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POSTED Wed, 06/17/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Some of the Laid Off Walt Disney World Employees Have Been Rehired

Recently we reported on the layoffs of nearly 250 Walt Disney World Resort cast members who were not only being replaced by foreign workers on temporary H-1B visas, but also had to train these replacement workers. We are now seeing reports that Disney has rehired nearly 120 of these employees and changed their mind about other layoffs in the television division.

POSTED Thu, 06/11/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Tops List of Most-Visited Theme Parks

If you've visited the Walt Disney World Resort in the past year you might have noticed that the crowds seemed a bit larger and maybe the stand-by queues were a bit longer. That wasn't your imagination. In 2014 the Magic Kingdom alone welcomed more than 19 million visitors, up 4 percent from 2013.

POSTED Tue, 06/09/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Updating Guest Laundry Facilities

While doing laundry during your Walt Disney World Resort vacation probably doesn't sound like much fun, each resort is equipped with guest laundry facilities that feature washers and dryers in addition to vending machines that sell detergent and fabric softener.

POSTED Sat, 06/06/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Character-Themed Hand Sanitizers Arriving at Walt Disney World Resort this Summer

If there's one thing we always pack in our park bags at the Walt Disney World Resort it is hand sanitizer. When you're touching surfaces that thousands of other guests have also touched that day it's really a must-have item. And now, you can find cute Disney-themed sanitizers in the parks.

POSTED Fri, 06/05/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The NBA Experience Project Planned for Disney Springs

The Walt Disney Company has struck a deal with the NBA that reaches past the ABC and ESPN broadcast coverage straight into the Walt Disney World Resort. Wednesday the two announced in a press release that Disney Springs would be home to a new entertainment venture called "The NBA Experience."

POSTED Thu, 06/04/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Has Fun Options for Dads on Father’s Day

If you're thinking about spending Father's Day at the Walt Disney World Resort with your dad, you'll find more than just four theme parks for fun and adventure. From fishing to golfing to dining and yes, even a spa day for dad, there's something for every dad.

POSTED Tue, 06/02/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Solar Farm to be Built Near Epcot Will Provide Energy to Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort area is going to be home to a new solar farm built by Duke Energy. The solar farm will provide solar power to the resort and will be located on about 20 acres of land near World Drive and Epcot Center Drive.

POSTED Sat, 05/30/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks and Resorts Surveying Guests about Possible Change in Ticket Pricing

If you're planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation you already know that a one-day ticket to the Magic Kingdom for guests ages 10 and older is $105 plus tax. A one-day ticket to the other three theme parks is $97 plus tax. But could those prices be changing?

POSTED Mon, 05/25/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Win a Stay in Cinderella Castle with Disney’s Coolest Summer Ever Disney Side Contest

If you've ever dreamed about spending one night inside the Cinderella Castle Suite at the Magic Kingdom, you might get to see your dream come true thanks to a new contest. Disney recently announced the Coolest Summer Ever Disney Side contest with a grand prize of an overnight stay in the castle.

POSTED Mon, 05/25/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Best Cool Treats for the ‘Coolest Summer Ever’ at Walt Disney World

After a very long and very cold winter (for most of us) it seems that summer might finally be just around the corner and if you're traveling to Walt Disney World this summer that means it's going to be hot. We're talking H-O-T kind of hot. Melting while you're standing still hot. Sweating in places you didn't think was possible hot. And this means you need to keep your cool.

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POSTED Tue, 09/06/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Chase Cardholder VIP Lounge Returns to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

What's the fan favorite event that packs in the crowds as Disney & Celebrity Chefs show off culinary delights from around the world? It's the 21st Epcot International Food and Wine Festival kicking off September 14 at the Walt Disney World Resort. We're happy to say that once again that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will be treating their cardholders to a little luxury in the Chase Cardholder VIP Lounge.

POSTED Fri, 09/02/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Dining Plan Snack Credit Tips For Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has become one of the most anticipated fan events of the year at Walt Disney World. With dozens of International Marketplace Booths to sample from it's easy to eat your way around the world one small plate at a time. For guests using the Disney Dining Plan this can sometimes adds another level of planning to their vacations, we've got a few great tips for making the most of your Disney Dining Plan during Festival.

POSTED Wed, 08/31/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Top Tips To Make The Most Of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a hard ticket event held from 7pm until midnight on select nights each Fall at the Magic Kingdom. The family friendly atmosphere and entertainment are fan favorites and a great special addition to add to your Walt Disney World Vacation. We've got 10 Top Tips to make the most your party experience.

POSTED Tue, 08/30/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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UnDISCOVERed Future World Tour

Walt Disney World offers a myriad of backstage tour options. While perennial favorites "Keys to the Kingdom", "Marceline to Magic Kingdom", and "Wild Africa Trek" sell out regularly, one oft overlooked option to learn some new insider information is the UnDISCOVERed Future World Tour.

POSTED Wed, 08/24/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Seven Tips For A Grown-up Disney Family Vacation

I'm often asked how my family and I successfully made the transition between enjoying Disney with young children, and enjoy Disney as adults. Honestly, I just respond that Disney is in our DNA. Everybody laughs and we all move on, but pondering this question makes me wonder what I did differently to help keep the magic alive in my adult family. I really think it comes down to these seven things.

POSTED Tue, 08/23/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Top 5 Tips to Make the Most of Walt Disney World's FastPass+ System

With FastPass+ having a few years under its belt, most Disney buffs have gotten at least a rudimentary grasp on how this new system works. However, changes are happening all the time and even the biggest Disney fiend may find it hard to keep up with all of the latest updates. If you're planning your first trip or haven't been down to Florida in a while, I do recommend starting with this article as a beginner's guide to the FastPass+ program.

POSTED Mon, 08/22/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Best Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World Resort this Fall

If I had to choose just one season to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, it would be fall. I love spring and the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. Summer at Disney is HOT and that's about it. Winter is nice. But fall? It's extra magical and this fall there is so much going on that you just can't miss!

POSTED Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney History: Song of the South

Despite earning a seemingly permanent home in the famed "Disney Vault" due to its reliance on racial stereotypes to tell a story, Song of the South has an enduring legacy in Walt Disney World, even if many guests don't recognize the origin of some of Disney's most iconic elements. The Reconstruction Era film centers on Uncle Remus, a black man who is presumably a recently freed slave, telling stories to the children.

POSTED Thu, 08/11/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Where to Hit The Beach At Walt Disney World

The rock boarders and net fences are new along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, but honestly, guests of Walt Disney World haven't been allowed full access to beach fun on the lagoon for more than a decade now. There are still a few of us who can remember swimming off the shores of Bay Lake, but many Disney fans have always had to look someplace else for their beach day.

POSTED Tue, 08/09/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Things Not to Take for Granted On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

We can all tend to get stressed out and frazzled when a plan doesn't go quite the way we thought that it would on vacation, but Walt Disney World provides an environment that goes above and beyond the normal to keep you comfortable and provide an excellent experience. Be sure to take some time and acknowledge the little things that keep bringing you back to Disney again and again. We've got 5 things that you should not take for granted on your Walt Disney World Vacation.