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POSTED Wed, 12/03/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Plans Special Entertainment Options for New Year’s Eve

If you're planning on ringing in the New Year at the Walt Disney World Resort there are several celebratory options in the theme parks.

In Epcot, guests can party through the night with a DJ and light show at the Future World Fountain Stage. There will be a smoke-billowing dragon in the China pavilion and Euro-pop and lasers lighting up the Italy pavilion, and a Latin band and a DJ are set to entertain on the America Gardens Stage.

POSTED Wed, 12/03/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases Schedule for December Merchandise Events

Get your holiday shopping lists ready! The Walt Disney World Resort has announced the special merchandise events for the month of December and the events include artist appearances and signings and a limited edition release of an Ink & Paint cel.

POSTED Wed, 11/19/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian to Host Cinderella Breakfast while Cinderella’s Royal Table is Closed for Refurbishment

When Cinderella's Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom closes in January for a several month long refurbishment, guests will be able to dine with Disney royalty at Citricos at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

POSTED Tue, 11/18/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks Christmas Parade Taping Scheduled for the Magic Kingdom December 6-9

The Disney Parks Christmas Parade is scheduled to tape at the Magic Kingdom on December 6-9 this year. Taping for the Disneyland portion of the ABC Television program was recently taped in Anaheim.

POSTED Wed, 11/12/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jingle Cruise and ‘The Little Mermaid’ T-shirts Available at Disney Parks Online Store this Month

Just in time for some holiday shopping, the Disney Parks online store is featuring two special T-shirts this month.

The first tee was inspired by the Jingle Cruise, which is in its second year at the Magic Kingdom. The holiday themed version of the Jungle Cruise was first introduced in Adventureland at Disneyland.

POSTED Mon, 11/10/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Stars of ‘Big Hero 6’ Ready to Meet Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland

Disney's newest animated film, Big Hero 6, is open in theaters and the film's stars are ready for their close-up at the Disney Parks.

POSTED Fri, 11/07/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Characters and Merchandise Debuting at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

The first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for this season is November 7 and this year the annual holiday event includes some Frozen magic and a new character meet-and-greet.

POSTED Wed, 10/29/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Updated ‘Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It!’ Street Party Debuts at Magic Kingdom

The newly updated Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party debuted October 24 at the Magic Kingdom.

This new version of the park's "street party" features new characters and new music and is an update of the Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party.

The street party parade features giant gift box floats and is hosted by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy.

POSTED Thu, 10/23/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Journey of the Little Mermaid Scheduled to Close in February for Refurbishment

New Fantasyland has been open for two years and one of the land's popular attractions is set to close for a refurbishment in February.

Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid will reportedly close on February 2 to undergo an extensive refurbishment. The ride is scheduled to reopen on March 6.

According to reports the refurbishments will be similar to those made to the Disneyland version of the attraction earlier this year.

POSTED Mon, 10/20/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Dapper Dans Help Celebrate Southwest Airline’s First Non-Stop Dallas to Orlando Flight from Love Field

The Dapper Dans, the famous barbershop quartet from the Magic Kingdom, helped make a recent flight from Dallas to Orlando a bit more magical.

To celebrate Southwest Airline's first non-stop flight from Dallas' Love Field to Orlando International Airport, the quartet provided in-flight entertainment.

On October 13 at Flight #887 was departing Love Field, Jungle Cruise Skipper "Jungle Jane" made the flight announcements and during the flight the passengers were served Mickey Mouse-shaped treats.

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POSTED Mon, 01/12/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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15 Things You Should Do at Walt Disney World in 2015

It's the New Year, so that means everyone is making (and breaking) resolutions. As a Disney fan it seems only fitting that we make some Disney-themed resolutions too. And so we have come up with 15 things that Disney fans should do at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2015. We've included food, rides, experiences, and more to our list of things we can't wait to do this year.

POSTED Fri, 01/09/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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No One Keeps The Magic Alive Like Gaston

Over the past several years, long time Disney fans have noticed a considerable decline in the quality of face characters at Walt Disney World. It was bound to happen with so many different meet and greet opportunities for guests to visit, Disney needed to hire more and more actors to fill those slots. One fantastic actor cannot meet all the guests all the time. However in creating a larger talent pool sometimes is seems like the Characters got watered down.

POSTED Wed, 01/07/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney History: Main Street U.S.A. Then & Now

Walt Disney once said that his parks were not intended to be museums, but that they should be constantly changing and evolving, so it should come as no surprise that the Main Street, U.S.A. that we enjoy at Magic Kingdom today is substantially different than the Main Street, U.S.A. that debuted on October 1, 1971. Although the Main Street skyline has remained largely consistent, the composition of the shops inside has varied over time. The overall look and feel of the area has changed as well.

POSTED Mon, 01/05/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Gaston’s Tavern is the Perfect Spot for a Quick Meal or Snack Any Time of Day

If you're looking for a spot to grab a quick bite to eat during your visit in Fantasyland we recommend stopping at Gaston's Tavern. Since its opening a couple of year ago this quick service spot has quickly become one of our favorite places to rest our feet and grab a bite to eat.

POSTED Wed, 12/31/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Get Ready To runDisney: Carb-loading In The Magic Kingdom

Making sure that your body has enough energy to run the race is an important part of any runDisney Vacation. With the Walt Disney World Marathon taking place January 7th - 11th, 2015 we thought we'd take a look at some healthy options for carb loading while still enjoying your time at the Parks. Carb-loading can help you have enough energy to finish the race without hitting the wall.

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 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 Tue, 11/18/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Add Animated Magic Shots to Memory Maker Photos at Walt Disney World Resort

Guests using the Memory Maker at the Walt Disney World Resort can add a little more Disney magic to their vacation photos with the all-new Animated Magic Shot enhancement.

With Animated Magic Shot the Memory Maker photos can become a video with an animated addition like Sven from Frozen or Sully from Monsters Inc.

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.