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POSTED Thu, 09/01/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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WDW Moms Panel Seeking Applications Starting September 12

Walt Disney World is seeking a few good moms to join their 2012 Moms Panel. Starting September 12 at 9 a.m. ET, applications can be submitted for consideration of joining the ranks of panelists who provide information and guidance to those planning Disney vacations.

This year, those who are knowledgeable about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, runDisney and Disney Vacation Club are being sought to join the panel.

Interested in applying for the panel? Here are the necessary qualifications:

Be at least 18 years old.

POSTED Tue, 06/28/2011 - 03:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Disney Recipe: Big Thunder Ranch Barbeque Cole Slaw

Nothing says summer like a cookout with all the trimmings, including cole slaw. The Big Thunder Ranch Barbeque in Disneyland Park dishes out about 1,000 pounds a week of its own version of the popular summer side, and thanks to the Disney Parks Blog, you can whip up a batch for your 4th of July gathering.

This side dish is a good option as the temps climb as it has a non-mayo base. Plus, it's egg, gluten and dairy free. Don't feel like shredding cabbage? No problem! Simply grab two bags of the pre-shredded kind at the grocery store. Enjoy!

Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue Cole Slaw

POSTED Sun, 06/12/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Increased Ticket Prices Go Into Effect Today

Guests heading into the parks to buy tickets today can expect their wallets to be just a bit flatter. After all, today is the day ticket prices for both Walt Disney World Parks and Disneyland Park will increase.

For a one-day Magic Your Way base ticket for any of the Walt Disney World parks, it will now cost $85 before tax - up from the previous price of $82. Disneyland tickets are also on the rise with a 1-Day 1-Park ticket now $80 - up from $76.

POSTED Wed, 06/08/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Disneyland Resort Hotels Offering Perks This Summer

Thinking of visiting Disneyland this summer? It's a good time to go, because Disneyland Resort hotels are offering some nice perks and discounts to guests for the summer.

First off, Disneyland Resort hotels are offering savings up to twenty-five percent for stays between June 19 and August 13. You have to book by June 18 to take advatange of the savings. For more info, check out Disneyland's website.

POSTED Sun, 06/05/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Disneyland Summer Discounts for Southern California Residents

Residents of southern California are in for a great deal this summer at Disneyland. Those residing in Southern California and Northern Baja in zip codes 90000-93599 and 21000-22999 can take advantage of a special three-day ticket to enjoy at either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure.

The cost of the special ticket is $139 and will let guests have three visits to either park. Tickets are good for one park visit per day within a forty-five day period, though guests can upgrade to include the Park Hopper option for an additional $15 per ticket.

POSTED Wed, 05/11/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Blackbeard Coming Soon to Pirates of the Caribbean Rides

Blackbeard, as portrayed by actor Ian McShane, will be making an appearance in the beloved Pirates of the Caribbean rides of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Beginning May 20, you can catch Blackbeard in the grotto scene's ghostly waterfall. The upcoming appearance coincides with the also forthcoming release of "Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides."

POSTED Sun, 05/01/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Disneyland Prepares for Movie Premiere

Disneyland crews are busy preparing the park for the upcoming premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides." The highly anticipated, star-studded event is set to take place May 7.

POSTED Sun, 04/17/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Book Signing: Jack Lindquist

His book has become a hit among Disney fans, and now some of those fans will have the chance to meet the author himself. We're talking about Jack Lindquist and his upcoming special book signing at Disneyland May 1st.

POSTED Wed, 04/13/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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New Concept Art for 'Mickey's Soundsational Parade' Revealed

Who doesn't love a good parade? The folks at Disney seem to understand this and are getting ready to debut a new parade at Disneyland next month. Late last week, some new artist images depicting scenes from the upcoming "Mickey's Soundsational Parade" were released.

Disney has described the new parade as a "giant jam session" complete with Mickey banging it out on a "live, acoustic drum set." The images detail a "Princes and the Frog" float plus a dancer's costume.

POSTED Wed, 04/06/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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25 Percent Off Dining at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Who doesn't like saving time and money, especially when it comes to dining at the Disney parks? Back by popular demand is a voucher good for 25% off of select quick-service restaurants at both Disney World and Disneyland during the busy week of April 17-23, 2011.

This week, one of the busiest in the parks, can make for long waits during peak dining times; the voucher encourages diners to eat on "off" or "down" times for lunch and dinner. The fine print? You must purchase an entree and also must eat before 11:30 a.m. for lunch or between 3:00-4:30 p.m. for dinner.

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POSTED Fri, 10/13/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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BaseLine Tap House Opens At Disney's Hollywood Studios

If you're looking for a great spot to stop in for a drink and a snack at Disney's Hollywood Studios, you may want to head over to the brand new BaseLine Tap House. The new bar is a highlight stop on the Park's reimagined Grand Avenue, a thoroughfare that will eventually lead Guests into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

POSTED Fri, 08/04/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Adorable Art Captures The Spirit of Kawaii for Disney Food Lovers

In the context of popular Japanese culture "kawaii" represents all things cute. A multitude of adorable characters have become a true phenomenon in the modern era and can even be said to have taken over the more staided and refined national identity. The current art exhibit in the Bijutsu-kan Gallery at Epcot's Japan Pavilion showcases this movement, and you can read about it in our previous article Kawaii: The Culture of Cute.

POSTED Tue, 12/20/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Take A Guided Tour To Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps

Tours are a great way to experience even more magic at Walt Disney Parks. Today's your review comes to you from Disneyland and, short of the Southern California Adventures by Disney trip, is the most comprehensive tour that you can take in Disneyland. We took the tour in March 2015 and like all Disney tours, your experience may vary slightly depending on your tour guide, refurbishment schedule, and changes to the tour itinerary.

POSTED Mon, 12/19/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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What’s On Your Disney Bucket List?

It's that time of year when everyone is making a list and checking it twice. Currently I have a lot of lists, but my Disney Bucket List is a work in progress. I've been visiting the Walt Disney World Resort since I was a wee little one (way back in 1974) and I'll admit that there are many, many things I have yet to experience at Disney World. A few years ago, after a family vacation, I decided to start writing down things I wanted to do on future visits. I suppose one could say I'm starting my Disney Bucket List.

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 Wed, 09/21/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Disney History: Nikita Khrushchev In Disneyland

In 1959, everyone wanted to go to Disneyland, even the cold war leader of the communist Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev and his family. But it's tough to be a politician, and all magic comes with a price. Many sources reported that the visit actually happened, but unfortunately for the Khrushchev family, the Happiest Place on Earth turned out to off-limits to them.

POSTED Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney History: Song of the South

Despite earning a seemingly permanent home in the famed "Disney Vault" due to its reliance on racial stereotypes to tell a story, Song of the South has an enduring legacy in Walt Disney World, even if many guests don't recognize the origin of some of Disney's most iconic elements. The Reconstruction Era film centers on Uncle Remus, a black man who is presumably a recently freed slave, telling stories to the children.

POSTED Thu, 12/03/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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 Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Cuddle Up In Disney Kigurumi Halloween Costumes

It may be one of the cutest trends growing at pop culture conventions across the land, Cosplay Pajamas! These warm and snugly onesies are a whimsical combination of comfort and fun. Known as "Kigurumi" the trend has even spread to Disney fans with a range of characters from the Fab Five to The Hundred Acre Woods, to Infinity and Beyond!

POSTED Wed, 06/17/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Yes, Again! Why I Keep Going Back to Walt Disney World

Disney fans that travel frequently to the Parks generally experience one great frustration at home that unites us. No, it's not the desire to get back down to our Walt Disney World home. It's not the wallet draining price increases when we begrudgingly fork over the cash for our next trip. What it is - is the friends, co-workers, and family members who just don't understand how we can spend so much time and money traveling to the same place.

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