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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 25

The Lone Ranger opens in theaters everywhere on July 3rd, 2013 however if you'll be in Disney's Hollywood Studios between June 14th and August 3rd you can catch a sneak peek of this thrilling new adventure from the dynamic team of producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski.

Dragon Spotted Over The New Fantasyland

After weeks of speculation, the Great Dragon has finally made his appearance in the night time opening ceremony for the New Fantasyland. He was magnificent.

It's amazing what you can miss when you're running through the parks to ride the latest e-ticket ride. In this column we explore a variety of hidden attractions and tucked away treasures throughout the Disney parks and resorts.

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Fun Disney At Home Videos To Brighten Up Your Quarantine

With their need of a Disney Parks fix high, families and cast members are getting creative and recreating the Disney Parks experience at home while Parks are closed. I've gathered a few of my favorite videos from around the web to share with you. I hope you enjoy these fun adaptations of a classic Disney vacation and it brings a little more sunshine to your shelter in place.

Don't Forget To Watch The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Christmas wouldn't be complete in my house without watching the annual "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade." This magical event is as regular as Santa Claus in our place, and if you're a Disney fan it probably has a special place in your Christmas Day too.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Holiday Decor Photo Tour

One of my favorite holiday activities at Walt Disney World is touring the decorations at Disney Resort Hotels. The Walt Disney World Holiday Services team provides decor for a total of 780 locations within 41 different properties, with each and every location getting its own special theming. This year I'm taking you along on a photo tour of some of my favorite festooning. The best part of this holiday hotel hopping is that it's absolutely free!

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Holiday Decor Photo Tour

Another fabulous stop along the monorail route brings is a taste of winter in the South Pacific. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort isn't the place that most people turn to for holiday decor, but if you're heart logs for someplace warm you'll find netfuls of tropical delights.

Disney's Contemporary Resort Holiday Decor Photo Tour

The next stop on our Disney Resort hotel holiday decor tour is Disney's Contemporary Resort. One of the three original Disney Hotels the Contemporary features ultra-modern design, Monorails that breeze through the tower, and a 90-foot-tall mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair. It doesn't matter if you enter this classic Disney resort from the lobby or monorail station, you're in for a holiday treat. Let's take a look!

Disney's Butterfly Conservation At Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company is committed to outstanding environmental stewardship and using their efforts to help reverse species declines around the globe. Stewardship starts at home though, and through partnerships with other conservation organizations they are making an impact. One such effort include the Disney Butterfly Conservation that guests may notice going on across Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts.

Water: A Disney Tale Of The Savanna At Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is a unique resort that allows guests the experience of getting close to the African savanna without ever leaving central Florida. A centerpiece of this experience is the Arusha Savanna and Arusha Rock Overlook, where guests can venture out closer and view the resort's impressive collection of African wildlife and learn about life on the savanna.

5 Ways To De-stress On A Walt Disney World Vacation

Happy Stress Awareness Day! Have you been agitated recently, did filing your taxes take its toll on your mental health? Obviously that means it's time for your to head off on another Walt Disney World vacation. Once you to get there, Disney has plenty of ways for you to relax, unwind, and destress. Here are a few of our favorite ways chill out on your next Disney vacation.

Lighthouse Memorial At Disney's Grand Floridian

Nestled amongst swaying palms on the shore of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, attentive guests will come across a charming blue and gold lighthouse with two blue stars statue. A lovely piece of art, the only clue to the reason for its presence is a plaque saying "Presented by The Lane Thomas Foundation, A Beacon of Hope, A Light of Love."

Discovering The Sagittaria In Pandora: The World of Avatar

Guests of Disney's Animal Kingdom have the opportunity to explore a unique place that is truly out of this world. Pandora: The World of Avatar is an exciting place designed to be a foreign ecosystem of floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and breathtaking new experiences.