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POSTED Tue, 10/14/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney is Making Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party an Eco-Friendly Event

Guests at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom are likely too busy enjoying the party to think about conservation and recycling.

But behind the scenes, the Magic Kingdom Environmental/Recycling team is hard at work to make the party "green."

Each year the Magic Kingdom Recycle Team works toward supporting Disney's corporate goals when it comes to environmental efforts.

POSTED Mon, 10/13/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Winter Holiday Season at the Walt Disney World Resort Includes Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and More

In a little less than a month the winter holiday season gets underway at the Walt Disney World Resort.

The very first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled for November 7 at the Magic Kingdom.

This special ticketed event happens on select nights through December 19 and guests will be able to enjoy Mickey's Once Upon a Time Christmas Parade, complimentary cookies and hot cocoa on Main Street, U.S.A., a holiday version of Celebrate the Magic, and Holiday Wishes nighttime fireworks.

POSTED Tue, 09/09/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Special Treats Appearing in the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Guests at this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party can indulge their sweet tooth on more than just candy.

Dining locations around the park will be serving up spooky sweet treats created just for the Halloween parties.

The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is serving up handmade ice cream cookie sandwiches created with festive Halloween cookies and hand scooped ice cream. The Main Street Bakery will be tempting guests with a Candy Corn Cupcake and a Mummy cupcake, while Gaston's Tavern is offering a Ghost Cupcake.

POSTED Mon, 09/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jungle Cruise to be Transformed into the Jingle Cruise for the Holidays

The Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise is once again getting a holiday makeover.

Last year marked the first time the popular attraction went through a holiday transformation. This year, starting in November, the Jungle Cruise will become the "Jingle Cruise" for the winter holiday season.

The Jungle Cruise boats will be renamed with holiday-themed names, the queue and the boathouse will be transformed with holiday decorations, and the Skipper's jokes will take on a holiday theme as well.

POSTED Sat, 09/06/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Special Commemorative Merchandise Items Released for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

If you have plans to attend this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom don't forget to check out the commemorative merchandise.

Guests at the party can purchase a limited-edition MagicBand that features the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party logo. This MagicBand has an edition size of 5,000 bands and it retails for $29.95. The MagicBand must be linked at the time of purchase using a theme park admission, Memory Maker card, or another active MagicBand.

POSTED Fri, 09/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Hosts First-Ever Disney Side Dog’s Day at the Magic Kingdom

Recently the Magic Kingdom hosted 101 dogs at the first-ever Disney Side Dog's Day.

This special event was held early in the morning on August 30 and had been announced a few days earlier on the Disney Parks Blog. Attendees were invited to the event based on their entries to the Disney Side Dog's Day contest.

POSTED Tue, 08/26/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney and PANDORA Jewelry Announce New Alliance with Merchandise Line and More

The announcement of a new "strategic alliance" between The Walt Disney Company and PANDORA Jewelry goes beyond bracelets and beads.

The partnership also brings with it PANDORA's sponsorship of the Wishes fireworks at the Magic Kingdom beginning this fall. And in 2015 the jewelry company will also become the presenting sponsor of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland.

POSTED Mon, 08/25/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Cast Members Create Light Paintings

Two Disney cast members have been creating art in mid-air with their version of "light painting."

The cast members, Paul Chase and Matt Stewart, were initially inspired to attempt light painting after watching their kids play with flashlights on a family vacation.

So they decided to try their hand at a Disney version inside the Magic Kingdom.

Back in July the duo spent an evening at the theme park and while one "drew" in the air with colored LED pens, the other took long exposure photos of the art.

POSTED Wed, 08/13/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Four Seasons Orlando Opens at the Walt Disney World Resort

The newest luxury hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort is now open.

The Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort opened its doors on August 3 offering guests a luxury stay with the benefits of staying "on property" minus any reference to the top Mouse.

POSTED Mon, 08/04/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Growth of Disney’s Theme Parks Means Stable Cash Flow for Company

The Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort is the most-visited theme park in the world.

Just last year the park logged 18.6 million visitors which was a growth of 6 percent over 2012. As a whole, the Disney theme parks around the world had more than 132 million visitors last year.

These numbers translate into cash flow for Disney. It has been estimated that the Disney theme parks in the United States account for close to 20 percent of the company's stock value and 25 percent of the company's revenue.

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POSTED Wed, 11/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Edition Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom Card To Be Distributed at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

We mentioned last week in the WDWFG Newsletter that Queen Elsa will be reigning over a new holiday stage show in the Magic Kingdom. The show, called "A Frozen Holiday Wish" will feature Anna, her sister Elsa, and many of their 'Frozen' friends live on the Castle Forecourt Stage. The highlight of the fun spectacle is when Elsa turns Cinderella Castle into a glittering ice palace.

POSTED Fri, 10/24/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Five Things That Make Every Disney Vacation My Best Disney Trip Ever

A Walt Disney World vacation offers something for everyone, and even regular visitors who take and annual trip or more can be treated to new and exciting experiences. However, there are also those things that fans come to know and love, those things that you just couldn't imagine going to Disney and not doing. This is my "must do" list of five things that make every Disney vacation my best Disney trip ever.

POSTED Wed, 10/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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In The Utilidors: Disney Underground

Every night, the fireworks explode above Cinderella Castle and the guests watching in awe might easily forget that they are actually standing on the second floor of the Magic Kingdom. Below their feet, a small city is hard at work making Disney Magic possible. The entrances to the utilidors are all around us as we travel through Magic Kingdom, but because we have no need to locate them, the doors blend seamlessly into the scenery.

POSTED Sat, 10/11/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Saturday Style Tomb Sweet Tomb Edition: Memento Mori

Haunted Mansion fans can now continue their experience at the newly themed Liberty Square Boutique, Momento Mori. Guests in this unique boutique (rumored to have once been the home of Madame Leota) will be able to pick up all the latest from the pages of Better Tombs and Gardens. The authentic Haunted Mansion merchandise created especially for the Disney Parks will pay homage to the story and details within Disney's classic attraction, and will include a wide range of clothing as well as home goods.

POSTED Fri, 10/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Merchandise and Artist Events Announced for October

Fall has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort which means Halloween parties and the Epcot Food and Wine Festival are in full swing.

This month also brings several special artist and merchandise events to the theme parks and beyond.

Guests at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival can take part in these artist appearances this month: Paola Gutierrez on October 24 at the Festival Center, Rob Kaz at the Art of Disney on October 24-26, and Michelle St. Laurent at the Art of Disney on October 30.

POSTED Mon, 09/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The MyDisneyExperience Mobile App and FastPass+ Experience at the Walt Disney World Resort

As someone who has a tendency to over-plan and sometimes over-think my family's Walt Disney World vacations I was mildly excited to use the MyDisneyExperience online tools and mobile app for our most recent vacation.

POSTED Fri, 09/12/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Abundant Apples Fill Autumn Treats at Walt Disney World

One of the best parts of autumn is the abundance of apples fresh out of the orchards and onto your plates. Walt Disney World offers a wide variety of tempting treats that highlight the many fine qualities of apple-y goodness. From hard ciders by Angry Orchard on many bar menus to a broad variety of fresh apple filled pastries and candies delights; we've gathered together some of our favorite apple goodies to share with you!

POSTED Tue, 09/09/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Magic Kingdom's Town Square Firehouse

Fire-fighting enthusiasts will want to be sure to stop by Engine Co. 71 in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Sitting in a prominent location right next to City Hall, this Town Square Firehouse is the home base for the Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom Recruitment Center. Here, Merlin enlists Theme Park guests to help battle a villainous take over of the Magic Kingdom in an interactive card game through the Park that's fun for all ages.

POSTED Mon, 09/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 10 Things You Can Get for Free at the Walt Disney World Resort

There's nothing inexpensive about a Walt Disney World vacation. From the hotel to the theme park tickets to airfare to food to must-have souvenirs, it's likely that your wallet is going to be a bit lighter at the end of the vacation.

POSTED Wed, 09/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Experiences and a Premium Dessert Party Added to Mickeys’ Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney villains are getting a lot of attention at this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

This year's holiday event will feature Villains Mix & Mingle: Live on Stage at the Castle Forecourt Stage, and guests at the party will have a chance to meet their favorite Disney villains at locations throughout the Magic Kingdom.