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POSTED Tue, 03/15/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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March Magic Returns as Disney Attractions Compete for the “Ultimate Disney Attraction” Title

It's that time of year again! No, we're not talking about basketball. It's March Magic time when Disney attractions are competing for the top spot as the Ultimate Disney Attraction. This year's teams include the Gracey Manor Ghouls, Future World Phoenicians, and the Buena Vista Red Car Trolleys.

POSTED Thu, 12/03/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Star Wars Launch Bay Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Force is getting stronger at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Star Wars Launch Bay opened Tuesday, December 1. The walk-through attraction features movie memorabilia, props, and meet-and-greets with Darth Vader and Chewbacca.

POSTED Wed, 09/30/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Downtown Disney Officially Becomes Disney Springs

It's official. Downtown Disney is no more as the shopping, dining, and entertainment district is now Disney Springs. The name change became official on September 29. Construction continues at Disney Springs with more shops and restaurants planned before the project is completed in 2016.

POSTED Tue, 03/10/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks Online Store to Feature Disney Parks-Inspired Shirts for Limited Time

If you're a fan of classic Disney Parks attractions or retro T-shirts or both you'll want to visit the Disney Parks online store between now and April 5. That's when several unique T-shirts inspired by classic Disney attractions will be available. These shirts are inspired by both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and they're only on sale for a very limited time.

POSTED Tue, 04/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind Celebrating Disney Attractions from the Past

If you're a fan of extinct Disney World attractions, the D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind event is one you don't want to miss.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is hosting the event that will honor Disney attractions of years gone by including 'If You Had Wings' and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' through stories, vintage videos, and concept art.

The two-day event takes place November 22 and 23 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Fri, 03/14/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Centerpiece One of the Six New Boutiques Opening Inside the Marketplace Co-Op in Downtown Disney

The Marketplace Co-Op is scheduled to open later this spring in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, and one of the boutiques guests will find inside is Disney Centerpiece.

The Co-Op is billed as a "testing laboratory" for Disney merchandise and will feature six different boutiques including Beautifully Disney, Cherry Tree Lane, D-Tech on Demand, The Trophy Room, and Zoey and Pickles.

POSTED Mon, 01/27/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Destination D: Attraction Rewind is Just One of D23’s Special Events for 2014

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced its slate of special events for 2014 and perhaps one of the biggest events for this year is Destination D: Attraction Rewind Presented by H2O Plus.

This event is scheduled for July 26-27 at the Walt Disney World Resort and will bring together Disney archivists, Imagineers, and Legends to celebrate favorite Disney attractions of yesteryear.

Fans will have a chance to see concept art and images from the attractions, vintage video, and more.

POSTED Fri, 05/24/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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D23 The Official Disney Fan Club Debuting New Website and Offering a Free Membership Level

Coming in June, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will debut a completely redesigned website, and as part of the launch, the fan club is looking to expand with a free membership level.

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POSTED Fri, 06/30/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Redhead Gets A New Role As More Changes Announced For Pirates of the Caribbean

The famous auction scene in Pirates of the Caribbean with its bawdy redhead and rowdy bidding pirates has been a beloved staple of this classic Disney attraction since the very beginning. But as with all things Disney, it's subject to change -

POSTED Wed, 07/20/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney's Keys To The Kingdom Tour

Tours at Walt Disney World are a great way to spice up your vacation and see something new. There's a tour for every interest and curiosity. You can go backstage at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, or do the 3-park 7-hour Backstage Magic tour. The particular tour that we will explore today is the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Thu, 12/03/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Classic Disney Attractions Influenced By The 1964 World's Fair

When Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney's team of imagineers lacked the tools and knowledge to create most of the attractions that we see in the parks today. Many of the technological concepts that fuel todays attractions simply didn't exist yet and many exist today because of the research and experimentation of those early imagineers - with a little bit of outside help.

POSTED Wed, 10/28/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons To Love Liberty Square

The next stop in our 5 Reasons To Love series if one of my personal favorite spots, Liberty Square. From the funnel cakes at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, and year round Holiday glee at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, to the Rivers of America and the spectacular Haunted Mansion, Liberty Square offers Magic Kingdom guests a look into the birth of a nation, it's people and frontier.

POSTED Tue, 06/09/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Where To Find Donald Duck at Walt Disney World

Happy Birthday Donald Duck! Today we celebrate 81 years of the playful spirit, dedicated rivalry friendship, and shockingly short temper that has struck a cord with Disney fans since the earliest years of the company. Donald was created in 1934 with his debut appearance in The Wise Little Hen, and has been a working character ever since. Donald is not just known as Mickey's feisty friend but as one of the Disney Characters with a most diverse resume.

POSTED Tue, 08/26/2014 - 16:38 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Imagineers Reveal the Story Behind Disney Springs

Disney Springs isn't just a lengthy expansion project that is transforming Downtown Disney into something new.

As with all great Disney attractions, Disney Imagineers have developed a storyline for Disney Springs and it begins back in the mid-1800s.

The story is that a small settlement started near the natural springs and eventually that settlement grew into a small town. The Imagineers see the storyline as way to tell about the history of Florida in addition to Disney history.

POSTED Mon, 02/17/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Art and Artifacts On Display at The Hall of Presidents

The Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom opened with the park back in 1971. Once of the classic Disney attractions it takes center stage in Liberty Square with a 25 minute film and show featuring Audio-Animatronic figures of all the past and present U.S. Presidents. Being somewhat of a history geek, I enjoying stopping to watch the show, especially on a hot day.

POSTED Wed, 05/15/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Deep within the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World lies your opportunity to battle evil and save the galaxy. Galactic Hero Buzz Lightyear, from the Disney-Pixar hit Toy Story movies, is recruiting Junior Rangers to protect the universe from Evil Emperor Zurg. Recruits should make their way directly to Tomorrowland to join up, or at least to grab a FastPass.

POSTED Tue, 03/12/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom

The Enchanted Tiki Room is one of the signature attractions in Adventureland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Present since opening day in 1971, it debuted as the 'Tropical Serenade' an almost identical copy of Walt's classic Disneyland hit.