Articles: 2014

I have this secret dream to be one of those extreme couponers. Seriously, I try everything I can to save a penny. I celebrate a BOGO, I triumph over a good mark down, and I go gaga for a good discount code. I’ll be the first to admit that my...

With all the talk about the new Muppet movie, "Muppets Most Wanted," my thoughts immediately turned to my favorite in the cast: Kermit. I grew up with Sesame Street, and hearing the song Rainbow Connection will still make me a little misty. Even though he claims it's not easy being...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: The Universal Orlando® Resort revealed more details today about Hogwarts™ Express. The train from the the Harry...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: Disney Festival of Fantasy, a new daytime parade in Magic Kingdom Park, debuts Sunday at 3 p.m....

One year ago I ran my very first runDisney race and little did I know that this 5K race would be the beginning of a path that would lead me to the West Coast and back, running not one but two half marathons within six weeks' time. Not that I...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: Big news came out of the Disney Parks Blog yesterday regarding the heart of Magic Kingdom, the...

The Disney Parks Blog hosted a live chat today with Disney Imagineer Dave Minichiello about the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This family coaster that is currently under construction in Magic Kingdom Park will be the crown jewel and the final attraction added during the New Fantasyland expansion. As part of...

There is good news for all of you Disney World fans this Monday morning. The official debut of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom Park is all set for March 9. This new daytime spectacular takes the place of the Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade, which...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: Aquatica Orlando announced the official launch date for its brand new TALL slide. Ihu's Breakaway Falls will...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: It's officially the day of love, and to celebrate, the princes will be out to meet their...