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  • Walt Disney World Tests New Technology at the Turnstiles

    Walt Disney World is testing new technology for admission to their theme parks.  Currently the test is taking place at Epcot.  The new system requires no turnstiles.

  • The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights 2011

    One of the favorite traditions at our house is visiting the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We have been enjoying them since our first visit to Walt Disney World in 1995. You can enjoy them too through January 7, 2012. The show will be dark on December 8, 2011.

  • Cinderella’s Holiday Wish debuts at Magic Kingdom

    I was there when they turned on these beautiful lights on at Cinderella Castle for the first time last week.  If you have the opportunity to be at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World or Disneyland during the holidays, don’t miss this! The castle is lit every night so be sure to check the times…

  • IRIS – A Marriage-Classique of Cirque du Soleil and Hollywood!

    Cirque du Soleil. Quebec’s artistic titan is always looking for ways to push itself creatively and bring its audiences new ways to think about familiar subjects.  After 3 years in the making, Cirque has brought a new vision to life in a new and  “oh-so-appropriate” place – a reimagination of the history of the cinema in Cirque du…

  • Walt Disney World celebrates 40 year anniversary

    Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th anniversary today.  The Magic Kingdom opened October 1, 1971. I was thrilled to be in the Magic Kingdom today with lots of Disney lovers. You could feel the excitement in the air.  I wish I could have been there on opening day.

  • Heroes and Villains come to the Magic Kingdom parking lot

    Today Walt Disney World debuted a dual parking lot operation at Magic Kingdom.  They added a second tram loading and unloading area at the Ticket and Transportation Center.  The two new areas are the Heroes and Villains. The Heroes parking lots will be Woody, Aladdin, Peter Pan, Simba, Mulan and Rapunzel.  The Villains will include…

  • Treasure Island / Discovery Island: A Look Back

    Sail the Seven Seas of Walt Disney World to an island filled with tropical beauty, colorful birds, and the mystery Ben Gunn’s buried treasure. And so began the adventure that awaited guests on Treasure Island. Opening on April 8, 1974, Treasure Island was a place for guests to observe various forms of wildlife, as well…