Disney Vacations

The rugged, natural beauty of Alaska is alluring to many, though roughing it through the wilderness is not. A great way to take in all that Alaska has to offer – without taking in dirt and bugs – is to embark on a cruise up the state's coast.

It's time for our favorite thing: A time lapse. And on this Sunday morning, it's a time lapse involving a Disney cruise to Alaska.

There are countless restaurants across the property varying widely in price, cuisine and ambiance. Options run the gamut from quick-service carts slinging popcorn and jumbo turkey legs to a AAA Five Diamond award winning dining room.

Apparently everyone does love Disneyland, even intergalactic supervillians. In this hilarious video, the man in black himself, Darth Vader, visited the happiest place on earth. Of course, he had two storm troopers at his side for protection. But, the deadbeat dad did didn't even bother to bring his kids, Luke and Leia.

Orlando has dethroned New York city as the most-visited destination in the U.S. Nearly 51.5 million people visited Orlando in 2010, the city's tourism board has just announced, beating a preliminary February total of 49.8 million.

Walt Disney World might not have been around as long as Disneyland, but it still has an awesome legacy of TV advertising. For who else but Mickey would Michael Jackson, Kermit the Frog, the Cosby Kids and Indiana Jones make an appearance?

The fourth installment of Disney's Pirates franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, will hit theaters May 20. Although Captain Jack Sparrow and company draw their roots to a theme park ride, real pirates of yore did haunt the Caribbean and beyond. But, it wasn't all adventure and plank walking on the high seas.

It's impossible to imagine how much money Disney pumps into advertising every year -- the company's ads are everywhere. With that investment, though, comes a commercial legacy by which we can catch glimpses into Mickey's past. For a look back, we've rounded up five Disneyland commercials that once attracted visitors to the Mouse's California playground.

It's no surprise that when planning a Walt Disney World vacation, most visitors focus on how they are going to attack the parks – or pay for the tickets. But, don't forget that the Walt Disney World Resort is just that, a resort, and it offers a total vacation package.

Five people were injured Monday on Disneyland Paris' Big Thunder Mountain ride, prompting the park to close the coaster.