Disney Special Events

Up Close and Personal with TRON Legacy Actor Garrett Hedlund at Comic Con 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
Up Close and Personal with TRON Legacy Actor Garrett Hedlund at Comic Con 2010

Lots of exciting things have been going on at Comic Con 2010 in San Diego.  Not only did an attendee get a surprise stab in the eye with a ball point pen, but the stars of the upcoming Disney Film TRON Legacy paid a visit to fans at the interactive TRON booth this past... »

Camp Rock 2 Stars Will Be at the Grand Opening Celebration at the All New Disney Store in Montebello CA

Saturday, June 26, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
Camp Rock 2 Stars Will Be at the Grand Opening Celebration at the All New Disney Store in Montebello CA

Finally some NEWS exclusively for my left coast Disneyphiles! WHO: You! WHAT: Join us for the GRAND OPENING of the all new Disney Store in Montebello, CA WHEN: Tuesday, June 29 WHERE: Shops at Montebello Mall, Montebello, CA 2134 Montebello Twn Ctr, Space #AU16 WHY: Free Mickey Mouse Ears to the first 500 guests and AM 1110 Radio... »

2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Special Event Reservations Open July 20th

Saturday, June 19, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Special Event Reservations Open July 20th

Don’t want to miss the celebrated Party for the Senses grand-food-and-wine-tasting event? Can’t wait to attend the debut of the First Bites Opening Reception? Ladies and gentlemen, set your alarms for 7 a.m. July 20! That’s when the phone lines open to call Disney reservation specialists and book these and other events scheduled for... »

Guests Camped Out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekend

Thursday, June 3, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
Guests Camped Out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekend

…Now That’s Dedication Folks are already lined up and ready to spend the night in front of the gates to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to catch a glimpse of Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian in “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi”), Ray Park (Darth Maul... »

Recycled Disneyland Footage Used in Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic Commercial

Monday, May 31, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
Recycled Disneyland Footage Used in Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic Commercial

A first look at the 2010 Summer Nightastic Commercial for Walt Disney World reveals that a majority of the scenes have been shot in Disneyland. Note: no cover over the Teacups, ability to lift the Buzz Lightyear guns, entrance to space mountain etc. I thought it would be fun to take a look at... »

The Disney Creative Team Talks About Summer Nightastic

Sunday, May 30, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
The Disney Creative Team Talks About Summer Nightastic

In this video… Chris Oyen – Writer and director for Walt Disney World Entertainment.  Chris has colaborated on the writing and direction of a wide variety of stage shows, atmosphere shows, parades, special events and spectaculars over the past twenty years at Walt Disney World.  Chris is the show director of the “Summer Nightastic! Fireworks... »

Behind the Scenes Look at the Disney Main Street Electrical Parade

Friday, May 28, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
Behind the Scenes Look at the Disney Main Street Electrical Parade

THE MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE IS PACKED UP AND PREPARED FOR SHIPPING THE MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE TIMELINE 1972-1996           Parade debuts at Disneyland June 14, 1997   One performance in New York City as the Hercules Electrical Parade 1999-2001         Relocated to the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort 2001-2010        Moved to Disney’s California Adventure June 2010         Return to Walt... »

2010 Wishes Dessert Party Menu at the Magic Kingdom

Saturday, May 22, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
2010 Wishes Dessert Party Menu at the Magic Kingdom

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the 2010 Wishes Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom with my friends Charles, Vanessa and Aurora.  The party began at 8 pm. We were all wristbanded and escorted to our reserved (and decorated) table.  Although the party was sold out that night, it did not feel... »

VIDEO: Goofy’s Mystery Tour 2010 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
VIDEO: Goofy’s Mystery Tour 2010 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Time for the Goofy’s Mystery Tour 2010 synopsis… IT WAS A BLAST! Very challenging, but super fun! I had a hard time finding any info on the event on the internet so I’m gonna give y’all the run down. Goofy’s Mystery Tour is an annual event put on by Cast Activities, Events and Recognition.  This year’s... »

Video Inside Franck’s Disney Wedding Pavilion Studio at Walt Disney World

Friday, May 14, 2010
By Amanda Tinney
Video Inside Franck’s Disney Wedding Pavilion Studio at Walt Disney World

Ready to plan your own Disney Fairy Tale Wedding or Vow Renewal Ceremony? Your magical wedding concierge awaits at Kingdom Magic Weddings. For more info visit them on the web at KingdomMagicWeddings.com or call them toll free at 1-866-972-6244. Until Next Time, P.S. Check out the detail on this magnificent Disney Fairy Tale Castle Wedding Cake. This post is... »