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POSTED Thu, 01/08/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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DVC Member Sales Start January 12 for Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney Vacation Club Members, listen up! Monday, January 12, is the day you can purchase interest in Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. The first phase of the new DVC resort is scheduled to open on April 1 and includes the Bora Bora Bungalows and connecting Deluxe Studios. General sales start February 9.

POSTED Wed, 01/07/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Two New Sunglass Hut Stores Opening Around the Walt Disney World Resort

If you find yourself needing a new pair of shades while visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, you're in luck. Two new Sunglass Hut locations are reportedly opening around the resort this month including a new store inside the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Thu, 01/01/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Merchandise Events for January 2015

The holiday shopping season might be over but the Walt Disney World Resort has a month full of special merchandise events planned beginning January 1. The events include artist meet-and-greets and the debut of a new perfume in Epcot's Norway.

POSTED Wed, 12/31/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Atlanta Braves Return to ESPN Wide World of Sports for 2015 Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves are returning to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the 2015 spring training season and will play an 18-game schedule against some of the top teams in Major League Baseball. This is the 18th year that the Braves have held spring training at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Tue, 12/30/2014 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream New Year’s Eve Fireworks from the Magic Kingdom

Even if you can't be in the Magic Kingdom on New Year's Eve to ring in 2015 with tens of thousands of other guests, you can still be part of the magic from the comfort of your living room. The Disney Parks Blog will be live streaming the New Year's Eve presentation of 'Fantasy in the Sky' fireworks.

POSTED Fri, 12/26/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Donald's Safari Dinner Starts at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in March 2015

Tusker House in Disney's Animal Kingdom has always been a popular character meal for breakfast and lunch but starting in March 2015 guests will also be able to have dinner with Donald Duck and his friends.

POSTED Wed, 12/17/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Festival of the Seasons at Downtown Disney Runs Through December 29

The countdown to Christmas is on and guests visiting the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World can get into the holiday spirit at the Festival of the Seasons which runs through December 29.

POSTED Fri, 12/12/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Apple Pay Available at Walt Disney World Resort as of December 10

Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort are now able to utilize Apple Pay at guest relations, merchandise locations, quick service restaurants, lounges, bars, and ticket sales. The ability to use Apple Pay at other locations including table service locations is not yet available.

POSTED Wed, 12/03/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Plans Special Entertainment Options for New Year’s Eve

If you're planning on ringing in the New Year at the Walt Disney World Resort there are several celebratory options in the theme parks.

In Epcot, guests can party through the night with a DJ and light show at the Future World Fountain Stage. There will be a smoke-billowing dragon in the China pavilion and Euro-pop and lasers lighting up the Italy pavilion, and a Latin band and a DJ are set to entertain on the America Gardens Stage.

POSTED Wed, 12/03/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases Schedule for December Merchandise Events

Get your holiday shopping lists ready! The Walt Disney World Resort has announced the special merchandise events for the month of December and the events include artist appearances and signings and a limited edition release of an Ink & Paint cel.

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, 06/14/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Animal Kingdom Lodge's Wanyama Safari

Walt Disney World Resort looking to add a little something special to their vacation experience have a wide range of special tour options that allow a deeper look behind the magic of the vacation kingdom. I am back from my incredible trip to Animal Kingdom lodge and we loved the Wanyama Safari! If you love animals and you are staying at the lodge this tour is a must.

POSTED Thu, 06/09/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Why Disney’s Hollywood Studios Is Still Hot This Summer

It's no secret, Disney's Hollywood Studios is undergoing some major construction with many previous Guest areas closed down and blocked off to make wake for new adventures. Construction - Disney fan has a love/hate relationship with it. Because while the idea of new rides and attractions excite us, the ugly walls, and fewer attractions leave us wondering why we're paying so much to get in the park.

POSTED Wed, 06/08/2016 - 17:24 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Expansion In The Works For Typhoon Lagoon

It looks like Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon is ramping up for a brand new expansion to the 56 acre tropical water park. While Disney hasn't announced a timeline for the expansion, 2.28 acres of land are being prepped on the north side of the existing site.

POSTED Tue, 06/07/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Six Spots To Stay Cool At The Walt Disney World Resort

Summer has returned with all its vacation glory, and as the masses make their annual pilgrimage to the vacation kingdom of the world, it seems like time to remind folks to stay cool. Where can a tired, overheated traveler go to escape the midday heat? Here are six spots to keep in mind for staying cool at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Things at Walt Disney World this Summer

Summer has officially awakened at the Walt Disney World Resort and this summer is going to be pretty amazing if you're lucky enough to have plans to visit the theme parks. In just the last few weeks so many new restaurants, shops, and attractions have opened that it is hard to keep track of it all. But lucky for you, we have our list of the top five things we're excited about this summer at Disney World!

POSTED Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Guest Review: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort offers three different resort hotel categories to provide ample diversity in price, theme, and amenities and each category fulfills different needs for different guests. While our vacation dreams may lie somewhere on the deck of a Polynesian bungalow, the reality is that for many of us, our wallets lie at an All-Star Value Resort. Luckily for us, at Disney, the value accommodations are still first class, as I discovered when recently staying at Disney's All-Star Sports.

POSTED Mon, 05/16/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Our Favorite Things about Epcot’s Canada Pavilion

For many years when I would visit Epcot I'd walk past the Canada pavilion without much of a second thought. However in recent years I've changed my opinion about this previously overlooked pavilion and it is most definitely on my list of must-always-visit areas in World Showcase.

POSTED Wed, 04/13/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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25 Reasons I Love Being A Disney Vacation Club Member

This year the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is celebrating 25 Years ... and beyond of creating amazing vacation magic. Disney's unique concept of a time share and the things that it would offer its owners shook up the industry when it first debuted and has been providing world class service ever since. My husband and I bought our membership in 2008 and while we wouldn't really call it a financial "investment," it is by far the best investment in our family that we've ever made.

POSTED Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Why We Love The Walt Disney World Monorail

One of the most iconic sights at the Disney is the fun and fantastic highway in the sky known as the Walt Disney World monorail. For many Disney fans no trip to the vacation kingdom is complete without a ride on one of the 3 separate lines that make up the system traveling throughout Walt Disney World Resort. The Monorail System regularly operates from 30 minutes prior to earliest park opening until one hour after latest park closing, for many guests it's the first and last Disney ride of every trip.

POSTED Wed, 04/06/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Making The Most Of A Disney Trip When Your Plans Suddenly Change

In all of my years as a Disney fan participating in the community, I've come to realize that in a way Disney has trained its regular guests to be 'Type A' travelers. It's not exactly our fault, it's just that as our favorite spot gained in popularity we learned that to achieve our ideal vacation we had to work harder, book earlier, and plan more than the typical tourist. Disney fans can have a competitiveness about us - a thirst to snag that prime reservation, get that optimal hotel room, and make sure to hit each vacation goal.