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POSTED Thu, 11/16/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort

If you're making plans to celebrate New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World there are several party options for adults and families. Disney's Contemporary Resort, the Atlantic Dance Hall, Flying Fish, and Mickey's Backyard BBQ are just a few spots where you can ring in 2018.

POSTED Sun, 10/15/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Four Disney World Resort Hotels to Allow Dogs to Stay in Rooms

Four Walt Disney World Resort Hotels are part of a new pilot program that allows guests to bring their dogs to stay with them in the hotel rooms. This new program allows up to two dogs per room for an additional nightly fee. The hotels are: Yacht Club, Art of Animation, Port Orleans Riverside, and Fort Wilderness.

POSTED Fri, 09/29/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Food News Round-up: Dates Extended for Highway in the Sky Dine Around, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ New Year’s Eve News, and More

Happy Friday! We're back with another Disney news round-up and this one is all about food! We have details on the Highway in the Sky Dine Around, New Year's Eve celebrations at Mickey's Backyard BBQ, and much more!

POSTED Wed, 09/20/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Costume Guidelines from Disney, Typhoon Lagoon Reopens, and More

Welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up! Today we have details on the costume guidelines for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, news on the reopening of Typhoon Lagoon after Hurricane Irma, and much more!

POSTED Tue, 09/12/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Reopen After Hurricane Irma

The Walt Disney World Resort felt the force of Hurricane Irma Sunday night after the hurricane took a turn and headed north to Orlando. The theme parks were closed Sunday and Monday due to the storm, but the Resort hotels were full of guests riding out the wind and rain.

POSTED Fri, 09/08/2017 - 17:50 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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UPDATED: Disney World Announces Closures and Cancellations Ahead of Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is continuing to churn through the warm waters of the Atlantic, heading toward south Florida. The Orlando area will likely feel the impacts of the storm later this weekend, and Disney World has announced several closures and cancellations ahead of the storm.

POSTED Wed, 09/06/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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'Return to Sleepy Hollow' at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

If you're looking for another fun way to celebrate Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resort, you'll want to check out the 'Return to Sleepy Hollow' event at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. This special event is planned for several nights in September and October.

POSTED Mon, 03/27/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: FastPass+ Opens for Pandora Attractions, Check out the Theme Song for ‘Happily Ever After,’ and More

Happy Monday! We have some exciting news to report about Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom, plus Disney is giving guests a sneak preview of the theme song for the new nighttime spectacular at the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Sun, 08/28/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Providing Free Insect Repellent as Part of Zika Prevention Plan

As the State of Florida deals with the growing threat of Zika, the mosquito-borne illness, the Walt Disney World Resort has announced plans to distribute free insect repellent at the theme parks.

POSTED Tue, 08/09/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Resort News Round-up: Stone Barriers Built around Seven Seas Lagoon, Holiday Season Discounts, and More

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another Disney news round up! There's a lot of news happening at the Walt Disney World Resort and we're going to take a look at some of the tops stories. Let's see what has been happening.

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POSTED Tue, 03/19/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Resort Comparisons: Overall Recreation

Last week we took a look at the differences between value, moderate and deluxe resorts when it comes to the pools, but a swimming isn't the only form of recreation that can be found at Walt Disney World for folks who would like to spend some time outside of the Parks. Many of the beautiful Disney hotel properties also offer other recreation opportunities to enjoy while you are a guest.

POSTED Tue, 10/02/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Table Service Restaurants Enhance the Vacation Experience

The Walt Disney World Resort has a broad range of dining options available to it's guests. If you're on the move in the parks and want to hit as many attractions as possible you can grab and go a pre-made snack or sandwich, or stop by a "quick service" restaurant catching a gulp without a reservations before heading out to ride some more of the world famous attractions.

POSTED Tue, 03/20/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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3 Great Jogging Trails at Walt Disney World Resort

Jogging trails are offered for guests to use throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Most of the Disney Hotels have "Winding paths through serene wilderness and scenic trails alongside sprawling lakes and rivers," offer some of the most charming and tranquil views of the property. If you plan on using the resort's jogging trails during your stay, please ask for maps and information at the front desk of your resort hotel. I thought that I'd share a couple of the ones that I've walked.

POSTED Wed, 03/14/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Carriage Rides at Disney World

Looking to add a little extra magic to your next Disney vacation? Why not try a carriage ride? Guests can enjoy carriage rides at the Fort Wilderness Resort and the Port Orleans Riverside Resort.

POSTED Thu, 01/12/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Favorite Time of Year to Visit Walt Disney World

One would think that a Disney fan's favorite time to go to Disney Parks would be the most popular time of year, but that's just not so. The heat and crowds of the popular summer season can almost send even the most dedicated fan into a tither. Many families choose to travel only when their kids are out of school, and this makes for crowds of (sometimes first time) guests struggling to get to their rides in elbow to elbow masses.

POSTED Thu, 01/05/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Ways To Get Back To Nature At Walt Disney World

With so many exciting activities at the theme parks, many people don't realize that you can spend some time interacting with nature at Walt Disney World as well. Conservation and education were always important to Walt, and the company continues to find ways to offer some simpler pleasure to it's guests. Check out my 5 favorite ways to get back to nature in Disney.

POSTED Thu, 11/10/2011 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World's Best Holiday Resort [Facebook Fans]

'Tis the season for Holiday Fun! We polled our Facebook Fans to Find out what they think are the best Disney Resorts to stay at during the Winter Holidays. Our run away winner was Disney's Wilderness Lodge! Grand Floridian and Pop Century had honorable mentions but the resort deemed best to spend your Disney Winter Vacation at is the one with a North woods mountain flair.

POSTED Wed, 07/13/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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'Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue' history [Looking Back]

Considered to be one of the longest, continuously running musicals in American theatre history, with more than 35,000 performances and 10 million happy audience members -- my, that's a lot of fried chicken! -- the Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue has been going strong since June 1974 at Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness.

POSTED Wed, 06/15/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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What's your favorite Disney World resort? [facebook fans]

"What's your favorite Disney resort?" A tough question, huh? We asked that question on our Facebook page recently (Have you "liked" us yet?). See what folks had to say!

POSTED Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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River Country Water Park (Looking Back)

We're talking about Disney World's forgotten water park. We all love Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, but did you know about Walt Disney World's first water park? River Country opened on June 20, 1976 and ceased operations on November 2, 2001.