Tag: Walt Disney World
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 272 – 40 years of Walt Disney World
This morning I watched as Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special presentation in front of Cinderella Castle. I also nabbed the one-day-only commemorative button and guide map. I wanted to get a photo in front of the large banner they had hanging from the castle during the morning show, but they took it down quickly after the presentation concluded, so this train station one had to do instead.
Create your own custom car as Ridemakerz opens at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney
Following on the footsteps of Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney in Anaheim, Calif., today Ridemakerz opened a store at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney here in Orlando.
Ridemakerz allows you to create and customize your own model car, choosing the body, undercarriage, tires, wheels, decals and other accessories (each with their own price tag). In addition, you can add radio control ability, which in my opinion is a must. The average sale, with radio control added, will range from $50-$75 depending on how many add-ons you choose.
Here’s a video from today’s Ridemakerz grand opening including a complete walkthrough of the process of customizing your own car as well as interviews with Downtown Disney vice president Keith Bradford, Ridemakerz CEO Larry Andreini, and Hollywood custom car design legend Fireball Tim:
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Video + Photos: Tronorail debuts on Walt Disney World’s monorail tracks
This morning marked the debut on the “Tronorail,” one of Walt Disney World’s monorails wrapped in artwork promoting the upcoming Disney film, “Tron: Legacy.” The artwork features the iconic light cycles from the film (and the original “Tron”), leaving painted light trails behind.
The repainted monorail is making its way around the Epcot monorail track, which runs back and forth between Epcot and the Transportation and Ticket Center.
Here is a video of the Tronorail approaching Epcot, making its way through the theme park, pulling into the monorail station, and exiting to head back to the TTC:
And a photo gallery of Tronorail photos I snapped today:
If you want to catch a glimpse of the Tronorail in action, be prepared to wait. The Epcot line was running 3 monorails today, so the above 3-minute video took me nearly 2 hours to shoot, waiting 15-20 minutesbetween each appearance of the Tron monorail. But it was totally worth it.
TweetWalt Disney World monorails to receive Tron makeover
In a day full of announcements from Disney’s 2010 shareholder meeting, one additional detail has snuck onto the official Disney Parks Blog. At Walt Disney World, an Epcot monorail will be wrapped in artwork promoting the upcoming film “Tron: Legacy.” Here’s a peek at the artwork featuring a snazzy light cycle design:
Already being unofficially dubbed the “Tron-o-rail,” this artwork could be seen at Walt Disney World as early as some time this month (March), though the “Tron: Legacy” film does not hit theaters until Dec. 2010.
At today’s shareholders meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger also mentioned that a Tron TV series and video games are in development.
And in case you missed it, click here to watch the newest “Tron: Legacy” trailer that was released this week.
TweetNew Disney Premier Passport to allow unlimited access to all United States Disney theme parks
At the 2010 Disney Shareholders meeting, CEO Bob Iger announced that beginning tomorrow, 3/11/10, a new annual pass option will be available allowing guests unlimited access to all six Disney theme parks within the United States. It will be called the Premier Passport. No pricing is available yet.
The price for the new Premier Passport is $700. Upgrades for current passholders are available.
Here are the perks for Walt Disney World:
* Unlimited admission for a period of one year to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, including park hopping privileges
* Unlimited admission to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Water Parks
* Unlimited admission to DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (valid only on event days; some events require an additional admission charge) and Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course (greens fee only. Tee time reservations are required and subject to availability)
* Parking at all four Theme Parks
* Subscription to Mickey Monitor, a collectible Passholder-only publication
And at Disneyland Resort:
* Unlimited admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Parks for a period of one year, including park hopping privileges
* Parking at any pay-on-entry parking lot
* Subscription to Backstage Pass.
* Complimentary subscription to Disney’s Family Fun Magazine (one per household)
The new Premier Passport will be automatically sent to all who currently own annual passes to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
There will be no blackout dates for the Premiere Passport.
The Premier Passport will be valid for entry into Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks as well as Disneyland Resort’s Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure theme parks.
More information can be found on the Official Disney Parks blog.
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