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POSTED Wed, 11/14/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Navy SEAL Meets Lung Donor's Family at WDW Marathon

A person who's undergone a double lung transplant participating in a marathon is news in and of itself. Over the past weekend, a Navy SEAL did just that - and he also got to meet the family of the teen who made the transplant possible.

Justin Legg, who underwent a double lung transplant in 2010 due to complications from leukemia, ran the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon last Saturday at Walt Disney World. After finishing the 13.1 mile course, he was able to meet and thank the mother of his lung donor. Said Legg:

POSTED Tue, 11/13/2012 - 15:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping Coming to Walt Disney World

Many Disney fans tune in their television sets every December 25 for the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The celebration of music, floats, Disney characters and Christmas cheer is taped ahead of time in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. While the California tapings have already taken place, Walt Disney World is gearing up for their part in the special which is set to be taped later this month.

At this time, it looks like taping for the parade will happen at the Magic Kingdom Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1 (with Sunday, December 2, as a rain date).

POSTED Sun, 11/04/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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News Tidbits: Christmas Party Sells Out & Valet Parking Price Increases

Here are a couple of news tidbits from around Walt Disney World.

First up, those of you who want to take in the first day of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on November 9 but don't have a ticket yet are out of luck. Yes, the November 9 opening date of this year's after-hours holiday bash at the Magic Kingdom is now sold out. Good news: there are still tickets to be had for future dates of the party. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is set to run November 9, 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, and 30; it will also run December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 21.

POSTED Fri, 11/02/2012 - 14:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Mermaids Swim Into Pirates of the Caribbean Debut

Pirates of the Caribbean, that famous attraction within Walt Disney World, has seen its share of movie-inspired updates throughout more recent years, and that trend continues with the recent debut of the Mermaids of Whitecap Bay (from "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides").

POSTED Wed, 10/24/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Ten Villains to Catch at WDW This Fall

Halloween fast approaches, and with it comes a surge of popularity for Disney villains. The Disney Parks Blog put together a top ten list of sorts - ten villains for guests to catch up with during this season at the parks. See how many of your favorites made the list!

  1. Headless Horseman: no head, a glowing jack-o-latern atop a huge, galloping horse? Check, check and check. Catch this classic villain during special appearances during the Magic Kingdom after-hours Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.
POSTED Fri, 10/19/2012 - 01:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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'Limited Time Magic' Planned for Disney Parks in 2013

Got plans to visit Walt Disney World in 2013? You may want to take note of this: Disney recently announced (with a huge ice castle in New York City's Time Square) they will be adding something called "Limited Time Magic" to their parks next year. Disney describes this new bit of magic as "unexpected experiences with an extra sprinkle of Pixie Dust . . . that'll appear, then disappear when the next debuts."

Here are just a few of the things Disney has in store for next year:

POSTED Tue, 10/16/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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'Magic Band' on the Horizon for Disney Tickets?

Could an electronic wristband that would replace paper tickets at Disney parks be in the works? Possibly, according to a Disney filing with the Federal Communications Commission.

The report, filed by Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts, is for a "radio-frequency wrist band." The name given to the device on the cover letter sent to the FCC by Disney is "Magic Band."

The "Magic Band" is described in the FCC filing as follows:

POSTED Sat, 10/13/2012 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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And the 2013-2014 Walt Disney World Ambassadors Are . . .

Two people were recently announced as the Walt Disney World Ambassadors for 2013 - 2014 in true Disney fashion - in a ceremony complete with confetti and fanfare.

Cast members Tye Arnold and Rich Tamayo were revealed as Disney's picks for WDW Ambassadors during the recent ceremony at America Gardens Theater in Epcot. The pair were selected after a two-month search for cast members who would "exemplify the talent and excellence of Walt Disney World Resort and demonstrate an understanding of the company's heritage and, above all, Disney passion."

POSTED Thu, 10/11/2012 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Dates Set for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Disney has recently set the dates for this year's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Yes, you read that right; would you believe this year's Christmas festivities at the Magic Kingdom kick off in little less than a month?

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party is a special, after hours celebration of Christmas at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. There's a special parade, snow on Main Street, Cinderella's Castle decked out in lights and Disney characters in their Christmas finery.

POSTED Tue, 10/09/2012 - 14:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney World Bus Route Could Be Cut

Lynx, a bus service in central Florida, is reportedly preparing to cut a Walt Disney World bus route this November.

The route, known as Link 111, currently runs every thirty minutes from the Orlando airport to Walt Disney World with stops along other Disney properties, International Drive, and the Flordia Mall. Under Lynx's new plan, the route would run every hour and provide service to Sea World, the airport and one stop at the Florida Mall.

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POSTED Sun, 11/10/2013 - 14:03 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Magic: Week 46

A very important Limited Time Magic takes place this week as Walt Disney World offers a special Salute Veterans at Magic Kingdom Park. Starting Monday, November 11 to November 15, 2013 a special Veterans Day celebration will honor those that have served and defended the country.

POSTED Fri, 11/08/2013 - 06:34 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Five New Cocktails On The 2014 Disney Parks Bar and Lounge Menu

The standard Disney Bar and Lounge Cocktail Menu has been updated for 2014! Our occasional correspondent Erik H. just returned from Walt Disney World where he made notes on the new menu, and of course did some taste testing for us! This round of beverage program changes has seen nine of the 2013 drinks removed from the standard lounge cocktail menu.

POSTED Wed, 11/06/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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The Disney Food Blog Launches the ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2013’ e-book

Just in time for your holiday vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disney Food Blog has launched the 'DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2013' e-book!

POSTED Thu, 10/31/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Catch A Wave At Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Surf School

Though the beautiful shores of Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon make an inviting location for spending the afternoon on a boat, there's no swimming in the natural waterways of the Walt Disney World Resort. And though Walt Disney had dreamed of having a wave machine send ocean-like surf onto the shores of the Polynesian, the erosion proved to be too much for the man made waterway to handle.

POSTED Wed, 10/30/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Ten Tips For Visiting Walt Disney World Water Parks

Hitting one of the fantastic Disney Water Parks is tops on the list of many a traveler headed down to Walt Disney World all year long. So if you intend on spending some serious time soaking up that warm Florida sun, be sure to keep in mind these ten tips from experienced water park fans to make the most of your day at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach.

POSTED Fri, 10/25/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Big River Grille & Brewing Works at the Boardwalk

Did you know that there's a working brewery at Walt Disney World? Well there is! Located on the charming Boardwalk just outside of Epcot, the Big River Grille & Brewing Works features award-winning ales & lagers, as well as serving up some fresh and tasty cuisine. Open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm and 11am to Midnight on Friday and Saturday, Big River offers a casual atmosphere and plenty to eat.

POSTED Tue, 10/22/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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It’s Tough To Be A Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The spectacular Tree of Life draws guests deeper into Disney's Animal Kingdom. As the dramatic 145 foot high Park icon comes into focus it is apparent that its massive truck is ornately carved with representations of 325 different animals. Standing beneath the impressive Park icon, guests may feel as if they've shrunk as they wind through the queue for the attraction deep within the tree's base.

POSTED Mon, 10/21/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Take a Ride through Some of Hollywood’s Greatest Films on The Great Movie Ride

If there's one attraction that screams "Hollywood" and could probably be considered the flagship attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, it's The Great Movie Ride.

Located inside the full-scale reproduction of the famed Grauman's Chinese Theater, this 20-minute long journey takes guests into some of the best movies ever produced.

POSTED Thu, 10/17/2013 - 05:30 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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999 Happy Haunts At The Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion

Sitting up on the hill at the back of Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square is a stately mansion of Dutch revival design and gothic splendor. It's a style familiar to the 18th century Hudson River Valley with an elegant facade that hides something eerie. Guests are drawn through the park to it's haunting beauty, and if they listen carefully may even hear the howl of a wolf.

POSTED Fri, 10/11/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Caramel Apples from Storybook Circus' Big Top Treats

Big beautiful caramel apples have become one of the signature treats of the talented confectioners at Walt Disney World and Big Top Treats inside the Magic Kingdom's Storybook Circus is one place that you can find them making 'em up fresh. The open candy kitchen takes center stage under this big top and guests are able to watch cast members create all sorts of sweets.