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POSTED Fri, 10/19/2018 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney News Round-up For Friday, October 19th, 2018

Welcome to another Friday news round-up! This week we've got some great announcements that may make your next Walt Disney World vacation even more magical. To begin with the new daily ticket pricing is now in effect.

POSTED Thu, 10/11/2018 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Holiday Shop Opens On shopDisney

The Holiday Shop at shopDisney is now full of Christmas cheer! I know, I know, it's not even Halloween yet; but a few of these items went super fast during the 2017 season so you may want to act fast. It's almost time to deck the halls, here are a few cute ways to get started,

POSTED Mon, 11/13/2017 - 18:15 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Holiday News Round-up: Contemporary Gingerbread Display, Menus for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, and More!

The holidays are in full swing at Disney World and today's news round-up is full of holiday-themed news including details on the menus for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, gingerbread displays news, and much more! Let's dig in.

POSTED Tue, 12/20/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Disney Parks’ Holiday Special, MagicBand 2, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're rounding up some of the big Disney news stories today including information on the new MagicBand 2 rolling out at the Walt Disney World Resort and when you can catch the Christmas Day Disney Parks' holiday special. Let's check it out.

POSTED Thu, 11/03/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise, Disney Parks Holiday News, and More

And just like that Halloween is over and it's all about Christmas and the holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort! The jack-o-lanterns have been replaced with garland and toy soldiers, and the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is November 7. Let's check out today's holiday-themed news round-up.

POSTED Fri, 10/14/2016 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Celebrate Christmas with New Holiday Spectacular and Santa Meet-and-Greet

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights might be gone, but Disney's Hollywood Studios is ready to celebrate this holiday season with a new "holiday spectacular" and a new Santa meet-and-greet!

POSTED Thu, 05/05/2016 - 16:15 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tiered Pricing for Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Tickets are on sale today for the 2016 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, with a twist. The ticket prices are tiered based on what day you want to attend the party with pricing going up the closer you get to the holidays.

POSTED Fri, 03/25/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Dates Announced for 2016 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties

The calendar might say Easter and spring break, but it's never too early to start planning your winter holiday vacation to Walt Disney World. And just in time for your planning sessions Disney has announced the dates for the 2016 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Wed, 12/23/2015 - 20:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Contemporary Resort Hosting Christmas Day Religious Services

If you have plans to spend Christmas Day at the Walt Disney World Resort and you're looking to celebrate with a religious service there are two options at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Guests can attend a Catholic Mass or a Protestant service on Christmas Day.

POSTED Fri, 12/11/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney World Resort Announces Grant to Help Homeless Families in Central Florida

Christmas came early to a Central Florida fund set up to aid the homeless. The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced a $500,000 grant for the Homeless Impact Fund which was established by the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness.

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POSTED Thu, 09/22/2011 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party vs. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Both Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are popular events at Disney but often I'm asked which one is better. To be honest I don't think there is one right answer to this question but I do think that individually one can be better for you!

POSTED Mon, 05/23/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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What are your special Disney World souvenir traditions? [facebook poll]

Over on our Facebook fan page, we recently asked, "Do you buy souvenirs in Disney World? If so, what do you buy? Any special traditions?" Here's what our fans had to say!

POSTED Tue, 04/05/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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What time of year should you visit Disney World?

The time of year that you choose to visit Walt Disney World is a very personal decision, based on your preference (or tolerance! ha!) for weather, crowds and events at WDW.

POSTED Sun, 01/09/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Sunday Round-Up for January 9, 2011

For our second Round-Up of the new year I thought we'd start with some great posts about the other Disney parks around the world. Reading a blog post about them may be as close as I ever get to going so let's take a look at some offerings.

Theme Park Tourist has a review of the Toy Story Playland in Disneyland Paris. Lots of video and pictures make me feel all French-y!

POSTED Thu, 01/06/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Epcot's Lucky Owl

Japan's Mitsukoshi department store in Epcot's World Showcase is one of our favorite places to wander, and every once in a while I find something I can't help but show you here on WDWFG. Today -- it's the lucky owls.

POSTED Fri, 12/24/2010 - 04:39 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Christmas at Disney World Resorts

Here's some of our favorite Disney World resorts to hang out in and soak up that holiday atmosphere!

POSTED Wed, 12/22/2010 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Stocking stuffer ideas for the Disney fan

Whoops! Someone forgot the stocking stuffers! There's still time to order some great little Disney treats for your Dis-fan friends and family.

POSTED Tue, 12/21/2010 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Christmas Hidden Mickeys

We're big fans of finding Hidden Mickeys around here! For those who haven't heard of them, Hidden Mickeys are defined as:

a partial or complete impression of Mickey Mouse placed by the Imagineers and artists to blend into the designs of Disney attractions, hotels, restaurants, and other areas.

POSTED Mon, 12/20/2010 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Holiday decorations at Epcot and Magic Kingdom

What a treat! It's a photo tour of Christmas decorations at Epcot and Magic Kingdom!

POSTED Fri, 12/17/2010 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Animal Kingdom Character Trees: Part 2

Today we're showing off the beautiful world of The Lion King's Africa and Finding Nemo's Australia -- in Christmas tree form!