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POSTED Wed, 12/30/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Vanessa Williams to Headline the Countdown to Midnight Celebration at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club is ringing in the New Year in style with a progressive 3-in-1 party that features food, cocktails, and live entertainment. The headliner for the New Year's Eve celebration is Vanessa Williams.

POSTED Mon, 12/28/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival Now Open at Epcot’s Magic Eye Theater

The next time you're visiting Epcot and you're looking for something different to do while in Future World you can stop by the Magic Eye Theater and check out the new Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival. The "festival" gives guests a chance to experience three animated shorts.

POSTED Sat, 12/26/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort is Mapped to Find the Best Wireless Signals

It's happened to most of us at some time. We're enjoying our day at the Walt Disney World Resort and we want to share photos via social media but our wireless signal is SO SLOW. Apparently, according to a recent performance study, it might be our wireless provider that's the problem.

POSTED Thu, 12/24/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Guests Can Meet Baymax from 'Big Hero 6' at Epcot’s Character Spot

After being evicted from Disney's Hollywood Studios earlier this year Baymax, everyone's favorite personal healthcare companion from Disney's Big Hero 6, has found a new home in Epcot's Character Spot.

POSTED Wed, 12/23/2015 - 20:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Contemporary Resort Hosting Christmas Day Religious Services

If you have plans to spend Christmas Day at the Walt Disney World Resort and you're looking to celebrate with a religious service there are two options at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Guests can attend a Catholic Mass or a Protestant service on Christmas Day.

POSTED Wed, 12/23/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘Travel Weekly’ Names Walt Disney World Resort Best Theme Park in Annual Survey

The Walt Disney World Resort has been named the 'best theme park' by readers of Travel Weekly in the publication's annual Readers Choice Awards. Disney Cruise Line was named 'best family experience' in the cruise line category.

POSTED Tue, 12/22/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Metal Detectors Installed at All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks

The Walt Disney World Resort has recently updated its security measures by adding metal detectors at the entrances to all four theme parks, banning the sale of toy guns, and prohibiting costumes on all guests over the age of 14.

POSTED Sat, 12/19/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Parking Lot Changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios might have noticed changes at the theme park's parking lots. Disney has reportedly been "adjusting" parking lot procedures recently to deal with the large crowds coming to the park for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.

POSTED Fri, 12/18/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney PhotoPass Lowers Prices for Memory Maker

If you're planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation and you're debating whether or not to get the Memory Maker, we have good news! Disney PhotoPass has just announced a price decrease for the Memory Maker.

POSTED Thu, 12/17/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘Symphony In The Stars: A Galactic Spectacular’ Fireworks Start December 18 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Force is strong at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Tomorrow, December 18, is the debut of the Symphony In The Star: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks. The Star Wars-themed fireworks display will be shown nightly at the park.

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, 02/20/2018 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Top Walt Disney World Hotels When You Have Teens That Want To Roam

As your kids get older, it's natural for a family trip to Walt Disney World takes on a different air and feel. While Guests under the age of 14 are required to have supervision, teens over 14 can stretch their wings and explore the property a little further on their own. When my kids were that age, it was important to that we stayed at a resort on property that allowed them more than enough fairly nearby entertainment options when I let them go off on their own.

POSTED Mon, 02/19/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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June 30th, 2018 Opening Planned For Toy Story Land

Last week Disney fans went wild as the announcement came that the all-new Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort would see it's official opening on June 30, 2018. The first full Land to open as part of a plan to revitalize Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park, Toy Story Land with take Guests on a toy's eye view journey through Andy's backyard.

POSTED Mon, 02/12/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Travel Documents To Get In Order Before Vacation

One of the most important parts of packing for any vacation is organizing your travel documents. These are the tickets, tools, and important papers that you and your family will need while away from home. I start pulling together my travel documents as soon as I book my Walt Disney World vacation and have confirmation. My travel document case is a working file for everything vacation related from the moment I book, to the moment I return home.

POSTED Mon, 02/12/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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American Adventure Re-opens This Month With A New Look And Sound

The American Adventure Attraction is one of the shining stars of Epcot's World Showcase Promenade. The centerpiece building, known as "The People's Mansion," with its 110,000 brick facade made from Georgia red clay, anchors not only this themed land, but all of World Showcase. Standing before the impressive structure evokes thoughts of this nations birth, and the pride of our founding fathers. The attraction inside is currently closed, but will reopen later this month with a new look, sound, and even a few new faces.

POSTED Thu, 02/08/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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11 of the Most Romantic Places at Walt Disney World

The world's Vacation Kingdom has become a hot spot of love birds looking to get away, while still having some wholesome fun. While we all know about enjoying Days in the Park, nights become enchanted, and we've got a list of 11 of the Most Romantic Places at Walt Disney World.

POSTED Mon, 02/05/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2018 Will Be An Incredible Summer At Walt Disney World

It will be an Incredible Summer this year at Walt Disney World, with immersive experiences taking Guests deep into the worlds of their favorite Disney films. Visitors can look forward to something special going on in all four Theme Parks and Disney Springs, with new shows, attractions, meet and greets, and an entirely new Land! It all kicks off staring Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2018.

POSTED Wed, 01/31/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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‘Garden Rocks’ Concert Series Line-up for the 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

The 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is just around the corner, and that means that not only will Epcot visitors be treated to the freshest of foods and beautiful gardens, but they will also get to enjoy the fabulous sounds of the 'Garden Rocks' Concert Series.

POSTED Tue, 01/30/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration at the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

New! A brand new springtime scavenger hunt will debut this year at the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Join Spike - Disney's favorite honey bee - on a trip through the gardens of Epcot from February 28-May 28. Spike has been busy pollinating his way around the festival and wants to give aspiring gardeners of all ages the chance to follow his pollination trail on Spike's Pollen Nation Exploration.

POSTED Mon, 01/29/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot In Bloom At The 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Winter continues to spread cold and snow across the United States, however down in Walt Disney World the horticulture team is getting ready for the most beautiful time of the year, theEpcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Guests of the Epcot Theme Park from February 28 - May 28, 2018, will get to enjoy the Festival's 25th anniversary event.

POSTED Mon, 01/22/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Reasons A Disney Cruise Is Worth The Cost

It is not a secret that going on a Disney Cruise is expensive. I find that for my family, the cost is comparable to staying in a deluxe Walt Disney World resort with the deluxe dining plan. When you compare it with other cruise lines on a night by night price point, you may well think they have lost their minds. I've been on other cruise lines, and they were nice enough, but in this article I'm going to share 10 reasons I think sailing with the Disney Cruise Line is completely worth the cost.