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Did you know there is a secret entrance at Universal Studios Orlando?

Jennifer G — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:00:32 +0000

Did you know that there’s a secret entrance to Universal Studios Theme Park? Universal Studios can get pretty busy, especially during peak summer months, Spring Break and the week between Christmas and New Year’s. You could wait in long lines just to enter Universal Studios. However, if you pre-purchased your tickets, then you can use the

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Why You Should Use a Disney Travel Agent

Siera — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:14 +0000

Chances are if you read Chip and Co., you are already a Disney fan. That also most likely means that you’ve been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland or even both. You’ve probably made your own resort reservations, dining reservations, and done just fine, right? Well, what if you could just tell someone where you

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Exclusive Early Entry Transformers The Ride 3-D

Jennifer G — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:29 +0000

Beginning June 20, Autobots and Decepticons will be going to war at Universal Studios Orlando on the new Transformers The Ride 3-D. This will be the do not miss ride of the summer in Orlando, it’s a high speed, 3-d motion simulator ride. For guests staying at one of the three on-site Universal Resorts there

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Free Dining has been officially released to the general public

Siera — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:37 +0000

Hey Chip and Co. fans! I have some really exciting news to share with you this morning! Everyone’s favorite promotion, FREE DINING has been officially released to the general public! You can now book your Walt Disney World vacation and get free dining! You can now get a free Disney Dining Plan for travel dates

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Take a ride on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Jennifer G — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:00:34 +0000

No visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure is complete without a ride on the Forbidden Journey. Hogwarts is the center of all that encompasses Harry Potter. I imagine that all Harry Potter fans who enter these walls are filled with a joy they cannot describe. It is

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Man from North Carolina was charged with robbing a credit union to pay for Disney Cruise

Siera — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:00:44 +0000

A 37-year-old man from North Carolina was charged with robbing a credit union after police say he told investigators that he felt “pressured” to fulfill a promise to buy his girlfriend’s children tickets for a Disney cruise vacation. Satellite Beach police reported that the man, who has been identified as Cedrick Royce Swinson, and his

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Playing it Safe in the Parks: Lightning Safety at Disney World

Ashley — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:45 +0000

What joy spring brings! Flowers bloom, empty forests refill with abundant green foliage, forest animals make friends with random princesses…wait a minute…okay so maybe that last one was a stretch (unless you are 100% princess like me. Accept it. Embrace it.) Any rate, with all of these spring things comes the inevitable thunderstorm. Now, I

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Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course

Tabitha — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:00:22 +0000

Each year we drive to Walt Disney World, we leave very early in the morning, like 4am! So going to the parks after a 10 hour drive is just not something that we like to do. Instead, we try to do a Disney non park adventure on our arrival day. In years past, we have

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How to Make the Most Out Of Your Dining Plan: Breakfast at Disney World

Siera — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:06 +0000

When you book a reservation to stay at a Disney resort at Walt Disney World, you have the option of adding a Dining Plan to your reservation. These dining credits can be used at hundreds of locations throughout the Walt Disney World between all four theme parks, both water parks, Downtown Disney, and all of

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High School Senior from New York Passes Away During Senior Trip to Disney World

Siera — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:00:32 +0000

A high school senior from New York passed away after being taken to an Orlando hospital during his class trip to Walt Disney World. Jeffrey Cintron, from Lackawanna High School in Lackawanna, New York, died Friday after becoming ill on his senior class trip, according to officials from his school district. Cintron had complained of back

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2013 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates & Ticket Info

Siera — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:07:27 +0000

It’s official! Disney has released dates and tickets for the 2013 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party offers cheer and enchantment for all ages and interests. You can delight in the lights shimmering like ice on Cinderella Castle and hum along with the holiday

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Disney Magic gets a Makeover

Siera — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:00:41 +0000

A few weeks ago, we told you about the possible changes coming to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney has now released official details of the updates and changes coming to the Disney Magic ship! Guests can expect new experiences and reimagined spaces. The Disney Magic will be adding a new grand atrium lobby, a children’s area

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Win a Trip to Disney World from Southwest Airlines

Siera — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:00:15 +0000

One lucky winner has the opportunity to win a trip to Disney World from Southwest Airlines valued at over $9,000! One grand prize winner will receive the following: Four round trip coach air fares provided by Southwest Airlines between the major United States gateway airport with Southwest Airlines service closest to winner’s residence and the

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Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder Rescues Migrant Rafters

Siera — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:00:48 +0000

One of the Disney Cruise Line‘s ships picked up eight migrant rafters last Friday. The Disney Wonder was sailing approximately forty miles from Key West on April 12, 2013 when they spotted and rescued eight migrant rafters. Their nationality has not been released yet. Carnival Cruise Line’s Conquest ship reported that they picked up thirteen Cuban

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Possible Changes Coming to Disney Cruise Line

Siera — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:22:02 +0000

Disney Cruise Line may be making some major announcements soon! Disney Cruise Line is rumored to be adding two new cruise ships to their current fleet of four ships. One ship is expected to be added in 2015 and another in 2016. These new ships are planned to be mid-size, meaning they will be larger

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Senate Committee Approves New Ticket Law

Siera — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:12 +0000

Do you remember our article just last week explaining that Disney World needed Florida legislature to re-write the current ticket laws to protect the new MyMagic+ system? The proposed legislation also increased punishment for violations of laws on selling fraudulent tickets. Well, just this week, a Senate committee has now approved the new ticket law! This bill

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Walt Disney World Resort is Hosting an Online Job Fair

Siera — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:00:46 +0000

Are you a huge Disney fan? Have you always dreamed of being able to work for the mouse? Well, this may be your chance! The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is currently hosting an online job fair now through April 7, 2013. The Walt Disney Company has variety of open positions that they are

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Four-Year-Old Airlifted from Disney Cruise

Siera — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:00:32 +0000

There’s been more trouble in Disney’s pools this week. However, this time was on a Disney Cruise Line ship instead of Disney World. A four-year-old boy was pulled out of one of the pools on a Disney Cruise Line ship and airlifted to a hospital. The boy’s family was planning to sail on Disney Cruise

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Disney Encourages Legislature to Re-write Ticket Law to Protect MyMagic+

Siera — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:00:17 +0000

Disney’s new MyMagic+ has been the most talked about update in Disney Parks history. With still much unknown about this new system, there are still a lot of questions. The Walt Disney Company has already spent almost $1 billion dollars to create and develop the new MyMagic+ system for the Walt Disney World Resort in

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Top 5 Things To Do at Blizzard Beach

Savannah — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:00:48 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for summer! Now summertime at Disney can get pretty intense. After all, Florida is known for its infamous humidity; but there is a cure: The Disney Water Parks! Walt Disney World is home to two themed water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach; but today,

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