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POSTED Thu, 02/26/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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More Updates for the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens Plus Cooking Demos

The 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival opens March 4 (less than one week away!) and the Outdoor Kitchens will once again be serving up delicious food and beverage items. This year's festival features at least 11 Outdoor Kitchens including the all-new Botanas Botanico which will be located between France and Morocco.

POSTED Wed, 02/25/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Atlanta Braves Kick Off 2015 Spring Training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

While the northern half of the country is stuck in a deep freeze it's springtime and baseball season at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Atlanta Braves have kicked off their 2015 spring training workouts at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

POSTED Tue, 02/24/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘Star Wars’ Weekends to Include Expanded Darth’s Mall and the ‘Summon the Force’ Nighttime Celebration

The 2015 Star Wars Weekends are just a few short months away but Disney is slowly releasing information about what's new and different for this year. In the latest update it was announced that fan-favorite James Arnold Taylor is returning to this year's event to host the Stars of the Saga talk show at the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard.

POSTED Mon, 02/23/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Ticket Price Increases Announced at Walt Disney World Resort

After several weeks of speculation, it's official. You'll be paying more for single-day and multi-day tickets at Walt Disney World. A one-day ticket for the Magic Kingdom is now $105 plus tax. The ticket price for the other theme parks has also increased to $97 plus tax.

POSTED Fri, 02/20/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant Planning Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival

The most authentic St. Patrick's Day celebration in Central Florida kicks off March 13 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney. The Mighty St. Patrick's Festival runs through March 17 and features live bands, Irish dancing, and Irish cuisine created by a celebrity chef.

POSTED Wed, 02/18/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Guests Get Up Close with an Oscar Statuette

For the next couple of days guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios can get up close to an Oscar statuette during the first-ever "My Oscar Moment." This once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity is all part of the celebration leading up to Sunday night's broadcast of the 87th Academy Awards.

POSTED Tue, 02/17/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registration Fees Required for Disney Trading Night Events

The once-free Disney Trading Night events now require guests to pay a registration fee. The next Disney Trading Night is scheduled for February 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Veracruz A in Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. In the past these trading nights were free for attendees.

POSTED Sat, 02/14/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Offers Sneak Preview of Merchandise for 2015 Disney Princess Half Marathon

If you're headed to Walt Disney World for the 2015 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend either to run or cheer for friends and family there's a new line of merchandise for the race and Disney recently gave guests a sneak preview. The merchandise includes apparel, pins, MagicBands, and the always popular Disney Dooney & Bourke handbags.

POSTED Fri, 02/13/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Golden Carriage from Live-Action ‘Cinderella’ On Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fans of Disney royalty and those looking forward to the soon-to-be-released live-action Cinderella can now get up close to the golden carriage used in the production of the film. The carriage is located on a blue carpet in front of the movie theater facade on the Streets of America in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

POSTED Fri, 02/06/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Trolley Car Café Opens as Starbucks Location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Coffee fans have another Starbucks location to visit on their next Walt Disney World vacation. The Trolley Car Cafe is now open at Disney's Hollywood Studios, serving up coffee, cupcakes, cookies, and more on the corner of Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards.

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 Thu, 08/18/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons To Love Fantasyland

It could be said that Fantasyland is the beating heart of Disney Parks, a fairy tale world that ignites the imaginations of both old and young. The centerpiece of it all a towering castle where we learn that dreams do come true, and happily ever after is possible. There is so much to see and do in the recently expanded Fantasyland that choosing just 5 things simply doesn't do it justice. But I'm going to give it a try, so read on to find out (in no particular order) five reasons I love Fantasyland.

POSTED Wed, 08/17/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Uber Orlando: Navigating Your Way Around Walt Disney World

In this day and age, just about everyone has heard about Uber, but lots of people may not be familiar with exactly how it works or might be wary of giving it a try on vacation. Living in a small town, I had never experienced Uber until we decided to try it out on our Walt Disney World vacation a year ago. Let me tell you: it is a game changer! We now use it multiple times on every trip and don't know how we managed without it.

POSTED Fri, 08/12/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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50 Can’t Miss Epcot Photos For Your Walt Disney World Vacation

A few days ago a WDWFG forum member posed the question - what do you do at Disney when you're not riding rides? My answer was pretty simple, shopping, eating, and taking pictures - lots and lots of pictures. I'm not a crazy great photographer, but I take pictures of everything when I'm a Disney. I take broad landscapes, and I love to get in on the close up image, I create stories that when ordered well back at home show the viewer exactly where I went and what I did.

POSTED Thu, 08/11/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Where to Hit The Beach At Walt Disney World

The rock boarders and net fences are new along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, but honestly, guests of Walt Disney World haven't been allowed full access to beach fun on the lagoon for more than a decade now. There are still a few of us who can remember swimming off the shores of Bay Lake, but many Disney fans have always had to look someplace else for their beach day.

POSTED Wed, 08/10/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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6 Musts for Epcot After Dark

Just like the Better After Dark in the Magic Kingdom attractions we previously discussed, there are a few things at Epcot that become even more magical after the sun goes down. Lighting elements seem to bring the imagination alive as the countries of World Showcase are somehow transported back to their native lands, and Future World becomes a limitless realm where tomorrow could bring anything.

POSTED Tue, 08/09/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Things Not to Take for Granted On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

We can all tend to get stressed out and frazzled when a plan doesn't go quite the way we thought that it would on vacation, but Walt Disney World provides an environment that goes above and beyond the normal to keep you comfortable and provide an excellent experience. Be sure to take some time and acknowledge the little things that keep bringing you back to Disney again and again. We've got 5 things that you should not take for granted on your Walt Disney World Vacation.

POSTED Tue, 08/02/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Five New Things - An Ever Evolving Disney Bucket List

A couple of years ago I wrote a story about Creating A Personal Disney Bucket List, and most of the things on the list are still things that I want to do. However in between checking these major things off, I'm always creating mini lists on each and every vacation. These mini-lists are why I can tell people with confidence that yes - yes I am going back to Walt Disney World, and no - no I haven't seen everything there yet.

POSTED Fri, 07/29/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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15 Disney Tips From A Cranky Cynic

My name is Geordon, and my wife is a Disney-a-holic. It's not that I didn't know this when we got married, I just wasn't quite aware of the place it would take in our lives. I was in no way, shape, or form a Disney fan. My parents had taken me once as a teenager and that was quite enough. However - over the 17 years that my wife has dragged me on her annual "pilgrimage" to Walt Disney World, I've come to respect her love for all things Disney and the work she puts into making sure everyone gets the vacation they want.

POSTED Wed, 07/27/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Planning Tips For The Casual Traveler During Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival

I know more than a handful of people who plan their Disney trips all around the food, and most of those folks make the annual pilgrimage to Disney's spectacular annual event the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Being a foodie is a way of life for some and they take their festival going pretty seriously. But - what should the average Joe need to know about this very popular season? And how does it effect the travels of those who just happen to stumble upon the Food & Wine Festival during a regular vacation to the vacation kingdom?

POSTED Fri, 07/22/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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8 Musts For The Magic Kingdom After Dark

While a trip to the Magic Kingdom is magnificent any time of day there are a few things that become even more special after the sun goes down. The Magic Kingdom takes on a different feeling under the night sky with thematic moods enhanced by distinct sound and lighting that easily lead you t believe you're in another place. These eight attractions go from being some of our favorites at any time - to truly spectacular experiences.