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Disney News Stories
March 2012

Disneyland Weather Report for the March 30th Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/30/2012)

Not a bad day today with highs in the mid 70s once we get rid of linger morning fog and truthfully the weekend isn’t looking too bad either.

That said there is a chance for some showers … when right that’s what you want to know … when?  Right now it looks like there could be a shower or two Saturday evening leaving Sunday to be lovely if I do say so myself. 

Sunday you can expect sunny skies with highs right around 70 but guess what temperatures are looking to skyrocket Monday up into the upper 70s!

Lows tonight will get down into the low 50s.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for the March 30th Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/30/2012)

I actually am having a hard time believing how hot it is going to be this weekend – but it will be considerably warmer than it should be so get out there and enjoy it!

Highs today will once again be in the mid 80s and temperatures will gradually get even warmer as we head through Sunday into early next week as temps rise into the upper 80s!

Lows will get down into the mid 60s and not get much lower.

There’s a chance for afternoon showers each and every day … but you’ll get used to hearing that won’t you :)?

Disney & Google In U.K. Content Deal For Movie Rentals Via YouTube, Google Play - (DL) (3/29/2012)

Through an agreement announced today by Disney UK & Ireland and Google, a selection of movies from Disney’s portfolio have become available for rent on YouTube and Google Play in the UK.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 29 from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/29/2012)

You may wake up to some left over clouds from the overnight but I wouldn’t expect any precipitation.  In fact you can expect clearing throughout the day as highs get back up around 70 for a high.  When the sun goes down temps quickly fall back into the 60s and we should eventually bottom out around 50 degrees.

It looks even a little bit warmer on Friday with highs getting into the low 70s and then here comes this weekend thing.  If it does rain Saturday night like the forecast is looking right now that will be three consecutive weekends with some rain.  I imagine you are all thinking enough is enough J!

I’ll have a better idea on your weekend forecast tomorrow so stay tuned!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 29 from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/29/2012)

I’m taking a lot of heat over at a certain internet radio station for having a pretty easy job with this whole weather thing and I have to tell you – it’s not my fault it’s just that kind of pattern in Central Florida right now.  Basically I can just say don’t refresh your browser because Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday’s forecast will pretty much work for today.

Depending when you get outside you may walk out to some patchy fog left over, but you will primarily see plenty of sunshine in the morning and those temperatures are on their way back up once again.

We managed to make it to 84 yesterday and I am expecting pretty much a repeat performance.  The “normal” high should be around 80 so it’s not TOO much warmer but I tell you that humidity can already start to be felt as dewpoints have already made it into the 60s.  So if you are planning a spring break visit this weekend shorts are a must as during the heat of the day you are already going to want to make sure you are plenty hydrated.

Lows will be far from low and get down somewhere into the low (and possibly mid) 60s. 

You are going to start hearing this from me quite a bit but an afternoon shower is not out of the question, but it isn’t like a typical summer pattern just yet when you can almost BET on it.  That said, you can likely expect some afternoon clouds.

See you all this weekend – so if it’s raining – you’ll all know why ;-)!  Apologies in advance!

Disneyland Weather Report for March 28 from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/28/2012)

Looking for a warming trend well you have one on your hands – though it wont be as exciting as you may wish. Expect plenty of sunshine today with highs eventually getting into the upper 60s.  There is a chance for a shower or two overnight as lows get into the low 50s.  

Looks like cloud may linger through the morning commute but eventually the sun comes out and we flirt with 70.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 28 from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/28/2012)

Did you have any complaints about yesterday? No? Well then lucky you because you can expect a very similar day today!

You can expect sunshine with highs in the mid 80s and just a chance of showers after 2pm.  Lows will get down to around 60 degrees and then the sun warms us right back up to about 80!

Rinse … repeat – hello Friday!

Disneyland Weather Report for March 27 from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/27/2012)

Expect a sunny day today with temperatures right where they should be for this time of year – actually maybe a degree low if you really want to be that much of a stickler.

That said, expect highs in the mid 60s with some clouds popping in during the late afternoon and lows getting down into the upper 40s.

You can expect a similar situation on your hump day.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 27 from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/27/2012)

Hey guys remember yesterday?  Do you?  Well then you know the forecast today into tomorrow! 

I know – some days it just isn’t that difficult and I will be the first person to admit to that but hey you know love making fun of us when we are wrong so here we go.

Expect sunny skies for the most part, with some afternoon fair weather clouds and highs in the lower part of the mid 80s.  Lows will get down right about 60.

You can then take this as a rise repeat situation into tomorrow and even Thursday as it looks right now.  Enjoy spring break kids!

Adventures by Disney Introduces Families to the Far East in 2013 - (DL) (3/27/2012)

Continuing its tradition of creating award-winning immersive experiences around the globe, Adventures by Disney announced today an all-new destination for 2013 – Southeast Asia. Featuring Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, the 12-day, 11-night itinerary will give travelers the opportunity to experience some of Asia’s most exotic and culturally-rich cities – including Saigon, Hanoi, Hoi An, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap and Angkor Wat – in a way they may not have thought possible; as a family. 

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Releases Earlier Opening Dates - (DL) (3/27/2012)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will now be opening sooner than expected after the resort hotel’s grand opening May 31.

Disneyland Weather Report for the March 23rd Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/23/2012)

And here we go again … I eluded to it during the forecast yesterday but models are continuing to come into agreement that it looks like we’ll have another wet weekend.  Saturday doesn’t look like a washout but for Sunday you may want to make it a Netflix/Redbox kind of day.

So for the short term today is about as good as it gets through the weekend so enjoy what sun you can get today.  In fact it looks like there may be some drizzle right when you wake up, though that looks to dissipate as we head into the afternoon.  Temperatures will top out in the mid 60s and then dip into the mid 40s for overnight lows.  Saturday looks to be a day with some clouds and some sun and then here come the clouds Saturday night followed by rain for Sunday.  The rain should be light early and then pick up sometime after noon.

Right now preliminary rain totals are coming in anywhere between a trace to over 2 inches (how’s that for a range).  Mountain snow can be expected above 6,000 feet so be careful but it looks like old man winter isn’t throwing in the towel JUST yet! 

Walt Disney World Weather Report for the March 23rd Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/23/2012)

I honestly feel like Mother Nature forgot about spring and just throttled us straight into summer because temperatures (throughout much of the country) are definitely above average and the forecast is … sun then some rain possible J.  How’s that?  Are you looking for the forecast for today through the end of September?  Here you go – a warm day ahead with some sun with clouds building after 1pm with a chance for a thunderstorm anytime after 3ish. 

OK ok it’s not THAT bad, but honestly that’s about the forecast you expect almost every day once we hit June and I’m starting to feel like we are already in that pattern.

Showers were once again popping up around Walt Disney World and as I write this are to the west of the park right now, but those should dissipate by the time you read this. 

So for today expect another above “normal” day temperature wise with highs in the mid 80s which is almost 5 to 6 degrees above where we should be this time of year!  There is a slight chance for a shower around lunchtime with a slightly increased chance of showers after that but I wouldn’t expect any kind of washout.

Lows will get down into the mid 60s overnight and then shoot right back up into the mid 80s for your Saturday.  Temperatures will trend slightly downward but continue to be above average even into early next week.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 22nd from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/22/2012)

I’m almost laughing as I look at the computer models tonight because I know I don’t have plans to be back in Southern California for at least a couple more weeks but guess what – the rain will beat me there J!

Yes my suggestion friends is to enjoy today as highs get up to right about 70 as soon as the patchy fog dissipates.  Lows will get down into the low 50s and then Friday will continue with the whole calm before the storm motif but it will be cooler.

Friday highs will only be in the mid 60s and then here come the clouds.  Right now it looks like Saturday night the rain will come in leaving Sunday to be the not so hot day … what is it about weekends in Southern California lately?  Hate to say it – but you can’t pin THIS one on me.

We’ll see what happens as things OFTEN change in Southern California so when you read this space tomorrow it could be totally different … but hey … at least I’m honest J!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 22nd from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/22/2012)

Ok we are going to take this thing one day at a time because we can either do that or I can throw us right into the summer pattern (which we are almost in) and say – it may rain – it may not … thanks for playing.

That said – it looks like with the strong onshore flow that some showers can be expected on the Atlantic Coast but much like yesterday I think most of those showers will miss Walt Disney World and dissipate as they move inland.

So … long story short expect another very mild day can be expected and I mean warmer than average too.  In case you were wondering the average temperature for a day like today would be about 79 – so yeah we are killing it.  Now you can’t have cake and eat it too as mom told you so with the warmer than average temperatures we may have to deal with some afternoon thunderstorms but if you follow me on Twitter (@WDW_Weather) I will try and keep everyone ahead of the storm on that front.

So enjoy a warm day today, and then temperatures will get down into the mid 60s and a repeat performance can be expected for Friday.

Garner Holt Productions Acquires Complete Disney AA Production Parts Inventory - (DL) (3/22/2012)

LaughingPlace sources have confirmed that Garner Holt Productions has acquired the complete Disney Audio-Animatronics figure production parts inventory. The following statement was given to LaughingPlace by Garner Holt Productions:

Garner Holt Productions, Inc. Takes Ownership of Entire WDI Audio-Animatronics Figure Production Inventory
Animatronics Builder Will Now be Global Distributor for Disney Animatronics Parts

• Garner Holt Productions, Inc. (GHP) has been selected to acquire the complete Disney Audio-Animatronics figure production parts inventory from Walt Disney Imagineering’s (WDI) North Hollywood production facility
• The inventory consists of nearly a quarter of a million individual parts, castings, and assemblies for the production of Disney Audio-Animatronics figures
• GHP is the leading animatronics vendor for Disney and has created more than 400 figures for the company since 2000
• GHP is the primary vendor for animatronics figures for Disney parks worldwide
• GHP creates more animatronics than any other company in the world, more than 3,000 since 1977 (Garner Holt founded the company at age 16)
• The parts inventory includes specialty machined mechanical parts, castings, and components, as well as electronic and control systems components
• The parts include both components for historical designs as well as the latest technologies, all part of a system of interchangeable components used in Disney parks around the world. GHP uses dozens of these parts in each animatronic figure built for Disney.
• The parts included in the inventory will be stocked and reproduced to allow GHP to supply its clients at Disney with parts fabricated especially for use in their animatronic
• figures, as well as acting as a parts supply depot for park maintenance teams from Anaheim to Tokyo
• Projects already underway at the company’s San Bernardino headquarters use many of the same parts included in the inventory

Quote from Disney Legend Bob Gurr

"Starting as an original Disney Imagineer in 1954, and having been involved in developing Disney's line of Audio Animatronics over many decades, I'm thrilled to see this unique expertise find a new home with Garner Holt Productions. When GurrDesign, Inc. began consulting for Garner Holt in 1995, I became aware of Garner's love and dedication to The Walt Disney Company's superlative Animatronics. It was my pleasure to assist Garner in achieving a productive relationship with TWDC, which now comes to full fruition with this new business venture between two leading world organizations."

 

Video: Muppets Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - (DL) (3/21/2012)

The world‐renowned Muppets  received a star on the Hollywood Walk (“Wocka Wocka”) of Fame today from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the release of Disney’s “The Muppets" on Blu‐ray Combo Pack and DVD. The celebration was emceed by Chamber President and CEO Leron Gubler, with special guest speakers Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios and Lisa Henson, CEO, The Jim Henson Company. Several Muppets were on hand to receive the star including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums, and Walter, the newest Muppet, who made his debut in Disney’s 2011 film. The Muppets’ star is the 2,466th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is located in front of the historic El Capitan Theatre.

 

Disneyland Weather Report for March 21st from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/21/2012)

Ok you can’t blame me for the rain I am seeing in the future for ya because I won’t be anywhere near Southern California – so long story short enjoy the gorgeous day in front of you today!

Expect sunshine with highs in the low 70s today with lows only getting into the low 50s (which is nice because I swear that was the high when I was out there!)  Fog builds in the overnight and then we have a cooler day Thursday but all things considered it won’t ne an awful day with highs in the upper 60s.

Temperatures trend downward into the weekend and it looks like right now there is a chance for rain on Saturday night into Sunday but I’ll believe it when I see it – or rather when another computer model runs … for now live in the now and enjoy the beautiful day today!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 21st from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/21/2012)

Once again we have a slight change to the forecast.  The funny thing is that when I gave the forecast for Wednesday on Monday I mentioned showers and then yesterday I didn’t.  As an only child we always try to blame someone else so I will blame computer models on this one J!

That said, I am not confident that this will be a washout – in fact I know it won’t be but showers are possible Wednesday as some moisture surges over Central Florida.

Temperatures will still be warm and top out in the mid 80s and you might as well get used to this because while we may not officially be in the “wet” pattern yet – it looks like there is a chance for showers each afternoon throughout the rest of the week.

Expect highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s through Friday.

The Muppets to Receive Star on the Walk of Fame Today at 11:30 at the El Cap - (DL) (3/20/2012)

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will honor the legendary Muppets with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 20, 2012 at The El Capitan Theatre, beginning at 11:30a.m. The ceremony coincides with Disney’s “The Muppets” movie leapfroging into homes on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, becoming available in North America the same day.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 20th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/20/2012)

As I depart your fair state of California on my red eye tonight you can thank me all by sending gift baskets and Captain Morgan because I am convinced it is my departure that will allow you to have some of the best weather you’ve seen in a while.

A chilly below average day Monday will lead to a more “normal” day today with plenty of sunshine as highs get back into the upper 60s.  Lows will dip into the upper 40s (which may actually feel like the surface of the sun after how cold it has been).  Temperatures continue to climb as we get into your hump day tomorrow as we get into the low to mid 70s. 

Temps trend back downward as we sail towards the weekend but won’t get anywhere near as cold as it was this weekend.  Enjoy and once again – you’re all welcome J!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 20th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/20/2012)

Looks like things will continue to be … just they way they have been.  If you are planning on heading to the Atlantic Coast beaches from Central Florida you may want to watch out for rip currents but other than that the forecast is more of the same with highs in the mid 80s and partly sunny/cloudy skies.  More sun in the morning (once patchy fog dissipates) than the afternoon but the small chance for precipitation that I eluded to yesterday appears to not have an impact on us (for now J).

Lows will get down into the low to mid 60s and it may be moderately windy for your Wednesday.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 19th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/19/2012)

After a less than stellar weekend it looks like things are going to finally take a turn for the better … (dramatic pause) … just in time for me to leave!  Thanks for nothing Mother Nature!  That said, my departure from Southern California is clearly your gain as every day gets better through hump day.

The sun SHOULD return for the most part today (there was plenty of sunshine Sunday for all the marathon runners), but some sprinkles may linger into the early morning hours.  The winds are no joke and with that said even if there isn’t a high surf advisory in affect, be careful if you plan on venturing into the Pacific waters today.  If you are crazy enough to go out into the water when the air temperature will likely not get out of the 50s today then there’s a good chance you will not heed that advisory.  Expect a high in the upper 50s with winds finally becoming calm after the morning hours.  Lows will dip into the mid 40s and then Tuesday temperatures rebound nicely as they shoot back up in the mid to upper 60s with plenty of sunshine to go around.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 19th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/19/2012)

I certainly picked the wrong Disney park to visit this past weekend I can assure you of that.  While Southern California experienced one heck of a washout on Saturday, the WORLD was doing JUST fine!

After some patchy morning fog expect the nice weather pattern to continue as temperatures once again top out in the mid 80s with winds picking up throughout the day out of the east.  Lows will get down into the not so low lower 60s and fog may once again develop in areas before daybreak. Tuesday looks like a carbon copy of today with some sun, some afternoon clouds and highs right in the mid 80s.  Enjoy these two days because things become a little unsettled mid week, but we’ll keep a closer eye on that tomorrow.

Marvel's The Avengers World Premiere at the Hollywood El Capitan April 11th - (DL) (3/16/2012)

Marvel Studios announced today that the World Premiere of its highly anticipated, summer event movie “Marvel’s The Avengers” will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.  The red carpet will roll out at 6 p.m. for the cast and special guests, and the screening will begin at 7 p.m.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 15th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/15/2012)

See now this forecast has been giving me fits all week so why don’t we all just fly to Central Florida and visit there for the weekend?  No?  Ok I’ll see what I can do.

Today wont be the worst day you’ve ever seen but it clearly will not be the best.  That said, it will be the best day you see for the next few days so get outside and enjoy it.

Expect some sunshine this afternoon as highs get into the upper 60s but a potential winter storm is coming and I’m not saying you will see snow here, but in the mountains yes you will. 

Friday doesn’t look like an awful day but temperatures will stay in the low 60s thanks to the cloud cover and then here comes that disturbance and some really heavy rain is possible Friday night into Saturday.

Right now it looks like Saturday will be a wash out and maybe we will have some clearing Sunday now – more information on that tomorrow.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 15th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/15/2012)

Oh I do love Walt Disney World – you make my life so easy when it comes to forecasts.  Yes I know you can mock me throughout the summer because every forecast will be hot with a chance for afternoon showers but for the most part I know what is going on each day and today is no different.

Plan on a similar day to yesterday with highs in the mid 80s with some sunshine and yes of course you will see clouds in the afternoon (when haven’t you).  Lows will get down into the low 60s but all things considered you picked a GREAT week to visit the happiest place on earth.

The long term forecast through the weekend looks very similar with morning sunshine and afternoon clouds with highs in the low to mid 80s.

Newsies Begins Performances on Broadway Tonight; On GMA March 22nd. - (DL) (3/15/2012)

Newsies, the new American musical, begins performances tonight, Thursday, March 15, at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41^st St) for a limited run.  Kicking off their limited run, the Broadway company of Newsies will make their national television debut on Thursday, March 22^nd when they perform “Seize The Day” and “Santa Fe” on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

The musical, featuring music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), will open on Broadway March 29^th.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 14th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/14/2012)

Oh Southern California, why are you doing this to me?  I come out again for a visit and you treat me to a potential winter storm ... really?!  Come on I thought we knew each other better than that!  OK (sigh) here we go.

The forecast is a tricky one I will give you that and timing is still being figured out and we all know how these things shake out, maybe it will all just go away if we keep our fingers crossed.  That said, higher elevations could be in for a winter storm this weekend - yes I DID say winter storm.

Today looks like the best day we will see for a while, though tomorrow doesn't look AWFUL.  Expect highs about where they should be for this time of year in the mid to upper 60s. Lows will get down into the low 50s tonight into tomorrow morning and a similar day is in store for Thursday.  I will say this things will be slower to clear up from that morning overcast Thursday so watch out for that on your commute.

Now here's where things get interesting.  I'm not expecting rain at this time Friday but clouds will increase and this weekend could seriously be a washout though as can be expected computer models are varying when and how much rain will fall.  

I'll know more tomorrow and definitely more on Friday but the National Weather Service did ADD THIS to the forecast discussion which isn't something you see every day - so enjoy:

FOR SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...A VERY COLD MOIST AND
UNSTABLE AIR MASS WILL LINGER OVER THE AREA FOR SHOWERS ALMOST
ANYTIME AND POSSIBILTY OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL. PATTERN IS ALSO
FAVORABLE FOR WATERSPOUTS/FUNNEL CLOUDS

Fun times indeed - doesn't look like I'll be taking any picture postcards on this trip!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 14th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/14/2012)

Well it looks like Central Florida is keeping me calm while sister park Disneyland is giving me fits - check out their forecast if you are feeling too much like summer over because the heat will continue to be ON throughout Walt Disney World today!

We managed to make it to 81 yesterday and I think we beat that today with an official high somewhere around 83 or so - could be 82 depending on cloud cover but there shouldn't be too much of a problem getting into the 80s once again.  And truthfully you can pretty much bet on that throughout most of the rest of the week.  In fact over the weekend I thought today may see a shower or two but it looks like we should just have some afternoon clouds roll in today tomorrow and Friday with highs just slightly above average for this time of year in the low 80s.

I'm going backwards a bit but we could see a little fog this morning so watch out for that before it gets outta here after rush hour.  Lows won't be all that low and it looks like they will be in the low 60s through the weekend.

If anything changes you'll hear it here first - but until then get out there and enjoy that extra hour of evening sunlight!

Fore! Universal Orlando Resort's Hollywood Drive-In Golf is Now Open - (DL) (3/14/2012)

Universal Orlando Resort has officially opened central Florida’s newest and most outrageously-themed miniature golf experience– Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk. Featuring two 18-hole courses based on classic drive-in era horror and sci-fi movies, this all-new venue is the only place where the entire family can enjoy teeing off through the open mouth of a giant space worm or the basement laboratory of a towering haunted house.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 13th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/13/2012)

This one is extra special for all of our friends heading to the Shareholders meeting in Kansas City, MO because I will share with you why you should always have your meeting in Orlando or Southern California (depending on the time of year of course)!  (by the way you caught me - it's actually going to be fine but your full Shareholder forecast is coming at the bottom of this page.)

I need you to enjoy every day as we head towards the weekend because the weekend is not look good whatsoever and I am hoping that changes because I am coming back to the west coast this weekend.  Looks like highs will be in the upper 60s and depending on cloud cover may only get into the mid 60s.  Lows will get into the low 50s.  Regardless we look to stay dry until Friday so there isn't much to say about that - that said - keep that umbrella handy by the time we get to the weekend because it looks like you will need it.

Well shareholders you picked a great day to be in town - it will be nice and warm with highs in the low 80s after some initial overcast skies (with some morning fog possible).  We warm up even a bit more tomorrow with the next chance for showers coming mid week.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 13th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/13/2012)

This one is extra special for all of our friends heading to the Shareholders meeting in Kansas City, MO because I will share with you why you should always have your meeting in Orlando or Southern California (depending on the time of year of course)!  (by the way you caught me - it's actually going to be fine but your full Shareholder forecast is coming at the bottom of this page.)

Well it looks like Mother Nature is a fan of Circus storybooks because the storybook opening came off without a hitch weather wise - wish I could say the same thing for the crowds!  I saw the pictures and I think I will wait to see the Circus and stick to People Mover but then again that is just me and my old self ;-)!

Anyway - looks to be a dry week for the most part - (for now).  Expect nice warm temperatures with lows in the low 80s today warming into the low 80s tomorrow.  Lows will get down into the low 60s but all things considered it will feel really nice to be spending spring break in Central Florida.

Well shareholders you picked a great day to be in town - it will be nice and warm with highs in the low 80s after some initial overcast skies (with some morning fog possible).  We warm up even a bit more tomorrow with the next chance for showers coming mid week.

Disney Announces Heroes Work Here Company-Wide Initiative - (DL) (3/13/2012)

Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans. The new program continues Disney’s long history of respect and appreciation for the U.S. Armed Forces by expanding the company’s commitment to recognize and honor the sacrifice and service of these men and women.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 12th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/12/2012)

I can't imagine a better forecast than the one I am going to give so please get out there and enjoy it.

Sunny skies - with above average high temperatures is the story for today as we soar into the low 80s. Temperatures cool down into the upper 40s tonight sure but the sun sticks with us for Saturday though highs won't be quite as warm.

Expect sun Saturday with highs in the mid 70s and then some fog rolls in Saturday night leaving us with some overcast skies it looks like Sunday though I am hoping I change my mind on this forecast tomorrow. 

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 12th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/12/2012)

Once you get past the morning fog a warm - really warm day lies ahead.

Highs will soar into the mid 80s and with that comes the chance of showers in the afternoon - come on - you know how the summer is ... we are just getting you ready for it!

Lows will get into the low 60s and clouds will linger so a shower or two is possible Friday night into Saturday morning.

Shower chances continue on Saturday but temperatures look to be a bit cooler as we head into Sunday and Monday.  More sun can be expected towards the end of the weekend into early next week.

D23 Expo Returning to Anaheim August 9 - 11, 2013 - (DL) (3/12/2012)

All the magic and excitement of the past, present and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again whenD23: The Official Disney Fan Club presents an all-new D23 EXPO at the Anaheim Convention Center on Aug. 9-11, 2013. 

Disneyland Weather Report for the March 9th Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/9/2012)

I can't imagine a better forecast than the one I am going to give so please get out there and enjoy it.

Sunny skies - with above average high temperatures is the story for today as we soar into the low 80s.  Temperatures cool down into the upper 40s tonight sure but the sun sticks with us for Saturday though highs won't be quite as warm.

Expect sun Saturday with highs in the mid 70s and then some fog rolls in Saturday night leaving us with some overcast skies it looks like Sunday though I am hoping I change my mind on this forecast tomorrow. 

Walt Disney World Weather Report for the March 9th Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/9/2012)

Once you get past the morning fog a warm - really warm day lies ahead.

Highs will soar into the mid 80s and with that comes the chance of showers in the afternoon - come on - you know how the summer is ... we are just getting you ready for it!

Lows will get into the low 60s and clouds will linger so a shower or two is possible Friday night into Saturday morning.

Shower chances continue on Saturday but temperatures look to be a bit cooler as we head into Sunday and Monday.  More sun can be expected towards the end of the weekend into early next week.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 8th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/8/2012)

How do I say this in a word - utopia?  Yeah that word works - a cool beginning leads to an above average finish - way to go Southern Cali!

Highs will get into the low 80s - with plenty of sunshine and that will continue right on through the weekend - so there really isn't much to say other than enjoy!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 8th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/8/2012)

The winds will continue today and I'm hoping the showers stay to the south.  High temperatures stay in the low 80s and things stay unsettled with the onshore flow.

Lows get down into the low to mid 60s but really at this time of year - it isn't all that low - and in fact in a matter of days you will be wishing these were the temperatures it was every day as summer descends upon Central Florida.

So once again highs will be in the low 80s through the weekend it is just a matter of showers - will they or wont they affect the parks and well as an optimist I am going to say they will stay away - but just be prepared - because even if it rains it won't be a wash out.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 6th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/7/2012)

Well hopefully you read this forecast Monday and were prepared for the less than magical Tuesday!  If not - now you know!

Things only get better as we head through the week and we start today with sunny skies and slightly cooler than average temperatures for highs as we get to around 63 maybe 64.  Lows get down to around 44 Wednesday night/Thursday morning and then we warm up in a big way.  Expect the sunshine to continue as we hit the mid 70s on Thursday and low 80s on Friday.

Looks like a cool down ahead for Saturday but right now we appear to stay dry.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 6th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/7/2012)

Another windy day lies ahead and what I like about our friends in Central Florida is that they are optimists. Even though skies were overcast yesterday I had more than one person say that the weather was "just fine" throughout Walt Disney World and by most people's standards I would have to agree.  Here is the good news - things will only get better today into tomorrow.

So again expect another windy day today with high temperatures flirting with the big 80 but not quite getting there.  The average temperature this time of year is about 77 so we will beat that and we will do better than that as we head into the weekend.  Lows tonight/tomorrow morning will get down into the low 60s.

Windy conditions continue Thursday as temperatures get into the 80s and our next chance for showers looks to be the beginning of the weekend but all things considered things are looking really nice throughout the Kingdom!

Disney Publishing Worldwide Launches Digital Language Learning Product - (DL) (3/7/2012)

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW), the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and magazines, will increase its presence in the digital learning space with its first language learning product. Learn Chinese: Toy Story 3 will expand DPW’s existing base of educational products with an innovative approach based on the company’s long history of teaching English. The app will be available in the U.S., China, Australia and 25 additional countries throughout Europe and Asia.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 6th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/6/2012)

OK not a great day on tap for today but if you listened to or read the forecast yesterday you were completely prepared for this.

Expect some showers possible for the morning drive wherever you are going and highs will struggle to make it to 60 degrees oh and it will be windy as well.

The good news is that this is the worst of the worst - after showers impact the evening skies the sun will come out tomorrow.

Highs will still be slightly below average as they get into the low 60s on Wednesday but highs rebound nicely back into low 70s by the time Thursday rolls around!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 6th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/6/2012)

Looks like a windy day lies ahead for Central Florida!  If you were planning on heading to the Atlantic Coast it will be extremely hazardous so if you can put off that trip until tomorrow it would be advised.

Plan on mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid 70s.  Lows will only get down into the upper 50s so it will be a great night to just have that light jacket on hand.

The warming trend continues as we had into hump day as highs jump up around 80 and then get even warmer than that for Thursday.

The New Amsterdam, Minskoff and Nederlander Theatres To Dim Tonight in Honor of Robert Sherman - (DL) (3/6/2012)

The marquees of Disney’s New Amsterdam Theatre, home of the musical Mary Poppins, along with the Minskoff and Nederlander Theatres, which house Disney Theatrical Productions’ The Lion King and Newsies,  will dim this evening at 7:01 in memory of legendary songwriter Robert Sherman, who died yesterday in London at 86. 

The same tribute will be paid tonight at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI where the Mary Poppins national tour is playing and tomorrow’s performance of Mary Poppins in Perth, Australia will be dedicated to Sherman. 

Disneyland Weather Report for March 5th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/5/2012)

Hang on to your hats and strap in - looks like a little bit of a roller coaster ride lies ahead this week (it was a nice weekend though wasn't it :-))?

Expect another pretty warm day today with highs in the upper 70s but as high pressure weakens an upper level trough is going to move through and change things in a big way!  Expect fog to develop overnight tonight and then there's a chance for showers Tuesday day when highs only get into the LOW 60s (if we are lucky).  It stays cool for your Wednesday with sun and highs in the mid 60s but then it looks to warm up by Thursday when highs bounce back into the mid 70s.

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 5th from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/5/2012)

A cool morning will great you when you walk outside first thing as temperatures dropped into the 40s, but we are on our way up through the week.

Highs today will rebound back up in the low to mid 70s but by the time we get to Thursday it looks like we'll be back up in the low 80s.

Right now there doesn't seem to be too much worry about widespread precipitation so you picked a good week to visit the happiest place on earth.

There isn't too much exciting to write about which is a good thing but thanks to the low humidity there is a fire weather watch in effect for most of the day today.  Humidity levels will creep up as well as we head through the week so just be careful out there.

Disneyland Weather Report for the March 3rd Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/2/2012)

Another warm weekend is ahead as temperatures start in the low 70s today and ramp up through the low 80s by Sunday.

Plan for sunny skies today tomorrow and through the weekend.  Like every Southern California evening with the low humidity it will feel very cool and you will want a jacket if you are walking around the parks.  But again sunny skies and warm temperatures will be the rule - long story short - picture perfect weekend!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for the March 3rd Weekend from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/2/2012)

I am telling you I keep looking at these temperature trends and I am just amazed each time.

Not only have we had below rainfall this winter, but I am telling you temperatures have been warm and Saturday is going to be - wow really getting close to 90.  First things first - more dense fog this morning will break after morning rush hour and the sun will come out. Once the sun comes out we will warm up quickly and highs will top out in the mid 80s.  Clouds will build throughout the evening into the overnight and temperatures will drop down into the mid 60s.  

But let me tell you about Saturday - and let me tell you about how warm it is going to get - how does the mid to upper 80s sound?  I mean it is looking like summer I tell ya.  Enjoy the warmth while you can though because here come the clouds Saturday night with showers on Sunday and we'll lose about 15 plus degrees on Sunday when temperatures barely get to 70 degrees.  So if you want a roller coaster ride - no need to wait in line for Space Mountain - Mother Nature is going to provide her own ride and you don't need a Fastpass.

Marvel's The Avengers Trailer Sets New Record with Over 13.7 Million Views in First 24 Hours - (DL) (3/2/2012)

 

Marvel Studios announced today that its new trailer for this summer’s most highly anticipated movie, “Marvel’s The Avengers,” has been viewed over13.7 million times in the first 24 hours of its debut, setting a new record for the most viewed trailer on iTunes (http://www.apple.com/trailers) and the iTunes Trailers app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

 

Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Epic Adventure 'The Lone Ranger' Begins Production - (DL) (3/2/2012)

Production has commenced on location in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado on Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ epic adventure “The Lone Ranger.” The film reunites the filmmaking team of the first three “Pirates of the Caribbean” blockbusters—producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski—with Johnny Depp, who created Captain Jack Sparrow in his iconic, Academy Award®-nominated performance and contributed the voice of the title character of Verbinski’s Academy Award-winning “Rango.”

D23's Disney Fanniversary Celebration Hits Six Cities Across the US in April, May and June - (DL) (3/2/2012)

From EPCOT Center to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, from Pirates of the Caribbean to Pete’s Dragon, more than 40 unforgettable Disney creations come together as never before when D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings D23’s DISNEY FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION to six cities across the U.S. in April, May and June.

Disneyland Weather Report for March 1st from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/1/2012)

Well after the showers from last evening clear out each day is looking better and better! Translation – best forecast ever!

Sunshine today and temperatures about where they should be as highs top out in the mid 60s – but they are on the way up – way up! 

By the time we get to Saturday we will be flirting with 80 and again plenty of sunshine will be the rule.

Lows can be expected to be in the mid 40s.

Now for those of you reading this in New York for the christening – you likely wish the christening was in Cape Canaveral and had Disney contacted a meteorologist for this time of year they would have likely told them to hold the christening IN Cape Canaveral.  Alas, Disney does not care what we think so here you sit in New York – where the high temperature will top out in the balmy mid 40s and it will likely rain (or at least be a little dreary).  Sarcasm aside the afternoon looks better but it will be a bit chilly - because – it is winter – in New York.  Send pictures!

Walt Disney World Weather Report for March 1st from @WDW_Weather - (DL) (3/1/2012)

Does anyone even need the forecast today?  You are likely just going to sleep now that One More Disney Day is over.

Those of you who were at Magic Kingdom through 6am you likely saw the fog developing because a similar situation is setting up today as has been seen the last few days.  Expect fog in the morning and then another warm (really warm by climate average) day with highs in the mid 80s!  Lows will get down into the mid 60s but the warmth continues through the end of the week.

Looks like a cool down is coming for the late weekend but until then enjoy the early spring!

Now for those of you reading this in New York for the christening – you likely wish the christening was in Cape Canaveral and had Disney contacted a meteorologist for this time of year they would have likely told them to hold the christening IN Cape Canaveral.  Alas, Disney does not care what we think so here you sit in New York – where the high temperature will top out in the balmy mid 40s and it will likely rain (or at least be a little dreary).  Sarcasm aside the afternoon looks better but it will be a bit chilly - because – it is winter – in New York.  Send pictures!