May 18, 2012 2:00 AM Since I can’t think of one aspect of our Disney trip to write about, here are just some thoughts: — I wrote a column about child leashes (restraints, harnesses, whatever you want to call them) a few years ago, so I won’t recite it. But the fact that anyone takes issue with the use of…read more →
A brush fire in Orlando near Disney World prompted authorities to bar traffic in both directions along a major highway running through the central Florida city, a police spokeswoman said. Large plumes of white and gray smoke hovered over and around Interstate 4, footage from CNN affiliate WKMG showed. Flames rising about 6 feet high could be seen rising from…read more →
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World in the near future and you hope to meet the courageous princess from Disney/Pixar’s Brave, I hope you’re not going by my previous post and looking at a brochure for Epcot. Merida now has her own Meet-and-Greet area in the Magic Kingdom. Located directly to the right of Cinderella’s Castle, Merida…read more →
Every day through may 20th this year, the Epcot Theme Park will play host to a special celebration of spring — the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Garden lovers and Disney fans alike are flocking to this colorful event from points throughout the United States and overseas, and hotels in Orlando are filling up fast. In addition to gorgeous plants and flowers,…read more →
As we all gear up for the 2012 Food and Wine Festival, welcome Heather Jones with a fun exploration through last year’s events! I was so excited to experience the Epcot Food and Wine Festival for the first time. but I was thinking that Disney might be doing the festival a disservice by calling it “Food and Wine,” because there…read more →
One festival ends, another one begins this week at Walt Disney World, plus other arrivals: + The 2012 edition of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival wraps up Sunday. The designer showcase on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will feature HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder at noon and 3 p.m. at the Festival Center. The Flower Power concert series spotlights Micky Dolenz,…read more →
Currently, there are 13 different restaurants at Walt Disney World that offer character dining experiences. So trying to decide which character meal is the best at Disney World is a little difficult. A lot of the answer to that question really depends on which characters you and your children would like to see. Dining with the Disney Princesses One of…read more →
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A new wine cellar officially opened Tuesday at Disney’s Epcot theme park.Tutto Gusto is next to Tutto Italia Ristorante in the Italy pavilion at the World Showcase.the wine bar took over the former lobby area of Tutto Italia and extends back toward Via Napoli, according to Disney. Click like for Disney World News Updates: Tutto…read more →
Subtropical Storm Beryl forms. Tropical Storm Warning for Volusia, Flagler — FULL STORY. Beryl 461 miles NE of Orlando, 417 miles ENE of Daytona Beach — 2 a.m. ADVISORY. Beryl’s winds at 45 mph, moving west at 2 mph — 2 a.m. ADVISORY. Beryl forecast to approach Jacksonville Sunday, center expected to stay north of Central Florida. Central Florida should…read more →
Micky Dolenz played to a full house at Disney World on Friday — but he really would have preferred not to be. “Frankly, I wish it was someone else,” Dolenz said after finishing a few songs during the Flower Power concert series, part of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival He got the gig after friend and bandmate Davy…read more →
