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POSTED Thu, 07/24/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Details Released for the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars

With just days to go before the reservations open for the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival special events, details have been released for the culinary demonstrations and beverage seminars.

The low-cost demonstrations and seminars are a fan-favorite each year during the Food and Wine Festival.

POSTED Wed, 07/16/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Booking Now Open for 2014 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages

Reservations are now open for the 2014 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages.

The 2014 Candlelight Processional is scheduled for November 28 through December 30. The show is performed three times each night (5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m.) and includes the telling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator who is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, and a choir of Disney cast members and special guests.

POSTED Sat, 07/12/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package Now Available for Purchase

As all things Frozen have taken over Disney's Hollywood Studios this summer, guests can now purchase a special premium package for the 'Frozen Summer Fun LIVE' event.

Guests who purchase the Frozen Summer Fun Premium package will enjoy reserved viewing for three of the Frozen experiences.

POSTED Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Frozen Summer Fun Event Kicks Off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Anna and Elsa have officially arrived at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The Frozen Summer Fun event kicked off July 5 at the Studios with the inaugural 'Anna and Elsa's Royal Welcome' parade.

The Frozen sister arrive at the park each morning in a royal horse drawn sleigh while Kristoff makes his grand entrance on the Wandering Oaken's Trading Post float. The parade also includes a flag corp, a troupe of ice cutters, sliding skiers, snowflakes, and more.

POSTED Wed, 07/09/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Epcot’s Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure Now Using New Smartphones

Agent P's World Showcase Adventure in Epcot is now using new Nokia smartphones from AT&T.

The interactive game had been using Verizon Samsung flip-phones for the last two years. AT&T became the official wireless provider for the Walt Disney World Resort in August 2013.

The new smartphones have a much larger screen than the old flip phones and reportedly the quality of the audio is improved. And since it's a smartphone, it also features a touch screen.

POSTED Mon, 07/07/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrating ‘Frozen’ Summer Fun

Frozen is headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios this summer.

Beginning July 5, the Studios are celebrating all things Frozen with the Frozen Summer Fun Live event. Activities include a daily character procession, sing-alongs, fireworks, and a nightly party with a live band.

Each day at 11 a.m., Anna and Elsa will arrive at the Studios in a horse-drawn sleigh as part of a royal procession down Hollywood Boulevard. They'll be joined by Kristoff, ice skaters, skiers, and ice cutters.

POSTED Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Two New VIP Tours

The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced two new VIP tours for guests.

The Ultimate Day of Thrills: A VIP Tour Experience is for those guests seeking a thrilling visit to the Disney theme parks. The tour lasts six or seven hours and includes riding attractions at the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom in addition to lunch at a table service location.

Attractions for this tour include Toy Story Midway Mania, Expedition Everest, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

POSTED Wed, 07/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Partial Lineup Released for ‘Villains Unleashed’ Event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This summer's Villains Unleashed event at Disney's Hollywood Studios will feature some of the most iconic Disney baddies.

The hard-ticket event is scheduled for August 23 and will give guests a chance to encounter 50 popular Disney villains. The event will also feature 'Oogie Boogie's Variety Show,' 'Hades Hangout & Dance Party,' a Star Wars villain zone, and the 'Villainy in the Skies' fireworks show.

POSTED Tue, 07/01/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Animal Experience ‘It All Started with a Mouse’ Now Open Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom has a new animal experience demonstration at Rafiki's Planet Watch.

'It All Started with a Mouse' features the Animal Kingdom's "animal ambassadors" and showcases Walt Disney's love of the animal world and his belief that "what everyone will learn who studies it is a renewed sense of kinship with the earth and all its inhabitants."

POSTED Fri, 06/27/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Includes Patriotic Fun and Entertainment for Guests

The summer season at Walt Disney World is in full swing, and the Fourth of July is just around the corner.

Guests who visit Walt Disney World on July 3 and 4 will be able to celebrate Independence Day with special tributes in several of the resort's theme parks.

The Magic Kingdom is celebrating the Fourth of July with a 14-minute, 360-degree fireworks display, Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky." The fireworks display is planned for July 3 and 4 at 9 p.m.

When it comes to Disney World, trip planning is huge undertaking. In fact, many a first visit to Disney World is marred by a lack of planning. While it might be tempting to think that it's "just a theme park," and that you can show up and have a blast by winging it, the size and complexity of the resort is daunting even for experts. These articles will help you make the most of your Disney trip, and might even introduce you to some activities and attractions you haven't heard about!

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POSTED Thu, 01/21/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tips For Traveling To Walt Disney World With Teens and Young Adults

Traveling to Disney with older kids can be a joy, if you just give them a little room to spread their wings. I loved taking my kids to Walt Disney World when they were little, the joy on their faces and the wonder of youth is awesome to behold. But - I'll be honest when I say that now that my kids are older (ranging in age from 16-22) it's a whole different sort of fun. I'm often asked by parents of teens how I managed to keep their Disney love alive, and mostly I think I just got lucky.

POSTED Wed, 01/20/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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6 Activities For Early Risers At Walt Disney World

If you're up with the sun, even on vacation, it can sometimes be tricky to wait around for the rest of your party that's sleeping in soundly. You want to get up, get out, and get going " I get you. So what is there for the go getter's to do while everyone else sleeps in? Check out these 6 activities for early risers at Walt Disney World.

POSTED Tue, 01/19/2016 - 02:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Attractions to Relax on at Epcot

Continuing the tour of places to chill out and relax at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Today I'm looking at attractions to escape to when you need to take a mid-day break at Epcot. These five great attractions are perfect places to get off of your feet and into some air condition before you head back out for the rest of your day.

POSTED Mon, 01/18/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 5 Smartphone Apps for Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation

There are certain must-have items that I always have to pack for a Walt Disney World vacation including comfortable shoes, rain ponchos, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and my handy travel guides full of notes and dog-eared pages. In addition to the non-technical "stuff" I have also discovered a few must-have apps for my smartphone that make vacation life much easier.

POSTED Wed, 01/13/2016 - 04:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Travel Documents for Continental United States Travel

If you are an American, traveling within the United States, then travel documents are fairly easy to get together; but what exactly do you need to make a continental trip to Walt Disney World? For first time travelers it can feel daunting, but we're here to let you know ID requirements are easily met with a little preparation.

POSTED Tue, 01/12/2016 - 03:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Attractions to Relax On: Hollywood Studios Edition

Since we last visited this subject, many things have changed at Disney's Hollywood Studios that have cut the attraction list down - but that doesn't mean that you can't find a spot to sit down and relax a bit while you keep on checking off your "to do" list.

POSTED Fri, 01/08/2016 - 05:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter, Where It's Mardis Gras Every Day

One of Disney's most popular moderate resorts is also one of the most romantic, and that makes it perfect for a grown-up getaway any time of year. Port Orleans Resort French Quarter was designed to evoke the antebellum beauty of New Orleans. The style and architecture reminiscent of Vieux Carre the oldest section of the city that care forgot.

POSTED Tue, 01/05/2016 - 05:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Attractions to Relax On in the Magic Kingdom

In the middle of the day you may not need to head back to your room, but sometimes it's nice to take a little break in your touring schedule. These five great attractions let your party keep on touring while still giving everyone the chance to sit down and rest for a few minutes. Whether you want to get off of your feet or you're looking for a little climate control these classic attractions keep the magic alive and can help you rejuvenate.

POSTED Mon, 01/04/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Our Favorite Things at Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion

On a recent visit to Epcot we spent extra time in some of the World Showcase pavilions that we have a tendency to breeze through. One of those pavilions was the United Kingdom. It's one of our favorite spots in Epcot but for whatever reason we tend to walk through it and not stop for more than a few minutes.

POSTED Fri, 01/01/2016 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 20 Photos You Don’t Want to Miss On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

An oldie but a goodie - take a look back at the Top 20 Photos You Don't Want to Miss On Your Walt Disney World Vacation!! It was our most popular post of 2015.

Taking photos during a Walt Disney World vacation is always on our 'must-do' list. Whether you're taking candid pics of the kids with the characters or if you're taking scenery shots, there are so many great photo opportunities around the parks and hotels.