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POSTED Mon, 06/06/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Swan and Dolphin to Host 4th of July Family Event

Looking to make plans around Walt Disney World for this upcoming 4th of July? Check out the Swan and Dolphin's first-ever Stars and Stripes Celebration.

POSTED Sat, 05/21/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Crews Battled Brush Fire At Disney This Week

Fire crews found themselves battling to contain a brush fire at the Walt Disney World Resort this past week. The blaze, which flared up in a wooded area between the Fort Wilderness Resort and a Magic Kingdom parking lot, first drew fire crews last Sunday.

Bob Jones, an assistant chief with Reedy Creek Emergency Services, said the fire flared up to 5 acres at one point. Neither the resort or park were in any danger, though the fire did spew a lot of smoke in its immediate vicinity.

POSTED Wed, 05/11/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Blackbeard Coming Soon to Pirates of the Caribbean Rides

Blackbeard, as portrayed by actor Ian McShane, will be making an appearance in the beloved Pirates of the Caribbean rides of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Beginning May 20, you can catch Blackbeard in the grotto scene's ghostly waterfall. The upcoming appearance coincides with the also forthcoming release of "Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides."

POSTED Fri, 04/29/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Specialty Rooms Coming Soon

There will be two new Specialty Room offerings coming to Walt Disney World Resort soon: health and wellness suites and Royal Guest Rooms.

POSTED Thu, 04/21/2011 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Plans Activities for Easter

This time of year is traditionally a busy time at Walt Disney World as spring break and the Easter holiday combine to attract many guests to Disney. To celebrate this year's Easter, Disney has some activities planned for guests planning to visit the happiest place on earth.

Easter wouldn't be complete for some without a visit to the Easter Bunny. What better way to see him than at Disney? Catch the Easter Bunny plus his wife, Mrs. Bunny, now through Saturday near Magic Kingdom's City Hall in the Tour Guide Gardens.

POSTED Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Has Significant Impact on Florida's Economy

Last week, Disney released the findings of an economic impact report from the year 2009. How's this for impact: according to the findings, Disney generated over $18 billion in total economic activity for that year. In addition, some 160,000 jobs were created by Disney in that year alone.

Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton called the numbers "impressive and went on to say: ""We make a difference in Central Florida and the state, and we're really proud of that."

POSTED Tue, 03/29/2011 - 14:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Great American Pie Festival to be Held in Celebration

Whether it's chocolate, cherry or anything in between, most of us seem to have a favorite pie. Get ready to celebrate what some might deem "slices of heaven" at the Great American Pie Festival in Celebration, Florida, April 9 and 10. (The Disney connection here? Celebration lies just outside the maingate of Walt Disney World and also was a community planned and built by Disney.)

POSTED Tue, 03/22/2011 - 21:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Ridley Pearson Kicking Off 'Kingdom Keepers IV' Book Tour in Downtown Disney

Ridley Pearson will be at Downtown Disney April 4 to kick off a book tour promoting his newest novel "Kingdom Keepers IV: Power Play." After a stop at Disney's Hollywood Studios April 5, the tour brings the author to both coasts as well as points in between.

"Kingdom Keepers IV: Power Play" is the latest installment in the popular young adult series that features teenagers taking on the dark forces lurking around Walt Disney World.

Here's the complete list of dates and places for the upcoming book tour:

MONDAY, APRIL 4
4:00pm-7:00pm
Once Upon a Toy
Downtown Disney Marketplace

POSTED Mon, 03/21/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Medal for 2012 Disney Marathon Weekend

Runners, lace up your shoes for the 2012 Disney Marathon weekend, which is set for January 5 through January 8. Registration opened up this past week, and runners have several options to choose from.

The Disney Marathon is a 26.2 mile course that winds its way throughout the four parks. Those wanting to participate in the marathon, but not wanting to run the full distance, can pair up with a partner for the Disney Marathon Relay in which each runner will be responsible for 13.1 miles. Both options will share the same course.

POSTED Fri, 02/18/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Sued Over Hot Cheese

A lawsuit claiming negligence against Disney for serving too-hot nacho cheese has been filed by the family of a four-year-old boy.

Maria Carmen and Michael Jerome Harris, Jr., visited Walt Disney World last March with their four-year-old son. At one point during their stay, the California couple says their son was scalded by nacho cheese served at the resort. In their lawsuit, the couple alleges that Disney is negligent and reckless for not regulating the temperature of the cheese.

The family is seeking $200,000 in damages for "suffering, anguish, fright, worry, and shock."

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POSTED Tue, 03/19/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Resort Comparisons: Overall Recreation

Last week we took a look at the differences between value, moderate and deluxe resorts when it comes to the pools, but a swimming isn't the only form of recreation that can be found at Walt Disney World for folks who would like to spend some time outside of the Parks. Many of the beautiful Disney hotel properties also offer other recreation opportunities to enjoy while you are a guest.

POSTED Mon, 03/18/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fun New Experiences Mark the 20th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Spring may still be waiting around the corner according to the calendar, but if you are lucky enough to make your way to Epcot in the next few weeks, you may swear that it's already here!

POSTED Fri, 03/15/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Springs Plans Unveiled

Yesterday The Walt Disney Company confirmed rumors that we had previously reported about a facelift coming to the Downtown Disney area.

POSTED Thu, 03/07/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Art of Disney Towel Animals

The Walt Disney World Resort's housekeeping staff (known fondly as Mousekeeping) is known for it's friendly service, attention to detail, Grand Floridian parasol parades, and perhaps most of all, the towel animals. What's that? You've never heard of a towel animal?

POSTED Tue, 03/05/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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'Beautifully Disney' Private Label Cosmetics Line Launches

The 'Beautifully Disney' private label cosmetic line has launched! New from Disney Parks this pixie dust sprinkled make-up features color palettes from some of the most loved Disney characters. The line is accented with sophisticated packaging and whimsical accessories in rich complimentary shades of deep purple, pink and black.

POSTED Tue, 03/05/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World 2013 Park Maps

Walt Disney World has updated the Park Guide Maps for 2013! The changes offer a new modern design, with the notable lack of a Kodak logo after the end of their long time partnership. The new guide maps reflect the recent physical changes to the parks, such as the New Fantasyland, as well as technological inclusions to help guests move forward and stay informed during the MyMagic+ roll out.

POSTED Wed, 02/27/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey and Minnie Get A New Home at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Grown ups love the Disney Characters just as much as the kids do and a beautiful queue to wait for your chance at a picture has become the standard for Walt Disney world Character Meet-n-Greets. According to Disney's Shawn Slater over on the Disney Parks Blog, Mickey and Minnie are getting a new home this spring at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

POSTED Sun, 02/24/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 9

The Dapper Dans are the classic Disney barbershop quartet that has been performing daily at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort since 1971. Known around the world, this harmonic group that's always seen as a quartet is actually comprised of upwards of twelve singers at each of the Disneyland style parks.

POSTED Fri, 02/22/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Joffery's Coffee to Replace Nescafe at Disney Restaurants

The rumor has been brewing online for a couple of weeks now, but according to the Orlando Business Journal on February 19th Disney finally announced a long-term strategic partnership making Joffrey's Coffee the first "corporate alliance sponsor in the category of specialty coffee."

POSTED Wed, 02/20/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Niche Story Rooms at WDW Resort Hotels

Walt Disney World is known for the exciting and detailed themes of it's Resort Hotels. They not only offer a safe and clean room to stay in close to the Parks but through the magic of Imagineering have a way of transporting you from the reality of Central Florida to exotic locals around the globe and even into the worlds of Disney Movies. Staying "on property" is a truly magical experience no matter where you stay. However, some of Disney's resorts offer special niche rooms that offer just a little bit more flair.