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I received a call today from good friend, and fellow Fan Zone writer, Darlene. She wanted to know if we’d considered buying a Tables in Wonderland (TIW) card for dining discounts on our upcoming trip. Darlene’s timing was great, as with my new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) membership I recall there also being some...
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One FREE event that’s a big hit with Walt Disney World Resort Guests and locals alike is the annual Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels, coming to Downtown Disney November 9-11, 2012. Now in its 37th season, this year’s open-air festival promises nearly 150 juried Fine Artists and over 40 Emerging Masters, showcasing...
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People are always talking about how expensive it is to visit Walt Disney World (WDW), and I have to admit that it certainly can be. However, my membership in the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has eliminated this concern for me. I’m sure some of you will disagree with my opening statement in the title...
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Monday October 1, 1982… …30 years ago on this date, my 2nd favorite theme park opened… EPCOT CENTER!! Happy 30th Anniversary Epcot! I enjoyed spending this past weekend following along on Twitter and Facebook with so many of my Disney friends who were down at Walt Disney World celebrating! I had planned to go...
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Hello my friends!! It’s the middle of September, school is back in session, so I figured I would share with you another fun connection between Walt Disney & Chicago ( & me!) Walt’s father, Elias Disney, worked as a carpenter for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago! The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition was held in...
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DISNEYLAND cast its spell over Stuart Haasis in 1957 when he made his first of many visits to the park at the age of three. His family visited nearly every year after that. His life has now come full circle as he shares his love of “The Original” with his twin granddaughters, now...
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The year was 2005. The ticket was an Adult 10-day Park Hopper with the No Expiration Option. Today, there’s a single day left on the ticket. It’s been that way since 2005. My Walt Disney World Ticket Conundrum Try as I may, I cannot seem to find a way to use my remaining one-day...
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It’s 62 days until the next WDW Radio Dream Cruise 2.0 and I just can’t wait! Shel and I were fortunate to be on the original WDW Radio Dream Cruise in February of 2011 and I’m looking forward to catching up with some of the friends we made on that first voyage and seeing...
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Happy September 1st! Can you believe it’s already September?? Where has this year gone!? I can’t believe the time is flying by! Since I don’t foresee a trip down to WDW this fall (unfortunately), I was thinking of the different happenings and events coming up the next few months that I am anxious to...
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One of my family’s favorite dining experiences has always been Disney Hollywood Studios 50’s Prime Time Café. It will bring back memories of your childhood home cooked meals. The quality of the food is excellent and there is a wide range of choices to fit everyone’s palate. The 50’s Prime Time Café is open...
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