Star Wars Weekends TV – Now Arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012. Related articles Top 5 Hollywood Studios Traditions (chipandco.com) Celebrities,

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Using Disney Calendars to Plan Your Park Visits

When it comes time to plan your days in the parks, an effective tool can be the calendars found on Disney’s website.  About a month before we are set to leave, I start browsing the calendars to plan which day we’ll visit each park. At the top menu, click “Parks”.

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MNSSHP What in the world is this?

For those of you who don’t know all of the abbreviations of the WDW community it stands for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! It’s a must do at least once in your many travels to WDW. We try to plan our trip to Disney World in the fall around

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Blues Traveler, Smash Mouth and More Set for ‘Eat to the Beat’ Concert Series This Fall at Epcot

We are excited to announce this year’s lineup for the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series at the 17th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (talent/dates subject to change): 9/28-9/30: Night Ranger 10/1-10/3: Sugar Ray 10/4- 10/7: STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas 10/8-10/10: Boyz II Men 10/11-10/12: Smash Mouth 10/13-10/14:

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2012 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Schedule

The concerts for the 2012 Food and Wine Festival have just been released. We love going to the Food and Wine Festival and it’s not only for the different booths of delicious samples of food,desserts or drinks but for the free concerts! The concerts are held at the America Gardens

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Tickets On Sale for Not-So-Scary, Very Merry Christmas Party Events at Walt Disney World Resort

Those of you who are already busy planning fall vacations will be happy to hear that tickets are now on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on select evenings at Magic Kingdom Park. Purchase

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How Soon Should You Start Disney Planning?

I’m not a planner in my “real life.” I don’t know what I’ll do at work tomorrow, what I’ll have for dinner or even who is picking my son up from golf practice. Tomorrow is plenty of time to work that out. But I DO know that more than six

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Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Invited to Special 20th Anniversary ‘Fantasmic!’ Performances

Calling all Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders! You may have already heard about the private performances of “Fantasmic!” being held just for you to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. Did you also know about the commemorative “Fantasmic!” 20th Anniversary apparel for Annual Passholders that will be available at select locations

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Schedule and Details

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This festive celebration is filled with live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and an oh-so-jolly holiday

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Night of Joy Tickets Are Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort

The countdown begins. We’re only five months away from this year’s Night of Joy at Magic Kingdom Park – their 30th year. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $52.95 plus tax per ticket and on the days of the event (if available) for $62.95 plus tax. They can be

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2012 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Schedule

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on select dates in Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The event is held on select nights September – October. During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Guests of

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Opening Dates Announced for Disney’s Fantasyland Expansion!

Great News Disney has finally released dates and details on the Fantasyland Expansion Opening! While they are not opening all areas at once the area we have been waiting for is coming later this year. Here are the details: The next phase of Storybook Circus, which includes the second half

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What Month Should You Travel To Walt Disney World?

When choosing the time of year your family should travel to Walt Disney World, there are four things to consider: crowds, price, weather and special events. 1. CROWDS… Different times of the year bring different size crowds to WDW. Typically, when school is in session, the crowds are lighter. When your kids

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