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POSTED Mon, 06/09/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Car Masters Weekend Returns to Downtown Disney on Father’s Day Weekend, June 14 and 15

This year's Car Masters Weekend returns to Downtown Disney on Father's Day weekend, June 14 and 15 and promises guests some high-octane excitement.

Guests at this year's event can see more than 100 classic, muscle, and exotic vehicles at the Downtown Disney Car Show Presented by Meguiar's.

The cars will be displayed on the West Side promenade and fans even have a chance to vote for their favorite car. There will be expert judges on hand to score the cars, and the event closes with an awards ceremony on Sunday night.

POSTED Fri, 06/06/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tinker Bell’s New Meet-and-Greet Location at the Magic Kingdom

Tinker Bell has a new place to call home at the Magic Kingdom.

Everyone's favorite pixie is now greeting guests inside Tinker Bell's Magical Nook on Main Street, U.S.A., and there is some Disney magic at work during the meet-and-greet.

As guests enter the Garden Theater in the Town Square Theater they are magically "shrunk" down to fairy size so they can fit inside Tink's home.

POSTED Tue, 06/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Petty Holdings, LLC and Pixar Animation Studios Bringing ‘Cars’ Characters to Life at Walt Disney World Speedway

An all-new junior ride-along program is headed to the Walt Disney World Speedway.

Petty Holdings, LLC and Pixar Animation Studios have announced they are bringing two Cars characters to life: Aiken Axler and Sage VanDerSpin. Richard Petty was the voice of 'The King' in the original Cars movie.

POSTED Sat, 05/24/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Cherry Tree Lane Opening Soon in Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney

When the Marketplace Co-Op opens in Downtown Disney this summer, one of the boutiques will be a one-stop-shop for accessories and designer handbags.

Cherry Tree Lane's merchandise will includes jewelry, watches, scarves, ballet flats, and of course Disney handbags.

The name of the store was inspired by the street where Mr. Banks and his family live in Disney's Mary Poppins, and the fixtures in the store include references to the film such as iconic umbrellas, hats, and kites.

POSTED Thu, 05/22/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Bird Show Debuting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Summer

More changes are headed to Disney's Animal Kingdom this summer as a new live bird show is set to debut.

The show is called Winged Encounters-The Kingdom Takes Flight and it will feature six types of birds including macaws.

'Winged Encounters' will showcase macaws in flight and will also feature bird experts who will share conservation stories with the audience. The show is scheduled to be performed on Discovery Island.

POSTED Wed, 05/21/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Entertainment Schedule Released for 24-Hour Disney Side Party at the Magic Kingdom

Summer at Disney officially begins on May 23 at the 24-hour Disney Side Party at the Magic Kingdom.

To keep guests entertained (and awake) for a full 24 hours, Disney has some special entertainment planned for the event, and we have details on a few of those events.

To get the party started, there is a Magic Kingdom Welcome Show planned for 5:50 a.m. and then the party begins at 6 a.m. ET.

POSTED Mon, 05/19/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Lineup Announced for Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The lineup has been announced for this year's Eat to the Beat Concert Series during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and the musical acts include Hanson, Boyz II Men, Rick Springfield, Air Supply, and more.

The Eat to the Beat concerts take place three times on the scheduled evenings at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8 p.m.

The full lineup for this year is:

* September 19-21: Jo Dee Messina
* September 22-23: The Pointer Sisters
* September 24-25: Rick Springfield

POSTED Thu, 05/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade to End at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 31

The Animal Kingdom's afternoon parade is coming to an end this month.

Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade is reportedly ending on May 31.

This will be the second Walt Disney World park parade to end this year. Earlier in 2014, the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade ended at the Magic Kingdom to make way for the Festival of Fantasy Parade.

POSTED Tue, 05/13/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Summer of 2014 Brings New Magic to Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort

This summer promises to be one for the memory books for guests at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Summer officially kicks off at Disney on May 23 with the bi-coastal Rock Your Disney Side: 24 Hours party at the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure. This 24-hour party starts at 6 a.m. on May 23 and ends at 6 a.m. May 24 local time.

POSTED Sat, 05/10/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tickets on Sale Now for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

If you're planning a trip this fall or early winter to the Walt Disney World Resort, tickets for two special events are now on sale.

Tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are available online.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights in September and October at the Magic Kingdom. This hard-ticket event is for kids of all ages and everyone is encouraged to dress in costume.

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, 12/31/2015 - 03:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line: Escape to Serenity Bay

In the middle of this winter cold, there's nothing more that I would like than to be lying on a Caribbean beach in the sun on a quiet beach. A short Disney Cruise with a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay sounds like just the break I need! No need to worry about the kids because I'll be headed straight to Serenity Bay.

POSTED Mon, 12/28/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Things We’re Looking Forward to in 2016 at the Walt Disney World Resort

It's that time of year again! It's time to think about what we're looking forward to next year when it comes to the Walt Disney World Resort. After all, 2016 is just a few days away and there are so many great things happening next year at our favorite place!

POSTED Thu, 12/24/2015 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Planning a Disney Trip with a Non-Disney Fan

If you are anything like me you live for planning your next Disney Vacation, you can see the park maps in your head. You know where you want to eat, and what your plan of attack will be. Any Disney fan would jump at the chance for the trip you're planning, but what if you won't be traveling with a Disney fan? Planning a trip to Walt Disney World with someone who doesn't understand can be a little trickier.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

POSTED Tue, 12/22/2015 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Late Night at Disney -- What's Your "Goodnight Kiss?"

Disney fans have come to expect a "Goodnight Kiss," -- it's the Parks' special way to send guests off with a reminder of the magic bringing us together. Over the years many Disney families have created their own special evening and late night rituals, a sort of private goodnight kiss just for them. Here are some ideas to keep the magic going that makes sure you dream sweetly all vacation long.

POSTED Thu, 12/17/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Postcards and The Art of Correspondence

Many in modern society quip that postcards are just vacationers bragging about their life, however traditionalists maintain that they are a sentimental courtesy.

POSTED Wed, 12/16/2015 - 04:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot's Holidays Around the World

One of the most enchanting parts of the Holidays at Walt Disney World to me is the magical expression of Holidays Around the World at Epcot. Each and every World Showcase pavilion is painstakingly decorated in it's unique cultural style to celebrate the joys of season. While taking a stroll along the 1.2 mile promenade you can immerse yourself in each country's traditions surrounding the winter holidays and listen to the marvelous storytellers.

POSTED Mon, 12/14/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with the The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

The theme of our recent Thanksgiving week family vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort was "try new things." We dined at new-to-us restaurants, tried new drinks, rode new-to-some-of-us attractions, and enjoyed our first (and last) visit to The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

POSTED Fri, 12/04/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Micro-Websites For Dedicated Walt Disney World Disney Hotel Fans

There's something special about a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel that just may spoil you from staying any other place. The lush surroundings, the friendly service, the little details all throughout Disney Resorts can ruin a person for anything less than a Disney experience. It's no wonder that popping up all over the internet are a collection of micro-blogs dedicated especially to the Hotels of Walt Disney World.

POSTED Wed, 12/02/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Gingerbread House

One of my favorite holiday treasures at Walt Disney World is one that's just slightly off the beaten path, yet every year it draws thousands to expand their world view and make a stop at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa to see the giant Gingerbread House.

POSTED Tue, 12/01/2015 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Very Merrytime Christmas By The Numbers

It's the hap-happiest time of the year and Walt Disney World is known by it's fans to decorate like no place else with garland, wreaths, twinkling lights and glitter. But what does a Disney holiday look like at sea? Just like on land the amazing elves that work with Disney's Enchanted Florist go to work and transform Disney Cruise Line ships into true winter wonderlands during the holidays.