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  • POSTED Thu, 05/10/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Great Movie Ride Dinner Coming In June

    What's better than being able to go behind the scenes in the Disney Hollywood Studio's attraction the Great Movie Ride? Being able to pair an in-depth look at the ride with a dinner. Slated as the June event for "Tables in Wonderland," the Great Movie Ride Dinner is planned for Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 from 8:00 - 10:30 PM.

    Guests partaking in this special event will be able to access the Great Movie Ride after it has closed for the day and have a delicious three-part meal. Details on the meal are as follows:

  • POSTED Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

    Epcot hosts its share of concerts, and Disney recently released the lineup for a summertime series of tunes. The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series for this year is set to run June 10 through July 28 and will feature the following tribute bands on the following dates:

    • June 10 " June 17 - Hotel California (Eagles tribute band) (pictured above)
    • June 18 " June 23 - Mike Delguidice & Big Shot (The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience)
    • June 24 " June 30 - Stayin' Alive (tribute to the Bee Gees)
  • POSTED Tue, 05/08/2012 - 23:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Carbon-Freeze Me Experience Coming To DHS

    Remember the famous scene in Star Wars in which Han Solo is frozen in carbonite? Ever wanted to see what you'd look like if you were to, say, take Han's place? Thanks to a new experience coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios later this month, you just might have the chance.

    The Carbon-Freeze Me Experience rolls into DHS May 18 as part of that park's Star Wars Weekends. Guests opting to go through the experience will have their coutenance captured on a series of cameras, run through a computer and translated into an 8-inch figurine. It's a totally new and unique experience created specifically for Disney parks as part of Disney's "D-Tech Me" line.

    Those of you interested in giving the Carbon-Freeze Me Experience a try should know the cost is $99.95 per figurine plus shipping (the mini-you comes straight to your house after about four weeks); additional figurines of the same person can be purchased for $74.95. Interested parties will have to make a reservation for the experience by calling 407-WDW-TECH. It's also worth noting no discounts apply to the epxerience, and no-shows/ cancellations within 48 hours are subject to a $25 fee on the credit card given at the time of the reservation booking.

    The Carbon-Freeze Me Experience will run every day during normal DHS hours May 18 through June 16. The experience can be found next to The American Idol Experience. Admission to DSH is required.

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  • POSTED Mon, 05/07/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Legend of Captain Jack Coming To Hollywood Studios

    Those of you out there wanting to see something fresh at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be happy to learn plans for a new attraction at that park are in the works. Disney Parks Blog confirmed recently there are plans to bring a little "Pirates of the Caribbean" to DHS this fall with the new attraction, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow.

  • POSTED Sun, 05/06/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Announced

    It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas, especially if going to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is on your to do list. Disney recently announced the dates for this year's holiday extravaganza and made tickets available for purchase by phone.

    The dates for 2012's Christmas Party are:

    • November 9, 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
    • December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21

    As mentioned above, you can purchase your tickets over the phone for any of the above dates. Base prices (without tax factored in) are as follows:

  • POSTED Sat, 05/05/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Night of Joy Tickets On Sale Now

    Walt Disney World's two-night popular celebration of Christian music is coming back again this fall for the 30th time. 2012's Night of Joy is set for September 7 and 8 at Magic Kingdom.

    Disney has also released the lineup of Christian artists for both nights. Friday, September 7 will see these acts take the stage: Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, RED, Francesca Battistelli, Brandon Heath, Royal Tailor, and Disciple. Slated for Saturday, September 8 are: MercyMe, Third Day, Kutless, Chris August, Lecrae, Yolanda Adams, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Dara Maclean.

  • POSTED Thu, 05/03/2012 - 06:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Mickey's Halloween Party Dates Announced

    It may seem strange to think about Halloween now during spring, but the folks at Disney are definitely looking ahead. Recently, they announced the dates and prices for 2012's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. In case you want to make plans to attend this year's event, here are all the not-so-gory details.

    Dates for the event are as follows:
    September 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 & 30
    October 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 and 31
    November 2

  • POSTED Wed, 05/02/2012 - 20:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar Now Open

    Guests wanting to sample some wine while visiting Epcot will be happy to hear a new option has opened this week. May 1 marked the official opening of the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in the Italy Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase.

  • POSTED Wed, 05/02/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Disney Testing New Fastpass System at Magic Kingdom

    Right now at Magic Kingdom, Disney is currently testing out a new way with a guest favorite. Now through May 15, Disney is trialing a new Fastpass system on certain rides and attractions throughout Magic Kingdom.

    In the current system, guests obtain Fastpass tickets at the ride or attraction of their choice and return at the time stated upon the ticket to bypass a long wait time. How does the new Fastpass differ? The new system will have guests obtaining Fastpass tickets at home - before they even set foot in the park!

  • POSTED Tue, 05/01/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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    Swan and Dolphin Named a Top 10 Meeting Hotel in U.S.

    Earlier this month, Cvent, "the largest cloud-based provider of event management and venue selection solutions," named the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin to its list of Top Meeting Hotels in the United States. The Disney hotel was ranked at 7th in a list of 100.

    To come up with the tops for its list, Cvent looked at some 80,000 hotels across the country and followed certain criteria. Among the info considered is the number of meeting rooms, total square footage of meeting space available and how much business the hotel garnered by meeting planners through the Cvent Supplier Network.