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POSTED Wed, 02/09/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Super Bowl MVP Takes Part in Disney Parade

Not long after his team came out victorious against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers exclaimed those famous words for the cameras: "I'm going to Disney World!" And so he did.

Walt Disney World welcomed the Super Bowl XLV MVP to the Magic Kingdom earlier this week. Rodgers, who threw three touchdown passes and helped lead his team to the ultimate football victory, took part in a ticker tape parade that celebrated the Packers' win.

POSTED Sun, 01/23/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Star Tours Attraction Debuts in May

It's been a long, nine month hiatus, but we can finally see the light sabre at the end of the tunnel. Amid the flourish and festivities that surrounded the official debut of the ship the Disney Dream, Disney let fans know that the popular Star Tours will be back in action May 20 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Star Tours: The Adventure Continues has received a complete overhaul during its time out of commission. Guests will have a completely new experience with this revamped and reimagined 3D adventure that includes a new pilot, new droids and new excursions into space.

POSTED Thu, 01/20/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Chocolate, Wine & Romance, Waldorf-Astoria Style

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the swanky Waldorf-Astoria Orlando will be hosting Chocolate, Wine & Romance weekends first on February 12-13 and again February 19-20.

The upscale hotel is featuring special pricing for these luxurious getaways where guests have plenty of opportunities to indulge in wine and chocolate. As an added bonus, the hotel is within the gates of Walt Disney World which enables guests to indulge in some fun as well.

POSTED Tue, 01/18/2011 - 14:08 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Bridal Showcase Coming in March

If you've ever dreamed of a Disney wedding, you might want to mark your calendar. Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will host a very special Bridal Showcase March 18 - 20.

Couples thinking of tying the knot at Walt Disney World will be given the opportunity to learn all about Disney weddings. Tours of areas used for ceremonies and receptions are a highlight of the Showcase. Prospective brides and grooms will also have the chance to attend question and answer sessions with the Disney wedding team.

POSTED Fri, 01/14/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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$25 Million Renovations for Sheraton Safari

The Sheraton Safari recently gained some new owners and will undergoing a transformation to the tune of $25 million. Earlier this month, the New York-based companies AREA Property Partners and Winston Harton Holdings, LLC, purchased the hotel for an undisclosed amount.

Renovations on the 489-room hotel were set to commence immediately following the sale with an anticipated completion in spring 2012. The hotel will keep the Sheraton name even after the renovations are complete.

The Sheraton Safari is located on Apopka Vineland Road right outside Walt Disney World.

POSTED Wed, 01/12/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Walt Disney World Safari VIP Weekend With Jane Goodall

The answer: seeing Disney a whole new way while rubbing elbows with a noted primatologist and helping out a great cause. The question: what could you be doing on February 18-21 of this year? Dr. Jane Goodall is heading up the Walt Disney World Safari VIP Weekend, a fundraising event that will benefit the Jane Goodall Institute.

POSTED Sun, 01/09/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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2011 Disney Fan Club Events Announced

D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, has a great line up of events planned for 2011. The club has a wide range of activities that is sure to please Disney fans of all ages, so mark your calendars now.

On January 29, there is a special preview screening planned of the new Disney Junior show "Jake and the Never Land Pirates." Two eleven minute episodes of the animated series will be shown at the preview, and star David Arquette, who provides the voice for Skulky, will be on hand with Disney Geek Jeff Epstein for a Q & A session.

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POSTED Tue, 02/19/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney VoluntEARS Show Character in Central Florida

Disney's outstanding commitment to the communities of Central Florida not only brings magic to families through the Disney Parks and Resorts but through a vast array of charitable giving programs and Disney VoluntEARS. The Cast Members are truly the ones who bring the magic home and in 2012, Disney Cast Members dubbed "VoluntEARS" gave upwards of 216,000 hours toward improving the lives of Central Floridians.

POSTED Mon, 02/18/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mouse Vault: A Vinylmation Resource App

If you've been to the Disney Parks in the past several years, you've probably seen displays of Mickey-shaped plastic figurines decorated to look like other other characters, rides, or seemingly random colorful designs. Those little plastic Mickeys are called Vinylmations. They can be bought or traded at Disney parks and Disney stores in several countries.

POSTED Tue, 02/12/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2013

With the new year comes new adventures and when "Food is a Theme Park" you need a tour guide as talented and knowledgeable as AJ Wolfe of the The Disney Food Blog. For the third year in a row her eBook "The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2013" takes its place as the definitive source for all of your Walt Disney World Dining needs.

POSTED Mon, 02/04/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Respondes to Inquires About MyMagic+

Disney CEO Bob Iger responded to inquires from Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on privacy concerns related to the upcoming MyMagic+ roll out that we discussed here last week.

POSTED Sat, 02/02/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 6

The Countdown to Super Sunday is going on at Walt Disney World from Friday February 1 to until Saturday February 9, 2013 it's a week long Super Sunday celebration.

POSTED Tue, 01/29/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid in the New Fantasyland

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, is the great new dark attraction located in the Enchanted Forest of the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. The ride opened this past December to great fanfare and has been delighting Walt Disney World guests who experience it.

POSTED Mon, 01/28/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus Questions Disney on MyMagic+

Last week Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger received a letter from the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, Edward Markey, (D- Mass). The letter called the company on the carpet and demanded answers to seven multi-part questions about the collection of personal date from guests, with a focus on youth.

POSTED Wed, 01/23/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Genealogical Exploration at Liberty Square's Heritage House

Update: We have heard rumors that this shop will be closing it's doors on January 4th, 2014.

POSTED Tue, 01/22/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Fun Tips for Grown Ups at Walt Disney World

So you're thinking of heading off to Walt Disney World for some grown up time? Why not! Disney is a wonderful place to explore no matter what your age. Here are 5 fun tips from our experts to make the most out of your grown-up vacation.

POSTED Fri, 01/18/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Aqua Fresca at Epcot's Via Napoli

We cover a lot of bars, lounges and cocktails here on Walt Disney World for Grown Ups, but drinking at Disney can be an adventure even for those who don't imbibe in alcohol too. In the past I've covered a few fun mocktails on the Disney Bar Menu, and Le Few's Brew in the New Fantasyland.