DIS Columns
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- Relationtrips: Bonding During a Theme Park Vacation
September 4, 2011
by Aaron DelPrince
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Picture Perfect: How to Take Great Photos on Your Disney Vacation
August 29, 2011
by Kathleen M. Reilly
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Disney Parade Viewing Do's and Don'ts
June 5, 2011
by Aaron DelPrince
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Half Day at Disney
May 31, 2011
by Kathleen M. Reilly
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Back to the Future – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
May 1, 2011
by Chuck Mirarchi
DIS Contributing Columnist
- An Age-by-Age Guide to Letting Kids Help Plan Your Disney Vacation
March 27, 2011
by Kathleen M. Reilly
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Oh, Baby! Taking Your Little One to Disney
March 24, 2011
by Kathleen M. Reilly
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Planning a Multi-Generation Disney Trip
March 20, 2011
by Kathleen M. Reilly
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Walt Disney World Never Built
February 2, 2011
by Chuck Mirarchi
DIS Contributing Columnist
- How to Pull Off a Walt Disney World Surprise Trip
December 20, 2010
by Kathleen M. Reilly
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Creating Disney Magic at Home
December 9, 2010
by Kathleen M. Reilly
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Beginner's Guide to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
December 4, 2010
by Frank Chahulski (Firedancer on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Dieting for Walt Disney World
November 10, 2010
by Aaron DelPrince (ADP on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Using our 5 Senses at Walt Disney World
October 17, 2010
by Aaron DelPrince (ADP on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Universal Orlando Money Saving Tips and Strategies
September 8, 2010
by Aaron DelPrince (ADP on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Going Solo to Walt Disney World
August 14, 2010
by Frank Chahulski (Firedancer on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Walt Disney World Money Saving Tips and Strategies
August 2, 2010
by Aaron DelPrince (ADP on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Disney World Summer Touring Tips and Strategies
July 1, 2010
by Aaron DelPrince (ADP on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- Passing Time between Disney World Vacations
July 14, 2010
by Aaron DelPrince (ADP on the DISboards)
DIS Contributing Columnist
- History of the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review
May 26, 2010
by Chuck Mirarchi
DIS Contributing Columnist
See AllDIS UPDATES
- Livestream coverage of Star Wars Weekends events - Photos and video of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Blog - Star Wars Weekends 2013 comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Schedule of artists for the Eat to the Beat concerts - As with all Disney events, themed entertainment is part of the festivities. Visitors to the Food and Wine Festival can "Eat to the Beat!"
- Festival of the Masters dates released for November 2013 - This art festival will be held at Downtown Disney November 8-10, 2013.
- Blog - FIRST LOOK: Disney's MyMagic+ MagicBand - The DIS got a first look at Disney's new MagicBands which are part of their MyMagic+ rollout! Take a look at the photos of the MagicBand and a brief review of what we thought about wearing them...
- Blog - Summer Dooney & Bourke Release Update
- Schedule released for Star Wars Weekends - Schedule for the events during Star Wars Weekends.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Disney's Hollywood Studios - Sunset Boulevard - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Free admission to Blizzard Beach for Annual Passholders today! - Today, May 16, Annual Passholders will get complimentary admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park after 2:00 pm. Complimentary refreshments and giveaways will take place at Lottawatta Lodge.
- Blog - Moving the Needle at the Orlando Theme Parks
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Magic Kingdom - Crystal Palace - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Adventurers Outpost meet and greet location opens at Animal Kingdom - The new indoor meet and greet location for Mickey and Minnie is now open in Discovery Island.
- November 2013 Disney World park hours added
- Details released for 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival - A Scotland marketplace will be added. Dates for the Party for the Senses, as well as a partial schedule for the Eat to the Beat concerts also released.
- Summer edition coming to Celebrate the Magic show - The summer edition of this show will start later this month, possibly May 24, during the 24-hour Monstrous Summer event.
- Cirque du Soleil closed for refurbishment through May 27 - The next performance of Cirque du Soleil will be May 28.
- Blog - The Contemporary Resort Hotel – Walt Disney World’s Resort Loop Hotels
- Book a trip during the Free Dining promotion! - Free dining is available for check-ins between 9/2 and 9/25/13!
- New operating hours for Splitsville at Downtown Disney - Splitsville, Downtown Disney's luxury bowling alley, has updated its hours of operation.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench Video - Art of Animation - Wheel Well Hotel - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Typhoon Lagoon to close for refurbishment - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed from May 12 - May 16 for refurbishment.
- Blog - Merida becomes a Disney Princess (Includes Coronation Video)!
- Limited Time Magic: Make a Moment in Time Out of Mother's Day - Stop by Tren-D or the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney to see the new collection of watches designed just for the occasion. Moms will receive a flower on Mother's Day when they enter the theme parks.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Coronado Springs - Marina Courtyard - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Life-size rancor replica and three one-man shows coming to Star Wars Weekends - Guests will have a photo op with a replica rancor, Jabba the Hut's prized pet. There will also be three one-man shows performed by some of the celebrity guests.
- 30% off Room Only offer available for the general public! - Guests can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13.
- Free Dining offer available for the general public! - Walt Disney World has announced a Free Dining offer for the general public!
- Raglan Road to host Summer Solstice Celebration - Master Chef Kevin Dundon has created the five-course menu for this meal, celebrating the Summer Solstice with fresh, seasonal flavors. Wines have been chosen for each course. Celebrating the Summer Solstice is a time-honored tradition and marks the official start to summer.
- Blog - Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Split Personality
- Celebrity list updated for Star Wars Weekends - The list of celebrities appearing at Star Wars Weekends later this month has been updated.
- Truckeria Rolling Tacos food truck parked at Downtown Disney this week - Food is available from 6pm - 11pm and will include tacos, chips and salsa.
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 35% at select hotels - Annual passholders can save up to 35% when booking a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World hotels. Discount is valid for travel between 6/4/13 - 8/15/13.
- 30% off Room Only offer for Disney Visa cardholders! - Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13.
- Free Dining offer announced for Disney Visa cardholders! - Disney Visa cardholders can book a Walt Disney World vacation package for 9/2/13 - 9/25/13 and receive the Disney Dining Plan for free!
- Walt Disney World golf courses offer new Players Club program - For $29 per month, members can use the practice ranges for free and take advantage of free daily golf clinics (Monday-Friday) led by PGA-certified golf instructors, as well as receive other discounts.
- Blog - May the Fourth Be with You: Intergalactic Star Wars Shopping
- Limited Time Magic: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Epcot - Meet the Three Caballeros, enjoy live music, marionettes, folkloric dancing and songs by Mariachi Cobre.
- Limited Time Magic: Merida Becomes an Official Disney Princess - In a royal coronation ceremony at the Magic Kingdom, Merida (from the film Brave) will be christened as an official Disney Princess.
- Blog - New Disney Dooney & Bourke Release This Summer
- List of performers for 2013 Night of Joy concerts - Disney’s Night of Joy features contemporary Christian performers. The star-studded lineup is always outstanding and features a host of Dove Award and Grammy Award winning artists.
- Blog - Help! A Walt Disney World Vet’s First Time at Disneyland – Part 4
See AllDISNEY NEWS STORIES
- Walt Disney World uses online job fair to hire employees
- Former Disney World employee arrested on pornography charges
- Half-hour Toy Story special coming to ABC this fall
- Expedition Cafe to open with SeaWorld's Antarctica exhibit
- Tour company uses wheelchairs to promise front of the line access at Walt Disney World?
- Calfornia adjusts safety citations and fines against Disneyland
- Disney and Electronic Arts to produce Star Wars video games
- Several Disney Junior and Disney XD shows to be available on Netflix
- Universal Orlando officially announces Harry Potter expansion
- Universal plans stilt walking demonstration at Orange County History Center
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DISNEY PARK HOURS
| Today's Theme Park Hours Sunday 5/19/2013 |
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| Magic Kingdom: Epcot Future World: Epcot World Showcase: Hollywood Studios: Animal Kingdom: Typhoon Lagoon: Blizzard Beach: |
9:00 - 11:00 9:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 9:00 8:00 - 10:00 8:00 - 8:00 10:00 - 5:00 10:00 - 5:00 |
Extra Magic Hour Evening: Magic Kingdom
