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POSTED Tue, 05/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Port Orleans Jazz Musician Elliot Dyson Laid Off

According to an online report, popular jazz musician Elliot Dyson, who regularly performs at the Port Orleans Scat Cats Club, has been laid off by Disney.

POSTED Thu, 04/18/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Celebrate Father’s Day with Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney

If you're looking for a "revved up" way to celebrate Father's Day this year, start your engines and head over to Downtown Disney West Side for Car Masters Weekend.

This classic car show "with a modern twist" is planned for June 14-16, and will feature more than 150 classic, muscle, and exotic cars. The event is also showcasing Disney-Pixar's Cars movies " giving guests the chance to meet raceway stars Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Finn McMissle from Cars 2.

POSTED Tue, 04/16/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Hand Drawn Animators Included in Layoffs at The Walt Disney Company

During the past couple of weeks reports began surfacing about impending staff cuts at The Walt Disney Company, and by the end of the week the cuts became official as nine veteran animators from the hand drawn animation team were let go.

Tom Bancroft, a former Disney animator, tweeted out the names of the animators from his personal account on April 11. Several online sites also listed the names. The veteran hand drawn artists who lost their jobs are: Nik Ranieri, Ruben Aquino, Frans Vischer, Russ Edmonds, Brian Ferguson, Jamie Lopez and Dan Tanaka.

POSTED Sun, 03/03/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 10

Spring is in the air and the citizens of Main Street, U.S.A. are simply bursting with excitement! To lighten up the mood from chilly winter days and help usher in all things bright and beautiful, they'll arrive in town on a horse-drawn trolly adorned with colorful bouquets of flowers and ribbons, dressed to the nines in bright pastels. These happy folks are ready to sing and dance their way into your hearts!

POSTED Thu, 01/24/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Two New Interactive Games Launching This Spring at Walt Disney World

Get ready for a swashbuckling good time at the Magic Kingdom, because according to the Disney Parks Blog Pirates are taking over Adventureland this spring with a new interactive entertainment adventure.

POSTED Sun, 12/30/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 1

Last month Disney announced Limited Time Magic will be taking place throughout 2013 with 52 weeks of magical experiences big and small. These special experiences will appear and then disappear as the next special surprise debuts. Each week a new, fun adventure awaits guests headed to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

POSTED Sat, 11/03/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Updates Coming for This Year's Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

For many guests, it's a holiday must-do tradition, and this year, there are a few changes to help enhance the experience. We're talking of Disney Hollywood Studio's Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Since starting way back in 1995, the show has continued to evolve; today, it boasts more than 5 million lights (all energy-efficient LED) and continues to pull in enhancements such as images and music from Disney's "Prep and Landing."

POSTED Sat, 03/03/2012 - 14:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Entertainment Fastpass To Be Tested At Magic Kingdom

Word out of Walt Disney World has it that the Magic Kingdom will be the spot for a new Fastpass trial this month. During March, Disney will be testing their famous Fastpass system with their nighttime entertainment.

Cast members will distribute the Fastpasses by hand to guests on random days in March between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Guests lucky enough to be a part of the experiment will be able to return to the Castle hub at the time printed on the Fastpass. From there, the cast members will be on hand to help direct guests in order to watch that night's fireworks show or nighttime parade.

POSTED Thu, 02/23/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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St. Patrick's Day Offerings At Raglan Road

It might not be for a few weeks yet, but Ragland Road is busy preparing for a three day celebration of St. Patrick's Day that will include a special menu and live entertainment.

Thursday, March 15, is the kick-off date with a lunch at the restaurant prepared and demonstrated by Chef Kevin Dundon. Guests can taste each course, including hickory-smoked Irish salmon, roasted tomato and gin soup, and panna cotta, with wine pairings. Cost is $45 per person, and reservations can be made through the Walt Disney World Dining Line: 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3563).

POSTED Mon, 10/03/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Movie Buzz: Disney Developing Detective Movie

For those of you who like Disney and to watch detectives at work on the big screen, you're in luck. Looks like Disney has acquired an untitled project that will feature a reluctant female detective.

The project is to be penned by Ashley Bradley, a relatively unknown and untried screenwriter. Marc Guggenheim, best known for co-writing "The Green Lantern," is also on board as producer as part of Collider Entertainment.

Collider Entertainment was launched at last year's Comi-Con; this is the first project on tap at a studio for that fledgling company.

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POSTED Thu, 10/05/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Host A Haunted Mansion Halloween Party At Home

I must admit, I stole this post. Our friend Jen over at Mickeyfix.com put together a "How To Host A Haunted Mansion Halloween Party" post and the whole Grown-ups team is so into it! I pulled together a few fun tips to help make your soiree something special.

POSTED Mon, 10/02/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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35 Reasons To Love Epcot For The 35th Anniversary

Yesterday Epcot experienced the 35th Anniversary of its opening date with a special ceremony and huge crowds. We wanted to mark the day here on the blog, so the team came up with a list of 35 Reasons We Love Epcot at 35! It was hard to limit our list to just 35 reasons to love Walt Disney World's second gate, but here is our list, in no particular order.

POSTED Thu, 07/27/2017 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Have A Romantic Date Night At Disney Springs

Walt Disney World can be a wonderful place for families, it can also be an amazing spot for a romantic getaway with the one you love. Whether you're hiring a sitter at the resort for the night, or making an adults only trip, the reimagined shopping, dining, and entertainment complex Disney Springs has a bounty of date night delights waiting just for you.

POSTED Fri, 06/23/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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4 Disney Bars A Bit Off The Beaten Path And Totally Worth A Visit

When most people think about great Walt Disney World Bars and Lounges its easy to get caught up in the obvious in Park options like La Cava del Tequila, or the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge.

POSTED Wed, 06/21/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Celebrate All American Barbecue At Walt Disney World

Heading to Disney for the 4th of July, but worried you will miss your annual backyard barbecue? Never fear! Walt Disney World is home to some fantastic and unique Barbecue - read on for our favorite locations to throw down for Independence Day.

POSTED Tue, 06/20/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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runDisney: Finding A Training Plan To That Works For You

With their unique locations, and fun on course entertainment, runDisney has helped to inspire thousands of non-runners to lace up their sneakers and give the sport of road running a try. Whether you want to run a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon; whether you are just starting out, or you have been running for years, pre-race training is important to help you accomplish your goal.

POSTED Tue, 01/17/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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My Five Favorite Things About The Disney Cruise Line

I've been dreaming of going back to sea, as tends to happen this time of year. If like me you yearn to slow down and relax while soaking up some serious tropical sun, maybe it's time you take a Disney Cruise. Leaving from Port Canaveral (and other Ports around the world) the Disney Cruise Line offers an escape beyond compare, and I thought I would let you in on the five things that I love most.

POSTED Wed, 01/11/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Boathouse at Disney Springs Offers Lunch & Launch

The BOATHOUSE at Disney Spring is one of many fabulous eateries that are taking the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex to another level. The massive Boathouse complex holds three bars, several dining rooms that seat a total of 600 people, a museum quality collection of rare boats, a gift shop, and the launch for one of the most unique experiences anywhere - Vintage Amphicar Tours of Disney Springs.

POSTED Wed, 12/28/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Special Ideas for Celebrating new Year at Walt Disney World

Ringing in the New Year at Walt Disney World is one of those things I dreamed of as a girl. Frankly, I place the blame directly on the early 80's version of Carousel of Progress. However, as an adult just the thought of fighting through the New Year Crowds on Main Street USA triggers an anxiety attack. Avoiding crowds during the holidays at Disney is all relative, and while it will be crowded and busy no matter where you go, avoiding the parties in the Parks will help ease a bit of that traffic.

POSTED Tue, 11/22/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Why Walt Disney World Keeps Me Coming Back Year After Year

I'm often asked why I keep vacationing at Walt Disney World year after year. People seem genuinely baffled at how I can go to the same place and not get bored. Their question is always met with a smile and deep breath before launching into my speech of what they're missing out on. Here's a little peek at a few of the reasons that I love Walt Disney World and why I keep returning.