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POSTED Sat, 05/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Announces Special Ticket Offer for Parties of Six or More

Just in time for the summer vacation season, Walt Disney World has announced a new ticket offer for parties of six or more.

With the new ticket offer, parties of six or more who purchase a minimum four-day Magic Your Way ticket by June 14 will receive an additional day for free for every member of their party.

POSTED Wed, 04/30/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Queue for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to Feature Interactive Gem Sorting Station

Guests waiting in line for the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train won't have a chance to be bored.

Disney has announced that the ride will feature an interactive queue to keep guests entertained while they wait.

The first interactive opportunity is a gemstone sorting station located at a 15-foot digital sluice box. Guests will have the chance to sort jewels into different trays, matching the jewels by color and shape.

POSTED Tue, 04/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Easter Bunny Arrives at the Magic Kingdom and Other Easter Events around Walt Disney World Resort

The Easter Bunny has arrived at the Magic Kingdom.

Mr. Bunny will be meeting and greeting guests in Town Square through April 20. He'll also make a pre-parade special appearance on April 19 and 20 with other spring characters and the Azalea Trail Maids.

And while meeting the Easter Bunny is "egg-citing," there are more events happening around the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Mon, 03/31/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Transport Digital Bus Arrival Screen Spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village

Waiting for a Disney bus to take you from a resort to a theme park can often be a frustrating guessing game.

But, guests who are waiting for the bus at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village no longer have to guess on the bus arrival time thanks to the digital arrival screen that is available at the bus stop.

POSTED Wed, 03/19/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The 'Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade' Debuts at the Magic Kingdom

After months of anticipation the 'Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade' debuted at the Magic Kingdom on March 9.

The parade is a celebration of Fantasyland and features nearly 100 performers and Disney characters in addition nine floats that will travel down Main Street U.S.A. to an all-new soundtrack composed by Mark Hammond " who is known for his work on World of Color of Disney California Adventure

POSTED Wed, 03/19/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Anna and Elsa to Meet Guests at Princess Fairytale Hall Beginning April 20

The Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom is getting two new royal residents.

Anna and Elsa will be joining the other Disney royals in Fairytale Hall beginning next month.

The Frozen sisters have been meeting guests at a special location in Epcot's Norway Pavilion for the past couple of months.

POSTED Fri, 03/14/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Centerpiece One of the Six New Boutiques Opening Inside the Marketplace Co-Op in Downtown Disney

The Marketplace Co-Op is scheduled to open later this spring in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, and one of the boutiques guests will find inside is Disney Centerpiece.

The Co-Op is billed as a "testing laboratory" for Disney merchandise and will feature six different boutiques including Beautifully Disney, Cherry Tree Lane, D-Tech on Demand, The Trophy Room, and Zoey and Pickles.

POSTED Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks Announces ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ Summer Kick-Off Celebration

Disney is planning the ultimate summertime kick-off party with a 24-hour bi-coastal celebration just before Memorial Day Weekend in May.

After assembling 140 Disney characters in a very large hashtag at Walt Disney World, Disney announced the 'Rock Your Disney Side: 24 Hours' party via Twitter.

POSTED Tue, 03/11/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Refurbishment Project announced for the Magic Kingdom’s Central Plaza

One of the most congested areas at the Magic Kingdom, the Central Plaza, is about to go through a major refurbishment project.

Disney recently announced that the "hub" between the end of Main Street U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle is going to be expanded with several new elements including gardens, additional pathways, restaurant seating, and a special viewing area for fireworks.

POSTED Wed, 02/26/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Animal Kingdom’s ‘Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade’ to end in June

For the second time this year, a Walt Disney World park is ending a parade.

The Animal Kingdom's afternoon parade, Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade, is set to end in June according to sources at Disney.

Earlier this year the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade ended at the Magic Kingdom and will be replaced with the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade next month.

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POSTED Mon, 06/16/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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How to Meet Your Favorite Princesses at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks

If you're the parent of any Disney princess obsessed youngster you've likely stood in line more than once to meet The Princesses.

The Disney royalty meet-and-greet has quickly become a tradition during visits to the four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, some people have been spending hours in line just to meet a certain Frozen duo. More on that later.

POSTED Mon, 06/09/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Great Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day at Walt Disney World

Father's Day is less than a week away and we can't think of a better place to celebrate Dad than at the Walt Disney World Resort.

To help you plan that special day for dad, we've come up with a list of fun things to do for Father's Day at Walt Disney World. We have ideas for thrill seekers, golfers, and even for a more relaxing day for dad.

POSTED Wed, 06/04/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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25 Fun and Fantastic Ways to Propose At Walt Disney World

It's a summery season of love and many a bride dreams of having a June wedding, but June is also a wildly popular time to propose. We've polled some of our Disney minded friends and come up with some fun and fantastic ideas of their best places to propose in Walt Disney World. It's just a little something to get you thinking about where the perfect place would be to ask the one you love!

POSTED Tue, 06/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons To Visit Walt Disney World This Summer

We think that anytime is a good time for a Walt Disney World vacation, but this Summer may be just the time you've been waiting for to take your next trip! There's been a lot going on over the past few years with construction, and beta tests of many new systems but much of that has finally come to fruition. It is Disney, and just as soon as one major project is finished there's sure to be a new one started - but if you've been waiting around for "the best" time to visit - wait no more!

POSTED Wed, 05/21/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Special Rock Your Disney Side Food Items Announced for Magic Kingdom

Every 24-hour party requires great food to keep the guests happy, and Disney has released a list of specialty food items available at this week's Rock Your Disney Side event.

The Rock Your Disney Side event begins at 6 a.m. on May 23 and ends at 6 a.m. on May 24 at the Magic Kingdom, and guests will be able to find breakfast items and specialty snacks items at select locations around the park.

POSTED Wed, 05/07/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 (or more) Reasons To Love Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Polynesian was one of the two original Walt Disney World Hotels and it continues to be a perennial fan favorite. Though refurbs and make-overs there are some things the "Poly" has always done better than anywhere else. I thank the Aloha Spirit that permeates the atmosphere and greats every guest to this tropical paradise. The resort is currently undergoing a multi-year re-imagining - the largest transformation since it's 1985 additions.

POSTED Fri, 05/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The 2014 DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book Is Out Now

Just out from the Disney Food Blog is a brand new 2014 Edition of The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book! More than 110 pages of everything you could possibly want to know about snacking your way around Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! This DFB Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks is available for your fun and foodie pleasure.

POSTED Wed, 04/23/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey's Kitchen Sink Sundae In Two Disney World Locations

It's long been a fan favorite excursion to grab their group and head on over to Beaches & Cream at Disney's Beach Club Resort to try and conquer the gigantic Kitchen Sink Sundae, but now there are a couple fun new ice cream sundaes at Walt Disney World that have the internet buzzing!

POSTED Fri, 04/18/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney’s Polynesian Resort: Captain Cook’s Gets A Temporary Location During Construction

Disney's Polynesian Resort has entered a major phase of construction, with additions and renovations happening across the property to prepare for the new Disney Vacation Club Villas that will be available. The very popular Captain Cook's quick service restaurant has been relocated to a temporary location in order to keep serving guests during the construction.

POSTED Tue, 04/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Previewing The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

The last bit of the New Fantasyland is still under construction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, but each day fans get a little closer to getting to ride on the "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train." The opening date is set for "later this Spring" but when exactly we still don't know. Walls have been down and a there were even some test riders recently. The rock-work is getting its finishing touches and the top of the mountain planted.