Who’s Duffy? He’s huggable, adventurous, and even has a popular Facebook page – but WHO is Duffy the Disney Bear? If you don’t already know, you’ll be charmed to discover that Duffy is Mickey Mouse‘s very own teddy bear (not to mention travel companion!) … and the newest character that Disney Theme Park Guests around the globe...
Saved Pennies for a Priceless Moment When we first moved to Orlando, Florida, my son Noah was four years old. He was so excited that we were moving that he told everyone he “was moving to Disney World” – how cute! With all this excitement, he knew that we would be making a trip to the Magic Kingdom. He told me...
From Earth to Barsoom On March 9, audiences will journey to a strange new world – or perhaps not so new. We will join John Carter on his journey to Mars (Barsoom to its inhabitants) and explore that world’s cities, ruins, and cultures. Carter’s epic travels across the desert planet of Barsoom reveal a world as old, and as...
New Friends While waiting for the Main Street parade to begin at Disneyland two years ago, I met a great family from Texas
Spring’s Call of the Wild … Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Can’t wait to store the snow clothes and revel in the annual rebirth we call spring? Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park is kicking things off with Earth Day plans that celebrate Walt’s dedication to conservation, wildlife, and everything nature. Plus, with the upcoming release of the DisneyNature film “Chimpanzee” and one of the most exciting animal...
Night in the Castle This event happened in 2008. We go to Disney World every year over Thanksgiving, and it was the “Year of a Million Dreams.” This particular morning we were going to Blizzard Beach, but we didn’t get a very early start as it was sort of chilly. My granddaughter, who was nine, went running over to...
A New Day Dawns at Disney California Adventure Park It’s no secret that big changes are underway at Disney California Adventure Park, one of the jewels of Disneyland Resort. Some of the new additions have already been unveiled – but much more is on the way. Today The Insider is honored to give you a peek behind the wall with looks at two big...
A Dream Come True I was 23 the first time I ever went to Walt Disney World. My boyfriend took me as a Christmas present, and that’s been our special thing ever since. We’ve been to Disney World four times, but never Disneyland. This May he told me to pack my bags for a surprise trip. When we arrived...
Enter the Secret World of Arrietty Missing one earring? Can’t find any needles? Where DID all the safety pins go? You’ll find the answers to these persistent mysteries of life in “The Secret World of Arrietty.” Opening February 17, this enchanting film is based on the classic children’s book “The Borrowers” and was created by Japan’s Studio Ghibli, which has given...
A Conversation with Diane Disney Miller Among an assortment of cool bonus goodies from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, Diane Disney Miller (yes, Walt’s eldest daughter!) gives fans a rare, videotaped glimpse into her father’s personal life. But the Insider wanted to hear first-hand what it was really like growing up Disney and went straight to the source. We were honored to...
Mickey Mouse, aka, The Tooth Fairy I was born in Florida and managed to visit Disney World at least twice a year. After moving to California, I didn’t get back there too often. So when my wife and I took our six-year-old son and four-year-old daughter to Orlando for their first-ever Disney World trip, I couldn’t tell you who was more...
A Delicious Evening with “Lady and the Tramp” Since its release in 1955, Disney’s classic “Lady and the Tramp” has become one of the all-time cinematic standards for romance, thanks to its iconic spaghetti-eating sequence. Not bad for an animated film whose two starring lovebirds are a pair of pups! Now this romantic treat is coming to Disney Diamond Edition Blu-ray, just in...
Allergy-Free at Disneyland! On December 22nd, I celebrated my 54th birthday at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. The service and food were amazing
You’ll Never Guess Who’s Making Wine! Far from the fireworks, parades, and attractions of Disneyland Park, a different kind of pixie dust is making magic in Northern California
Creating Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” I’ve always had a special place in my heart for audacious projects. I love stepping outside the box and taking risks. The Walt Disney Company is built on such an attitude and I almost consider it part of the Disney culture. If you know anything about the Old Maestro Walt Disney, you’ll realize he was...
Childhood Dream Come True for This Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member I’m fortunate to meet many different Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members while writing stories for our internal magazine, Eyes & Ears. Recently, I spent a lot of time at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside, which will mark its 20th anniversary Feb. 2. During my research, I learned that Kyle Raser, the Resort’s current...
Tinker Bell and the Pixie-Dust Birthday We’ve celebrated many birthdays at the Disneyland Resort over the past 10 years. Somehow, though, my younger daughter never got the full-blown birthday treatment
Magic, a Dream, a Wish – and Now, a Fantasy Do your fantasies involve tropical breezes, white-sand beaches, lavish beauty, family fun … and time enough to enjoy it all? If so, the Disney Fantasy will soon be ready to make your own personal fantasy come true. Launching in March, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will soon set sail for seven-night...
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A Special First Thanks to Disney Magic I have an eight-year-old daughter who has special needs. Her first Disney trip was when she five, and she was a changed child. I wanted to take her to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, but she hates when people touch her or to even have her hair brushed. Before we left for this trip, she asked...
Collect a Little Magic An ever-growing number of Disney fans have taken the jump to owning a slice of Disney for their own. Whether it’s a lanyard full of pins to keep and trade, a portfolio of exquisite original Disney art, or a roomful of everything Winnie the Pooh, a lot of us are Disney collectors. We’ve put together...
An Old Fan Remembers “The Magic” To all who are part of the Disney family, I grew up in rural Pennsylvania. Our family never took vacations, but the summer I turned fourteen, I spent a few weeks visiting an aunt, uncle, and cousins near Reading, PA. They invited me to go on vacation with them to the New York World’s Fair....
Making the Most of Your New Year’s Resolutions! “Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?” January 1 inevitably prompts contemplation on life’s bigger meaning, but limiting New Year’s resolutions to one or two that are truly important makes sticking to the plan painless. Everyone falters here and there, but simplicity means you’re more likely to press on. Another tip? Remembering...
