Trip Insurance for your Disney Vacation…….Yes or No?

With Hurricane Sandy STRONGLY upon a great part of our nation and with the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream coming back on the heels of her with some horror stories in tow I thought now would be as good a time as any to talk about Trip Insurance. I have

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My Top 5 must have, most forgotten items for the kids!

35 Days!  Yes that is the countdown until our “Holiday” trip begins!  I usually am pretty stress free (except for the night before/morning of the trip).  This trip however is a bit different for me.  This upcoming trip I will be traveling with BOTH kids!  Yes I know some of

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SNOW WHITE Collectors’ Edition Books are Timeless Treasures

In honor of the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first feature-length film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which is coming this December, Weldon Owen Publishing has released two new collections that chronicle the complete making of this ground-breaking animated movie. I received a review copy of both Snow White

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Whole-Pumpkin Decorating from Disney Family Fun

My kids and I went to a local pumpkin farm yesterday for some festive fall fun. We came home with four little pumpkins and one mini-gourd that were just begging for a Disney makeover. Now, my family does not celebrate Halloween, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like getting crafty

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In-room DIY Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Makeover

I have LOVED make up ever since I was a little girl.  I remember my boyfriend in Kindergarten gave me a faux makeup kit.  With no actual makeup payoff , even down to the fake nail polish, I was slightly offended.  I remember pretending to put on the pressed shadows.

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Two New Books Commemorate Making of SNOW WHITE

The Fairest One of All: The Making of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs By J.B. Kaufman Weldon Owen Publishing 978-1616284381 :: October 2012 320 pages :: $75.00 :: Hardcover Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film By J.B.

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How to Do Mouse Gear and Not Go Home Broke

I know what you’re thinking. That title is misleading; that is just not possible! Especially if you’re at Epcot with kids, right? I used to agree. However, I’ve been visiting the World since my youngest was an infant, and I’ve learned some ways around all the “I want!!!” (That’s my

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Enhance Your Disney Memories – Try Theming Your Photos

Lots of folks shoot hundreds of pictures on each visit to Walt Disney World. I’m even worse because I rarely take less than 1500 – 2000 shots every time. Rather than just taking pictures for the sake of taking them try to have a theme for each trip and carry

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You’re invited to a Passholder Preview at New FANTASYLAND

I got this in the mail yesterday and wanted to pass it on so you can see what is going on at Disney World. In New Fantasyland—the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history—you can experience Disney storytelling like never before as you enjoy new attractions and interact with characters in ways you never

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Visiting the Epcot Kidcot Fun Stops

To an adult, Epcot’s World Showcase Pavilions provide an unparalleled trek around the globe. Only at Walt Disney World can travelers walk from Mexico to Morocco! Nowhere else is there such a complete panorama of international culture and cuisine wrapped up in appealing authenticity. But to a child under age

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FINDING NEMO Storybook & Comic App Review

To coincide with the 3D theatrical re-release of the 2003 Disney•Pixar hit Finding Nemo and inanticipation of its Blu-Ray DVD debut, Disney Publishing Worldwide has released two exciting NEW apps — Finding Nemo: Storybook Deluxe and Finding Nemo Interactive Comic.  I turned my six-year-old son, Adam, loose with the iPad

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Last Minute Tips before you leave for Walt Disney World!

The time is near, you’ve been counting down the days until your next Walt Disney World vacation for what feels like years!  You’ve made all your reservations, your ADRs, and everything else related to your visit.  Is there anything else you need to worry about?  Here are some tips that

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