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POSTED Thu, 05/16/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Profits Are Up for The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company reported its second quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2013, and it was good news for the House of the Mouse. The company reported an overall profit of $1.5 billion, which is up 32 percent from the same period last year.

POSTED Fri, 05/10/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Celebrating 30 Years of Disney VoluntEARS

This month marks the 30th anniversary of Disney VoluntEARS, the global, company-wide initiative that provides Disney Cast Members with the chance to contribute their time and make a positive impact on their communities.

POSTED Wed, 05/08/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Parks Bingo Cards Add More Fun to Your Disney Vacation

We all know how much fun it is to visit the four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, but what if there was a way to add just a little more fun to your visit? Well, now there is with Disney Theme Parks Bingo.

POSTED Thu, 05/02/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is planning a special Mother's Day Brunch at the Garden Grove restaurant, complete with a complimentary mimosa for mom. The whole family will have a chance to interact with their favorite Disney characters during the meal.

POSTED Fri, 04/26/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Monster-size Fun Scheduled for this Summer at the Walt Disney World Resort

Monstrous Summer is here! The Walt Disney World Resort announced their Monstrous Summer this week and it promises to be a summer of fun and adventure for the whole family.

POSTED Mon, 04/15/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Updates on the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Registration for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend opened at noon on April 9, and within hours the brand new Walt Disney World 10K was sold out. In addition to the 10K, the Family Fun Run 5K is also sold out. At press time the Dopey Challenge was at 99 percent capacity.

POSTED Sun, 04/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 16

It's Disney Fairies Week at the Walt Disney World Resort, where guests can celebrate the pixie dusted heart in all of us from April 15 to April 21, 2013.

POSTED Tue, 04/09/2013 - 11:53 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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WDW Marathon Weekend Registration Opens

Today is the day runDisney fans. Registration for the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend begins! Next year not only will runners find the encouragement and entertainment along a thrilling course that they have come to know and love with a runDisney race, but a whole slew of enhancements have been added!

POSTED Thu, 03/07/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival - Plus Food!

The 20th Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has started down at the Walt Disney World Resort! As we've mentioned before this year the festival has several exciting additions and the one we're dying to hear all about is the food!

POSTED Wed, 03/06/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Partners with Vera Bradley on a New Colletcion

Disney fashionistas have another reason to squeal in delight with the announcement yesterday on the Disney Parks Blog that Disney is partnering with Vera Bradley to release a collection of quilted cotton duffel bags, totes, cosmetic bags and more incorporating Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse into Bradley's familiar bright and colorful style.

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POSTED Fri, 05/24/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars

It's time to pay homage to one of the most popular snacks and treats known to Disney fans. It's an ice cream lovers delight, straightforward and simple. Fans just can't wait to wrap their fingers around the stick of an ice cream treat shaped like everyone's favorite mouse. According to Disney over 3.3 Million chocolate covered ice cream bars are sold each year at Walt Disney World.

POSTED Wed, 05/22/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Hit the Links on Vacation With Walt Disney World Golf

Did you know that for many Disney guests, playing a round of golf has been a vacation tradition since the resort opened in 1971? It's not uncommon to find fans of the Disney Courses who have come down for the weekend just to hit the links. Walt Disney World Golf offers several challenging courses are lead by Arnold Palmer's vision and management, including the famous Magnolia course, home to a Mickey shaped sand-trap on the 6th hole.

POSTED Tue, 05/21/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Vacation Photography Tips for Beginners: Summertime

Are you headed out on a Walt Disney World Vacation this summer? If so there are a few things to keep in mind to keep your vacation pictures looking brilliant and fun even if you're battling the heat and crowds. Here are a few tips for you to capture your vacation, while still enjoying all that Walt Disney World has to offer.

POSTED Mon, 05/20/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Earffel Tower

The Earffel Tower was one of the first icons of Disney's Hollywood Studios when it opened back in 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios. The tall structure on the Park's back lot, stands a proud 130 feet high and is capped with one gigantic pair of Mickey Ears. It was meant to pay homage to the water towers found on studio backlots during the early days of Hollywood.

POSTED Mon, 05/20/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Special Rates for Florida Residents at the Walt Disney Resort This Summer

If you're a resident of the Sunshine State and you want to enjoy the Monstrous Summer planned for the Walt Disney World Resort, listen up! Special nightly rates at Disney resort hotels are available through mid-August.

POSTED Wed, 05/15/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Deep within the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World lies your opportunity to battle evil and save the galaxy. Galactic Hero Buzz Lightyear, from the Disney-Pixar hit Toy Story movies, is recruiting Junior Rangers to protect the universe from Evil Emperor Zurg. Recruits should make their way directly to Tomorrowland to join up, or at least to grab a FastPass.

POSTED Tue, 05/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort offers a Taste of Americana

Disney Imagineers are known for their attention to detail, and the theming throughout the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels is no exception. Every nook, every cranny of a resort is meticulously put together in order to transport you to another time and place. You thought your were going on vacation to Florida in 2012?

POSTED Mon, 05/13/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Take Flight over California on Soarin’ at Epcot's The Land

It's one of those must-do-and-I-will-run-to-get-FastPasses rides. A visit to Epcot is just not complete until you've had a chance to ride at least once. OK, maybe twice. And then there's the fact that guests actually applaud at the end of each flight. Yes, I'm talking about Soarin'.

POSTED Fri, 05/10/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Frozen Coke – The Perfect Icy Drink On A Hot Disney day!

There are so many beverage choices at Walt Disney World from water to pop (or soda!) to adult beverages like beer, margaritas and of course the Grand Marnier Slush. But, if you're looking for the perfect non-alcoholic drink to cool you down you should think about finding a frozen Coke!

POSTED Wed, 05/08/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Shorts: Mickey Mouse in Croissant de Triomphe

Some guys will do just about anything for their girls and Mickey Mouse is no exception. The Mouse pays homage to his beautiful girl in this brand new Disney Short film that's taken the Internet by storm. A fast frolick through France begins when Minnie Mouse runs out of croissants at her Parisian cafe!