My Little Pony “Friendship is Magic” Gets Renewed for a Fifth Season

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May 9, 2014

Twilight Sparkle and her beloved pony friends will continue to celebrate the magic of friendship as the Hub Network announces season five of its hit animated series “My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic.” The series, is set to air in 2015 on the Hub Network. The network has ordered 26 episodes for season five.

“My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic” follows the magical Princess Twilight Sparkle and her trusted assistant Spike, who live in Ponyville in the enchanted land of Equestria, along with her colorful pony friends, honest Applejack, generous Rarity, kind Fluttershy, loyal Rainbow Dash and fun-loving Pinkie Pie. Together, they teach one another valuable lessons about the most powerful magic of all, the magic of friendship.

“My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic” features key voice talent including Tara Strong, Cathy Weseluck, Andrea Libman as well as Tabitha St. Germain and Ashleigh Ball, who both also provide voice to characters of the Hub Network’s “Littlest Pet Shop.” The series is executive produced by Chris Bartleman, Kirsten Newlands and Stephen Davis and was developed for television by Lauren Faust. In addition, season five will continue to include co-executive producers Meghan McCarthy and Jayson Thiessen, who is also the supervising director, as well as composer Daniel Ingram, who was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his previous work on “My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic.”

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

D23 Hits the Road with a Disney Fanniversary Celebration

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May 9, 2014

For the third year in a row, D23 will hit the road with D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection. The live event will visit 11 cities across the U.S. to commemorate dozens of magical Disney milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries this year.

Hosted by Disney archivists and the D23 Team, Fanniversary 2014 will revisit beloved theme park attractions, animated and live-action films, characters, TV series, and more than 90 years of Disney history including Donald Duck, the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, Sleeping Beauty, Haunted Mansion, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid, and many more. The event, which runs approximately 105 minutes, will also feature the never-before-heard track “Evil Evil” from Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Sleeping Beauty and a demo recording from Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection The Little Mermaid. Fanniversary events will be open to the public, with special admission prices for D23 Members.

In addition, following each show, two rare items from the Walt Disney Archives will be on display for guests to see and photograph: a hat worn by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins and a “Duckster” award. Created in 1952, this bronze-colored award in the image of Donald Duck honored those who made significant contributions to Disney over the years. Both Walt Disney and Donald Duck himself were among the recipients of this unique prize.

D23 Gold and Silver Members will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets on May 21 for $23 each. Tickets will be available to D23 Free Members on June 11 for $33 each, and remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 9 for $40 each. Tickets will be available at D23.com/Events.

Here is the touring schedule:

August 9: Burbank, Calif.

August 10: San Diego

August 16 & 17: San Francisco

September 6: Chicago

September 13: Seattle

September 20: Atlanta

September 21: Philadelphia

September 26: Washington, D.C.

September 28: New York City

October 4: Boston

October 25: Orlando

Fanniversaries that guests can look forward to celebrating at each stop include:

Donald Duck (80th anniversary)

Disneyland TV show (60)

Sleeping Beauty (55)

Darby O’Gill and the Little People (55)

Disneyland’s Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Submarine Voyage (50)

Disney’s contributions to the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair (50)

Mary Poppins (50)

Haunted Mansion (45)

The Love Bug (45)

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (35)

Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios) (25)

Splash Mountain (25)

The Little Mermaid (25)

Pleasure Island (25)

The Lion King (20)

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ (20)

…and many more!

Wishing you Faith, Trust,and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets on Sale!

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May 8, 2014

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are on sale now! These are two of the most special events at Walt Disney World! Exclusive parades, fireworks, and activities take place at Magic Kingdom Park, starting in September and continuing through the holidays!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on select dates in Magic Kingdom® Park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. Even better, you can collect delicious candy as you trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom Park. In addition to many favorite Disney attractions, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is filled with special entertainment, including:

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade – including Disney Characters and the stars of the Haunted Mansion attraction. The parade begins with a spook-tacular ride by the Headless Horseman.

Happy HalloWishes – a spectacular fireworks show where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky. Many favorite Disney Characters and Disney Villains in special Halloween costumes. Special lighting, music and theming effects transforms special areas of Magic Kingdom Park into happy haunted hollows.

The tone of the event is, well, “Not-So-Scary”, and is appropriate for children of all ages. Traveling to Disney in November and December? You can celebrate the magic of the holiday season with your family at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a special event held select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom® Park! This festive celebration is filled with spectacular fireworks, a very special holiday parade and live entertainment featuring your favorite Disney Characters. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend this event, and tickets sell out quickly.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party features:

The enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle

Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself

Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Live entertainment featuring Disney Characters Meet and greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom Park with some of your favorite Disney Characters

Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa A magical snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A. Special access to many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attraction

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates:

September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, & 28

October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, & 31

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates:

November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, & 30

December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, & 19

You can buy tickets in advance to save even more! Tickets can be purchased via Disney.com under “Tickets Only/Special Events”, through your travel agent, or by calling 407-W-DISNEY.

Are you ready to plan your next family vacation? Let Carrie help you create a magically memorable trip for your family! Email her at [email protected] or request a no obligation quote to get the planning process started. Mention this article on Chip and Co, and receive a free gift when booking your trip with Carrie!

Weekly Roundup of the best Disney Discounts

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May 8, 2014

The holidays are just around the corner and Disney has released tickets to both of their big holiday parties this week. Now is a great time to take advantage of the Variety of Disney Discounts Available for holidays.

Walt Disney World^® Resort

New! Free Dining: Are you ready for free food? Disney released the free dining promotion for Walt Disney World. Book a Value Resort and get the Quick Service Dining for free. Book a Moderate or Deluxe Resort and get the Plus Dining for free. Book now! This discount is available for everyone to book on May 7.
RunDisney Group Rates: Are you a runner? Do you want to run a race with Mickey Mouse? Join our VIP runners at Destinations in Florida for some of the favorite races including Tower of Terror, Disney Marathon, and Disney Princess Run. We have fantastic group rates for our runners, including FREE tickets to the Disney Water Parks (with at least a 2-Day Pass). Contact your favorite agent at Destinations in Florida for more details.
Summer Deal for Florida Residents: Book your summer vacation and get a free Memory Maker photo package to remember your fun! Book at least a 2-Night/2-Day Package at special prices, just for you! Plus, get the Memory Maker for FREE! This discount promotion is available from June 3-Aug. 2, 2014.
Affordable Package with Room & Dining: One of the most expensive parts of a Disney vacation are the tickets! Save money and enjoy all of the other fun at the Disney with a Ticketless Package. Book this new package with your hotel and one of the Disney Dining Plans, without the addition of tickets.
Save up to 35% off Disney Resorts: Planning a summer vacation to Disney World? Now is the time to book your trip with savings up to 35% off the Disney Resort hotels. These discounts run June 15-August 28. Hurry, these discounts will sell out quickly!
Free Day to Play at the Disney Theme Parks: Buy 6 or more tickets for your family or friends with the 4-Day, 5-Day, 6-Day, 7-Day, 8-Day, or 9-Day tickets and you will get an extra day free. Imagine another day to ride Splash Mountain or another day to get pictures with Mickey Mouse! If you are visiting together, order your tickets together to save money! Must book by June 14.
Florida Resident & Annual Passholder Rates: Florida Residents and Annual Passholders can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Disney Resorts hotels for stays through early summer.
Military Discount: Active duty and retired members of the US military can get specially discounted rooms at Disney Resort most nights through September 27^th, 2014. Thank you for serving our country.

Disneyland®Resort

Save Up to 20% Off Your Hotel: Visit Sunday through Thursday nights from April 20-June 8, 2014 and save up to 20% off your hotel. Hurry, this discount ends by May 8, 2014.
New! Book a Package for as Little as $91 Per Person/Per Day: Stay right down the road from the Disney Magic at a Good Neighbor Hotel from now through August 12. Book a package with tickets for as little as $91 per person/per day.

Disney Cruise Line®

Special Rates for Florida Residents and US Military: Take advantage of special deals for Florida Residents and active/retired United States Military.
Last Minute Restricted Deals: If you are flexible about the location of your stateroom and willing to book last minute you may be able to save BIG! Disney offers Restricted Guarantee rooms 15-60 days before departure dates, sometimes just a few days before departure. These are very restricted and with many rules, but if you are not picky you can save up 40%.
Canadian Resident Deal: If you are a Canadian Resident, you can enjoy 20% off select rates on the May 24, 2014 Alaska sailing departing from Vancouver, Canada. Take advantage of this special deal, just for you!

Aulani Hawaii

Get up to a $500 Room Credit to Spend During Your Visit: Book a 1 or 2-Bedroom Villa from April 23-June 16, 2014 and receive up to a $500 resort credit for a 4-Night vacation. Book a Deluxe Studio or regular room for 4 nights and receive a $400 resort credit.

Contact me today to take advantage of any of these discounts. At DIF we offer personalized travel planning, lots of extras and fun just for you! Call me at 832-233-4468,check out my page, here, or email me at [email protected] and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free!

Central Florida Urban League’s Youth Leadership Summit

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May 8, 2014

There were over 150 students from the Central Florida region at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Saturday May 9^th, 2014 to attend workshops focused on professional and personal development. The Central Florida Urban League’s Youth Leadership Summit is designed to help students get ready for the future. Their sessions focused on college readiness, careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), healthy living, and animal conservation.

Disney’s Animal Science & Environment team participated in this effort, teaching students about the importance of creativity and problem solving skills in scientific research. Students worked together in groups to design a tracking device for an animal based on the animal’s physical characteristics and behavior. They also learned why researchers track animals and how they themselves can help protect wildlife and wild places.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

What is Disney Bounding? How do you do it?

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May 8, 2014

First of all, a word of caution! Disney Bounding can be very addicting! Got that? Now that you’ve been warned, let’s explore what Disney Bounding is.

So what is this crazy Disney Bound thing we keep hearing about? Easily put, it’s an amalgamation of Disney and fashion. This is a great way to rock your DisneySide at the parks, or even in your everyday life. Disney Bounding is a way of dressing up as your favorite character using inspired color palettes, accessories, and clothing styles to look like the character, without actually being in costume. You simply use items from your own wardrobe or your usual retailers.

Now that we know what it is, how can we do it? Easy! Find a character that inspires you and let your creative juices flow. Look for clothing that has a matching color to your character, or even a similar style. Mix them up with playful accessories that embody your character’s muse. Going as Merida? Try finding a bow and arrow necklace and maybe even a plaid scarf to emblazon her Celtic pride. The best part is you can dress as casual or fancy as you want. A casual princess Day can be a cute tank top, with shorts that match the colors of her dress. A Disney Addict will know exactly who you are spot lighting, while a casual observer will have no idea you are channeling your inner hero or villain. The possibilities are endless! If you need some help, try checking out Google, Pinterest, or Instagram for ideas.

You can be as obvious or demure about it as you like. A great way to really have your character shine through is by wearing accessories with images featuring them. Custom painted shoes can especially be a great addition to any Disney Bounding outfit. The best part is that with a custom item you know you’ll be unique! Even if you lose your shoe while dancing with Prince Charming at Midnight, you know he’ll be able to find you with your matching one.

Now that we know how to do it, I can’t wait to see your creations! Check out some of ours below if you would like more inspiration. Who do you want to Disney Bound as? Make sure to tell us in the comments!

Top 10 Places to Cool Off at Disney World

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May 7, 2014

Summer is just around the corner, but things are heating up at Disney World already! It can be important to plan some time to cool off on your Walt Disney World vacation. Keeping cool and hydrated are critical when the Florida temperatures soar. Trying to figure out where to go to stay cool? Let’s take a look at the top 10 places to cool off at Disney World.

Typhoon Lagoon is the tropical themed water park where you are sure to have wild and wet fun. It boasts a surf pool, water slides, lazy river, kids’ water play area, and the famous Crush ‘n’ Gusher. With 7 dining locations and 2 merchandise stores, you won’t go hungry nor do you have to worry about forgetting the sun screen.
Blizzard Beach lovers are sure to tell you how cool it is to chill out here. There is an awesome chair lift to take you up to 3 slopes that includes Summit Plummet. Blizzard Beach also showcases a pre-teen water area and a playland for little ones. Blizzard Beach hosts 8 dining locations and 3 merchandise shops including one location where you can get free life vests for the day.
Kali River Rapids can be found in the Asia section of the Animal Kingdom park. Make sure to use the lockers close by before you depart on this tempestuous water ride. Things might get a little bumpy and you are likely to end up very wet on your travels through the jungle landscape.
At Magic Kingdom, Splash Mountain is a zip-a-dee-do-da good time for all. The water log ride features the story of Brer Rabbit and his pals set to the tune “Song of the South.” This ride goes slow enough most of the time that you can enjoy the scenery detail Disney created for this ride. For the best chances of getting wet, ask the Cast Member for a front seat.
Club Cool may be the coolest place yet at Epcot. Free pop! This place it your chance to get out of the heat and get something to drink for free! Club Cool features various pop from around the world to try. The best part may be watching people’s reactions when trying the “Beverly” pop because it has such an interesting flavor.
Disney Quest located at Downtown Disney housed 5 floors of virtual fun as Disney’s indoor interactive theme park. At Disney Quest, you can become a pirate and search for treasure, take part in a pinball game, learn how to draw your favorite Disney character, battle super villians, encounter aliens and much more. The fun is endless and can be a great way to cool off out of the heat.
Also at Downtown Disney is Splitsville. Splitsville boasts a 30-lane bowling alley with a full food menu, great music, and fun for everyone. For those who do not care to bowl, Spiltsville also has several billiard tables. Rack ’em up! There are also several lockers to stow your valuables in so you don’t have to lug everything around with you.
What better way to realx and stay cool than at your Resort Pool? Grab a drink at the bar, snag a lounge chair, or go for a dip you can’t go wrong with any choice. If you are at a resort with a pool slide, then go get in line! Whether you are young or old, pool slides can be a great diversion from the heat.
Misting Stations can be found at several locations around Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. If none of the above suggestions work for your vacation schedule, then just walk into a misting station and get wet. There is no easier way to cool off quickly than to go through a misting station.
Book a Table Service Dining reservation for lunch. Table Service dining guarantees you lunch in an air conditioned location and a good 1 1/2 hours out of the Florida sun. Plus eating at a Table Service Dining location during lunch is typically cheaper than eating at the same location for dinner. Win-win!

Reply below with some of your best places to cool off while at Disney World. We would love to know where you go to stay cool!

Wishing you a magically cool time – Michele

Do You Need a Parkhopper with Small Children at Walt Disney World

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May 7, 2014

Disney World Parkhoppers are a great idea, allowing you to “hop” from park to park in the same day. Without them, you’re restricted to one park per day no matter how many days are on your ticket. But they’re also expensive. A family of four can expect to add around $225 (they’re around $55 each) to their total ticket cost, regardless of whether they stay one day or ten. Still, I find the park hopper option invaluable. It allows me to visit one park earlier in the day even if I have a dining reservation in another park. I can also leave one park and go to a less busy park if I have the hopper option. But they’re not always a good deal for everyone, particularly those with young children.

So the question is, should you buy parkhoppers if you’re mainly visiting the park with kids? Well, ask yourself a couple of questions:

1. How old are the kids? If they’re under five-years old, one park per day is probably more than enough for them and it’s going to be easier on you.

2. How well do your kids do on Disney transportation? You’re going to be getting on and off buses several times a day even if you don’t park hop. This can get tiring after a while, especially during the hotter months. If you’ve got one or more kids in the stroller, it’s also time-consuming.

3. How serious are you about keeping your kids on their regular schedule? Park hopping, in my experience, always messes up my kids’ schedule because we’re spending more time going from park to park. Invariably, one of them will fall asleep in the car or stroller. Focusing on just one park per day allows me to fit their naps in more easily because I’m not dealing with as many variables.

4. Can your budget absorb the cost? Today, family vacations are a luxury. A lot of people are skipping them altogether or if they’re going, they’re cutting back on little things that can really add up. If you’re budget for your Disney vacation is already pretty bare bones and you still want to cut some costs, this is a good way to do it. Adding just $200 extra to your food and souvenir budget can allow you to say “yes” more often to your kids when they want a treat.

If you decide not to add the option, you’ll need to prepare a bit more carefully. Just make sure your park days coincide with your dining reservations. You don’t want to end up in the Magic Kingdom on a day when you have a Fantasmic dinner package reservation at Hollywood Studios. If you find that you need the option, you can always add it later in your trip. There’s no advantage to adding it before you go; even discount brokers charge the same amount.

MORE Freebies and Fun at Walt Disney World – Room Only Discount

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May 7, 2014

Walt Disney World has also offered a room only discount today as well. Depending on your travel dates, resort preference or needs this may be a better deal than the free dining discount. We have teamed up with Destinations in Florida to bring you MORE Freebies and Fun at Walt Disney World. You can save up to 30% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort through 10/3/2014 and receive a free phone call from Mickey Mouse ! On top of all the other extra incentives they offer like free itinerary planning, discount watching, ADR booking and much more, they will arrange for you to receive one free phone call from the Main Mouse.

Savings for Stays 8/29 – 10/3/2014

Deluxe Villas – 30%

Boardwalk, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

Deluxe Villas – 20%

Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House and Kidani Village, and The Villas at Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe Resorts – 30%

Boardwalk Inn, Animal Kingdom Lodge – Standard / Pool View, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club

Deluxe Resorts – 20%

Beach Club, Contemporary, Animal Kingdom Lodge – Savanna View / Club Level

Savings for Stays 8/16 – 8/28/2014

Moderate 20%

Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Riverside, Fort Wilderness Cabins, *Port Orleans French Quarter – NOT Available*

Value 15%

All-Star Sports, All-Star Music, and Pop Century

Value 10%

Art of Animation – Family Suites , *All-Star Movies Resort and Campsites at Fort Wilderness – NOT Available*

Savings for Stays 8/29 – 10/3/2014

Moderate 25%

Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Riverside, Fort Wilderness Cabins,

Moderate 20%

Port Orleans French Quarter

Value 20%

All-Star Sports, All-Star Music, and Pop Century

Value 15%

All-Star Movies Resort

The Campsites at Fort Wilderness

Let me help you plan your Walt Disney World Vacation with a Room Only Discount this fall. Make sure you mention Chip and Co so we can schedule your phone call from Mickey Mouse! At DIF we offer personalized travel planning, lots of extras and kids get the first Mickey Mouse Ice Cream on me. Call me at 832-233-4468 or check out my page, here and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free !

Freebies and Fun at Disney World – Free Dining !

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May 7, 2014

Freebies and Fun at Disney World ! FREE DINING has been announced for Walt Disney World for the remainder of the year.

We have teamed up with Destinations in Florida, once again to bring you not only all the information, excellent FREE services, Mouseperks and more. The agents at Destinations in Florida have offered to throw in one more perk for all their Chip and Co. fans, a free phone call from Mickey Mouse ! We will arrange for you to have a phone call from the Main Mouse himself, to say Hello, Good night, Congratulations and more.

As in past discounts, Value Resorts get free Basic Disney Dining, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts get free Plus Disney Dining. All plans can be upgraded from Basic to Plus and Plus to Deluxe for the cost difference between the plans.

This new discount is a little different than past year’s and it will include the remainder of the year, so you can start planning your fall and winter vacations.

Check in Dates Included Are:

8/31- 10/3

10/26 – 11/1

11/9 – 11/20

12/12 – 12/23

Resort Exclusions Are:

All-Star Movies, Port Orleans Riverside, Port Orleans French Quarter, Grand Floridian Villas, Fort Wilderness Campsites, Art of Animation Little Mermaid Rooms and all 3 Bedroom Villas.

Numbers of rooms allocated for this discount are limited, and some table service restaurants may have no availability. Free Dining must be part of a resort package with a minimum of 3 night stay and 2 day park ticket.

Let me help you plan your Walt Disney World Vacation with FREE DINING this fall. Make sure you mention Chip and Co so we can schedule your phone call from Mickey Mouse! At DIF we offer personalized travel planning, lots of extras and kids get the first Mickey Mouse Ice Cream on me. Call me at 832-233-4468 or check out my page, here and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free !

Disney needs to Bring Back Roger Rabbit

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May 6, 2014

Over the years, there have been many walk around characters who have come and gone at Walt Disney World. Among them is Roger Rabbit. From the late 1980s through the 1990s, Roger Rabbit could easily be found in multiple Disney parks. He was often seen with other Disney characters aboard a double decker bus at Epcot. Roger Rabbit could also be found at Disney-MGM Studios, as it was called at the time. Even my favorite Disney parade, SpectroMagic, had a place for Roger Rabbit!

Unfortunately, the Roger Rabbit walk around character at the parks didn’t last past the 1990s. He’s no longer appears at Epcot; in fact, Roger Rabbit can’t be found at any Walt Disney World park. When SpectroMagic returned to the Magic Kingdom in 2001, he had been replaced as the parade conductor by Genie from Aladdin. The only place I know of to find Roger Rabbit at Walt Disney World today is the giant figure pictured above which is located in the 1980s section of Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

I don’t know about you, but I think it’s about time Disney bring back Roger Rabbit. After all, the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special blu-ray release. Sounds like a pretty good time to bring back this character at Walt Disney World, don’t you think? I would love to see Roger Rabbit in a parade. He was always so fun to watch in SpectroMagic back in the ’90s! Hollywood Studios also sounds like a great place for a Roger Rabbit appearance. Hopefully, Disney will bring Roger Rabbit back to the parks at some point.

Do you have any memories of meeting Roger Rabbit at Walt Disney World? Share them with us in the comments below!

Ten Disney Dining Reservations that are not Impossible to Get

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May 6, 2014

Disney dining reservations can cause some frustration, and stress, for a lot of travelers. Disney encourages you to make your Advanced Dining Reservations as early as possible, at 180 days in advance of your arrival. But what if you are are closer to arrival and haven’t made any? Or what if you are waiting on other factors-such as which nights you can get Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Mickey’s Not Scary Halloween Party tickets? No fear! I want to share with you the Ten Disney Dining Reservations that are not Impossible to Get!

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: Akershus is located in Norway at EPCOT’s World Showcase. This is an EXCELLENT princess dining experience for all three meals of the day! Often, you will see up to five princesses while dining here. Your little princess can also take part in the princess parade throughout the banquet hall with her princess friends. Akershus is an EXCELLENT alternative to Cinderella’s Royal Table for a princess meal.

Cape May: Cape May is located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Cape May hosts Mickey and his friends in their beach gear for breakfast every morning. Cape May is easy to get an ADR for, since most guests like to try for Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary. So, if you are looking for a breakfast with the “classic” characters, Cape May is an excellent choice!

Garden Grill: Garden Grill is located at EPCOT in the Living with the Land building. Even though this location is only open for dinner hours, it is still easy to get an ADR here. Chip and Dale serve up an all American harvest feast, while you can enjoy the slowly rotating views of The Land attraction. Dinner is served family style, and the menu is great for picky eaters who prefer some easy to enjoy foods.

1900 Park Fare: 1900 Park Fare is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in the Magic Kingdom area. The nice thing about 1900 Park Fare is that it is a great alternative to dining with princesses at either EPCOT or Cinderella’s Royal Table. Although it is “only” Cinderella, Prince Charming, the stepsisters, and the stepmother at breakfast, it still gives you that princess experience. They also serve breakfast with Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, etc. Although those characters are popular, they aren’t always as popular as the classic characters and princesses.

Liberty Tree Tavern: Liberty Tree Tavern is located at Magic Kingdom Park. There are six historically themed rooms at Liberty Tree Tavern, and the food is served family style. This is also a great dining option for families with less adventurous eaters. They serve lunch and dinner, and if you time your meals right, you can step right outside to Liberty Square to get a spot for watching the afternoon Festival of Fantasy Parade.

Boma: Boma is located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. They serve breakfast and dinner…in fact, I’ve heard it is so good that some guests book breakfast AND dinner there during their stay! Even so, reservations here are easy to get. After you have enjoyed your meal, you can explore Animal Kingdom Lodge and enjoy seeing the animals in the savannas.

Whispering Canyon Cafe: Whispering Canyon Cafe is located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner-part of the reason why it’s easy to get reservations! Also, the wait staff makes the experience fun, with their wise cracking jokes and short entertainment spiels while you eat. This is a great location to eat if you need an ADR and a break from Magic Kingdom, since it’s just a boat ride away!

Tusker House: Tusker House is located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Donald and his friends are in their safari gear for breakfast and lunch. For dinner, there are no characters-but fabulous African themed food on the menu. This is another fun location with a unique character experience. Since Animal Kingdom isn’t really a full day park, making an ADR at Tusker House can be a great way to spend some of your day there.

The Grand Floridian Cafe: The Grand Floridian Cafe is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. This is a quaint, quiet, yet airy restaurant serving Victorian favorites. If you want to enjoy a nice breakfast, lunch, or dinner in a classy and beautiful atmosphere, the Grand Floridian Cafe is for you!

The Crystal Palace: The Crystal Palace is located at Disney’s Magic Kingdom park. This restaurant is Winnie the Pooh and his 100 Acre Wood Friends for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I feel like this location is easy to get ADRs for since it also serves all three meals of the day. No matter which meal you choose, your family will love dining in the bright and cheery greenhouse atmosphere of the Crystal Palace.

Are any of these locations a favorite of yours? What am I missing?

Carrie is a Vacation Specialist with Destinations in Florida-the preferred Earmarked agency of Chip and Co. She is always ready to help you and your family create lasting memories on your next Disney vacation, Disney Cruise adventure. or Disneyland trip. Carrie specializes in families of five or more-from first hand experience, she knows how to plan a trip for a family of 5! Contact her at [email protected] today for a free quote and to get your Disney trip planning started. Mention Chip and Co for a free gift when you book your trip with her!