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POSTED Wed, 10/18/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: New Holiday Vacation Package, New Transport Vehicle at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and More

Happy middle of the week! We're back with another Disney news round-up and today we're talking about the new holiday vacation package from Disney, more updates on the dog policy, and a few other items.

POSTED Tue, 09/12/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Reopen After Hurricane Irma

The Walt Disney World Resort felt the force of Hurricane Irma Sunday night after the hurricane took a turn and headed north to Orlando. The theme parks were closed Sunday and Monday due to the storm, but the Resort hotels were full of guests riding out the wind and rain.

POSTED Tue, 08/22/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Rivers of Light Live-Stream, Minnie Van Service Expands, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another news round-up from Walt Disney World! Today we have news about a Rivers of Light live-stream event, an expansion of the Minnie Vans service, and much more. Read on to find out more.

POSTED Wed, 02/15/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News: New Menu Items at Jiko - The Cooking Place and Disney Restaurants Win Golden Fork Award

Happy Wednesday! We made it to the middle of the week again and today we have some delicious Disney food news to share with you, including some exciting news from Jiko - The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

POSTED Wed, 10/05/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Vacation Deals for Early 2017

If you're thinking about taking a Walt Disney World vacation in the early part of 2017, listen up! Disney recently announced a couple of new vacation deals, including the Play, Stay, Dine, & Save package that features a dining plan!

POSTED Fri, 09/09/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Disney Parks Moms Panel Applications Open, Princess Jasmine Makeover, and More

Happy Friday and welcome to today's Disney news round-up! In today's new we're talking about the applications for the 2017 Disney Parks Moms Panel, a new runDisney race season and much more. Let's check out what's been going on.

POSTED Tue, 01/26/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Several Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Make Conde Nast Readers’ Choice List

Several Walt Disney World Resort hotels were listed as some of the best hotels in Florida in the 2015 Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards. The survey included responses from more than 128,000 travelers and results were based on ratings and comments.

POSTED Sat, 03/28/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Granted Accreditation by Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge were recently granted re-accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Only those zoos and aquariums that meet the highest standards of animal care and management will be accredited.

POSTED Tue, 01/13/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Research Using Video to Detect Behavior of Giraffes at Night

Researchers with the Disney Research have developed a new video technique that will automatically detect unusual giraffe behaviors at night. The technique was tested by monitoring four giraffes at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

POSTED Mon, 03/31/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Transport Digital Bus Arrival Screen Spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village

Waiting for a Disney bus to take you from a resort to a theme park can often be a frustrating guessing game.

But, guests who are waiting for the bus at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village no longer have to guess on the bus arrival time thanks to the digital arrival screen that is available at the bus stop.

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POSTED Tue, 07/23/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Thu, 08/16/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Favorite Breakfast Spots At Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Word offers an amazingly broad range of dining options for families to fuel up at. I find though, that people have pretty varying tastes when it comes to breakfast. While I'm always in the mood for a big, hot, savory breakfast, my traveling companions often light something on the lighter side. And I know plenty of folks who don't eat breakfast at all. No matter what your breakfast preference, here are five of my favorite breakfast spots across the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Tue, 06/05/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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15 Things To Do At Walt Disney World Without Park Tickets

When most people think of a Walt Disney World vacation, their mind goes straight to the Theme Parks. The truth is though that the Parks are just some a few of the world class options to enjoy during your Disney travels. It's easy to enjoy a full vacation with all the bells and whistles without even stepping foot in a Theme Park. Here are 15 Things To Do At Walt Disney World Without Park Tickets.

POSTED Wed, 05/30/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Top Spots For Naps At Walt Disney World

You may be wondering why I'm talking about taking a nap when you've spent so much money for your Walt Disney World vacation. The truth is that between Florida's heat, humidity, and walking 8-10 miles a day, touring the Disney Parks can be down right exhausting. There's no shame in taking a break and closing your eyes.

POSTED Tue, 03/27/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Did Not Finish: My runDisney Princess Half Marathon Story

They say that it's all about the journey, not the destination, and that was certainly true when I made an attempt at completing the 10th Anniversary runDisney Princess Half Marathon this past February. I'll tell you the ending right now - I did not finish. However, I truly think that trying was a rewarding and exhilarating experience. So if you're considering a runDisney Half, but just aren't sure you can, read on to find out why I think you should go for it.

POSTED Fri, 03/16/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Why Uzima Springs Is The Perfect Place To Spend Poolside At Disney

The Resort Hotels of Walt Disney World are known for not only having world-class accommodation, but great food, and a plethora of fun recreational activities. While many Disney fans would argue that Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht and Beach Clubs is the best Disney Resort Pool, you'll find me firmly in the camp of Uzima Springs at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Read on to learn why I think this wellspring is the perfect place to spend a day poolside.

POSTED Wed, 03/07/2018 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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A Look Inside A One Bedroom Villa At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House

My husband and I recently returned from a comfortable stay in a One Bedroom Villa at Disney's magnificent Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House. While this wasn't our first visit to the property, our last few stays were at Kidani Village, and to us the differences are significant. Take a look inside and find out why we love this most unique Disney resort.

POSTED Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Best Free Things at Walt Disney World

Vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort is not cheap. We all know that prices go up every year on tickets, rooms, food, souvenirs...you name it! And so with all the money we spend on every Disney World vacation it's nice to find stuff that's FREE. Yes, we said free. There are many free things at Disney World and today we're going to talk about some of our favorites.

POSTED Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Themed Ideas To Add Even More Fun To Your Disney Vacation

A Walt Disney World vacation is always a fun idea, but sometimes it's nice to put a new spin on the traditional family vacation. For those shorter trips (3-4 nights) why not try a vacation theme! Plan your touring schedule with an overarching storyline and use the Disney Parks and Resorts to let your adventure unfold.

POSTED Mon, 05/01/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Best Snacks at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

When you're thinking about snacks at Disney World, do you ever think about the snacks at the resort hotels? Some of our favorite treats are found at the resort hotels and we've been known to visit a hotel JUST to get a particular snack (beignets we're looking at you).

Today we're going to check out some of the best snacks at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels so we hope you're hungry!