Late last year, we announced that Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, a new role playing game, would be coming to Magic Kingdom theme park. While an official release date has not been set, sources say that we can expect this new experience sometime in February.
This role playing game allows park guests to search out and defeat more than 20 Disney villains in an attempt to stop them from stealing the four pieces of Merlin’s shattered crystal ball. Using special trading cards, guests can cast spells to defeat the villains. Guests …

The sentence was vague and fleeting, like the glow from a light that shines for a moment, and then vanishes. That it lacked an attribution as to source made it even more indefinite. It was exactly what it purported to be, a rumor, yet even the mere possibility sent my heart racing.
It was buried in the December 21, 2011 “WDW News and Rumors” rundown from a popular Disney community website and it read:
“There’s a possibility that SpectroMagic could return in October 2012.”
Craving something more definitive, I searched for corroboration. If …

On Saturday, January 14, Uma Thurman was spotted at Walt Disney World snapping a photo with Donald Duck.
While visiting the Magic Kingdom, Thurman posed for photographs in a 1900’s-inspired fire engine and seemed to be having a great time. The actress can next be seen in March’s Bel Ami, as well as in a multi-episode arc of NBC’s upcoming show Smash starring Katharine McPhee.
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In plans that were revealed Tuesday, the White House has announced that President Barack Obama will be paying a visit to Walt Disney World later today.  The president is expected to reveal policies that will give U.S. tourism a boost.
Central to the president’s message will be the push for visa reform, especially for countries like Brazil and China.  The process for obtaining visas to visit the U.S. from both countries is arduous, and require in-person interviews and several days’ wait to gain permission to travel here.
Air Force One will be …

Often referred to as “Mickey Man” or Mr. Disney, 65 year old Al Cotton has certainly earned both monikers – he has over 300 Disney character tattoos, and started his tattoo “collection” in 1962 while he was in 9th grade.
When asked out his obsession with Disney, Cotton says it all started with cozy family memories:
I just remember us all sitting down in our living room every Sunday night to watch The Wonderful World of Disney, which featured a Davy Crockett series. You were cool if you knew Davy Crockett.
In addition …

Some of the entertainment world’s biggest stars will be wishing you “Merry Christmas!” this holiday season, as Disney celebrates the magic of this special time with big names and a star-studded celebration.
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade will air December 25 on ABC Television in the United States, and on CBC in Canada, and in 177 countries all over the world on the American Forces Network (AFN.)  But, if you, like us, can’t wait to see all the exciting surprises that Disney has in store, then you’re in luck, because we …

An iPhone app from TimeStream Software allows you to have the Walt Disney World Resort literally in the palm of your hand. Dubbed Disney World Pro, this app has recently been updated for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and allows guests to make the most of their visit to the park.
In addition to over 500 images of the park, Disney World Pro features park hours, parade and event descriptions, wait times, Walt Disney World restaurants, attractions and tips, complete park maps, hotel descriptions and important phone numbers. In addition …

Santa Claus has officially arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort, and you’ll be able to catch him at several locations throughout the area. Santa’s Chalet, which opened November 18 at Downtown Disney, will operate from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through the Thanksgiving holiday. Starting November 25, his hours will be extended from noon to 10 p.m. all the way until Christmas. Santa Goofy will then take over from December 25 until January 1, greeting guests from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Beginning November 25, you’ll also be able to …

We’ve been following the progress on the New Fantasyland coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, an exciting expansion that will include exciting rides, experiences, and restaurants for park guests to enjoy. While the new expansion is set to open in phases beginning in late 2012, this week brought an interesting new development in the expansion’s construction, as the very first tree in New Fantasyland was officially planted.
The Disney Parks Blog and Walt Disney Imagineering provided this picture documenting the tree’s arrival in the area, bringing the first true sign …

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the winners of their 18th Annual Thea Awards, and several Disney attractions, as well as an Imagineer, were honored.
Star Tours – The Adventure Continues at both Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios were honored with the Award for Outstanding Achievement – Attraction Refresh, based on the extensive remake of the popular ride. Additionally, the Magic Kingdom show “The Magic, The Memories & You” received the Award for Outstanding Achievement – Show Spectacular.
The Animation Magic show aboard the Disney Fantasy, located in the Animator’s Palate …