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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Ready to spend some time with that special someone at Walt Disney World (WDW)? Here are some ways to enjoy the Romance of Disney. Outside the Parks Enjoy a romantic carriage ride through a favorite resort. Carriage rides are available at Port Orleans Riverside and the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Horse drawn wagon...
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My family and I are at Walt Disney World right now! When I was preparing this article, my kids kept interrupting to share their excitement about the trip, so I thought I’d let them talk and offer you a different perspective of the Most Magical Place on Earth. You’ll notice a recurring theme in...
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Nowadays almost nothing can be as helpful as a good smartphone app when you are planning your visit and even after you arrive. I’ve put together a collection of some of the most helpful apps I’ve found for a visit to Walt Disney World. Planning And Park Guide Apps Disney World Lines – Touring...
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Hi everyone!! Sorry it’s been soo long since I last posted…was away at Walt Disney World for our WDW Radio trip, then came back to the “real world” and was busy with DD5′s ballet recital, kindergarten graduation, and of couse work! A HUGE thank you to Stuart for being so understanding and rescheduling my article!! Since...
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“Welcome to the Hollywood that never was—and always will be,” said Michael Eisner, then-chairman of the Walt Disney World Company, when the third of the four Walt Disney World Parks opened on May 1, 1989. In partnership with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the Park was originally named Disney-MGM Studios. The name changed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (DHS)...
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I’m not a professional packing expert. Just look at the picture to your left. In fact, in the past I’ve been known as a notorious over packer (18 pairs of shoes anyone!). However over the years of cruising I have learned a bit or two about this particular facet of planning for a cruise and I’d...
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Being a gamer and all I couldn’t help but blog about the new XBox Kinect game “Kinect Disneyland Adventures”! Libby (@EWeaver6405) and I picked this up back in November and while we’ve barely scratched the surface of this game, I absolutely had to give a “Flash” review of it! The premise of the game...
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Two years ago when I decided to start my website/blog Illuminating Epcot, I never thought it would still be going after a couple of years. And a year ago when Generation Mouse Started, I certainly never thought I’d be taking part in a Disney Podcast! If you will stick with me, I’d love to...
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Despite having visited Walt Disney World Resort several times, I still have many, many items on my Disney bucket list. Some are simply out of my financial reach, like staying at the Cinderella Castle Suite, but others are quite doable. What are some things I’ve already crossed off? Hit all four Parks in one...
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