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As the Sailing Ship Columbia marks another anniversary this weekend, I am reminded of Randy Bright – former attractions cast member who started on the Columbia and rose through the ranks to become executive producer, Disneyland and Walt Disney World Theme Parks. View the full article

A teen from Daytona Beach closely resembles one of the main characters from Disney's "Frozen" -- but it may not be the one you would expect. View the full article

Today is a big day for Simba - it’s the 20th anniversary of Disney’s “The Lion King.”The film, which debuted in theaters June 14, 1994, tells a coming-of-age tale of the young lion cub and his friends, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon. View the full article

From Treasure Cove to Storybook Castle, we’ve been showing you updates on the progress of Shanghai Disney Resort, and today I’m excited to tell you about another one-of-a-kind experience in development for the newest addition to our worldwide family of Disney Parks. View the full article

Versatile actor John Ratzenberger has worn many hats in his career. Whether it’s the cold weather military hat of Major Bren Derlin, Mack’s “Rust-eze” trucker cap or a mailman’s cap on the longtime hit series “Cheers,” he’s portrayed many favorite characters in his acting career. View the full article

Versatile actor John Ratzenberger has worn many hats in his career. Whether it's the cold weather military hat of Major Bren Derlin, Mack's "Rust-eze" trucker cap or a mailman's cap on the...From:Disney ParksViews:30129ratingsTime:04:27More inTravel & Events

Intermission Food Court at Disney World's All Star Music Resort will undergo a renovation from August 1 - December 20, 2014. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Closed For RenovationsGuest Review: Intermission Food Court Breakfast at All Star Music ResortGuest Review: Intermission Food Court Lunch/Dinner at Disney’s All Star Music ResortView the full article

The first major expansion of Disneyland park included three brand-new attractions so special they helped usher in a brand-new era of something called an “E-Ticket.” As he had four years earlier, Walt Disney planned to share the celebration of this expansion with a national television audience during a television special hosted by Art Linkletter on ABC. Walt invited more than 2,000 members of the press, celebrities and dignitaries to attend, including Vice President Richard Nixon, his wife, Pat, and their daughters, Tricia and Julie, who sent us a special message you’ll read later in this post. View the full article

Richard Petty Driving Experience Rolls Out Two New Piston Cup Junior Ride-Along Cars at Walt Disney World Speedway! SUBSCRIBE: http://di.sn/q7h About Walt Disney World: At Walt Disney World,...From:Disney ParksViews:757ratingsTime:01:13More inTravel & Events

I know that many of you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the ever-popular Elsa dress (from the Disney animated hit "Frozen") at Disney Parks, so I wanted to bring you this special behind-the-scenes look at how merchandise at Disney Parks & Resorts is created. Let me start by asking you this important question: Do you want to build a snowman, costume? View the full article

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s “The Lion King.” View the full article

Today, we're sharing our Top 6 Table Service Restaurants throughout all of Disneyland Resort! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Disneyland Resort Restaurants and Chefs Win AwardsLimited Time Magic Dinners at Disney World and Disneyland Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!Top 5 Budget Friendly Table-Service Restaurants in Disney World: A Tip From the DFB GuideView the full article

This week’s “Disney Parks After Dark” image was shot by photographer Tom Bricker at Magic Kingdom Park, after hours. I never get tired of looking at beautiful images of Magic Kingdom Park’s lovely icon. Doesn’t Cinderella Castle look so calm and serene? View the full article

Creating guest memories is a family affair for many Disneyland Resort cast members, and among these are inspirational dads who lead their families at home and work. With Father’s Day around the corner, now is a great time to introduce you to the Hernandez family! View the full article

Star Wars fans now have the opportunity to show their love for the franchise on their wrists with Disney MagicBands. View the full article

The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer … it sure feels like summer! It’s time to party! Come celebrate with us at a BBQ in the happiest backyard on Earth … Disneyland park! Registration is now open for the Disney Parks Blog Summer BBQ Meet-Up on Friday, June 27, 2014. View the full article

Get ready to tweet, here’s a brand-new event to share with all your foodie friends: the first-ever food truck bazaar at Downtown Disney, a mini-theme park for food lover’s from 5-10 p.m. June 21. Your biggest challenge will be what to order when you get to the window, as we’ll have 14 trucks dishing out sandwiches, empanadas, pupusas, barbecue, gator bites, seafood, tacos, cupcakes and more. View the full article

My fellow author Darcy Clark recently shared some details about Car Masters Weekend returning to Downtown Disney in Florida on June 14-15. This fun event dedicated to all things auto will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day. Darcy mentioned we will have a few new items being released that weekend, so I raced over to the merchandise events team to survey the goods. View the full article

As we get closer to the 55th anniversary of the Disneyland Monorail this Saturday, we’ve been bringing you unique looks at this iconic Disney Parks attraction. Today we’re taking you behind the scenes for an insider’s look at the Disneyland Resort Monorail Roundhouse. Electrician Peter Gonzalez gives us the scoop on how the monorail works and what his team does to keep the highway in the sky running every day. View the full article

BoardWalk Bakery celebrates the summer with a Red (Velvet), White, and Blue cupcake! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Review: NEW Lemon Blueberry Cupcake from BoardWalk BakeryReview: The Pink, Blue, and White CupcakesSnack Series: Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake at Boardwalk BakeryView the full article

Today we're taking you behind the scenes for an insider's look at the Disneyland Resort Monorail Roundhouse. Electrician Peter Gonzalez gives us the scoop on how the monorail works and what...From:Disney ParksViews:18516ratingsTime:01:45More inTravel & Events

One of my favorite parts of traveling is experiencing locally sourced food in the destinations I visit. We know our guests appreciate the same, so we’re always looking for ways to give them a sense of where we are in the world through our dining offerings. View the full article

I'm among the legion of fans of "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth," the end-of-night fireworks show at Epcot. But I'm also prone to hot-footing it out of the park the moment of the last bone-rattling pyrotechnics pop. View the full article

Sunset Boulevard, home to some favorite Disney’s Hollywood Studios attractions and shows, officially opened on this date back in 1994. Here’s an aerial view of the Boulevard still under construction from December 1993. View the full article

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has only been officially open for two weeks, but the train doesn't stop with the new attraction. View the full article