Top 5 Ways To Have A WDW Birthday On A Budget

Spending a Birthday at Walt Disney World can be one of the most magical birthdays a person ever has!  What a special memory, especially for a child.  But a birthday at Walt Disney World can be expensive especially if you take into consideration the cost of the vacation in itself

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Join the 21st Annual CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort

This Sunday, Oct. 16, thousands of walkers will hit the pavement at the Disneyland Resort in support of CHOC Children’s. Since its inception, the event has raised $17 million for health care programs, education and research at CHOC. Disney friends cheer from the sidelines as the 5K takes walkers through

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Run Disney Share Your Bling Sweepstakes

Enter for your chance to win a Roundtrip Airfare for Two. 4-Night Accommodations at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Two 3-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper® Option. Two $200 Disney Gift Cards. Two VIP Runner Packages, including: VIP Reception, Hospitality Suite, VIP Gift, VIP tent at the

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Oldies But Goodies – How Ambitious Should Your Vacation Plans Be?

This is one of those questions that only you can answer for yourselves my Oldie pals!!! The answer depends mostly on your stamina and any mobility issues, but since most mobility issues are easily dealt with at Walt Disney World stamina becomes the major consideration. I generally plan to get

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Evil Queen Awarded ‘Sinister Stylings’ Wicked Gooey Apple; Vote Now for ‘Lair of Scare’ Category

Earlier this week, the Evil Queen was named the recipient of the latest Wicked Gooey Apple Award – this time for “Sinister Stylings.” Voting is now open for the “Lair of Scare” category. Which Disney villain has the spookiest, creepiest den of doom? Whether it’s the added security of goon

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Should You Buy an Annual Pass?

If you go to Disney more than once a year, or if you go for very long trips, you might consider buying an annual pass (AP). There are really only two problems with buying an AP. One, they’re expensive. And two, it requires you to predict your travel …

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Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2012) for eReaders

My son recently started Kindergarten and during orientation the school principal spoke about technology and preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs. The school is in the midst of meeting its goal to bring iPads into the classrooms. It was a powerful reminder of how technology is driving change in just

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Top 5 Characters That Should Have a Meet-and-Greet at Disney World

Children just love this part of the Disney Park experience! Although you can’t get them to wait 5 minutes for anything else, they’ll gleefully wait 2 hours to hug Belle or pose with Pooh. Too precious! But even we adults have been known to covet the Character Meet-and-Greet experience. Are

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Oldies But Goodies – Seniors, Trust Yourself.

When we, Oldies, travel to Walt Disney World we can visit in a number of different group configurations. Some of these are: as a couple, as a group of folks our own age, or a multi generational family group. Seniors generally stay out of trouble with the first two because

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Disney Food Confession – Disneyland Cinnamon Roll

Disney cinnamon roll, found at Disneyland’s Blue Ribbon Bakery. Where to find it: At Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland Park What it is: A fresh-baked, soft but not soggy extra-large cinnamon roll. Why you want it: This cinnamon roll is as big as your kids’ eyes – which

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Passengers Stranded on Pirates of the Carribean Ride

Yo ho yo ho a Pirates life for me! Visitors to Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom park told FOX 35 News that they were stranded on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride for more than an hour. Passengers who were riding the Pirates of the Caribbean water ride late

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New ‘Crossroads at House of Blues’ Dining Experience Now at Downtown Disney

Earlier this week, a new dining experience debuted at the House of Blues in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim. “Crossroads at House of Blues” features a new menu created by celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez. Chef Aaron incorporated flavors from all over the world to create new signature dishes like

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Ask a Disney Question: Shipping Packages Home

Today we have a question from Tonia, who has a question about sending packages home: Dear Chip & Co., Can I first say that I love your site! I have been studying and planning for about a year and today we finally check in! Anyway, my question is about sending

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