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POSTED Fri, 07/29/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Merchandise Events for August

If you're making plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in August, there is a new slate of special merchandise events planned. Most of the events are taking place at either Disney Springs or in World Showcase in Epcot.

POSTED Thu, 07/14/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Early Morning Magic Coming to Hollywood Studios, Alligator Characters Return to Theme Parks, and More

Welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up! It's been a busy week of news from Walt Disney World Resort including news of a new morning event at Disney's Hollywood Studios and the reappearance of the crocodile and alligator characters. Let's check it out.

POSTED Wed, 07/06/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: New Disney Vera Bradley Designs, New Popcorn Flavors, and More

Happy Wednesday and welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up! The Magic Kingdom was recently named the #3 amusement park in the country in Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards. Disney's Hollywood Studios was #6 on the list, and Disney's Animal Kingdom was #10.

POSTED Mon, 06/27/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort is ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with special fireworks and other entertainment options. And of course don't forget about the year-round patriotic offerings including the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents and 'We the People' at Epcot's American Adventure.

POSTED Fri, 06/24/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Four New Road Projects Planned for Walt Disney World Resort

Four road projects were recently approved for the Walt Disney World Resort. The Reedy Creek Improvement District has approved a $355 million package for the projects which are expected to be completed by 2018.

POSTED Wed, 06/01/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Pandora Store at Disney Springs, June Merchandise Events, and More

Happy June! If you're headed to the Walt Disney World Resort this month get ready for some retail therapy thanks to a full slate of merchandise events at the theme parks and new stores at Disney Springs.

POSTED Thu, 05/26/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Summer Officially Starts this Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort

This weekend is the official start of summer and at the Walt Disney World Resort that means it is time to "Awaken Summer." Each of the four theme parks, and one of the water parks, is celebrating summer with new experiences.

POSTED Wed, 05/25/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Premieres June 17 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios is the destination for Star Wars fans this summer. Guests can already enjoy the Star Wars Launch Bay, the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show, and the daily march of Captain Phasma and her First Order Stormtroopers. And in just a few weeks a new fireworks spectacular begins.

POSTED Mon, 05/16/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Food Kiosks Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Dollars Discontinued, and More

Welcome to Monday! We're checking out some of the news that's been happening around the Walt Disney World Resort including the addition of new kiosks around Echo Lake at the Studios, the end of Disney Dollars, and so much more. Let's dive in to the news round-up.

POSTED Thu, 05/12/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Experiences Debut this Summer at the Walt Disney World Resort

Summer officially begins on Memorial Day Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort with the debut of several new experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom. But the magic continues throughout the summer as new experiences and attractions open at all four theme parks.

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POSTED Wed, 10/26/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Comes To Life at Disney's Hollywood Studios

While dedicated Star Wars fans wait with baited breath for the debut of a fully immersive new land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the powers that be have seen fit to integrate as much galactic fun as possible into the Park. Most of this, so far, has come in form of new entertainment, and Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away is one such show.

POSTED Fri, 10/21/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Hollywood Brown Derby Grapefruit Cake Cocktail

Due to its location close to the movie studios, the Hollywood Brown Derby became the place to see and be seen throughout Hollywood's Golden Age. For Disney diners, the Brown Derby offers a signature dining experience in the heart of the Hollywood Studios Theme Park. Since it's Friday - let's stop in for a drink!

POSTED Thu, 10/20/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Personalized Name Tags For The Star Wars Fan In Your Life

I love shopping my way through Walt Disney World, and no matter who I go with, my family always looks forward to me bringing back great gifts. On my last trip I found a fantastic personalized gift for the Star Wars fans on my list - Star Wars Name Tags.

POSTED Wed, 10/05/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2016 Food & Wine Festival Photo Hunt Images

A couple of weeks ago I posted a challenge to my readers to join me in our 2016 Food & Wine Festival Photo Hunt. Well, I'm back from my trip and thought I would share some of my favorite Photo Hunt shots with you. I had a fantastic time hunting down the perfect pictures for the list during my vacation, so sit back and check out just a bit of the festival fun shots!

POSTED Thu, 09/29/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular At Disney's Hollywood Studios

One of the things that I was most looking forward to on my trip to Walt Disney World last week was the chance to see the new at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Now, I'm not really a huge Star Wars fan, but I do love fireworks, and goes to a galaxy far beyond that, the show did not disappoint.

POSTED Fri, 09/09/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fun Facts About Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Originally designed to be a "half day" Park, Disney's Hollywood Studios has had its bumps and bruises since it's start in the mid 1980s, but that doesn't mean that fans don't still love it. The 135-acre park is currently undergoing yet another transformation with the highly anticipated additions of Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land under construction. We thought it was about time to share some fun facts about Disney's Hollywood Studios.

POSTED Mon, 08/29/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 10 Adult Beverages at Walt Disney World Resort

When you're at the Walt Disney World Resort there comes a time, maybe the same time every day, when you declare "I need a grown-up drink." While it IS important to drink water throughout the day to stave off dehydration, after a day at the parks dealing with queues and FastPasses, it is most definitely 5 o'clock somewhere.

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 Mon, 08/08/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Cookies at Walt Disney World

I have to admit something: cookies are my weakness. Chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, oatmeal cookies, Snickerdoodles...and yes, even Oreos. I love cookies - preferably with a tall glass of cold milk. And some of my favorite cookies of all time are found at the Walt Disney World Resort!

POSTED Mon, 08/01/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Best Healthy Snacks at Walt Disney World

When visiting the Walt Disney World Resort it is very easy to over-indulge in all the delicious snacks and meals, even if you start out with good intentions and plans to "eat healthy." But sometimes you hit that no-more-french-fries wall and you really want something healthy to eat (and no, Dole Whip doesn't count).