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My Disney Experience App Now Features ‘Get Directions’ Function

If you have ever found yourself wandering aimlessly at one the of the Walt Disney World theme parks, unsure of how to get from point A to point B, wander no more! The My Disney Experience app now includes a 'get directions' function.

Walt Disney World Resort Announces Changes in Management Structure

The Walt Disney World Resort has announced changes to its management structure at the resort that resulted in a reorganization of roles. The changes were effective as of January 21 but did not include any layoffs.

Walt Disney Worlds Salutes U.S. Military with Special Rates on Rooms and Park Tickets

The Walt Disney World Resort has announced its latest special pricing for tickets and rooms for active duty United States military personnel, retirees, and their families.

From August 12, 2013 through September 24, 2014 active and retired U.S. military personnel - including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reservists - or their spouses can purchase discounted tickets for the Magic Kingdom.

The ticket prices are:

Report Shows 16 Guests Injured at Walt Disney World

The first quarter for 2012 injury report is in, and its results show Walt Disney World had the highest number of reported guest injuries among central Florida's theme parks with sixteen.

It's worth noting, however, that this injury report includes any kind of medical-related incident that happened within the parks.

More Executive Changes for Disney Parks

There have been more recent changes going on in the executive management world of the Disney Parks. Recently, we told you about the retirement of Disney exec Al Weiss. In the wake of his departure, two other Disney executives have been promoted.

Disney Exec: Rising Gas Prices Won't Derail Economic Recovery

Filling up at the pumps certainly costs more these days and might even leave some consumers with a serious case of sticker shock. This past week, a top Disney executive said he doesn't expect the price of gas to adversely affect the number of theme park visitors.

A quote about rising gas prices from Chief Financial Officer for Disney, Joe Rasulo, from a conference earlier this week: "Historically, we have not seen that, in and of itself " separate from a downturn it might cause. In and of itself, oil prices have not dampened visitation or interest in visitation to our theme parks."

2011 Disney Fan Club Events Announced

D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, has a great line up of events planned for 2011. The club has a wide range of activities that is sure to please Disney fans of all ages, so mark your calendars now.

On January 29, there is a special preview screening planned of the new Disney Junior show "Jake and the Never Land Pirates." Two eleven minute episodes of the animated series will be shown at the preview, and star David Arquette, who provides the voice for Skulky, will be on hand with Disney Geek Jeff Epstein for a Q & A session.

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Disney Florist Helps Give the Gift of a Memory

The story of Disney Event Group begins with Walt Disney's desire for guests to be able to step into the fantasy and become a part of the story. Situated today in a chic modern office that oozes creativity from every corner, the Disney Event Group is home to five magical departments that can help you to create your own special story. I recently had the honor of a backstage tour with Disney's Enchanted Florist, Jean Volante, who took me behind the scenes to learn more about how she and her team of dream makers help guests give the gift of a memory.

Healthy Eating at Walt Disney World

Trying to eat healthy while you are at Disney World is not an easy task, or at least it didn't use to be. Thankfully over the years Disney has begun incorporating healthier options into their dining options both in the parks and at the resorts.

Does the Disney World Park Hopper ticket option make sense for you?

"What type of Disney World ticket makes the most sense for me and my family?" is a very common question in Disney World trip planning. Once the number of days of park admission are decided on, the next question is "Do we want Park Hopper option?"

Remodeled Bathrooms in Magic Kingdom Make a Splash

Restrooms. We all use them; we all want them to be clean, modern, and "Disney-esque." And there's a newly remodeled set of restrooms in the Magic Kingdom that we think are pretty snazzy. Snazzy enough, in fact, to give them a shout-out!

These are the restrooms located in that little underpass between Adventureland and Frontierland, and Disney World has recently updated them to reflect rich Arabian themeing. We have a few photos of the women's restroom (clearly the best choice, we think!) to give you an idea of the changes.