Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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The Disney Dooney & Bourke Phenomenon
For some theme park goers, the standard souvenir includes a logo magnet, ballpoint pen, or bumper sticker. Others scope out postcards and photo albums when navigating the shops. But, a growing number of Disney aficionados eagerly seek out the newest in a collection of leather handbags designed by Disney Design Group and Dooney & Bourke. Image: Disney…
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Walt Disney World Shortcuts
“Go that way! No, go this way! Left! Right! LOOK OUT!!!” Navigating Walt Disney World can be as difficult as understanding an American Express credit card application. There are pathways, bridges, and crowds to consider when making your way through one of the 4 theme parks and Downtown Disney. Seasoned Walt Disney World veterans may already know how…
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Walt Disney World’s Pool Hopping Policy Reviewed
There are certain “hot button” issues regarding Walt Disney World that are certain to get the attention of its fans. Recently, I visited one of them when we reviewed parade viewing etiquette. Well, it’s on to the next topic. It’s a topic that’s right up there with the resort mug debate. It seems many of…
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Milestone Reached
With any new resort or attraction at Walt Disney World one of the key milestones is hoisting or installing the new sign in front of the venue. Last week that milestone was reached at one of Disney World’s current projects. The over 46-foot sign at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort was installed marking one of…
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The Magic, The Memories, And You! Valentine Edition at Magic Kingdom
Last night at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World a new segment was added to The Magic, The Memories, And You! nighttime show for Valentine’s Day. This beautiful show takes place before Wishes, the fireworks show. It features pictures that were taken by the PhotoPass photographers during the day.
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Preparing for Disney Theme Park Refurbishments
As they say, “Change is inevitable”. In order to make improvements sometimes you have to step back, analyze the situation, and make adjustments along the way. Case in point was Walt Disney World’s 1990 “Disney Decade”. It was the 10 year period where previous CEO Michael Eisner took the Mouse by the ears and expanded…
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A Hidden Mickey Discovery at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
One of our family’s favorite activities is to hunt for hidden Mickeys. We recently did a hidden Mickey hunt at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Jambo House back in June. We did this same hidden Mickey hunt back In October as part of a Power of 10 – Give Kids the World Grand Villa fundraiser. Discovering…