Disney Facts: Mr. Potato Head in Toy Story Mania

Mr. Potato Head at the Toy Story Mania ride is one of the most advanced Audio-Animatronic figures created by the Walt Disney Imagineering, according to the Disneyland Public Relations.

Not only was more time spend programming Mr. Potato Head than any other Audio-Animatronic figured created by the imagineering department, it says more lines of dialogue than any other figure created by the department,

In addition, it is the first figure that can remove a body part and re-attatch it. This is done when Mr. Potato head removes his hear. It also has eyes that can look directly at a specific guest when speaking to the person. And when speaking, the mouth appears to form words and vowels as it moves, this is also the first Audio-Animatronic figure to do so.

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Disney Facts: Disneyland Dining by The Numbers

There are over 75 choices of eating establishments at Disneyland Resort. They range from the signature dining of Napa Rose to the corn dogs at the Stage Door Cafe. 

Here's a quick look at some fun dining facts.

16,000: The number of bottles in the wine cellar at Napa Rose at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa.

14,000: The number of bowls of Charred Nebraska Corn Chowder  consumed annually at Storyteller’s Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

Mickey-shaped beignets at the Mint Julip Bar
in New Orleans Square.

3,000: The number of celebration cakes for birthdays, anniversary and other occasions the Disneyland Resort Central Bakery produces in a year.

250: The number of wedding cakes the Disneyland Resort Central Bakery produces in a year.

200: The height in feet etched if all the popcorn popped in  Disney California Adventure park every two days was stacked.

55: The percentage of kids entrees at table-service restaurants that are healthy-option choices.

1: Number of years it take for the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland Park to sell enough ice cream to build a full-size replica of the park’s Matterhorn mountain.

1: The number of months it takes for the Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland Park to sell enough coffee to to fill all the teacups in Fantasyland’s Mad Tea Party attraction.

Source: Disneyland Resort Public Relations

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Holiday Photo: Partners in silhouette

Even though the Partners Statue in The Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World faces toward Main Street, the silhouettes make it look as thought Walt Disney is pointing out Cinderella Castle to Mickey Mouse.

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Smile of The Day: British Invasion Concert Part 2

The popular Beatles tribute band The British Invasion finished its run at The United Kingdom pavilion at Epcot on April 30. The band was replaced by The British Revolution.

The term British Invasion was coined to described the number of rock and roll, bear, pop and rock performers from the U.K. who came to the U.S. from 1964 to 1966.

Did you you know that includes 37 different bands. Can you name them all?

Here's The British Invasion performing "Hard Days Night." The first part of the concert series is them playing "Help."

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Smile of The Day: British Invasion Concert Part 1

The British Invasion ended its run at Epcot in Walt Disney World after performing for 14 years. The band performed numerous covers of The Beatles in the gazebo behind the Great Britain Pavilion.

They covered classic Beatles songs as well as music from other British groups that were part of the Rock bands and performers from the United Kingdom who came to the U.S. from 1964 to 1966. Here is the band playing "Help." You can also watch them playing "Hard Days Night."

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Disney Facts: Macy's Thanksgiving Balloons at Walt Disney World

For nearly 85 years large balloons have been walked down New York City streets as part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. For a brief period those large balloons were brought to the Disney-MGM Studios, when it was was called that.

In 1992, Kermit, the Frog, Betty Boop, Santa Goofy and Humpty Dumpty all hung out out along the old New York Street backlot. Eventually, the balloons and parade moved to Universal Studios.

All photos here were taken during the 1992 trip.

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Christmas by the Numbers at Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World Resort has been turned into a winter wonderland this holiday season. Here is a look at what you'll find.

8.5 million lights strung throughout Walt Disney World Resort


300,000 yards ribbon and bows draping over Christmas trees across property


1,314 wreaths hung throughout the resort

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Hollywood Studios

1,300 decorated trees throughout property


800 performers participate each night during Candlelight Processional at Epcot


365 days of the year that guests can shop for holiday merchandise at the Disney’s Days of Christmas shop in Downtown Disney Marketplace


200 guest choirs participate during the entire run of Candlelight Processional


100 percent of the lighting used for holiday decor is LED


150 tractor-trailer truckloads of decorations for 24 resorts, 4 theme parks, Downtown Disney and other locations


25 foot wide Christmas tree in the Magic Kingdom 


15 miles of garland strung throughout Disney World


11 countries dressed for Holidays Around the World at Epcot World Showcase


10 miles of twinkling rope lights in the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios



6 life-sized creations cooked up by Walt Disney World pastry chefs


1 life-size gingerbread carousel at Disney’s Beach Club Resort featuring ponies made of chocolate and fondant, giant candy cane poles, handcrafted poinsettias and hand-painted portraits of famous Disney characters


Source: Walt Disney World News

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