"Destination: Disney" Innovation & Technology Aboard the Disney Dream

"Destination: Disney" is an original, short-form video series, which entertains guests by providing an inside look at the 'Disney Difference' found in our Parks & Resorts worldwide. The first three episodes feature, Samantha Brown, as she explores the splendor of the Disney Dream, focusing specifically on innovative technologies, unique dining experiences, and special adult exclusive activities. 
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Sounds Like Summer 2011

 This summer see's the return of the "Sounds Like Summer Concert Series". It all happens at the open-air America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase beginning in June featuring a lineup of bands playing tribute to tunes from U2, The Bee Gees, Janet Jackson, Bon Jovi and others. Here’s the schedule:

• Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles, 6/12-18/11
• Stayin’ Alive – A Tribute to the Bee Gees, 6/19-25/11
• Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute, 6/26-7/2/11
• Little Queen – The Music of Heart, 7/3-9/11
• Frontiers – A Tribute to Journey, 7/10-16/11
• Karin Lawson – A Tribute to Janet Jackson, 7/17-23/11
• 2U – A Tribute to U2, 7/24-30/11

Epcot concert times are 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. However, on July 4, the times will be 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. And of course, entertainment is subject to change without notice

This day 44 years ago Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland park! This classic attraction has been a guest favorite since it opened on March 18 1967. Here is some footage taken all those years ago!

Lotso Huggin in Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival.

"Lotso"has joined Buzz Lightyear and Woody at this year's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Isnt he the cutest bad guy in Disney History?

Disney Celebrated St Patrick's Day in style!

Here are some videos of the many special events and experiences guests had during St Patricks Day! :) What did you do to celebrate?

And for those of you with a sore head after all the celebrating a perfect cure could be some traditional Irish Soda Bread! 

Breakfast After Dark for Third Shift Cast Members at Disneyland!

Last night Disneyland Resort rewarded the hard work of their 1,400 "Third Shift" cast members who maintain the Resort while most of us are asleep. Last night, at an annual celebration breakfast – or lunch or dinner, depending on how you look at it – Disney leaders thanked and acknowledged the cast during a TRON-themed event at the Disneyland Hotel.

To truly get a feel for the varied work they do, here’s a sample of the roles played by “third shift” cast members: engineer, mechanic, custodian, painter, designer, arborist – and the list goes on. Their talents allow you to fully enjoy your visit to Disneyland! 

Hungry Bear ReOpens with a new menu!

Hungry Bear is back at Disneyland! .

The new menu features an Angus 1/3-pound chili cheeseburger (or skip the chili and just go for the cheeseburger) topped with a fried onion ring, a yummy fried green tomato sandwich with jicama-mango slaw (an insider fave), crispy chicken sandwich with honey-mustard sauce and turkey and provolone on a multi-grain roll with basil mayo and a crisp slaw on the side.

We’re already partial to Big Al’s chicken salad with smoked chicken, lettuce, watermelon, candied pecans, dried cherries, pickled red onion and honey-lime vinaigrette (make it vegetarian and skip the chicken). Make any meal a combo with sweet potato fries or fruit.

Pastry chefs really had fun with the tart-sweet “Hunny Lemon Cupcakes” (“something to bee-hold,” we’re told, topped with an edible chocolate bee). Or go for the mini-blueberry pie.

For kids, burgers with sweet potato fries or fruit; chicken breast nuggets with fruit; a “power pack” with string cheese, nonfat yogurt, sliced apples and whole-grain “fish” crackers; and mac and cheese.

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