New 2014 Disney Movies

- Maleficient (Angelina Jolie, including a song by Lana Del Rey) 

- Planes: Fire & Rescue 

- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 

Poorly Drawn Olaf

This is a drawing of Olaf the Snowman from the Disney film, Frozen, that was drawn by a classmate in P.E. An exact replica of him. 

Rereleased Lion King Soundtrack

Walt Disney Records announced The Legacy Collection, a new line that is meant to celebrate the anniversaries of Disney classics, such as The Lion King, Sleeping Beauty and Pocahontas. 

Scary Fact

Toy story Bully Sid from Toy Story has a hallway carpet which has the same design as the nightmarish corridors of The Shining. Give it up to Toy Story editor (and Toy Story 3 director) Lee Unkrich, who adores the Kubrick film.

The Shining

Toy Story

President Problems

In 1957, President Harry Truman (a Democrat) took a trip to Disneyland and refused to ride the Dumbo ride because elephants are the symbol of the Republican party.

Alligator Scares

Due to its swamp-land setting, Disney World frequently attracts alligators, which have been found swimming around Splash Mountain, and even in one of the public toilet blocks.

Lion King Fact

The Lion King was originally called 'King of the Jungle', before some bright spark noted that lions don't tend to inhabit jungles.

Farewell to Disney paper FastPasses!

Members of the Walt Disney world staff are reporting that Magic Kingdom will be eliminating paper FastPass tickets. They are now getting MagicBands. Now you do not have to worry about losing your paper ticket. They have been trying out the new MagicBands at Animal Kingdom for several weeks. 

Egg-stravagant Events

During this holiday weekend's festivities, Disneyland holds its annual Easter Egg hunt. Happy Easter! 🐰🐣🍫💐 

Disney attractions that were never built

- Disney's Arabia: Disney's first theme park in the Middle East and a new indoor-theme park inspired by the 1992 Disney animated film Aladdin to be located in Dubailand in the UAE in the Middle East.

- Disney's America: A patriotic park supposed to be located in Haymarket, Virginia.

- Disney's Venetian Resort: An Italian themed resort to be located between the Contemporary Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center.

   

                                     Disney's Venetian Resort that was never built

Disney Facts

- The Land ride at Epcot isn't just for entertainment. More than 30 tons of fruit and vegetables are grown there every year for Disney restaurants.

- Disney World flew its flags at half-staff on the day Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died. Jobs was Disney's largest single shareholder (7 percent), and he was on the board of directors.

Disney Celebration

Disney's hit film "Frozen" has become the top-grossing animated film in box office history, the studio said announced as the musical topped $1 billion in global sales. The film has overall sold $398.4 million worth of tickets at U.S. and Canadian movie theaters since opening on November 27 on the eve of the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Foreign box offices have added another $674 million, for a global total of $1.072 billion, Disney spokespersons said. 

The previous animated-film box office champion was 2010's "Toy Story 3," which racked up $1.063 billion in sales, according to Boxofficemojo.com.

Tips for Spring Break

- Bring food and water. You don't want to waste $2.50 on a water bottle AND you don't have to wait in line.

- Skip park hopping. Switching from park to park means you will spend a lot of time on the Disney transportation system. All the Disney World theme parks are crowded this time of year so you won't really benefit by switching mid day. 

- Make dining reservations. Schedule your dining plans way in advance. You will not be able to secure a table at a Disney World without a reservation.

Fantasyland Secret

When you walk into Sir Mickey's Shop in Fantasyland, look up to where the roof meets the walls.  You will see Willie the Giant from Mickey and the Beanstalk peeking into the shop.

Lost and Misplaced

Adults have misplaced an estimated 1.65 million pairs of glasses since 1971 when they take a trip to Disney World. Every year, the park finds an average of 6,000 cellphones, 3,500 digital cameras and 18,000 hats. You can say the kids lose their minds and possesions. 

Yen Sid from Fantasia fact 💜

The sorcerer in Fantasia is called "Yen Sid" which may probably ring a bell if said backwards. 

Disney fun fact

For a couple of years Disney held the patent for Technicolor, making him the only animator allowed to make colour films.

First 10 Disney Movies Ever Made

Snow White

Pinocchio

Fantasia

Dumbo

Bambi

The Three Caballeros

Make Mine Music 

Fun and Fancy Free

Melody Time

Reasons to attend the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

• Topiary Displays 
• Outdoor Kitchens
• HGTV Designers and Personalities
• Flower Power Concert Series
• Learn and explore
• Fun for kids
• Preview refreshing festival tastes
• Bring the experience back home to your own garden! 

Disney World Record

One of the many Guinness World Records that Disney has beat was the record of "The Longest Handshake Chain." In September of 2012, 2,380 participants from the IBM Smarter Commerce Global Summit in Walt Disney World came together created the longest handshake chain, ever!

The Disney Princess Lineup so far in 2014

(From left to right) Jasmine, Snow White, Rapunzel, Mulan, Aurora, Cinderella, Merida, Pocahontas, Tiana, Belle, Ariel and Anna 👸

The most expensive Olaf the Snowman plush! 😱

so expensive it's almost ridiculous that someone will actually buy it! 

Disney Channel debuts first same-sex couple on 'Good Luck Charlie'

       Conservative Christians are outraged after the Disney Channel made true on its promise to feature its first openly gay couple.

       Two lesbian moms, Susan and Cheryl, paid a visit to the Duncan family on the January 26th episode of "Good Luck Charlie". The moms were received with open arms by Charlie's parents, Amy
& Bob.  But, the homosexual couple did set off a little confusion.

       Celebrities, such as Miley Cyrus, tweeted about the controversy towards Disney Channel.

       Cyrus, the former Disney starlet, tweeted, "I commend Disney for making this step into the light of this generation..They control so much of what kids think! Life isn't bright sets, wardrobe & kids becoming superstars! This is INSPIRING."

7 Best Disney Movies on Netflix

1. The Fox and the Hound
2. Pocahontas
3. Hercules
4. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
5. Dumbo
6. The Great Mouse Detective
7. High School Musical

Magic Kingdom History

The Magic Kingdom park opened as the first part of Walt Disney's planned Florida Project on October 1, 1971. It was the only theme park on the resort at the time and opened concurrently with two hotels on the property: Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Resort.

Disney Facts!

The first Disney Store to ever be opened in the world was in Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California on March 28, 1987. 

Exciting Travel News!

Recently, The British Virgin Islands signed an agreement with two major cruise lines. Those cruise lines are Norwegian Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines. Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line promised to deliver a total of 425,000 passengers yearly beginning in 2015 for the next 15 years or pay for lost tax revenues if the quota is not met. 

A Great Way to End a Magical Day

 During the evening,  the Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom will change into a rainbow of colors set to When You Wish Upon a Star as white lights twinkle on the surrounding trees. It’s a truly beautiful end to a magical day. 

Disneyland, California

Disneyland, California, was built in the early 1950s and was finally opened in 1955. Walt Disney was so anxious to be on the site as much as possible, he built an apartment for his family above the 'Fire Department' on Main Street. A lamp in the window signaled to his staff that he was in residence. They now keep the lamp alight in his honor.

New Restaurant!

There is a new Beauty and the Beast-inspired restaurant in Disney's new theme park, Fantasyland. There is reservations about 8 months before it even opened! 

Happy New Year 2014! :-)