Archive for October 11th, 2008
Disney’s California Adventure preview center sprinkles pixie dust before construction dust
Saturday, October 11th, 2008A new preview center opening Oct. 20 at Disney’s California Adventure aims to tempt visitors with a sneak peek at coming attractions just as the Anaheim theme park prepares to undergo a massive $1.1-billion makeover. Designed to look like the interior of an artist’s studio, Blue Sky Cellar will feature Walt Disney Imagineering models, sketches, […]
Orlando return for Rays doubtful in 2009
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Don’t expect the Tampa Bay Rays to return to Disney’s Wide World of Sports again for regular-season games next year. Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said Friday that the 2009 schedule makes it “doubtful” the Rays would play in Central Florida for the third season in a row. “I’ve looked at the schedule,” Sternberg said during […]
Baby Giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Saturday, October 11th, 2008“Bonsu,” a baby giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is pictured next to his mother, “Nikki.” Bonsu was six-feet-tall and weighed 155 pounds when he was born on Sept. 28. He is the fourth baby giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year, and is the 11th giraffe overall to […]
New attraction will keep guests updated on DCA expansion
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Walt Disney Imagineering is poised to open up its Blue Sky Cellar — a special attraction in California Adventure’s Golden Vine Winery. The attraction will be set up like an architect’s studio. All sorts of information, plans and renderings will be available for guests to sift through — including models and video of the construction […]
Brazilian carrier sets Nov. 21 start date for Orlanodo flights
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Brazilian airline TAM S.A. will begin its daily Orlando-Sao Paulo service on Nov. 21. The flights will each day form the Guarulhos International Airport at 11:30 a.m. local time and arrive in Orlando at 5 p.m. local time, according to the company. The return flight leaves Orlando International Airport at 6:50 p.m. local time and […]
Disney’s menu change is good for the goose, not the gourmet
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Maybe Donald Duck squawked about the dish. In a move that thrilled animal-rights activists but disappointed some gourmet diners, Walt Disney World has quietly dropped a controversial delicacy from its menus. Au revoir, foie gras. On Oct. 1, Disney dumped the traditional French appetizer, made of fattened duck or goose liver, at the last four […]
