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POSTED Fri, 12/13/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Three Disney Cruise Line Ships to Sail from Port Canaveral Beginning in January

Starting in January, three Disney Cruise Line ships will be sailing from Port Canaveral giving guests even more options when it comes to cruising with Disney.

The Disney Magic will begin sailing 3- and 4-night cruises from Port Canaveral on January 2. The Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy are already sailing from the port. The Dream sails on 3- and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas and the Fantasy visits the Caribbean on 7-night cruises.

POSTED Tue, 12/10/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Nikon Named as the Official Camera of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland

The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have a new official camera.

Last month, Nikon and Disney announced a multi-year alliance that named the camera brand as the official camera for the resorts.

The agreement means that Nikon will have branded "Picture Spots" throughout the theme parks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, giving guests the chance to take their vacation pictures as ideal photographic locations.

POSTED Fri, 12/06/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Park Entrances Are Now Turnstile Free

The Magic Kingdom reached an important milestone at the end of November when the park's last touch point entry system was unveiled.

With the unveiling at the Magic Kingdom means that all Walt Disney World Resort park entrances are now turnstile free.

Earlier this year, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon was the first park at the Walt Disney World Resort to see the turnstiles switched out for touch point entries. Throughout the year the other parks have had their turnstiles replaced by touch point systems.

POSTED Thu, 11/21/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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University of Central Florida Honors President of Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort president George A. Kalogridis was recently awarded the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Central Florida.

Kalogridis graduated from UCF in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in sociology.

The award is the highest honor the university gives to its graduates and acknowledges alumni for professional achievements, volunteer work with the university, and community service.

POSTED Wed, 11/20/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Festival of the Seasons Kicks Off at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort

The holiday season is in full swing at Downtown Disney with the start of the annual Festival of the Seasons.

The Festival of the Seasons runs through December 30 and brings special holiday touches to the Downtown Disney area, complete with twinkling lights, a Christmas tree, live entertainment, and even Santa Claus.

POSTED Fri, 11/15/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney’s Theme Park Division Has Lost Several Top Executives in Recent Weeks

The exit door at the Walt Disney Company's theme park division has been busy lately. In the past few weeks at least five executives have left, either due to new jobs or layoffs.

These former Disney executives have more than 70 years of combined experience with Disney Parks and Resorts.

POSTED Fri, 11/08/2013 - 06:34 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Responsibility for MyMagic+ Turned Over to Disney World President George A. Kalogridis

As the full launch of the MyMagic+ project nears, the Walt Disney Company has turned over responsibility of the project to Disney World President George A. Kalogridis.

Kalogridis will have day-to-day oversight on the project and will be in charge of implementing it. Up until this move the project had been led since 2009 by Nick Franklin, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts' executive vice president for next generation experience.

POSTED Fri, 11/01/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Holiday Magic Starts at Walt Disney World Resort with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Holiday Magic Starts at Walt Disney World Resort with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. As the holiday season quickly approaches, the Walt Disney World Resort has some festival and magical events planned for guests.

POSTED Wed, 08/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Two Friends Attempt to Ride Every Attraction at Walt Disney World Resort

Consider it the "Four Parks One Day Challenge" - ride all 47 moving attractions at the four parks at Walt Disney World in just one day. That's exactly what two friends decided to do this summer.

POSTED Thu, 06/06/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Spelling Bee Winner Headed to Disney World to Celebrate Win

You just won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, what are you going to do next? Well, if you're 13-year-old winner Arvind Mahankali, you're going to Disney World.

Arvind won the spelling bee on May 30 after correctly spelling "knaidel" - which is a Yiddish term of German origin that means dumpling (just in case you were wondering). After being named the winner, Arvind told his parents he wanted to go to Disney World to celebrate.

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POSTED Thu, 12/18/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Food Trucks Find Permanent Home in Downtown Disney’s Exposition Park

Guests visiting Downtown Disney won't have to search high and low for the four Disney food trucks anymore. The trucks are now located in their dedicated space, Exposition Park, in Downtown Disney's Westside.

The Exposition Park area is near Bongo's Cuban Cafe and Starbucks.

POSTED Tue, 12/16/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Makes Your Holiday Proposal Most Memorable

I'm frequently asked about the most romantic places to hit while taking a holiday at Disney with your true love. December is a prime month for romantic notions to turn into magical moments and Walt Disney World is full of special places to make your holiday marriage proposal most memorable.

POSTED Thu, 12/11/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade - VIDEO

The holidays are such a beautiful time of year down at the Walt Disney World Resort. I especially love the feeling at night when the Magic Kingdom is decked out in garlands and lights. There's nothing quite like enjoying your favorite hot beverage on a cool night while watching your favorite Disney characters joined by dancing gingerbread men and elves traveling right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A.

POSTED Mon, 12/08/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top Quick Service Spots at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

When one thinks about eating at Disney's Hollywood Studios restaurants like the 50's Prime Time Cafe, Hollywood & Vine, the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, and Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano might be the first locations that come to mind. This is one park that isn't known for having a slew of awesome quick service locations.

POSTED Fri, 12/05/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Remembering The Legacy of Walt Disney

December 15 will mark the 48th anniversary of the world's loss of Walt Disney. Each year as we approach this anniversary, it is appropriate to take a moment to reflect on the legacy that he left behind. Today let's explore Walt Disney's legacy at Walt Disney World by examining three locations at the resort - Main Street and Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom and Future World at EPCOT.

POSTED Mon, 11/17/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Best Spots to Take a Break at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

When you're touring any of the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort there are many reasons to take a break. Maybe you're feet are weary, or the crowds are unbearable, or the heat is relentless, or the rain is pouring down. Whatever the reason it's always a good idea to plan a break (or two or three) into your touring plan no matter what park you're visiting.

POSTED Wed, 11/12/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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200,000 Sparkling Lights Create A Frozen Holiday Wish [Video]

One of the most spectacular holiday traditions at Walt Disney World is the transformation of Cinderella Castle into a glittering icy palace. As we've mentioned before, this year Queen Elsa of Arendell takes center stage on a Castle forecourt platform that's been bedecked in garlands, ribbons and bows. She uses her frozen fractally powers after dark to turn the iconic Cinderella Castle into a stunning centerpiece for the holidays.

POSTED Tue, 11/11/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Fantastic Afternoon Breaks At Walt Disney World

Most Disney families dream of spending their holidays at the Disney Parks, but longer Park hours and high crowd levels can make touring more hectic fun. It's important to schedule in some relaxation time where you can get away from the fray and take care of yourself before going back out into thrills. For my family that means a mid-afternoon break is a must, read on for five great ideas how to relax and refresh while at Walt Disney World.

POSTED Mon, 11/10/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 10 Spots to Take a Break When Touring Epcot

There's no denying that touring Epcot can be a losing battle for even the most seasoned Walt Disney World traveler. It's a huge theme park and even if you arrive with the most amazing touring plan in the World, you are still destined to get tired at some point during the day.

POSTED Sat, 11/08/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Saturday Style: Disney Parks Holidays For Your Home

The holiday decorations may be in full swing down at Walt Disney World, but if you're like me, you've still got time to do some home decor shopping before you deck the halls. The cute new "Disney Parks Holidays for your Home" collection from the DisneyStore.com offers up a charming retro look to bring a little bit of Disney magic right to your heath.