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YEE HAW!! Hoop Dee Doo!

Published August 20, 2012 by Disneyways.com

I’m pretty excited to announce that after years of working for Disney dining…and booking the Hoop Dee Doo review for probably hundreds of other people…I finally get to go see the show for myself. I’m sitting in category 1, and the big day is August 31st. I really want to hear from you if you have been!! What’s your favorite thing on the menu? Do you have any tips on how early to arrive? What was your take on the show over all? This is what my face looks like while I am typing all of these questions. As you can see, I really want to know!

Tables in Wonderland Event at the Tusker House in September – No Park Admission Required!

Published August 1, 2012 by Disneyways.com

Tables in Wonderland – Special Events for September 2012

Things to note about the new process:

Prior to Monday August 6, the website will not be available.

Your credit card is charged at the time of booking and you will receive an immediate confirmation email.

Things to note about this event:

The event is limited to 40 Guests, and is exclusive to Tables in Wonderland members.  Park admission not required.

Tables in Wonderland

Restaurant Event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park®

“Elephants & Bees” at the Tusker House Restaurant

Saturday September 8, 2012 at 6:30pm

Dress Code:  Resort Casual

$110 per person, including tax and gratuity

Guest Speaker: Joseph Soltis, Ph.D, Research Scientist

Joseph Soltis received his Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology from UCLA in 1996 and arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2003. Since then he has been investigating the social behavior and vocal communication system of the African elephant, both at the Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, and in the Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, Kenya. Joseph works on ways to reduce human-elephant conflict that benefit both elephants and people.

Welcome Reception

Chef’s Selection of passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Graham Beck Brut Rosé Sparkling

Amuse Bouche

Sweet Chili Shrimp Cocktail with Mango Foam and Guava Nectar

Springfield Estate Wild Yeast Chardonnay, Robertson

Salad Course

Roasted Golden Beet and Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese, Arugula, Dual Balsamic Drizzle and Black Lava Salt

Edgebaston The Honey Pot White Blend, Stellenbosch

Fish Course

Seared Lake Perch in a Saffron-Tomato Broth

Paul Cluver Pinot Noir, Elgin

Main Course

Tamarind-glazed Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato Puree, Rainbow Chard

and a Peppered Honey Gastrique

De Toren Z Bordeaux Blend, Stellenbosch

Dessert

Flamed African Honey Beehive Cake on Amarula Cream

Fairview La Beryl Blanc Chenin Blanc, Paarl

For reservations, please note our new process:  Please visit the following website http://www.disneyurl.com/TIWAnimalKingdom for self-booking and instant confirmation.

The website will go live and begin taking reservations on Monday August 6, 2012 at 10:00am.

When you go to the website please have the following information ready:

Tables in Wonderland Ticket Number, starting with the W

First and Last Name of everyone in your party (you may purchase up to 10 tickets)

Home address

Phone number

Credit Card Number

Billing Address of the Credit CardPersonal

Email Address

Food Allergies (if any)

Making a joyful noise at Disney’s Night of Joy!

Published May 16, 2012 by Disneyways.com

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Each fall, Disney brings us encouragement and joy through the acts booked for Night of Joy. Dates have been announced and are already on sale (click here to see ticket pricing)! Remember this event is not included in your regular price of admission for Magic Kingdom or even annual passes. It costs extra – so be prepared to leave the park by 7PM if you don’t have Night of Joy tickets. This is a can’t miss event if you love your Christian music sandwiched between rides on the Teacups and Space Mountain!

I think Disney works pretty hard to make sure there is a balance of high energy music and softer stuff for people like me…here’s the lineup if you want to mark you calender.

Performing Friday, September 7, 2012:
Casting Crowns
Chris Tomlin
NEEDTOBREATHE
RED
Francesca Battistelli (Author’s note: I LOVE her music.)
Brandon Heath
Royal Tailor
Disciple

Performing Saturday, September 8, 2012:
MercyMe
Third Day
Kutless
Chris August
Lecrae
Yolanda Adams
Thousand Foot Krutch
Dara Maclean

So who’s been…and who’s going this year? Please leave me a note or find me on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/disneyways – I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2012

Published April 25, 2012 by Disneyways.com

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2012

Dates announced!!

 

Tuesday

09/11/12

Friday

09/14/12

Tuesday

09/18/12

Friday

09/21/12

Tuesday

09/25/12

Friday

09/28/12

Sunday

09/30/12

Thursday

10/04/12

Friday

10/05/12

Monday

10/08/12

Thursday

10/11/12

Friday

10/12/12

Sunday

10/14/12

Tuesday

10/16/12

Thursday

10/18/12

Sunday

10/21/12

Tuesday

10/23/12

Thursday

10/25/12

Friday

10/26/12

Sunday

10/28/12

Tuesday

10/30/12

Wed

10/31/12

Friday

11/02/12

Test Track closing for refurbishment on Sunday according to cast members

Published April 11, 2012 by Disneyways.com

It’s official!! Well, almost. Here’s what we know for sure:

Disney and General Motors are partnering to develop a re-imagined Test Track experience. The current GM Test Track at Epcot will close for refurbishment in April 2012, with an anticipated opening of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet scheduled for fall 2012.

Disney has said Test Track will transform into the sleek “Chevrolet Design Studio at Epcot” with interactive design and styling workstations where we will be able to create their own custom concept vehicles. Also included will be something called a  “SimCar” ride vehicle experience where we can put our design through tests on the hills, switchbacks and straight-aways of the Test Track circuit. There will now be a post-show area filled with special effects, and we will be scored on how well our custom concept vehicle did. Disney is also updating the showroom with the actual vehicles and making it “all-new” and “state-of-the-art”. Construction permits have been filed with Orange County as of yesterday.

Unofficially, cast members who work the ride are saying they will close beginning this Sunday. Again, no official word on re-opening except that they expect we will be able to feel the wind in our hair from our test track vehicle some time in the fall of 2012. Personally, I’m a big fan of the wind-blown look, so for me it won’t be a minute too soon.