Disney Parks Ticketing Increase

Bad news on the horizon from Disney Parks Blog: We wanted to let you know that ticket prices are increasing at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The new prices go into effect on June 12, but today we’re sharing an early look at pricing details as well as

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Disney Chef’s Serves Up More Than $185K for Florida United Way

Twenty-four top chefs from Central Florida’s finest dining establishments recently joined forces at Walt Disney World Resort for the 19th Annual Chef’s Gala, the premier fundraiser for the Heart of Central Florida United Way (HFUW). Event organizers say the tasteful event raised more than $185,000 for Central Floridians in need.

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Disney World Planning 101 – Last Minute Planning Tips

You’re ready to go.  Good planner that you are, you made your  advanced dining reservations at 180-days out, bought your tickets, know how to get a fastpass–you’ve even asked the neighbor kid to pick up your mail.  So what’s left?  Here’s a short checklist for those who are 24-hours from

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Disney Salutes Reedy Creek Improvement District Leader Tom DeWolf

More than a generation ago when Walt and Roy Disney were dreaming of transforming citrus groves and rural swampland into what would become Walt Disney World Resort, Tom DeWolf was right there with them thinking of plans to deliver the roads, utilities and other municipal services that would help make

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Walt Disney World Adventure: A Field Guide & Activity Book for Explorers Sweepstakes

Our friend Tracie at Vacation Field Guides hooked us up with a copy of Walt Disney World Adventure: A Field Guide & Activity Book for Explorers Guidebook for giveaway this week! Here are some details on this excellent guidebook! Turn a trip to Walt Disney World into a learning adventure!

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I Love this Disney Site – The Relocated Tourist

Most hard-core dedicated Disney fans daydream at least occasionally about living closer to Walt Disney World – whether it’s a day’s drive or a 30-minute drive. Lately, that daydream has become a little bit more for my family. We’ve decided to seriously consider moving within a twenty-minute drive of Walt

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Don’t Make These Newbie Mistakes!

If you’re reading here, you’re probably pretty Disney savvy and could come up with a list of “don’ts” in your sleep, but for those who aren’t, let’s talk about the most common mistakes Disney newbies make.  Here are the ones we see over and over again–we’ve even made some ourselves: 1. 

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Disney World Fun Facts – Epcot

The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) is the park with the future in sight, here you can play with up and coming gadgets in Future World and experience the sights and flavors of11 countries in the World Showcase. Originally opened in 1982 the park boasted some pretty advanced engineering

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I love this Disney Site – Studios Central

Studios Central (www.studioscentral.com) is a fantastic site that I love visiting. Next to the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is my favorite park. It must be the singer/actor want-to-be in me (at least when I was younger) that draws me to that park. Or, maybe it is the fact that

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Be Among the First in the Galaxy to Experience Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, at Disneyland Resort!

Guests will never know where the Force might take them as they embark on thrilling new Star Tours journeys, now enhanced with the breathtaking immersion of 3D. This is your opportunity to enter for a chance to experience the attraction before it premiers to the general public on Friday, June

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Orlando Business Journal Recognizes Disney Community Leader as a Top Business Executive

At the recent 13th Annual Orlando Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business” awards dinner, Betty Martinez Lowery was recognized as one of five finalists in the Business Executive of the Year category.  As manager of Walt Disney World Community Relations, Betty ensures the majority of Disney’s charitable support focuses on

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Disney Gives $72K in Compassion Support for Children

As Walt Disney World Resort nears the midpoint of a 40-day celebration across Central Florida to shine a spotlight on charitable organizations, it is lending support to several groups that enrich children’s lives and care for their well-being. With special gifts totaling $72,000 in tow, Mickey Mouse and prize patrols

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Disney World Planning 101 – Safety at the Parks

Do you let your guard down at Disney World? I find that I do.  To most of us, Disney World is not only the happiest place on earth, it’s also one of the safest.  It certainly feels like it.  There are helpful cast members everywhere. You don’t have to look

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