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HGTV and DIY Network Stars to Appear at the 2014 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

The Crashers are coming to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.

Fans of HGTV and the DIY Network know that "The Crashers" are the expert designers and contractors who seek out people at home improvement stores who need renovation help. Once The Crashers find someone in need of help they spend just three days making over the person's bathroom, kitchen, or other area that needs renovation.

2014 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Starts March 5

The Muppets are coming to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival!

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will be making their debut in a Muppet-themed topiary located in World Showcase when the Flower and Garden Festival returns to Epcot on March 5. The main entrance topiary display will feature Goofy, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck taking part in a butterfly hunt as they celebrate the return of spring.

Florida Residents Can Enjoy Special Savings at the Walt Disney World Resort in Early 2014

Residents of the Sunshine State can take advantage of some special savings this winter and spring at The Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney is offering Florida residents a special park admission offer of three days for $129 plus tax. This offer will get guests into one theme park per day and can be used at any of the Walt Disney World theme parks. There is an option to add a fourth day for an additional $20 plus tax.

Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Fans a Behind the Scenes Look at the Cars for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is set to open later this spring at the Magic Kingdom and will be the final addition in New Fantasyland.

As fans eagerly await the debut of the new attraction, Disney Imagineering is giving everyone a sneak peek into what it takes to produce the themed cars for the ride.

In this video, Imagineers Ben VanBeusekon and Mary Mac Eachin explain the creative process behind the creation of the mine cars.

Walt Disney World Announces Dates for Star Wars Weekends 2014

The Force will be with guests once again in 2014.

The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced the dates for the 2014 Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Star Wars Weekends are scheduled for each weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) on these dates: May 16-18, May 23-25, May 30-June 1, and June 6-8.

New Year’s Eve Wasn’t So Magical for Some Guests at the Magic Kingdom

The holidays are always a busy time at the Walt Disney World Resort, and New Year's Eve 2013 was no exception.

The Magic Kingdom reached capacity early Tuesday morning and was at a Phase 3 closing by about 11 a.m.

A Phase 3 park closing means admission to the park is limited to Disney Resort guests, Annual, Premier, and Premium Passholders, guests with dining reservations, and guests who have Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or Pirates League reservations.

Disney Vacation Account Gives Guests a New Option to Save for Their Disney Vacations

UPDATE: ON July 25th, 2017 Disney sent out a letter to it's vacation account holders stating "Thank you for your participation in the Disney Vacation Account program. At this time, we are discontinuing the program and no new accounts or contributions are being accepted."

Saving money for a Disney vacation just got a little bit easier with the new Disney Vacation Account that was recently launched by the Walt Disney Travel Company.

Pirates of the Caribbean Celebrates its 40th Anniversary at the Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Magic Kingdom on December 15.

The original Pirates of the Caribbean opened in Disneyland in 1967, taking guests back in time to a pirate-filled Caribbean complete with cannons, swordfights, and songs. The Magic Kingdom's Pirates attraction opened in 1973 and was one of the park's first major additions after its 1971 opening.

Memory Maker Allows Guests to Download Unlimited Digital Photos at Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort recently unveiled another option for guests when it comes to viewing and purchasing photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers.

The new option is called Memory Maker and it's 100 percent digital. Memory Maker allows guests to download unlimited digital photos of Disney PhotoPass pictures, without having to purchase the photos individually.

Chocolate Christmas Scene Adds to the Magic of Holiday Happenings at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts

If you're a fan of all things chocolate you'll want to make a stop at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to get a peek at the latest holiday creation.

The resort's executive pastry chef Laurent Branlard has created a 7-foot-tall, 400-pound chocolate nutcracker that is part of the resort's chocolate Christmas scene. The completely edible nutcracker took about 80 hours to complete and is joined in the scene by a life-sized Santa Claus, fireplace, toy train, and Christmas tree.

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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Viewing Tips for Epcot's Eat To The Beat Concert Series

In addition to the fantastic culinary treats offered up every year at Walt Disney World's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, each night the America Gardens Theater plays host to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. This high energy series of concerts brings in well-known names in American music to play on average three sets a day, for two or three days throughout the Festival season.

Dazzling Shopping At Epcot's Kunstarbeit In Kristal

Shopping at Epcot can turn in to a marathon sport for me, and I especially love hitting all of the wonderful small shops within the World Showcase Pavilions. Being a Princess at heart I love to go for the sparkle when it comes to souvenirs and one of my very favorite sparkly shops can be found in Epcot's German Pavilion. Kunstarbeit In Kristal, is the place where crystal jewelry and fine collectibles by Swarovski, Princessa Plata, Arribas, Arnstadt, Nachtmann, and many more shimmer and dance with light to illuminate ever corner of the store.

8 Great Things Going On at the 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Center

The 20th Anniversary Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is fast coming upon us (2015 dates run from September 25th until November 16th) and while the Marketplace Booths located around World Showcase Lagoon don't open until 11:00AM there's still plenty of Epicurean fun when Epcot Park opens up at 9:00am.

15 Days To Go Disney Vacation To Do List!

You've been watching that count down clock for months and your Walt Disney World vacation just keeps getting closer! Excitement fills the air at home, but there are still quite a few things that need to get done. With a great pre-travel checklist and a little organization you can check off those last minute tasks a few at a time with no sweat at all. Below is peak at what my personal pre-Walt Disney World routine will looks like as I count down the last two weeks before a trip!

Tips For Planning A Spooktacular Fall Trip to Walt Disney World

While Disney maintains its famous family friendly attitude throughout all of it brands, fans of ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night still have their share if nostalgic fan fun on a Walt Disney World vacation. If you're planning a fall trip and would like to theme your trip with some extra spooktacular vibes, here are a few fun ideas!

Snorkeling With Nemo & Friends At The Epcot Seas Aqua Tour

UPDATED August 2018!

Join your favorite underwater friends on a fun snorkeling adventure through the the coral reef habitat at Epcot's The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Presented by the National Association of Underwater Instructors, the Epcot Seas Aqua Tour allows guests age 8 and up to slip in the water and explore the seas up close and personal.

5 Reasons to Love Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort is not only one of the original Walt Disney World Hotels, but it remains one of the premier destinations for Disney travelers both staying at the property or just coming for a visit. Its unique A-frame design sets the stage for the massive Grand Canyon Concourse that holds shopping, dining, an original Mary Blair mural, and the monorail which runs right through!

Deluxe Studio Villas At Disney's Contemporary Bay Lake Tower

Bay Lake Tower (BLT) at Disney's Contemporary Resort is a Disney Vacation Club Resort with Deluxe Villa Accommodations. No matter how many guests are in your party, there is a villa at BLT that will suit your needs - from a studio that can sleep four, up to a three bedroom grand villa that sleeps twelve! There are also three views to choose from including a Standard view (courtyard, parking lot), Lake view (Bay Lake) and Theme Park view (Magic Kingdom).

Top 10 "Coolest" Attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort

As the temperatures continue to soar during the Coolest Summer Ever at the Walt Disney World Resort it seemed like a good time to talk about the "coolest attractions" in the theme parks. And we're not talking about 'Oh man, Space Mountain is so cool!' but rather we're talking about the attractions that are "cool" and where you won't melt into a puddle on the sidewalk.

Getaway Tips For A Three Night Trip

Sometimes you just need a long weekend to get away from it all, a quick trip to recharge your batteries. My little secret, if that I don't count out Walt Disney World when I just want to run away. While many Disney fans are always working on those long week plus family vacation, I'm happy to jet down an get a quick fix in whenever I can. Because the quick getaway is often all about working with money you have on hand rather than saving, sometimes, I don't even go to a Theme Park.