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POSTED Thu, 05/26/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Summer Officially Starts this Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort

This weekend is the official start of summer and at the Walt Disney World Resort that means it is time to "Awaken Summer." Each of the four theme parks, and one of the water parks, is celebrating summer with new experiences.

POSTED Wed, 05/25/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Premieres June 17 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios is the destination for Star Wars fans this summer. Guests can already enjoy the Star Wars Launch Bay, the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show, and the daily march of Captain Phasma and her First Order Stormtroopers. And in just a few weeks a new fireworks spectacular begins.

POSTED Tue, 05/24/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Becomes a Nighttime Destination Starting May 27

Disney's Animal Kingdom is set to become a nighttime destination for the first time ever starting Friday, May 27. That's when guests will finally have a chance to experience the park's attractions at night in addition to brand-new nighttime events.

POSTED Sun, 05/22/2016 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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One More Chance to Experience the Classic Soarin’ Before Soarin’ Around the World Debuts

Fans of Soarin' have one last chance to experience the classic version of the attraction before it is gone forever on June 16. The ride, which has been closed for refurbishment, reopens this week with the classic version for a limited run.

POSTED Fri, 05/20/2016 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Opening Date Announced for Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhus at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Get your vacation planning spreadsheet ready! Frozen Ever After and the Royal Sommerhus in Epcot's Norway pavilion finally have an opening date. The attraction and new meet-and-greet location will officially open on June 21.

POSTED Thu, 05/19/2016 - 16:30 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Harambe Wildlife Parti Starts Memorial Day Weekend at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Memorial Day Weekend is going to be huge at Disney's Animal Kingdom as the park transitions to a nighttime destination. Several new experiences are coming to the theme park including the Harambe Wildlife Parti.

POSTED Mon, 05/16/2016 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Town Center Officially Opens at Disney Springs

The wait is over! Town Center officially opened at Disney Springs on Sunday, May 15. The newest neighborhood in Disney Springs features Spanish revival architecture and is home to a variety of high-end retailers and some new restaurants too.

POSTED Thu, 05/12/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Experiences Debut this Summer at the Walt Disney World Resort

Summer officially begins on Memorial Day Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort with the debut of several new experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom. But the magic continues throughout the summer as new experiences and attractions open at all four theme parks.

POSTED Thu, 05/05/2016 - 16:15 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tiered Pricing for Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Tickets are on sale today for the 2016 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, with a twist. The ticket prices are tiered based on what day you want to attend the party with pricing going up the closer you get to the holidays.

POSTED Wed, 05/04/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Hosting ‘Frozen’ Games Starting May 27

This summer Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is hosting the inaugural Frozen Games with hosts Olaf and Kristoff. The games begin May 27 and run every day until August 21.

When it comes to Disney World, trip planning is huge undertaking. In fact, many a first visit to Disney World is marred by a lack of planning. While it might be tempting to think that it's "just a theme park," and that you can show up and have a blast by winging it, the size and complexity of the resort is daunting even for experts. These articles will help you make the most of your Disney trip, and might even introduce you to some activities and attractions you haven't heard about!

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POSTED Tue, 09/18/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tips To Prepare For Walking Walt Disney World

The average guest walks 8-10 miles a day in the heat and sun during a Walt Disney World vacation. That's a lot of miles, and it can be especially hard for people who don't include fitness routines into their daily lives. Not being prepared for the Walt Disney World mileage can put a serious damper of the fun of both kids and adults. This article is all about preparing to go the Disney distance, and make walking Walt Disney World a little easier on everyone in your travel party.

POSTED Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Why I Love Fall At Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort is a year round vacation destination with fanciful activities just waiting for your whenever you choose to visit. That being said, Fall is without a doubt one of my favorite times of year for a Disney getaway. There are just so many wonderful reasons to visit in fall, I thought I would share a few and let you know why I love fall at Walt Disney World!

POSTED Tue, 09/11/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Food & Wine Festival Gift Cards Are A Great Way To Budget

The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is in full swing down at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests at the annual culinary event can expect a whirlwind tour of foods and beverages highlighting traditional flavors from around the globe. With so many good things to eat it can be easy to get carried away, and if you don't watch your costs you may end up with a big surprise when you get your final bill.

POSTED Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Winter After Hours Events At The Magic Kingdom

Disney After Hours Events have been a huge hit with guests looking to keep the fun coming at Magic Kingdom Park, and Disney just announced a brand new bunch winter dates! The sun may go down early, but that doesn't mean that you have to miss out on the fun when you buy a special event ticket to Disney After Hours.

POSTED Tue, 09/04/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Magic Is In The Details On Main Street U.S.A.

Walking beneath the Main Street Railroad Station at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, guests find that they have been transported back to a fantasy home town. Main Street U.S.A. is the first land visitors encounter at the Magic Kingdom, and its nostalgic details will have you yearning for a time that never was and yet always will be.

POSTED Thu, 08/30/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Time Saving Tips For Your Walt Disney World Vacation

I've always said that there is no one perfect way to tour the Disney Parks, but my way tends to be a bit more on the relaxed side. That doesn't mean that I haven't had my share of commando missions, packing in every moment with as much fun as possible. If you're headed down to the Walt Disney World Resort and plan of filling every moment with action, I've got some great time saving tips just for you!

POSTED Wed, 08/29/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Blanc de Bleu At The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The episode of 'Inside Disney Parks' this week took a closer look at some of the exciting finishing touches going in place for the start of the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. One of the segments in the video, piqued my interest for its mention of a rather unique bottle of bubble that guests will be able to taste.

POSTED Tue, 08/28/2018 - 01:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Drinking Around the World Responsibly

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is starting soon at Walt Disney World and as always there will be a plethora of fantastic cocktails to try as you make your way around World Showcase Lagoon. DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival e-Book offers a fantastic selection of "crawls" to help you make your way without missing a sip. The book offers on point suggestions for not to miss beer, wine, and cocktail stops all the way around the world.

POSTED Fri, 08/24/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Pandora: The World of Avatar Makes Time Magazine's List of World's Greatest Places

Anyone who follows the Disney fan community knows that Pandora - The World of Avatar is a special place. After all, it's not often you can travel 4.4 light years away on your vacation. However this special world created to nestle in at Disney's Animal Kingdom gives Walt Disney World Guests an otherworldly experience like they have never had before. It seems that the editors at TIME magazine sat up to take notice of this unique destination.

POSTED Thu, 08/23/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Planning Tips For The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

We're just a week away to the kick off of the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. As the summer season begins to wind down and kids have gone back to school grown-up Disney fans can feel the change coming in the air. Fall brings one of the most celebrated seasonal special events of them all, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Disney Chefs come out to play in the Park as Guests set on for culinary adventure.