Characters in Flight, Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden, Disneynature's Earth and D23

Characters in Flight over Downtown Disney

The newest attraction at Downtown Disney is the Characters in Flight is about to take off. This attraction takes off every 10 minutes from behind Bongos restaurant. A ride on this balloon will cost you $16.00 for an adult, and $10.00 for children ages 3 - 9. What do you think about this attraction? Click here for pictures.



Epcot Flower and Garden: Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden

Tinkerbelle and friends were on hand to open up one of Epcot’s main attractions for this year’s Flower and Garden Festival: Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden. A themed garden based on Tinkerbelle and her forest friends. This is not just a garden but a themed play area for your little ones. Two of the offerings are the Tinker’s Nook Workshop with hands on activities and everyday at 2pm kiddos can dress as their favorite fairy and participate in the Fairy and Princess Processional through the garden. Pictures from the grand opening can be found at the following: link.


Watch the Movie Save the World...

If you go and see Disneynature’s first offering: Earth opening weekend, you not only will presumably see a wonderful documentary but also you will make a small effort toward saving the planet. Disney has promised to plant one tree for every patron who goes to see the movie in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Only 7% of this rainforest still is in existence and has been designated by Disney’s environmental folk as a “hotspot”. Earth opens on Earth Day, April 22.


D23 Update:

Many of you have written to me or to the DisNewsPlus group about D23 - The Official Fan Community. Given the interest of our members I thought I would pass along more information as I have come across it. Generally, it seems that the online Disney fans are split as to whether they think this is a good thing or worth the money in this economy. If you are still on the fence, here is some detailed information from good friend of the Dose, Ricky Brigante:
First up: the special gift is a lithograph. In the past the special gifts have ranged from a computer/briefcase thing and luggage tag for the Magic Kingdom Club to a limited edition figurine for the Walt Disney Collection. Here are photos.


Finally, here is what the membership packet and card looks like.


Whoops!! - I reported yesterday that the Liberty Tree Inn would have the characters return around Easter time. I am now hearing that the characters will not return until September. We'll keep you posted as information is announced.


World Wide Disney:
Disney and More’s Horizon’s Tribute


WDW Weather: Sunny. High of 79 F.


Disneyland Weather: Sunny. High of 76 F.