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POSTED Wed, 01/30/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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13 Reflections of Evil Trading Event at Walt Disney World

Mirror, mirror on the wall... Who is the most evil Villain of all?

Materialize at Epcot during this delightfully sinister event beginning on Friday, September 13th, 2013 and running through Sunday, September 15th, 2013. The "13 Reflections of Evil Trading Event" will include merchandise inspired by our favorite Disney Villains such as Vinylmation, Art & Collectibles, and so much more.

POSTED Sun, 01/27/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 5

This week's Limited Time Magic may not be going on in Walt Disney World, but it's something that we can all have fun participating in! The Disney Design Group wants fans to help select the artwork design to be used in 2014!

POSTED Thu, 01/24/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Two New Interactive Games Launching This Spring at Walt Disney World

Get ready for a swashbuckling good time at the Magic Kingdom, because according to the Disney Parks Blog Pirates are taking over Adventureland this spring with a new interactive entertainment adventure.

POSTED Wed, 01/23/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney Cruise Line 2014 Itineraries Begin in Florida

Disney Cruise Line has announced it's sailing dates and itineraries for the 2014 season! The white sand beaches and beautiful blue waters of Castaway Cay will take center stage during the first half of the year as all four Disney ships sailing from Florida ports. The Disney Magic will return to Port Canaveral, Fla., joining the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, while the Disney Wonder makes it's home in Miami.

POSTED Mon, 01/21/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Dates Announced

Wait no more our foodie fans! Walt Disney World has announced the dates for the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This ultimate annual taste and sip event will be held from September 27 to November 10, 2013.

POSTED Sun, 01/20/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 4

Disney's Limited Time Magic campaign continues into it's fourth week with a fun blast from the past. It's long-lost friends week from January 21st to 27th, 2013 at the Walt Disney World Resort. Returning to the Magic Kingdom to meet and greet your family for a limited time only, are some rare characters ready to strike a pose.

POSTED Tue, 01/15/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Online Check-in Period Extended to 60 Days

Preparations are happening across property to get ready for the MyMagic+ features that we talked about last week. To this end the My Disney Experience Website has increased the time period in which you can check-in to your Walt Disney World Resort Online. Formerly guests staying on property at one of the Disney Resort Hotels were allowed to check in as far out as 10 days in advance to their arrival date.

POSTED Sun, 12/30/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 1

Last month Disney announced Limited Time Magic will be taking place throughout 2013 with 52 weeks of magical experiences big and small. These special experiences will appear and then disappear as the next special surprise debuts. Each week a new, fun adventure awaits guests headed to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

POSTED Mon, 12/24/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Walt Disney World Makes Fodor's 2013 "Must Go" List

Fodor's Travel Guide released their "Must Go" List for 2013 with the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida making the list top 25 trips to book right now. There's no doubt that the New Fantasyland expansion helped our favorite vacation destination make this "must go" list. They even suggest that with exploring Storybook Circus and the Enchanted Forest you may want to add another full day to your Magic Kingdom plans.

POSTED Tue, 11/20/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Imagineers Reveal Backstory of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's Founder and President

The Walt Disney Imagineers are hard at work on a new project in Walt Disney World - updating Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's queue area.

The Magic Kingdom attraction is receiving a new, interactive queue, which will include the backstory of the gentleman pictured to the right, one Barnabas T. Bullion, the Founder and President of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. His story is as follows:

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POSTED Wed, 07/09/2014 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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The Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street U.S.A.

Sit back in the old time barber's chair and get ready for a good old-fashioned haircut at Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Many Disney fans know that the Harmony Barber shop on Main Street USA is a great place to take your kids for their "first haircut," what fewer know is that there are plenty of services available for adults as well. If you're looking for a new, unique Walt Disney World experience, why not add a trip to the Harmony Barber Shop to your list?

POSTED Tue, 07/08/2014 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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5 Reasons To Love Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

There are so many reasons to love Walt Disney World's Flagship Resort Hotel it's difficult to narrow our choices down to just five! This Victorian styled beauty sitting on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon dominates the landscape with sparkling white elegance and a charming red roof reminiscent of the Hotel del Coronado. Disney says this is the creme de la creme of its resort hotels and who are we to disagree?

POSTED Mon, 06/23/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Fun Ways to Beat the Rain at Walt Disney World

No one wants to hear it, but it is very possible that it will rain during your Walt Disney World Vacation.

Florida might be the Sunshine State, but it can also be rather rainy at certain times of the year especially during the summer months. But don't let a little bit of rain dampen your magical visit.

There are still so many things you can do at Disney, even if it's a little wet outside.

POSTED Thu, 06/19/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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‘Trucks on the Town’ Food Truck Event Headed to Downtown Disney on June 21

The first-ever food truck festival at Downtown Disney is planned for this Saturday, June 21.

The food truck event is scheduled from 5-10 p.m. at Downtown Disney's West Side on the lawn next to Cirque du Soleil and House of Blues, and will feature 14 food trucks.

The Disney Food Trucks, Namaste Cafe, Superstar Catering, Fantasy Fare, and World Showcase of Flavors, will all be present at the event.

POSTED Fri, 06/13/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Guardians of The Galaxy Sneak Peek at Disney's Hollywood Studios

As we get closer and closer to the First Marvel/Disney movie that doesn't revolve around the heroes we know best, i.e. The Avengers, we seem to get more and more tastes of what we can expect. This week is no exception as Disney Parks reports a sneak peak coming to their locations. Starting July 4th, just in time for the big Independence day celebrations, Disney parks will showcase a special sneak peek of The Guardians of the Galaxy before they release August 1st.

POSTED Tue, 02/25/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor

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5 Reasons to Stay at the Caribbean Beach Resort

Are you torn between taking a tropical vacation and going to Disney World? Then consider staying at the Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World and enjoying the best of both worlds!

POSTED Wed, 02/19/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Rent a Surrey Bike at Disney's Boardwalk Resort

Though we all love touring the Parks, many people schedule "days off" into their Walt Disney World vacations, especially when they'll be traveling for an extended period of time. If you're looking for something to do on your non-park day, why not head over to the Epcot Resort Area? Aside from strolling, shopping and snacking your way down the wooden planks, at Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Villas you can rent a Surrey Bike and go for a ride!

POSTED Tue, 01/28/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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5 Popular Photos to Get at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Today we're pulling some photo tips out of the archive to revisit our series on "must have" pictures. The park of the day is Disney's Animal Kingdom. This is a beautiful park for photography with so much color and texture around it's difficult to take a bad picture. There are a few shots on themes that I seem to come across over and over in the Disney Blog-o-sphere, these popular location capture the essence of the Park.

POSTED Thu, 11/21/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney Fine Art Photography Offering Holiday Cards for Guests at Walt Disney World

If you haven't ordered your holiday cards yet and you're going to the Walt Disney World Resort soon, you have a chance to create some magical holiday cards.

Disney Fine Art Photography & Video is now offering holiday cards for guests featuring iconic Walt Disney World images including Spaceship Earth and Mickey Mouse ears.

POSTED Thu, 11/14/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Parasailing with Sammy Duvall at Walt Disney World

When planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, extreme watersports might not jump to the forefront of your mind however for the more adventurous visitor, Sammy Duvall's watersports centre at Disney's Contemporary Resort has lots to offer.

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