Imagineer and Disney Research Fellow Lanny Smoot Receives his 100th US Patent

We are excited to report that longtime Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development Imagineer and Disney Research Fellow Lanny Smoot just received his 100th career patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office – a first for anyone at The Walt Disney Company.  His 100th patent (number 11,080,779 – “Systems and Methods of Presenting a Multi-Media EntertainmentContinueContinue reading “Imagineer and Disney Research Fellow Lanny Smoot Receives his 100th US Patent”

7 Special Gifts to Bring Home from this Year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE® is in full swing here at Walt Disney World Resort. And there’s no better way to commemorate your visit than by bringing home a piece of the culinary magic. Need help finding the ideal gifts? Whether you’re searching for a creative present for a lovedContinueContinue reading “7 Special Gifts to Bring Home from this Year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE”

Extended Evening Theme Park Hours for Deluxe Resort Hotel Guests

As we recently shared, as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration, Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels or Disney Deluxe Villas and other select hotels can enjoy Extended Evening Hours – experiencing select attractions, shops and dining after regular park hours – in select theme parks on select nights. The current schedule forContinueContinue reading “Extended Evening Theme Park Hours for Deluxe Resort Hotel Guests”