There’s a New Way to ‘Chill’ at Disney Water Parks – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach always have had a way to beat the heat: by taking the plunge into cooling waters.  Now they also have a means to get out of the sun and just “chill” during a day at the two popular Walt Disney World ...

Fairy Tales Come True at Newly Designed Franck –     LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Franck’s Bridal Studio at Walt Disney World Resort has undergone a major enhancement, bringing high-tech tools to couples tying the knot at the popular wedding destination. Franck’s, named after the wedding planner character Martin Short played in the film “Father of The Bride,” was built 15 years ago ...

Fun Facts: Best Friends Pet Care Resort –     A Tail-Wagging Welcome: Beginning Sept. 1, 2010, Pluto welcomes dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs and pocket pets such as hamsters and guinea pigs to the new 27,000-square-foot Best Friends Pet Care Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.   Lap of Luxury: Up to 270 dogs of all breeds and sizes can curl up comfortably in standard ...

Disney Vacation Connection Desktop Widget Serves Up Planning Information in a Fun and Creative Way for Disney-bound Guests – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Planning that next magical Disney vacation?  The Disney Vacation Connection desktop widget is a free application that can be downloaded to a PC or Mac computer to view news, videos, weather, park hours, events and vacation planning tips.  Also included is a Disney vacation countdown clock that will tell guests the ...

Disney Unveils Unique Residential Resort Community at Walt Disney World Resort –     Golden Oak Will Offer Luxury, Single-Family Custom Homes for Purchase   LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 23, 2010) – Today Disney unveiled Golden Oak, a one-of-a-kind luxury residential resort community offering the unprecedented opportunity to purchase a home at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.  Especially designed for resort living, Golden Oak will ...

California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Golden Gate Cocktail – Golden Gate Cocktail This drink was created especially for the 15th anniversary of California Grill at Walt Disney World Resort. The award-winning restaurant at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened to rave reviews on May 15, 1995.  1 1/4 ounces Remy Martin VSOP Cognac 3/4 ounce Amaretto Disaronno 1/2 ounce cranberry juice Orange slice, ...

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Unveiled – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Work has begun on an exciting new resort hotel built around the themes of Disney animation, Walt Disney World Resort announced today. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be one-of-a-kind, featuring family suites designed around four themes: The Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo and The Little Mermaid. Crowned by a ...

‘Captain EO’ Returns to Walt Disney World Resort – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 2, 2010) – “Captain EO,” the classic musical spectacular that thrilled Epcot guests from 1986-1994, has returned to Epcot for a special open-ended run.  The attraction’s return provides new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3-D production for the very first time, as well as a nostalgic look back ...

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Quick Facts –   The complex incorporates the signature elements of ESPN for a one-of-a-kind experience that is designed to take youth sports to the next level and make athletes, coaches and fans feel as if they made it to the “big time” and on to ESPN.   The complex features a 20-zone audio system, 56 high-definition cameras ...

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Key Annual Sporting Events –     LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is home to more than 300 events each year, accommodating 60 different sports, and drawing athletes from more than 70 countries. Competitors range from the young to the old, from the amateur and highly skilled to the Special Olympian and the weekend warrior. Below ...