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POSTED Fri, 07/13/2012 - 22:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Celebrate Opening of Olypmics at Disney's Dolphin Hotel

Wish you had a place to go to experience Disney "magic" and the Summer Olympic Games together? The Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel has you covered: the hotel is planning a Summer Games Celebration for Friday, July 27.

Guests are free to come to the Dolphin's lobby for "gold medal" cookies and treats with a British theme while taking in the broadcast of the games' opening ceremonies from London.

POSTED Mon, 07/09/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Has A New Monorail Voice

The next time you hop aboard one of the monorails around Walt Disney World, listen up. Recently, Disney elected to change the voice of the narrator on its monorail trains.

POSTED Sat, 07/07/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Magic Kingdom Worker Interview

Ever wanted to get the scoop on a Walt Disney World park from an insider's view? Recently, a cast member from the Magic Kingdom answered questions online during a "I Am A . . ." discussion at Reddit.com. The cast member states he/she works at the Magic Kingdom's main entrance turnstiles and also in "parade audience control;" in the past, the cast member has worked in merchanidse and at Toy Story Mania at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

POSTED Sat, 06/23/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Character Meet and Greet in Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has designated a new space for meeting characters within the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland. Guests can now catch up with their favorite personalities from the Hundred Acre Wood next to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

Pooh and his friends used to greet guests near the Splash Mountain exit, but now make their greeting home near Pooh's attraction. In addition, Woody and Jessie of "Toy Story" fame will now be meeting up with guests at the Splash Mountain exit location (they were previously at the upper Splash Mountain gate).

POSTED Thu, 06/21/2012 - 06:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Report Shows 16 Guests Injured at Walt Disney World

The first quarter for 2012 injury report is in, and its results show Walt Disney World had the highest number of reported guest injuries among central Florida's theme parks with sixteen.

It's worth noting, however, that this injury report includes any kind of medical-related incident that happened within the parks.

POSTED Mon, 06/18/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Walt Disney World Resort Receives New Tennis Lesson Provider

Earlier this month, Orlando Tennis Services, LLC was named as Walt Disney World Resort's new tennis lesson provider.

It looks like any WDW Resort guest will be able to take part in tennis lessons. The cost for lessons is $90 per hour, and guests need not own or bring their own equipment to receive lessons as it's provided. Tennis courts are available for lessons at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Board Walk Resort, Bay Lake Tower, Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. Disney Vacation Club Members can receive a ten percent discount on lessons.

POSTED Sun, 06/10/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Cupcake Update

Usually, you don't think of "cupcakes" and "news" in the same sentence. But when there are two new cupcakes to be had at Walt Disney World, that means there are two reasons to do a news blurb on the sweet treats.

First up, the Pop Century resort has a new cupcake: the King. You guessed it, it's a tribute to the King himself - Elvis Presley. This new concoction features chocolate cake with a banana custard filling and peanut butter frosting. The finishing touch? None other than candied bacon and a chocolate drizzle.

POSTED Sat, 06/09/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Royal Plaza Hotel at Walt Disney World to Become a B Hotel

The Royal Plaza Hotel at Walt Disney World will soon be getting a makeover and a new name. Earlier this week, B Hotels & Resorts LLC announced they would make the Royal Plaza a B Hotel.

This will make the third B Hotel in Florida. The B Ocean Fort Lauderdale opened last year while the B Hotel South Beach is set to open early 2013. In addition, B Hotels & Resorts LLC are planning to start a full service budget chain of hotels called "b2." The first of this chain is expected to debut in Miami early next year.

POSTED Fri, 06/08/2012 - 06:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Teen Tinker Bell Made to Change Clothes Before Entering Animal Kingdom

A teenager was recently denied entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom. The reason? She was dressed like Tinker Bell.

POSTED Mon, 06/04/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Walt Disney World Raises Ticket Prices

Visiting the happiest place on earth just got a bit pricier. At the end of last week, Disney raised ticket prices to its Walt Disney World parks.

Both single and multi-day passes were hit by the latest increase. A single day ticket to one of the Walt Disney World parks now stands at $89, a 4.7 percent increase from the previous price. Mutli-day tickets were also subject to the rise in prices and jumped up anywhere from five to sevent percent. Adding the "Park Hopper" option to the multi-day tickets rose by $2 and now stands at $57.

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POSTED Tue, 08/13/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fun and Fast Facts about Epcot's Spaceship Earth

The iconic landmark welcoming guests to Disney's Epcot theme park, Spaceship Earth was a marvel of modern construction. Taking 26 months to build, it stands towering over the entrance to the park eliciting awe from most guests who visit. It is both the visual and thematic centerpiece for the Epcot experience. There's a lot that can be said about the ball, so here we go with a whole bunch of fast facts about Epcot's Spaceship Earth.

POSTED Sun, 08/11/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Magic: Week 33

This week's Limited Time Magic at the Walt Disney World Resort is all about the kids! Happening from August 12-18, 2013, at Disney's Hollywood Studios it's the "The American Idol Experience Juniors Edition."

Auditions will be taking place for kids ages 6-13 from park open to 4 p.m. every day with the fun filled Juniors Show held at 6 p.m. each evening.

POSTED Fri, 08/09/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Apple Crisp at Columbia Harbor House

Everybody has their favorite snacks at Walt Disney World, and when touring the Magic Kingdom some fabulous fan favorite come immediately to mind. Dole Whip, Turkey Legs, Cinnamon Rolls, and Corn Dog Nuggets are just a few of the treats that you'll hear folks raving about. While on vacation in June I discovered a brand new (to me) sweet treat that will make my list of "must eats" for many trips to comes.

POSTED Thu, 08/08/2013 - 10:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas

The Resorts of Walt Disney World offer guests the opportunity to never leave the magic during their vacations, and with so many beautiful options to chose from there's sure to be a theme to fit everyone. If you're the rugged outdoorsy type who longs to spend their days exploring the wide open spaces of the Pacific Northwest then Disney's Wilderness Lodge & Villas may be just the place for you.

POSTED Wed, 08/07/2013 - 10:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Where to Find the Characters While Touring Epcot

I often hear people say that they don't think they'll take their kids to Epcot on a family trip to Walt Disney World because the kids would be "bored" since there's "nothing for kids" at Epcot.

I think it's safe to say we all know this isn't the case. From great attractions such as Soarin', Test Track, and of course The Seas with Nemo and Friends, to the Kidcot Fun Stops in each pavilion in World Showcase - there is definitely a lot for kids to do.

POSTED Tue, 08/06/2013 - 10:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mobility Assistance Rentals for Walt Disney World Vacations

Walt Disney World is well known for its excellence in ADA accommodation for the mobility-impaired traveler. From ample parking and accessible queues, to wheelchair accessible transportation and guest assistance cards: few can argue the lengths Disney has gone to for their guests. For decades now the Parks of Walt Disney World have offered the ability to rent wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles (ECV or Scooter) for the day to assist guests with physical disabilities in their touring.

POSTED Sun, 08/04/2013 - 10:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Magic: Week 32

It's a brand new week and that means another fun Limited Time Magic surprise at Walt Disney World. This week the Year of the Ear continues with an epic battle between heroes and villains. Beginning August 5, 2013 and running while supplies last, you can show your support for the forces of good or evil with a reversible ear hat cover.

POSTED Sat, 07/27/2013 - 01:50 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Rapid Fill Resort Mug Program at Walt Disney World

Rumors have been swirling around the Internet about the possible launch of a brand new refillable mug program at the Walt Disney World called 'Rapid Fill.' We've held off talking about it because it is still a rumor with no confirmation from Disney. Our friends over at the Disney Food Blog have been keeping an eye on the development.

POSTED Tue, 07/23/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Is A Winning Sports Travel Destination

Did you know that Walt Disney World is one of the premier destinations for Sports Travel in the United States? As home to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney hosts more than 350 events and 350,000 athletes each year. In fact it's the leading multi-sport venue for amateur and professional sports in the nation! The 255-acre complex is capable of accommodating 70 different sports utilizing multiple indoor and outdoor competition venues.

POSTED Mon, 07/22/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Take Aim at the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade

It wouldn't be the Wild West without a chance to try your hand at a little shootin'. At the Magic Kingdom's Frontierland Shootin' Arcade you can take aim at nearly 100 targets! The arcade is set back in a small courtyard, located inside an open fronted log cabin. The fun, interactive targets evoke the Boot Hill landscape in Tombstone, Arizona. Each target lights up, makes a sound, spins around, and triggers all sorts of action when successfully hit.