WDW Resorts – Which Deluxe Resort Is Right For Me?

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July 17, 2012

Over the last two weeks I have discussed the benefits of staying at the Walt Disney World Value and Moderate Resorts. If you still aren’t sure where to stay, then read on for some information about WDW’s top of the line Deluxe Resorts!

Price: These are Disney’s top of the line Resorts, which means the price is (quite a bit) higher per room than at either the Value or Moderate Resorts. The room rates at these Resorts starts at around $260 per night, and going up to $800 or more per night (depending on the type of view and time of year), and then there are suites/villas of all sizes and types, in the $1000-$2000 plus per night range. NOTE: The pricing in this category is very subjective – each Resort’s priced a little bit differently, so you might want to check out WDW’s Official Resorts Website for more information on specific pricing for each type of room.

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Biggest Loser Alison Sweeney Enters 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon

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July 17, 2012

The Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney headlines a list of celebrities who will be a part of the 20^th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna.

Sweeney, an aspiring author (she has two books coming out in the next couple of years) and well-known for her role on Days of Our Lives in addition to The Biggest Loser, is entered in the Disney half marathon during the Disney Marathon Weekend, Jan. 10-13, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.

Sweeney is an avid runner who has competed in various marathons and half marathons around the country, however the Disney half marathon will be her first runDisney event. Sweeney is expected to attend the race along with her husband and two children.

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2013 Moms Panel Search to Launch Soon

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July 17, 2012

2013 Moms Panel Search to Launch Soon

Exciting news just announced from the Disney Parks Blog today! If you think you have got what it takes to be on the 2013 Disney’s Mom’s Panel listen up! Very soon, sometime in September , Disney will begin taking applications for the 2013 Panel!

Each year thousands of hopeful men and women submit an application to be on the Disney Mom’s Panel. The Disney Mom’s panel has helped tons and tons of Disney vacation goers plan and answer questions about their upcoming trip!

If you think you have what it takes to make this years Mom’s Panel, stay tuned! As soon as more information is released we will let you know!

2013 Disney Dining Plan Details Released (chipandco.com)
Disney Summer Prize Pack Giveaway (chipandco.com)

Happy Anniversary Disneyland – Fun Facts, Dedication Ceremony, and More!

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July 17, 2012

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland, the original Disney theme park, on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” He famously observed: “Disneyland will never be completed…as long as there is imagination left in the world.”

Since 1955, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 600 million guests. It has expanded to become an approximately 500-acre, world-class, multi-day, family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment district known as Downtown Disney.

With the completion in June 2012 of the Disney California Adventure Park expansion, the parks of the Disneyland Resort offer guests more classic characters, more storytelling, more attractions and more of the unique Disney heritage that gives Disney theme parks their special personality.

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Brave: Storybook Deluxe and Brave Interactive Comic Book iPad/ iPhone Apps Review

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July 16, 2012

Everybody is loving the Brave new Princess and these two new apps for your Apple device. will keep you and your little ones entertained for hours. The “Brave: Storybook Deluxe” ($6.99 – for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) and “Brave Interactive Comic” ($1.99 – for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) Apps, available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, incorporate dynamic animation and interactive content as readers follow the story of Princess Merida, who defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom and must rely on her bravery to undo a beastly curse.

Brave Comic Book

The Brave New Comic Book is basically a digital copy of a traditional comic book. My 10 year old, who doesn’t traditionally read comic books, was my primary source for both of the reviews and he says he liked it.

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San Diego Comic-Con: Marvel Studios Panel

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July 16, 2012

Marvel came to Comic-Con in a huge way this year. Following the massive Warner Bros. presentation in Hall H, Marvel took the stage to show that they could play “Who makes Hall H the loudest?” game too. Kevin Feige, the Marvel Studios head made sure to bring his big guns this weekend, featuring an appearance by Edgar Wright and the test footage for ‘Ant-Man’, Robert Downey, Jr., Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, and director Shane Black for ‘Iron Man 3’, as well as new title announcements for their upcoming Phase 2 of the Marvel cinematic universe. Oh, and did I mention we saw about four minutes of ‘Iron Man 3’? Yeah, this panel was huge.

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Enter daily for a chance to win a trip to Disney

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July 16, 2012

Our friend Kristin over at Couponing to Disney not only publishes some great Disney Tips and Tricks on top of her Coupon and Deals she also tracks down some of the best Disney Vacation Giveaways to share with her readers.

She is sharing that weekly list with us that I will be passing onto you each week. Good luck and be sure to let us know if you win!

*Good Morning America’s Big BRAVE Adventure
You and 3 guests travel on a 9-day Adventures by Disney experience to Scotland inspired by the movie BRAVE. Travel must take place on specific dates in June 2013. Includes airfare from winner’s nearest major airport, hotel, guided travel with 2 guides, and more (taxes, gratuity, some experiences and meals). Void in AK, HI and PR (US residents only, except where prohibited)

Ends July 30, 2012

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Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Pair up with Marvel Super Heroes for First Time EVER!

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July 16, 2012

Production is now underway on “Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel,” an animated adventure that will assemble characters from two hugely popular franchises, Disney’s “Phineas and Ferb” and Marvel’s iconic Super Heroes: Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Thor and Hulk). The epic television event, premiering in summer 2013 on Disney Channel, will mark the first crossover animated television special for Marvel and Disney properties. Working closely with Marvel’s creative team, “Phineas and Ferb” creators and executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh are designing Marvel’s Super Heroes and Super Villains including Red Skull, Whiplash, Venom and M.O.D.O.K. to fit the Danville world of the Emmy Award-winning series.

“Our partnership with Marvel has yielded big returns this year – first with the launch of the Marvel Universe block on Disney XD, and now with production beginning on the Phineas and Ferb / Marvel special. To paraphrase Phineas himself: best year EVER!,” said Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.

“‘Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel’ is an exciting animated special for everyone at Disney and Marvel. Bringing together the worlds of ‘Phineas and Ferb’ and Marvel’s The Avengers is a ton of fun for fans of both properties,” said Dan Buckley, Publisher & President of the Print, Animation & Digital Divisions, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. “It’s a thrilling opportunity for these two franchises to take advantage of each other in a way that may go beyond this one special. Fans of all ages are in for a very special treat!”

In “Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel,” Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor and Hulk enter Danville after Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s latest “inator” scheme accidentally removes their powers and immobilizes them. Now it’s up to Phineas and Ferb to team up with the Marvel Super Heroes to help them regain their powers and defeat Marvel Super Villains – Red Skull, Whiplash, Venom and M.O.D.O.K. – who are working together with Dr. Doofenshmirtz to use his power-draining technology to create mayhem.

Phineas and Ferb Character Greeting at Walt Disney World (tipsfromthedisneydiva.com)
Phineas & Ferb: The Perry Files Coming to DVD (chipandco.com)

Disney's Phineas and Ferb Pair up with Marvel Super Heroes for First Time EVER!

Disney World Quick Tips – Christmas in the rest of “The World”

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July 16, 2012

Disney World Quick Tips - Christmas in the rest of "The World"

Everyone knows that Magic Kingdom is the place to be during the holidays. At least everyone that read my article Disney World Quick Tips-Christmas in the Magic Kingdom. Now I’m going to continue my Christmas in July series and discuss what happens during the holiday season at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Downtown Disney. Click on each heading to be directed to some great photos taken by one of our writers. Be sure to click on the photo gallery at the bottom for my vacation pictures of the Disney in its holiday finery.

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2013 Disney Dining Plan Details Released

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July 16, 2012

2013 Disney Dining Plan Details Released

Disney released its 2013 Disney Dining Plan, and a couple noteworthy changes are noticeable in comparison to the 2012 Plan.

THE PLAN-2012 VS. 2013

The Plan details for each Dining Plan (Quick Service, Basic and Deluxe) remain the same. There is an across the board price increase:

Quick Service- $34.99 adult/$11.99 child in 2012, now $37.58 adult/$14.32 child in 2013
Basic-$51.54 adult/$15.02 child in 2012, now $55.59 adult/$17.16 child in 2013
Deluxe-$$85.52 adult/$23.79 child in 2012, now $99.97 adult/$26.84 child in 2013

Several notes are added to the dining plan rules for 2013. They are as follows:

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Phenomenon on Blu-Ray Review

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July 15, 2012

Phenomenon on Blu-Ray Review

Being a Travolta fan, I was excited to finally see Phenomenon. While I can’t say that I loved the movie, I would definitely rate this as a “buy” and not just a “rent” movie.

If I didn’t love it, then why would I buy it? It’s thought-provoking and interesting, but really the best reason I can give you for buying it is the powerful scenes presented between Travolta and Sedgwick’s characters.

George Malley (Travolta) is from a small town where everyone knows everyone. His entire life takes a turn on his 37th birthday when he sees a bright light which helps him see everything so much clearer than before.

He begins to devour books, several in a day. George can suddenly win at chess, speak multiple languages after only briefly studying them, and predict earthquakes. Yet his friends never treat him differently.

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All New Spooktacular Celebration from Disney Floral & Gifts

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July 15, 2012

Great news Disney Floral & Gifts created a brand new Mickey’s Spooktacular Celebration for your family waiting for you back at your room..

Picture this: You return to your Walt Disney World Resort hotel room after a full day in the parks – or a ghostly night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – to find a light-up Mickey Mouse pumpkin banner on your door enticing you to enter for tricks or treats. There’s also a not-so-spooky “supr-eyes” on the back of the door as well, but perhaps you should see for yourself!

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