Ten years ago Disney changed the way families vacationed when they introduced Adventures by Disney, guided group travel from the trusted people who introduced us to Disneyland Park 60 years ago. What started as two trips stateside in 2005 has since expanded to dozens of exciting and exotic destinations that span six continents.
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Disney Agrees to Water Pollutant Measures At Movie Studio Lot
The Walt Disney Company has submitted a settlement to end a six-year-old lawsuit from an environmental watchdog over water pollutant discharges at its motion picture studio lot in Burbank, California.
Eighth Disney Parks Moms Panel Features 22 New Park-Savvy Parents
Disney Parks officially announced today 22 new members of the 2015 Disney Parks Moms Panel. Each panelist possesses exemplary knowledge about a specific Disney Destination, including Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, runDisney, Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, and more. This diverse group of dedicated enthusiasts will share its vast park experience with future visitors looking to add an extra pinch of pixie dust to their desired Disney trip.
Launched in 2008, the Disney Parks Moms Panel is a resource designed to help guests craft and plan their perfect Disney vacation. In addition to being available in English and Spanish, this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel adds two new language pages – French and Portuguese. Guests will be able to reach an array of Panelists consisting of moms, grandparents, dads, single parents, and parents of special needs children. Questions to the site cover many Disney-related vacation topics, such as theme park tips, cruise ship itineraries, on-property hotel options, baby care center locations, special in-park events, and many more. Panelists share a passion for all things Disney and extensive knowledge of its properties and products – and just as important – are excited to provide tips to help create lifelong memories for others.
Later this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel will also be optimized for mobile devices, enabling travelers to plan on the go.
“Those of us on the selection committee this year were excited by the increased number of applicants from all over the world,” said Leanne O’Regan, director of social media for Disney Parks. “We recognize the importance of implementing additional language options that cater to our culturally diverse guests.”
In September 2014, thousands of Moms Panel hopefuls worldwide submitted applications for a coveted spot. From those passionate submissions, a new group of 22 parents and grandparents was selected to join the prestigious forum. Including the new class, the 2015 Disney Parks Moms Panel now has a total of 50 members.
Meet the newest members of the 2015 Disney Parks Moms Panel:
– Amy B.; Melbourne, Fla. (Walt Disney World)
– Ana F.; Houston, Texas (Walt Disney World)
– Andrea U.; Raleigh, N.C. (Walt Disney World)
– Anne B.; Ankeny, Iowa (Walt Disney World)
– Autumn B.; Duluth, Ga. (Walt Disney World)
– Brandy B.; Easley, S.C. (Walt Disney World)
– Camila R.; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Walt Disney World)
– Carrie M.; Brentwood, Tenn. (Walt Disney World)
– Crystal B.; Parker, Colo. (Walt Disney World)
– Emily V.; Broomfield, Colo. (Disneyland Resort)
– Gina D.; Vila Velha, Brazil (Walt Disney World)
– Heather S.; West Seneca, N.Y. (Walt Disney World)
– Jason K.; Dunwoody, Ga. (Walt Disney World)
– Kate M.; Granger, Ind. (Disney Vacation Club)
– Kathy K.; Riverview, Fla. (Walt Disney World)
– Leanne T.; Saint Peters, Mo. (Walt Disney World)
– Lynne C.; Verdun, Quebec (Walt Disney World)
– Missy M.; Edinburg, Texas (Walt Disney World)
– Rachel L.; Kenosha, WI. (Walt Disney World)
– Sarah L.; Straughn, Ind. (Walt Disney World)
– Susan P.; Westhampton Beach, N.Y. (Walt Disney World)
– Tracy V.; Westmont, Ill. (Disney Cruise Line)
Disney-Inspired Cocktails For Adults Who Don’t Want To Grow Up
For adult Disney-fans who want to channel their inner child — while also getting their drink on — the Disney Food Blog has created cocktails based on our all-time favorite flicks, like Frozen, Cinderella and Peter Pan that are colorful, sweet and simple (three things important for those of us who are not professional mixologists.)
Disney Creates Savings Fund for Future Vacations
If a Disney vacation is on your wish list, you might want to consider the Disney Vacation Account program, which lets guests budget for an upcoming trip and schedule automatic contributions into an FDIC-insured savings fund.
Disney to Develop Original Comedy Projects Through Storytellers Initiative
Through the newly created Disney Channel Storytellers, the Disney family of networks (including Disney Channel and Disney XD) aims to “foster creative ideas and develop the next generation of series creators and screenwriters” for programs targeting kids, tweens and families.
These Disney fans wear their Mickey ears on their sleeve, or back, or legs …
When he was a kid, Ramon Borunda saw “Toy Story,” and in its story of friendship and bravery the 28-year-old from Orange found a message of strength and hope that’s stuck with him, in his heart – and eventually on his skin – through the years that followed.
Watch: The real dog stars behind Disney’s ‘Feast’
Disney animators needed some help creating the Boston terrier Winston in the short film Feast.
So director Patrick Osborne put a call out for Disney staffers to bring their terriers to work for a canine study session. Especially with the promise of delicious peanut butter, the terriers came in full.
Disney Movies Anywhere Heads to Android Devices With Google Play Pact
Almost nine months after launching Disney Movies Anywhere with Apple integration, Disney is expanding its movie service to Android devices through a partnership with Google Play.
Disney rides, SMRT-style
Fans of Frozen, Star Wars and the Avengers, take note – you can soon ride with your favourite characters from Disney and its franchises, on a Circle Line train. SMRT is rolling out its first Disney concept train, under a tie-up with the entertainment giant.
