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POSTED Thu, 07/10/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Medal Designs Released for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend

The medals for this year's The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend have been released by runDisney and they're positively glowing.

The runDisney Kids Races include the diaper dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, and 1-mile race, and participants receive a Halloween-inspired medallion. The Kids Races medal features the runDisney logo and Donald Duck holding a bucket of Halloween candy.

POSTED Mon, 06/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Taking Disney Fanniversary Celebration on the Road This Summer

The D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration is hitting the road this summer, taking the celebration of Disney milestones and anniversaries to select cities around the country.

The celebration is presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection and this year's Fanniversary will showcase theme park attractions, films, television series, the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Sleeping Beauty, Haunted Mansion, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and more.

POSTED Thu, 09/12/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Bag to Debut at Disney Parks on Friday the 13th

The Haunted Mansion is getting its very own Dooney & Bourke handbag, and the purse is debuting on Friday, September 13.

This spooky new bag features a grey and black color palette with a pattern that is reminiscent of the wallpaper in the halls of the Haunted Mansion. The inside of the purse is a deep red colored fabric. The purse also has a special hangtag featuring the attractions iconic logo.

POSTED Thu, 08/02/2012 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Dream Portraits Coming to a Magazine Near You

Disney Dream Portraits are back and will grace pages of certain magazines this fall. These two photos, which feature celebrities taking on various Disney roles and personas, are a first look at the newest round of Dream Portraits by photographer Annie Leibovitz.

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POSTED Wed, 05/02/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Testing New Fastpass System at Magic Kingdom

Right now at Magic Kingdom, Disney is currently testing out a new way with a guest favorite. Now through May 15, Disney is trialing a new Fastpass system on certain rides and attractions throughout Magic Kingdom.

In the current system, guests obtain Fastpass tickets at the ride or attraction of their choice and return at the time stated upon the ticket to bypass a long wait time. How does the new Fastpass differ? The new system will have guests obtaining Fastpass tickets at home - before they even set foot in the park!

POSTED Tue, 02/14/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Stop and Smell the Roses This Valentine's Day at Magic Kingom

While this story isn't exactly breaking Disney news, in honor of Valentine's Day, we thought we'd highlight this story about the award-winning roses at the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Sat, 10/01/2011 - 10:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Execs Reminisce About 40 Years

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and two Disney execs were there for the very first day. Recently, they gave an interview to the Orlando Sentinel about their experiences with the company forty years ago.

VP Phil Holmes, who is still employed with the company, began his career at Disney working at the Haunted Mansion. He recalled the park's first day, saying he was responsible for taking guests' E-tickets (part of a ticket system at the time that dictated which attraction a guest could get in to).

POSTED Fri, 07/15/2011 - 10:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Request Tickets Now for "Room For 1 More" Event

Fans of Disney's The Haunted Mansion attraction take note! On September 30, 2011, there will be a merchandise event at Disney's Contemporary Resort called "Room for 1 More."

Look for the Haunted Mansion's cemetery to be recreated inside the Contemporary. Guests at the event can dine among the crypts and take part in a "deadly" silent auction. In addition, tickets to the event include:

  • Be the first to pre-purchase limited edition event logo product, Haunted Mansion themed collectibles and Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary collectibles.
POSTED Sun, 03/20/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Sneak Peek of the Haunted Mansion's New Queue

It's one of Walt Disney World's best-known and most-loved attractions, and now its queue is getting an update. Thanks to the Disney Parks Blog, fans and guests can get a glimpse of the line now through a video they released just this past week.

POSTED Mon, 08/09/2010 - 04:00 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Are Haunted Mansion and Royal Themed Rooms Coming?

Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a Doombuggy? You may just get your chance.

According to DisZine, Disney has been conducting surveys on visitor interest in themed rooms. Specifically rooms themed in a Royal style or after the Haunted Mansion attraction.

While young girls probably won't be able to resist the idea of being a princess, grownups can enjoy the fun of staying in the Haunted Mansion.

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POSTED Mon, 09/19/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Ten Things to Love About the Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom is celebrating its 45th anniversary this October so it only seems fitting to spend some time talking about 10 things we love about the original Walt Disney World Resort theme park. This park is more than just the iconic attractions that we all know and love, so let's check out what made the list this time around.

POSTED Wed, 08/31/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Top Tips To Make The Most Of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a hard ticket event held from 7pm until midnight on select nights each Fall at the Magic Kingdom. The family friendly atmosphere and entertainment are fan favorites and a great special addition to add to your Walt Disney World Vacation. We've got 10 Top Tips to make the most your party experience.

POSTED Fri, 07/22/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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8 Musts For The Magic Kingdom After Dark

While a trip to the Magic Kingdom is magnificent any time of day there are a few things that become even more special after the sun goes down. The Magic Kingdom takes on a different feeling under the night sky with thematic moods enhanced by distinct sound and lighting that easily lead you t believe you're in another place. These eight attractions go from being some of our favorites at any time - to truly spectacular experiences.

POSTED Wed, 02/24/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Best of The Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was the first of Disney's Theme Parks to be opened in Florida. Walt's dream, completed after his death with loving care by his older brother Roy O. Disney, opened to the public on October 1st, 1971. This homage to the child that lives in all of us sits on 142 acres, and at its center is the towering beautiful Cinderella Castle. Similar to the original Disneyland in California, the park is divided into six themed lands - Main Street, U.S.A.; Adventureland; Frontierland; Liberty Square; Fantasyland; and Tomorrowland.

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.

POSTED Thu, 12/03/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Classic Disney Attractions Influenced By The 1964 World's Fair

When Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney's team of imagineers lacked the tools and knowledge to create most of the attractions that we see in the parks today. Many of the technological concepts that fuel todays attractions simply didn't exist yet and many exist today because of the research and experimentation of those early imagineers - with a little bit of outside help.

POSTED Sat, 11/14/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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A Disney Girl’s Gift Guide of Totes & Bags

The season on holiday shopping is upon us, and like our friends over at MickeyFix.com, we're showing off some of favorite Disney gifts to delight the fans in your life. Today we're showing off some of the best in Designer Disney luggage, totes, handbags, and wallets just waiting to find a home beneath your holiday tree.

POSTED Wed, 10/28/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons To Love Liberty Square

The next stop in our 5 Reasons To Love series if one of my personal favorite spots, Liberty Square. From the funnel cakes at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, and year round Holiday glee at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, to the Rivers of America and the spectacular Haunted Mansion, Liberty Square offers Magic Kingdom guests a look into the birth of a nation, it's people and frontier.

POSTED Thu, 10/08/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Frightfully Fun Facts about Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion

Ghosts and ghouls gleefully cavort throughout the day and night in Walt Disney World's famous Haunted Mansion, while the Guests queue up over and over again to hop aboard a doom-buggy and join the fun. Since the Magic Kingdom's opening day in 1971 this pillar of Liberty Square has sparked imaginations and beckoned to the darker side in all of us.

POSTED Sat, 09/26/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Saturday Style: Foolish Mortal Fashion

Some days you just want something cute and comfy to throw on with your favorite pair of jeans. This Foolish Mortal Tank is the perfect Fall tee for hitting the Parks or just bumming around town with friends. You'll stand out in a season of ghoulish fun carrying this limited edition 60th Anniversary Diamond Event Haunted Mansion Tote Handbag by Harveys. Then accent the ensemble with a simple bat bracelet and earrings that remind me of the interior queue inside this classic Disney ride.