Changes made to Fastpass+ booking system at Walt Disney World
Changes were made to Fastpass+ booking system at Walt Disney World. I've put together a little guide as to how to book Fastpass+ using the new system.
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Minnie's Springtime Dine is ready to bloom soon
Minnie Mouse is ready for Spring in her new flower print dress and she's inviting you to join her and her friends Mickey, Donald, Daisy and Goofy for Dinner at Minnie's Springtime Dine at Hollywood and Vine in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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Disney Parks Blog meet up with Disney Vacation Club 25th Anniversary Party in Magic Kingdom
From time to time Disney Parks blog will offer a special "meet up." In order to participate in one, you have to register really quickly. I was fortunate enough to finally win the opportunity at one of these events. Only other ones I've attended was the Wreck-it Ralph movie release and the Inside Out movie release. We were asked to meet up at the top of the world lounge...
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What to expect at Club Villain in Disney's Hollywood Studios
My daughter and I visited Club Villain recently and I figured I'd write a post explaining the full experience with details, photos and videos to help you decide if it's for you.
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Club Villain sales resume at a higher price point
Club Villain in Hollywood Studios has extended its run in for February and March 2016.
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Rumor Round Up: Hollywood Studios a tribute to all attractions but mostly Star Wars
Got your morning coffee and donuts, or in my case, low calorie, low sodium cereal with additional Flax Seed ready? Let's dig into some more rumors surrounding Hollywood Studios refurbishment.
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Late November and December 2015 Park Hours updated
Just a quick note to let you know I've updated the park hours for late November and all of December on my Crowd Calendars. If you are travelling during these time frames, you might want to review your dates.
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What will happen to Walt Disney: One Man's Dream?
Speculation has surrounded the Walt Disney: One Man's Dream attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Will the film portion including Walt return? Will the attraction stay open during construction of the new Toy Story Land? Here's the details I've been given.
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Star Wars The Force Awakens premiere to offer peek at Star Wars Launch Bay and special fireworks
To celebrate the opening of the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" film, the Walt Disney World Resort will be hosting an opening night event on December 17, 2015 that will offer guests a preview of Star Wars Launch Bay and the new fireworks coming for Season of the Force.
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Why are Disney Parks prices going through the roof?
Why are Disney Parks prices going through the roof? Since we just had another huge increase in Annual Pass prices which will likely be followed by an increase in ticket costs in coming months and we've seen significant increases in food costs, what is actually going on with Disney Parks?
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Season of the Force, Coming soon to Disneyland Park in California
Season of the Force, Coming soon to Disneyland Park in California
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Which characters dress up in special costumes for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party?
Which characters dress up in special costumes for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party?
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2015 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Character Locations
Disney character insider has confirmed additional character locations, so this list should be complete, but could change.
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Disney’s Aladdin A Musical Spectacular to be replaced by a Frozen musical
Sad news was released overnight for fan's of Disney California Adventure's "Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" show. The show will be officially retired in January 2016 with a new Frozen show replacing it.
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How to meet Sailor Donald Duck at Walt Disney World
I'm often asked where a guest can meet Donald Duck in his classic "Sailor" costume in Walt Disney World. It used to be really easy when he met at the Epcot Character Spot, but in 2015 it can be quite tricky to find him in this costume.
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Disney Characters in their special Aulani costumes
One of the things we wanted to do during our brief stay at Aulani was to meet all the Disney characters available at the beautiful Hawaiian resort in their special costumes. Each day they distribute something called an 'Iwa that is a daily guide for the resort. It lists 2 or 3 meets that...
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Will Joy and Sadness from Pixar's Inside Out offer meet and greets at Walt Disney World or Disneyland?
Update January 21, 2016 Joy and Sadness will soon begin meeting at Disney World's Epcot!!! What's going on with the characters from Pixar's upcoming movie "Inside Out?" The Disney Parks blog recently offered a "meet up" with a preview of the new movie, which was phenomenal by the way, and following the movie they...
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Disney Aulani Disney Vacation Club Studio Villa
During our recent visit to Oahu, Hawaii, we had the opportunity to spend one night at Disney's Aulani resort in Ko Olina along the West Coast. We stayed in a Disney Vacation Club Studio Villa. So here's my review.
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Surf Lesson with North Shore Surf Girls in Oahu Hawii
I'm trying to provide at least a little review of our experiences here in Oahu, Hawaii. In a couple of days we have checked out the Polynesian Cultural Center, swam in Waimea Falls, took some scenic drives, took a helicopter tour of the island with the doors off and my daughter took a 2 hour...
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Disney Channel stars to be part of Magic Kingdom's 24 hour "Coolest Summer Ever" event on May 22, 2015
Disney has offiically announced that some of the stars of their Disney Channel and Disney XD shows will appear for the Magic Kingdom's "Coolest Summer Ever" 24 hour party on May 22, 2015 in Walt Disney World. The following stars will appear for the 3pm Festival of Fantasy pre-parade (likely 2:45pm start in Frontierland): Bradley...
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Character Locator now offers Disney World Touring Plans!
For the last few months, my brother and I have been hard at work building the best possible Touring Plans feature for Disney World trips we could dream up. We wanted to be the first to include character meet and greets, shows, rides and dining. We want to make your prep for WDW as easy...
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Walt Disney World Disability Access Service system is becoming digital
Beginning Monday, April 27, 2015 the current Disability Access Service (DAS) that is currently in place to assist guests will be changing. The system will move away from the typical paper cards and time stamps to using the park-wide digital system.
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Get your free Disney Parks planning DVD
One of our family's favorite traditions is ordering the yearly Disney Parks Planning DVD. We've always enjoyed receiving the free DVD package in the mail and reviewing the new presentation for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. It just brings a new heir of excitement to planning a new trip. A complete tour of the 4...
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How to meet Hiro and Baymax from Big Hero 6 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World
Update 3/10/2015 Hiro and Baymax will continue meeting for the forseeable future. I would expect them to remain through Spring 2015 at least. I like to see how things work on the worst days of the year. I set out on Monday, November 10 to see how the new Big Hero 6 character meet with...
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How to experience Disney's Aulani in Hawaii
Today's guest review is provided by Kristen Papiez who took her family to Disney's Aulani in Hawaii earlier this year. I've edited the photos slightly, but the photos and story are all hers. My family (husband Paul and son's Jayce and Bryce, ages 6 and almost 3 respectively) just returned home from a short, but...
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Grand Floridian 1900 Park Fare: Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner
One of our favorite Disney restaurants is 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian Resort. In the mornings they offer the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast, and in the evenings it's Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner. Both are buffet meals, eligible for Table Service Dining Plan credits. In addition to these two meals, the venue offers the Wonderland Tea Party in the afternoons. This...
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Big Hero 6 Hiro and Baymax meet and greet concept art released
Disney officially release their first concept art for the new Big Hero 6 meet and greet at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios theme parks. Hiro will be a face character who is capable of talking and interacting with guests and Baymax will evidently present himself in his non-hero costume.
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California Grill dinner at the Contemporary Resort (with fireworks!)
The California Grill atop the Contemporary Resort was recently refurbished (in 2013) into what Imagineers describe as a "sleep, contemporary interpretation of mid-century modern California design." I had never eaten dinner at the California Grill before the refurbishment, so I can't say how it differs from the previous interior. We had one of the first reservations...
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How to Get Every Advanced Dining Reservation ADR you want at Walt Disney World!
How to Get Every Advanced Dining Reservation ADR you want at Walt Disney World! Guest post by Melissa from PrincessRants.com When I share with my friends my strategy for making Advance Dining Reservations, they always look at me like I'm crazy. But inevitably when their own trips to Disney World come around they wind up lamenting to...
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My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea Party
Guest Review by Melissa at PrincessRants.com If you have a little one obsessed with Princesses and/or Fancy Tea Parties, the My Disney Girls' Perfectly Princess Tea Party is absolutely a must-do. Little girls will enjoy singing, dancing, live piano music, and lots of quality time with Princess Aurora all in the beautiful Garden View Tea...
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The Garden Grill in the Land Pavilion at Epcot
One of our favorite character meals at Walt Disney World is enjoying dinner at the Garden Grill in Epcot. We have been each of the last two years, and both visits were wonderful. The Garden Grill is in Future World, and the restaurant revolves around scenes from the Living with the Land attraction. The restaurant...
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Where to find the Photopass Magic Shots at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide links: General Info Dates & Cost Characters Shows Rides Dining Candy Magic Shots My party reviews Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Photopass Magic Shots One of the small things that we enjoy each year at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is the various Photopass "Magic Shots." A Magic...
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Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle provided as upsell to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
I usually reserve my thoughts for add-ons like this until I've experienced the event, like the Star Wars Premium Package which was rolled over into the Frozen Premium Package and the Star Wars Character Meals. At this time I don't plan to attend this event. It may come off as the most awesome thing Disney has...
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How to meet Beast at Be Out Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
When the Be Our Guest Restaurant began regular service at the Magic Kingdom, Beast was removed from regular meet and greets. He used to offer meets with Belle wearing her blue smock in France at Epcot, but now it's just Belle at that location. Disney World wanted to create a unique experience for meeting Beast...
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How to experience all the Frozen Summer Fun with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf at Hollywood Studios
How to Experience all the Frozen Summer Fun at Disney's Hollywood Studios Disney World is providing the Frozen Summer Fun as the "Coolest Summer Ever" for 2015 and there's a couple of new elements added but the Frozen snow playground and ice skating area did not return for 2015. Here's how to take in all...
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Top Ten Things Every Guest Should Experience at Walt Disney World
Top Ten Things Every Guest Should Experience at Walt Disney World 10. Visit Walt Disney: One Man's Dream Okay, this may seem like a really silly choice. However, many guests walk right by this great attraction that tells the history of Walt Disney and the Disney corporation. It has great classic items like Walt's office, his...
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Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package at Hollywood Studios offers welcome procession, sing-a-long and fireworks reserved viewing areas.
Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package Hollywood Studios has just announced today that they are going to offer The Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package. The package will offer reserved viewing locations for Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome procession and show at 11:00am, a reserved seat for one showing of For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along...
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KennythePirate's Ultimate Magic Kingdom tour - The Quest for 100 - May 23, 2014 Part ONE #DisneySide
KennythePirate's Ultimate Magic Kingdom Experience on the Rock Your Disney Side 24 hour day. Update: Our record has been officially recognized by touringplans.com. They judged that it only counted as 98 because they didn't have advance knowledge of the Flag Raising and the Closing ceremonies. The closing ceremony was officially called the "Kiss Goodnight," but...
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Disney World Crowd Calendar September 2020
Disney World Crowd Calendar September 2020 The Disney World Crowd Calendar September 2020 is one of the best months in terms of crowds. You'll find very few really busy days in September. To attempt to attract crowds Walt Disney World offers Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Epcot's Food & Wine Festival with the...
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What date will Seven Dwarfs Mine Train open and When can I get Fastpass+ for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
The two biggest questions I've been asked since Anna and Elsa moved to Fantasyland surround the opening of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. We all love to experience new attractions and wish to be among the first regular park guests to ride the new Dwarves Mine Train in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World....
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Star Wars Weekends: Feel the Force Parade and Fireworks Viewing and Dessert Party Premium Package
Star Wars Weekends Guide Overview Characters Shows Celebrities Merchandise Special Dining NEW: Feel the Force Premium Package This package is only available during Star Wars Weekends from May 16-June 15 Watch the Star Wars Weekends celebrity motorcade and fireworks from a reserved viewing area with refreshments. This Is The Event You're Looking For Rocket your Star Wars experience into...
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Star Wars Weekends Character Meals and Feel the Force Premium Package
Star Wars Weekends Guide Overview Characters Shows Celebrities Merchandise Special Dining Disney has taken a great leap forward in helping its guests meet Star Wars weekends characters with little wait, but a lot of money. From May 4th through June 14 guests will be allowed to enjoy character dining with some of Star Wars greatest...
