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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 Sat, 12/13/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Alex and Ani Bracelets Headed to the Disney Parks

If you're a fan of shiny, sparkly things like Alex and Ani bangles, today's your lucky day! Several all-new Alex and Ani bracelet designs are headed to the Disney Parks just in time to add them to your holiday wish list.

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 Thu, 12/04/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts VoluntEARS and Families Join Forces for Family Volunteer Day

Disney Friends for Change recently sponsored the annual Family Volunteer Day when families volunteer their time to support projects in their communities. This was the 22nd year for the event.

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.

POSTED Tue, 12/02/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Golf Offering Junior Golf Camps in December

Disney Golf recently announced a special set of junior golf camps for kids ages 7-17 beginning December 22. The one-day holiday golf camps are scheduled for December 22, 23, 29, and 30 at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Fri, 11/28/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks Buses to Feature Disney Infinity 2.0 Wraps

As part of the on-going celebration for the release of Disney Infinity 2.0, five Walt Disney World Resort buses will feature specially designed wraps.

The wraps were designed by the same Walt Disney Imagineering team that designed the Monorail wraps (remember the TRON: Legacy Monorail?).

POSTED Wed, 11/26/2014 - 16:54 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Deal Between Turner Classic Movies and The Walt Disney Company Means Changes Coming to The Great Movie Ride

As part of a new deal between the Turner Classic Movies cable channel and The Walt Disney Company, The Great Movie Ride will be getting an update as early as next spring.

This new deal which is being officially announced today, joins TCM with two divisions of The Walt Disney Company.

POSTED Mon, 11/24/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Best Spots to Grab a Quick Service Meal at Epcot

When you're hungry and touring Epcot there's no shortage of amazing and delicious spots to eat whether you're looking for a quick service meal, a snack, or a more relaxed sit down table service location. Even with all the choices you're bound to have a must-stop location, somewhere you just have to stop on ever trip.

POSTED Fri, 11/21/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney Theater Opens at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts

Disney recently celebrated the opening of the Walt Disney Theater at Orlando's new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (DPAC).

The all-new Walt Disney Theater will be home to Broadway-style shows and musical performances. The theater is a 2,700 seat hall with tiered seating.

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POSTED Thu, 11/19/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Two Complete In Room Celebrations Help Deck Your Hotel Room With Holiday Spirit from Disney Floral and Gifts

Imagine coming back to your Walt Disney World Resort hotel room to discover that elves had come to decorate for Christmas! A door banner is your first clue that something special has happened. Walk inside and discover a room full of surprises. Luminaries cast a warm holiday glow, and line the path to three Santa-inspired bins filled with gifts and treats from Mickey, Minnie and Pluto. You can have this dream come true, with just a little help from the memory makers at Disney Floral & Gifts.

POSTED Fri, 11/13/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Five Can’t Miss Holiday Traditions at Walt Disney World

Across the property of the Walt Disney World Resort there are many wonderful seasonal happenings that keep Disney fans returning year after year to brave the crowds. Disney goes all out with a festive flair from the delicious baked goods, to merchandise, to the seasonal decorations in the Parks, and spectacular holiday entertainment. We've gathered together five of our can't miss Disney holiday favorites.

POSTED Thu, 11/12/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Holiday Hot Chocolates That Elevate The Classic To Spectacular

Florida may be known as the sunshine state, but when the warm sun dips below the horizon the Winter evenings at Walt Disney World can become down right cold. When you need to find a quick way to warm up, why not turn to the traditional with a delicious hot chocolate. We're not just talking about any old hot chocolate though, Disney's got oodles of great spots to grab a happy cup of warmth and elevate this classic drink into a holiday spectacular.

POSTED Wed, 11/11/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Magic Kingdom's Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe

Haul out the holly because it's the right time to start gathering together the magical trimmings that give your holiday home that Disney touch. It doesn't matter if you're shopping in the parks or sitting at home online, Disney has fabulous gear to spread some holiday cheer.

POSTED Tue, 11/10/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Take A Tour From Marceline to Magic Kingdom

If you're a Disney geek like me, you've probably thought about or already taken one of the special behind the scenes tours that Disney has to offer. Most recently I was lucky enough to get the chance to do the Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour, which is still fairly new to Walt Disney World.

POSTED Mon, 11/09/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tour the Harambe Wildlife Preserve on Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris

If you're only going to ride one attraction when you're visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom we suggest heading straight for the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This attraction is the closest most of us will ever get to a real African safari excursion and there is always something new and exciting to discover as you travel through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve.

POSTED Wed, 11/04/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Holiday Merchandise To Deck Your Halls

The clock struck 12 and bam! It's Christmas time everywhere! Yes - even we here at Walt Disney World for Grown-ups are gearing up for a very merry season of all things Disney. While many of our readers are looking forward to their annual holiday pilgrimage to the vacation kingdom, we're thinking of ways to bring a bit of that Disney holiday cheer home to celebrate as well! Before diving into our annual gift guides, let's take a look at what's new in the Disney Store.

POSTED Tue, 11/03/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney History: Disney's Animal Kingdom Then & Now

The creation of Disney's Animal Kingdom was a hugely ambitious venture. Nature and conservation were two of the many things that Walt Disney was passionate about, so it was not a stretch for the Eisner administration to add a fourth gate to Walt Disney World that centered around animals. One of the greatest hurdles to the creation of Animal Kingdom was convincing critics that the concept was viable as a theme park and that it would be substantially different from a zoo. In a tongue-in-cheek way, the park was affectionately known as "Nahtazu".

POSTED Sat, 10/31/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Saturday Style: Winter Weekend Wardrobe

Haul out the holly and start packing your bags for a fun Holiday trip to Walt Disney World. Cooler temps bring along the cheerful decor of Winter Holidays to Disney Parks and Resorts, and you can get into the spirit as well with this cute collection.

POSTED Fri, 10/30/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Quick Service Spots With Thanksgiving Flavors

Heading to Walt Disney World over the Thanksgiving Holiday without dining reservations? Looking for some spots to grab a little Thanksgiving flavor from a quick service spot while enjoying family fun in the Parks? Head on over to these Disney eateries to pick up great grub with a seasonal flair.