I have yet to experience at Disney World. A few years ago, after a family vacation, I decided to start writing down things I wanted to do on future visits. I suppose one could say I'm starting my Disney Bucket List.

POSTED Tue, 11/15/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Disney History: The Nixon Years

Walt Disney's love of America and fascination with U.S. Presidents, particularly Abraham Lincoln, is well documented and if you've followed along with our history articles here at Walt Disney World for Grownups, you know that Nikita Khrushchev, but what about the American chief executives? Though he may seem like an unlikely candidate, President Richard Nixon has the strongest ties to Disney of any Oval Office occupant.

POSTED Wed, 09/21/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Disney History: Nikita Khrushchev In Disneyland

In 1959, everyone wanted to go to Disneyland, even the cold war leader of the communist Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev and his family. But it's tough to be a politician, and all magic comes with a price. Many sources reported that the visit actually happened, but unfortunately for the Khrushchev family, the Happiest Place on Earth turned out to off-limits to them.

POSTED Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney History: Song of the South

Despite earning a seemingly permanent home in the famed "Disney Vault" due to its reliance on racial stereotypes to tell a story, Song of the South has an enduring legacy in Walt Disney World, even if many guests don't recognize the origin of some of Disney's most iconic elements. The Reconstruction Era film centers on Uncle Remus, a black man who is presumably a recently freed slave, telling stories to the children.

POSTED Thu, 12/03/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

Classic Disney Attractions Influenced By The 1964 World's Fair

When Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney's team of imagineers lacked the tools and knowledge to create most of the attractions that we see in the parks today. Many of the technological concepts that fuel todays attractions simply didn't exist yet and many exist today because of the research and experimentation of those early imagineers - with a little bit of outside help.

POSTED Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Cuddle Up In Disney Kigurumi Halloween Costumes

It may be one of the cutest trends growing at pop culture conventions across the land, Cosplay Pajamas! These warm and snugly onesies are a whimsical combination of comfort and fun. Known as "Kigurumi" the trend has even spread to Disney fans with a range of characters from the Fab Five to The Hundred Acre Woods, to Infinity and Beyond!

POSTED Wed, 06/17/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Yes, Again! Why I Keep Going Back to Walt Disney World

Disney fans that travel frequently to the Parks generally experience one great frustration at home that unites us. No, it's not the desire to get back down to our Walt Disney World home. It's not the wallet draining price increases when we begrudgingly fork over the cash for our next trip. What it is - is the friends, co-workers, and family members who just don't understand how we can spend so much time and money traveling to the same place.

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