Disney Main Street

Tangled Coloring pages

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:28:00 +0000

Click HERE for some great Tangled coloring pages!

Pixar's "BRAVE" Coloring Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0000

Go HERE for 18 fun BRAVE Coloring Pages.

FREE MACBOOK PRO!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:53:00 +0000

Get a FREE MacBook PRO!!! This REALLY works - trust me:

CLICK HERE

What better way to print out your coloring pages and watch Disney movies then from your FREE MacBook Pro!

Enjoy :)

The Princess and the Frog Coloring Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:50:00 +0000

CLICK HERE for a great blog site dedicated to The Princess and the Frog coloring pages.

ENJOY!

Pixar "Up" Coloring Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:20:00 +0000

Here are a few links to "Up" coloring pages. Enjoy!

Great hi-resolution pics from a blog (CLICK HERE).

The Pixar site with some games and downloadable content (mainly because I couldn't really find any other good coloring pages sites) CLICK HERE.

I'll keep looking :).

Disney Parks YouTube Channel & Free Vacation Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:18:00 +0000

There is a really exciting new channel on YouTube called the "Disney Parks" YouTube channel. It is really a lot of fun. Plus, there is a great contest going on now if you enter a "Disney Memory" video you can win a free Disney vacation!

CLICK HERE to see the channel.

Here is an intro to the channel & contest:

Here is a fun example of someone's favorite memory:

Enter soon, and don't forget to subscribe to the new channel.

Wall-E Coloring Pages, Previews, & Activities

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:41:00 +0000

My family and I went to see Wall E last week, and absolutely loved it! Here are some fun Wall-E themed activities:

Coloring Pages:CLICK HERE for a good number of great ones at Hub Pages

Activity Pages:

CLICK HERE for the official site, which has some fun online games, videos, & more.

Previews:

The official trailer

Superbowl Commercial

Another trailer (high res final trailer)- I'm not sure why it's so long, but the first few minutes are the trailer:

Go see the movie! It's wonderful.

Webcams of Disneyland & Disney World

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Here are a couple fun views of Disneyland and Disney World

Disneyland - check out the Howard Johnson hotel webcam (CLICK HERE), which you can even control yourself if you click on the link to do so at the webcam page. You can see the Matterhorn, the Tower of Terror, and more.
Disney World - CLICK HERE for the view of Disney World from the Swan and Dolphin hotel.
Disney World, Main Street USA - CLICK HERE for this view. It is kind of interesting - it isn't live, but adjusts itself from previous trips to approximate the current weather conditions, crowd level, etc.

Another fun idea is to explore Disneyland or Disney World using satellite programs.

CLICK HERE for Google Earth
CLICK HERE for Microsoft Virtual Earth

Virtual Disney Rides - It's a Small World

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:42:00 +0000

This video even includes the clock striking twelve. I guarantee you'll have the song stuck in your head for the rest of day :). Enjoy!

Virtual Rides - The Seas with Nemo & Friends Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:17:00 +0000

This one is just a lot of fun!

Enjoy!

Disney World Buses - Travel Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:35:00 +0000

There are many complaints circulating around the web about how bus transportation at Disney World seems to be going down the drain. There has been some speculation that high fuel costs are affecting the frequency of buses, but as far as I can tell they are running just as they always have. So I did some checking around and thought I would write a post with a few tips on how to get the most out of the buses.

Bus Tips:

Buses run on average every 20 minutes at every Disney Resort, and service starts an hour before each park opens. Many guests are complaining about wait times taking up to 30 minutes, so if you are prepared to wait that long, you will more than likely be pleasantly surprised or right on.
Character breakfast buses start at 7:00am and run every 15 minutes. Again, plan for a little more time than that just in case.
Downtown Disney buses start running at 8:30am, and the bus driver will announce when the latest return time is.

The key to using the buses is good planning. Don't let unexpected wait-times spoil your fun. Just plan for a little extra time and you should be fine.

Disney World Buses - Travel Tips

Virtual Disney Rides - Peter Pan

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:29:00 +0000

I loved this ride as a kid.

Disney Movies for Sale: National Treasure 2 and Enchanted DVD & Blu-Ray

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:50:00 +0000

Amazon.com is a great place to get new Disney movies at great prices - just check out the "best price" links for amazing deals (see the following links):

National Treasure 2
Regular:

Special Edition:

Blu-Ray:

Enchanted
Regular:

Blu-Ray:

If the best price listed on each movie is more than you wish to pay, then keep checking back as each link automatically updates when the best price goes down. Happy shopping!

Disney Movies for Sale: National Treasure 2 and Enchanted DVD & Blu-Ray

Virtual Disney Rides - Haunted Mansion

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0000

Our next ride: the Haunted Mansion. This is the "updated" version of the ride.

Enjoy!

Virtual Disney Rides - Haunted Mansion

Virtual Disney Rides - Big Thunder Mountain

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:24:00 +0000

Here is another on of my favorites, the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Enjoy!

Virtual Disney Rides - Big Thunder Mountain

Virtual Disney Rides - Splash Mountain

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:21:00 +0000

Here is our next ride, Splash Mountain. Enjoy!

Virtual Disney Rides - Splash Mountain

Virtual Disney Rides - Pirates of the Caribbean

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:12:00 +0000

This may still be my favorite ride at Disney.

First, the new "updated" ride (with Jack Sparrow):

Then, the old ride:

And finally, I thought you might enjoy seeing the updated ride with Johnny Depp actually riding the ride:

Virtual Disney Rides - Pirates of the Caribbean

Virtual Disney Rides - Rock'n'Roller Coaster (YouTube)

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Here are two different videos, first the show before, then the actual ride (at Disneyland Paris, which as far as I know is exactly the same as the Disney World ride).

Virtual Disney Rides - Rock'n'Roller Coaster (YouTube)

Walt Disney World Virtual Rides - Space Mountain (Google Video & YouTube)

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:12:00 +0000

Since most of the videos of space mountain are just a bunch of screaming and dark lights, I thought it would be fun to post a video with a bit of a twist. This one was created by someone in Roller Coaster Tycoon, and is a replica of the Disney ride. I have also posted a link for the best YouTube video as well. Enjoy!

For a great video of the actual ride, CLICK HERE.

Walt Disney World Virtual Rides - Soarin' (YouTube)

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:15:00 +0000

Here is another Virtual Disney Ride - the complete Soarin' ride, including the line, pre "flight" check, and everything. Enjoy!

Walt Disney World Virtual Rides - Soarin' (YouTube)

Walt Disney World Virtual Rides - Expedition Everest (YouTube)

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:13:00 +0000

I have been scoping out you tube for good videos on different Walt Disney Rides. So, here is the first: Expedition Everest. If you can't be there, at least you can imagine, right?

Walt Disney World Virtual Rides - Expedition Everest (YouTube)

Disney Urban Legends

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:47:00 +0000

I just found a site called snopes.com which collects rumors and urban legends, and they have an entire section on Disney. There is a link for the Disney theme parks, and for the company itself. In each of these categories they have a list of rumors/legends which are rated as true or false. Some of them are very interesting.

CLICK HERE to see for yourself.

Disney Freebies: PartyCity.com & Disney Movie Rewards

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:47:00 +0000

Here are a couple of Disney freebies I've found around the web:

There is some talk around the internet that if you register at www.partycity.com you get a free one-year subscription to Disney's magazine Family Fun. When I registered I didn't see any information on that, but it may still be true. Or, it may have just been a temporary advertisement. CLICK HERE to register.

One of the best ways to get free Disney stuff is to sign up for the Disney Movie Rewards program. When you watch Disney movies in the theater or when you buy Disney DVDs, you enter in codes and get points. Accumulate points and eventually you can trade those in for free Disney things. CLICK HERE for more info.

Stay tuned for more soon.

Disney Freebies

Disney Live Shows - Musicals

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:15:00 +0000

For those of you looking to see the Disney shows live, the best site to go to for scheduling and info is HERE.

If you are looking for information on where Disney musicals are around the world CLICK HERE.

For sneak peaks of each show, CLICK HERE.

For Little Mermaid tickets and schedule (in New York) CLICK HERE.

For Mary Poppins tickets and schedule (NY) CLICK HERE.

For Lion King tickets and schedule (NY) CLICK HERE.

Remember, a great way to get discounted Disney musical tickets, and sometimes even free is to use American Express reward points. Click on image below for more information:

Walt Disney World - Special Programs for Children

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Hanson) — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:23:00 +0000

There are several special activities that, for a little extra money, can be a lot of fun for kids. I will sort them by location:

The Magic Kingdom:

Magic Kingdom Family Magic Tour - two hour guided tour for the whole family. You go around the park learning interesting information about the park, and at the end meet several characters. Sometimes there is a plot, and it usually involves a lot of silly behavior around the park like skipping, running, hopping, etc. Tours start at 10 am, and cost $27/person.
Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains - three hour tour for kids age 10 and older, participating in the the steam locomotive train preparations. Takes place Mon., Thurs., and Sat., at 7:30am, and is $40/person. (call 407-WDW-TOUR to reserve a spot)
Disney's Pirate and Princess Party - this is a special-ticket party which is very popular. There are fireworks and parades, searches for candy and beads, dress-up, and much more. It runs from mid-January to mid-March, and mid-August to early September. Cost is $42/adult and $35 for ages 3 to 9. CLICK HERE for more information.

Grand Floridian Resort

Grand Adventure in Cooking - kids cook with treats and decorate a chef's outfit. Takes place Tues. - Fri., 10-11:45am. Ages 4 to 10 admitted, and cost is $30/child. (Call 407-WDW-DINE to reserve up to 120 days in advance)
Wonderland Tea Party - kids arrange flowers, have lunch and tea, make and eat cupcakes, visit with Alice, and more. Mon. - Fri. afternoons, ages 4 to 10, $29/child (407-WDW-DINE)
My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea Party - dress up and tea party with Disney princesses, and lots of princess goodies and trinkets including a scrap book, tiara, and much more. Sun., Mon., Wed. - Fri., 10:30-noon, $225 for one adult & child (3 to 11), additional aduls $75 & additional children $150/ea. Lunch is provided.
Let the Kids Play Pirate - children dress up as pirates and cruise around on the bay and Seven Seas Lagoon. They follow a treasure map and gather clues, and at the end find their treasure of goodies. Takes two houws, and runs Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Sat., 9:30-11:30am, $30/child. (407-WDW-DINE)

Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista

Junior Fishing Excursions - children (6 to 12) fish for one hour. Snacks and fishing equipment provided, with no parents allowed. Daily from 9am to 5pm, $30/child. (407-WDW-PLAY for reservations)

Walt Disney World - Special Programs for Children