The Walt Disney World Resort's housekeeping staff (known fondly as Mousekeeping) is known for it's friendly service, attention to detail, Grand Floridian parasol parades, and perhaps most of all, the towel animals. What's that? You've never heard of a towel animal?

The 20th Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has started down at the Walt Disney World Resort! As we've mentioned before this year the festival has several exciting additions and the one we're dying to hear all about is the food!

With two beautiful new ships it's no wonder that the Disney Cruise Line is being considered one of the finest fleets on the seven seas. Fast on the heals of Conde' Nast Travelers Readers ranking all four ships in the Disney Fleet amongst the top large cruise ships in the world, another group of dedicated travel fans have been heard. Last week the critically acclaimed website CruiseCritic.com announced the winners of the Cruise Critic 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards.

Disney fashionistas have another reason to squeal in delight with the announcement yesterday on the Disney Parks Blog that Disney is partnering with Vera Bradley to release a collection of quilted cotton duffel bags, totes, cosmetic bags and more incorporating Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse into Bradley's familiar bright and colorful style.

The 'Beautifully Disney' private label cosmetic line has launched! New from Disney Parks this pixie dust sprinkled make-up features color palettes from some of the most loved Disney characters. The line is accented with sophisticated packaging and whimsical accessories in rich complimentary shades of deep purple, pink and black.

Walt Disney World has updated the Park Guide Maps for 2013! The changes offer a new modern design, with the notable lack of a Kodak logo after the end of their long time partnership. The new guide maps reflect the recent physical changes to the parks, such as the New Fantasyland, as well as technological inclusions to help guests move forward and stay informed during the MyMagic+ roll out.

A few week ago I shared a Limited Time Magic Contest being run by Disney to pick the dated logo that would be used in the 2014 promotions. The majority of our forum readers has great affection for the Mary Blair inspired design that depicted a colorful, modern, stylized castle. Disney has announced that by an overwhelming majority vote fans have chosen the winner. Watch this video from Disney Parks to find out more.

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!

Tucked away inside the Disney Cruise Line Spas you will find a jewel of a luxury retreat especially for grown ups. Back through the halls, past the popular Rain Forest Room lies the exquisite private Mediterranean-inspired Treatment Villas. An indulgent place of special pampering these Villas offer the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvination on board the Disney Fleet.

Just another week now and the gates will open on the 20th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. This year guests will be treated to an invasion of Chefs with a world class Garden Marketplace featuring fresh and exciting culinary delights located at Marketplace booths around World Showcase.