Dateline Disney: September/October 2012 – Reviving the scarily popular Twilight Zone Tower of Terror theme (photographed here), runDisney’s newest race, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend, will debut in 2012. The newly created 10-mile race takes place in and around Disney’s Hollywood Studios with thrilling rides operating late into the night. The weekend includes the Disney Villains Hollywood ...

Dateline Disney: July/August 2012 – Illuminated image projections create the illusion of red, white and blue bunting on the exterior of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom theme park during July 4th celebration at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer) As summer heats up in Central Florida, water parks of Walt Disney World Resort ...

Dateline Disney: July/August 2012 – In this edition: Walt Disney World Resort: Guests celebrate America’s birthday in true Disney style Disney’s Water Parks: Dive into summer with new entertainment, eats and more Epcot: Classic hits heat up the summer nights in July; reservations for the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival open Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Wild discounts offered ...

Disney Season: Fall 2012 – Brilliant artwork brightens Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., during Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels. The festival features artistic creations from more than 150 artists, live entertainment, children’s activities and culinary treats. The annual event takes place at Downtown Disney November 9-11 and there is no charge ...

Magical Events, Exciting New Attractions and Interactive Experiences Add Up to a Memory-Making Summer for Guests at Walt Disney World Resort – Summer Soars with New Fantasyland Experiences, Enchanting Tales at Disney’s Newest Resort, Nonstop Interactive Fun and…a trip to a Galaxy Far, Far Away LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Summer is the perfect time for a Walt Disney World vacation and making memories with family and friends to last a lifetime. Talk about memory-making: guests can ...

Dateline Disney: May/June 2012 – The dangerous bounty hunter Jango Fett is on good behavior during Star Wars Weekends at Disney. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012. Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as ...

Dateline Disney: January/February 2012 – Opening in spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside allow princes and princesses of all ages to stay where Disney royalty have stayed. Guests find regal touches left behind by some of their favorite Disney characters – fiber optics special effects above ornately decorated beds, gold and crystal accents, custom linens ...

Jeepers, Leapers! Fantasy on Land and at Sea adds to the Fun for Disney Guests in Leap Year 2012 – Family Suites Resort, Royal Guest Rooms Also Bow LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – What leap year brings with it in 2012, besides an extra day, is nonstop fun for Disney guests.  At Walt Disney World Resort, they can spin with Dumbo as a new Fantasyland begins stirring to life, luxuriate in new royal guest rooms ...

Walt Disney’s Mantra for ‘Dreaming Big’ Remains Alive as Disney’s Dreamers Academy Celebrates Five-Year Milestone – Celebrity Panel of Judges Led by TV host Steve Harvey to Select Next 100 Students for Dreamers Academy Class of 2012 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (December 2, 2011) — The legacy of visionary Walt Disney includes an impressive list of trail-blazing accomplishments. One outcome of his passion for motivating those around him to “dream big” ...

Disney Takes Four Themed Entertainment Awards – TEA Honors Go to Disney Attractions, Cruise Ship and Veteran Imagineer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  — The Force was with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently when Star Tours – The Adventures Continue earned one of four top Disney honors among the 18th annual Thea Awards announced by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). Star Tours ...