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17th Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Shifts Dates Earlier Than Ever

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The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off March 3 – earlier than ever – and continues for 75 days through May 16, 2010, with bold strokes of seasonal color and brand-new topiary whimsy. Last year’s festival began March 18; now Walt Disney World guests get a head start on the gardening season as they explore exhibits and activities geared toward discovery and outdoor fun.


Even before spring has sprung, Donald Duck and his topiary pals set up camp in full floral color to celebrate the Great Outdoors at the Epcot front entrance. The elaborate topiary with a North American theme, live waterfall and pond features Goofy in a fly-fishing misadventure, Daisy Duck roasting marshmallows over a campfire and Pluto in his “pup tent.” It’s a must-stop photo op for guests as soon as they pass through the park turnstiles.

“The advantage of starting earlier is that we’ll be able to feature more brilliant color than ever, with richly hued petunias, violas, snapdragons and other hardy flowers,” says festival horticulture manager Eric Darden. “By starting earlier and going through mid-May, it allows more guests than ever to experience the festival and to plan ahead for their spring and summer gardening.”
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Disney Food Rumor: The Victoria Room at Victoria and Alberts?

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Rumor has it that Victoria and Albert’s is developing a new, and even more sumptuous, offering for patrons: The Victoria Room.

The Victoria Room will be a dining experience even more extravagant than the Chefs Table.

Rumored Specs

  • “Menu will have a 12-16 course dinner
  • “Experience will include all new menus and wine pairings, and level of service will be stepped up
  • “The number of diners in this private seating room might be limited to between 12-16
  • “The cost will be $295.00 per person, inclusive of the wine pairings
  • “As far as we can tell, this will NOT be the same as booking a private room for a party (i.e. no minimum number of guests)

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Disneyland Resort Gives ‘Two Nights Free’ With Special Vacation Packages in Early 2010

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Buy a 3-Night, 5-Day Park Hopper Package and Get 2 More Nights Free

Travelers will find more ways to celebrate the first half of 2010 with adventure, magic and special offers that make a family vacation even more affordable at the Disneyland Resort.

From Jan. 5 through April 29, 2010, guests get two more nights free when they buy a three-night hotel package with a five-day special value Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket. For information, visit http://www.disneyland.com

For guests who already have theme park tickets, a second offer features a 30 percent savings at any of the Disneyland Resort hotels when travel agents book guests on a two-night hotel-only stay (hotel-only offer does not include theme park tickets).

Travel agents can book guests on either vacation offer starting Nov. 9, 2009, through April 1, 2010, for arrivals between Jan. 5-April 29, 2010. Travel must be completed by May 4, 2010.

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Recession slows some construction at Disney World

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Saturday’s Orlando Sentinel carried a story looking at how construction at Walt Disney World has slowed amid the weak economy. Not only has construction slowed down but attendance and box office numbers have dwindled. As you can see by all the offers and deals Disney is offering they are struggling. As soon as our economy turns around we will see the numbers jump back up I am sure of it. Oh by the way if you are booking your Disney trip be sure to wait after the end of January to book so that there are no lines when we visit..just kidding..

Here is the article from the Orlando Sentinel:

Data from the Reedy Creek Improvement District show building permit activity during the past year fell 25 percent from a year ago and total value of construction permitted fell 61 percent (from $409.4 million to $158.7 million).

So what IS getting built? Here’s a look at some of the biggest projects that Reedy Creek has permitted over the last year (according to monthly reports that the district’s building department submits to its board of supervisors):

– Upgrade facility controls, ride controls and smoke control at Space Mountain (valued at $12.3 million)

– Renovate rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas ($4.4 million), the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort ($3.7 million), Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort ($2.8 million), Disney’s Yacht Club Resort ($2.5 million) and the Shades of Green Resort ($1.5 million)

– Install hardscape and infrastructure for Flamingo Crossings ($2.6 million)

– Resume construction of a Holiday Inn ($1.8 million)

– Demolish the Magic Kingdom Skyway building in Tomorrowland and renovate restrooms ($1.1 million)

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Disney Pic of the Day – *New* Alice in Wonderland Movie Poster

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Disney Channel starlet spies “Harriet” TV movie

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Jennifer Stone (Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”) will play the lead role in “Harriet the Spy,” a TV movie based on the classic kids book series by Louise Fitzhugh.

The movie, shooting in Hamilton, Ontario, will debut next year on Disney Channel worldwide and on the CBC and YTV in Canada.

The script sees young Harriet determined to be her high school’s class blogger as she clashes with her nemesis, popular student Marion Hawthorne.

The 1964 book was turned into a feature in 1996 with Michelle Trachtenberg in the starring role. Which reminds me why is this being remade in the first place?

MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY- INTERACTIVE STORYBOOK

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The holidays are a special time in the Magic Kingdom, and nothing is more magical than Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. From holiday parades & castle shows to fireworks and your favorite characters, there’s something for everyone. Open this magical storybook and begin your on-line party experience.
For details about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, please visit: http://www.disneyworld.com/holidays

For our Canadian friends – Walt Disney World Resort Discounts on Room Packages

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This is a sponsored deal by Disney World Resorts and it’s actually a great deal. Now with special fall room rates, your family saves at least 28% on an enchanting stay at Walt Disney World Resort. Experience the vacation you need for less than you’d expect. Plus, with festive decorations throughout the theme parks and special holiday events to add to your schedule, it’s a truly magical time to visit.

You can end up visiting Walt Disney World Resort for as low as $74 US per night plus taxes. Here’s an example of one of many packages:

Rates are per night plus tax in a standard room and valid for stays most nights as indicated below.

  • US$74 per night, plus tax*
    10/04-11/24/09

    • That’s a Savings of 29%, US$31
  • US$59 per night, plus tax*
    12/12-12/17/09

    • That’s a Savings of 28%, US$23
  • US$94 per night, plus tax*
    12/18- 12/24/09

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Farewell Mickey’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

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“Mickey’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” show will no longer be available for viewing at Walt Disney World with the removal of the Galaxy Palace Theater. The show will be replaced with a new show starring some Disney-Pixar stars.

Starting on Tuesday, November 10 with the Magic Kingdom’s first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season, there will be a new show premiering to the public in Tomorrowland.

The new show, “Totally Tomorrowland Christmas” is an interesting concept with Stitch, Buzz Lightyear, and Mike Wazowski trying to discover the true meaning of Christmas.  While the show will include Christmas classic songs, it will have a more ‘upbeat’ and mix the songs with a more modern style. Click the picture above for the full article.

Here is some video from last’s years performance..Who knew it would be the last year?

Disney Parks Unveils ‘Small World’ Holiday Spot

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The video features children from around the world coming together for a magical journey to experience the best of Disney Parks. It’s video that’ll make you smile and may just tug at your heartstrings.

Celebration Showdown- Toy Story Midway Mania Match-up!

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Watch as Disney Channel’s Phill Lewis hosts two families, competing to win prizes for their “Celebration” vacation, at the Disneyland Resort in California. Its an old fashion shoot-out on Toy Story Mania! at Disneys California Adventure Park.

How to get free coffee at Disneyland

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Did you know that you can get free refills on coffee at Disneyland?

Since 1955, Main Street’s Market House has given free refills on coffee.  Purchase a cup of coffee (regular, decaf, vanilla or hazelnut) for $2.59 and save your receipt.

There’s no need to keep the cup. Just bring back the receipt and enjoy free refills all day.

At other food venues, visitors can get free refills only as long as they are continuing to dine at the location, said David Gill, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. They can’t come back later for free refills. That’s a unique deal at Market House only.

Market House sells mostly standard coffee.

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