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POSTED Sun, 02/10/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 7 True Love

Love is in the air at Walt Disney World Resort as fairytale princesses find true love with their princes, and "happily ever after" becomes reality. It all happens during this Limited Time Magic True Love Week February 11-17, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. The week long event celebrates the love of friends and family, and invites couples to rekindle the flame through a tapestry of romantic vignettes to share.

POSTED Sun, 08/19/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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News Tidbits: Bay Lake Tower Check-In and Typhoon Lagoon Wi-Fi

Here are a couple of recent news tidbits in and around Walt Disney World.

First up, some of you heading out to check-in at the Bay Lake Tower might find the process a bit easier. As of tomorrow, check-in at the Tower will be located in the Tower itself and not through the Contemporary Resort.

POSTED Wed, 07/04/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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California Grill Slated To Close For Renovations

A super popular spot for firework watching will be getting a makeover after the holidays. The California Grill is set to close in early 2013 for what's being called an "extensive renovation."

While there are not a whole lot of details at this time as to what exactly will change with the Contemporary Resort-based restaurant, guests can expect a brand new look for the Grill and some changes to the menu. Chef Brian Piasecki looks to be "excited" about the upcoming changes and "enhancements to the interactive kitchen." He also says:

POSTED Thu, 12/08/2011 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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"Health" Suite Plans At Contemporary Canceled

Back in April, we brought you news about new health and wellness suites at the Contemporary Resort. Now, news out of Disney has it that those plans have been scrapped.

The suites, which were orginally slated to open last month, were to feature in-room exercise equipment, massages and other "healthy" amenities. There is no official word as to why the suite plans fell through.

POSTED Fri, 04/29/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Specialty Rooms Coming Soon

There will be two new Specialty Room offerings coming to Walt Disney World Resort soon: health and wellness suites and Royal Guest Rooms.

POSTED Thu, 04/21/2011 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Plans Activities for Easter

This time of year is traditionally a busy time at Walt Disney World as spring break and the Easter holiday combine to attract many guests to Disney. To celebrate this year's Easter, Disney has some activities planned for guests planning to visit the happiest place on earth.

Easter wouldn't be complete for some without a visit to the Easter Bunny. What better way to see him than at Disney? Catch the Easter Bunny plus his wife, Mrs. Bunny, now through Saturday near Magic Kingdom's City Hall in the Tour Guide Gardens.

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POSTED Tue, 11/15/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney History: The Nixon Years

Walt Disney's love of America and fascination with U.S. Presidents, particularly Abraham Lincoln, is well documented and if you've followed along with our history articles here at Walt Disney World for Grownups, you know that Nikita Khrushchev, but what about the American chief executives? Though he may seem like an unlikely candidate, President Richard Nixon has the strongest ties to Disney of any Oval Office occupant.

POSTED Mon, 11/07/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Celebrating the Holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort

While any time of year is wonderful to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, visiting during the holiday season - from November to just past New Year's Day - is just a bit more magical thanks to all of the holiday decor, holiday-themed food, and special events.

POSTED Mon, 10/03/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

When staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel I tend to consider the dining options when making my final decision. Is there somewhere to grab a quick and delicious breakfast? What type of table service dining " if any " is available? Can I find good coffee quickly in the morning? All important factors when choosing a hotel.

POSTED Wed, 09/07/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Reasons To Love the Walt Disney World Monorail

While we've "5 Reasons To Love" posts about Parks, and Resorts, and even specific Lands, we've never before done one dedicated to a single ride. But this is no ordinary ride, it's Walt Disney World's legendary Highway in the Sky. A 14.7-mile system of elevated beamway that services seven stations taking guests to and from Epcot, the Magic Kingdom and three resorts - Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, we're talking about the Walt Disney World Monorail.

POSTED Mon, 08/15/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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A Disney Dining Bucket List: Places to Dine and Menu Items to Eat

As Disney fans, we probably all have a list of things to do, places to eat, menu items we want to eat, and even hotels we must stay in at some point in our travels to the Walt Disney World Resort. It might come as no surprise to anyone that I have a Disney dining bucket list.

POSTED Mon, 07/25/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top Five Walt Disney World Character Meals for All Ages

When my kids were younger (think: toddlers) we enjoyed a lot of character meals at Walt Disney World. Some were good, some were not-so-good, and one we did because we felt like it was our duty as parents to take the kids to breakfast inside Cinderella Castle. Three times on three different vacations. Thanks, Cinderella.

POSTED Wed, 06/29/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Tips For Going Solo at Walt Disney World

Today, nearly half of the United States Population is single, and that means that the solo traveler has become just as important to the hospitality industry as families. People are out traveling on their own more than ever, and the Walt Disney World Resort is a fantastic place to get away for some serious "me time." Solo travelers enjoy the luxury of following their own schedule and vacations designed entirely around their own interests.

POSTED Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Why We Love The Walt Disney World Monorail

One of the most iconic sights at the Disney is the fun and fantastic highway in the sky known as the Walt Disney World monorail. For many Disney fans no trip to the vacation kingdom is complete without a ride on one of the 3 separate lines that make up the system traveling throughout Walt Disney World Resort. The Monorail System regularly operates from 30 minutes prior to earliest park opening until one hour after latest park closing, for many guests it's the first and last Disney ride of every trip.

POSTED Wed, 03/23/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Best of Walt Disney World Resorts

Since 1971 the Walt Disney World Resort has not only been a vacation paradise because of its Theme Park, but because of the wide variety of recreation opportunities hosted at themed resort hotels. Staying on property is a must for many faithful Disney fans not only because of the special perks that come with a Disney Resort stay, but because they know where to find the best. Take a look at our top picks for the best of Walt Disney World Resorts.

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.