Registration for the 2014 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon officially begins at noon on March 4, 2014, so be sure to sign up when the time arrives. For those that are Disney Vacation Club members or Annual Passholders, you can register now so check out this link so sign up. For everyone else, check […]
Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Astro Orbiter to have long refurbishments in summer
March 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Some big refurbishments are coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer, and they are going to take out the center portion of Tomorrowland. The long-discussed refurbishment of Astro Orbiter will officially begin on May 3, 2014. Some rumors are that it will be closing to add in a wheelchair accessible rocket. That could be why […]
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film
March 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2014, Disney’s “Frozen” won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. It had some really tough competition in “Despicable Me 2,” “The Croods,” and others, but it was able to break through the crowd and take home the Oscar. Unfortunately, Disney’s “Get A Horse” didn’t take the […]
Answers to Doctor Disney’s ‘Ultimate Tweet’ – Name Those Disney Characters Contest
March 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Well, the contest is officially over and the winner has been notified. I’m giving them until Monday morning to respond back or I’ll go to the next person that got all 140 answers correct. I’d like to thank each and every single one of you that sent in an email with the guesses. Quite amazing […]
Topiary picture tour through the 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
March 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is just days away, but there is already so much to see at one of my favorite Walt Disney World parks. Beginning on March 5, 2014, and running through May 18, 2014, there are over 60 days to enjoy the flowers, gardens, food, drinks, and entertainment that […]
Disney announces 24-hour ‘Ultimate Tweet’ All-Night Disney Side Party
February 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As reported yesterday, Disney has announced that there will indeed be another 24-hour all-nighter event this year, and it is going to be happening in just a few months. The event will kick off Memorial Day Weekend and will be the “Rock Your Disney Side Party,” and it’s going to be a 24-hour event on […]
Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom already included in FASTPass+
February 27, 2014 by 4 Comments
For those looking forward to the new Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom which begins on March 9, 2014; you could reserve your good seats now. Seating for the brand new Disney parade is already available on FASTPass+, but you’d better hurry and get them now. The debut will hit the streets of the […]
Disney confirms changes coming to Magic Kingdom hub
February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As reported here on Doctor Disney the other day; the refurbishment of the hub at Magic Kingdom has now been confirmed by Disney. A short, new video has been released and it shows the enhancements and changes that will be coming to the Magic Kingdom. The work has already begun with work at Casey’s Corner […]
12 Things You May Not Have Known About ‘The Lion King’
February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
1.) “The Lion King” wasn’t the original name for the film as it was once titled “King of the Jungle.” Disney ended up changing it once it was quickly realized that lions don’t actually live in the jungle. 2.) Some have said that Scar’s “Be Prepared” solo is a moment in the film that was […]
Video of the magically epic sing-a-long to Disney’s ‘Frozen’ on ‘Good Morning America’
February 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, ABC’s “Good Morning America” put together the world’s largest sing-a-long to Disney’s “Frozen,” and it was simply epic. It was led by Ella herself, Idina Menzel, and then spread from coast-to-coast for YouTube submissions to Broadway casts to celebrities including Jack Hanna (with penguin), David Muir, Kelly […]