Eating Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2

There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and

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Star Wars Weekends Brings Sci-Fi Saga to Life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Jedi, Wookiees and Ewoks, Oh My!Once again, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine in May and June for Star Wars Weekends, a sci-fi fan-fest inspired by the popular film saga. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20-June 12, 2011, Disney’s Hollywood Studios becomes the

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New Character Fun Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Winnie the Pooh, Phineas and Ferb and the car stars of the Disney•Pixar motion picture “Cars 2” are joining the ever-changing cavalcade of characters involved in meet-and-greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here’s what Walt Disney World guests have to look forward to: Winnie the Pooh replaces Lotso in the meet-and-greet

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New Star Tours Merch for Annual Passholders

As we wait for the re-launch of Star Tours check out some cool Annual Passholder Commemorative Collection gear! Darth Vader™ Tumbler Retail:$14.95 A limited number of quantities will be available on each coast. Limited Edition Fine Writing Pen Edition Size: 1000 Retail:$49.95 A limited number of quantities will be available

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Up Close with Indiana Jones at Tables in Wonderland on April 30

The Tables in Wonderland team just keeps coming up with fun ideas for dinner. This time it’s a “Cairo Dinner Show” at the Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – and everyone gets to be on stage! . Diners will watch the first scene of the live-action show from the first two rows, then the set will open to reveal a beautifully set dining room right on the stage. And while guests dine, the director yells “Action!” and the adventures continue all around the tables.

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‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Wars Thrills in 3-D to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on May 20, 2011. T…

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Strategies for Staying Cool in Disney World

Disney World has some of its highest seasons during the hot months of the year.  Many of us find that when we get to the parks, we were not quite prepared for how HOT it is as we walk from attraction to attraction or while standing in line.  Through the

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New Threads for Star Tours 2 Cast Members

Not only will Star Tours at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World get a face lift, but the cast member costumes will get a revamp as well! Check out the NEW cast member duds. Here’s what they used to look like. The new costumes remind me more of Star Trek:

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Disney World Quick Tips – Enjoy Some Of The ‘Lesser’ Attractions

We all enjoy the “biggies” when we visit Walt Disney World. There is Space Mountain and Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, Soarin’ and Test Track at Epcot, Toy Story Midway Mania and the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Stidios, and Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal

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Disney World Planning 101 – Renting a Locker

As you may have read in my previous post, Skipping the Bag Check, I really enjoy not having to carry anything in the parks. Most days require carrying at least a few items, though, so I usually carry a light-weight back pack with my essentials. This is a way to

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runDisney New Race

RunDisney announced this afternoon on their facebook page that they will soon be announcing the newest runDisney race.  They left us with a ‘riddle’: There’s a new runDisney race we wanted you to know about. We’re very excited and we hope you’ll run with us. Before long, we’ll let everyone

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Disney World Planning 101 – Skipping the Bag Check

Alright all you Disney park fans out there. I know that, just like me, you have gotten to the parks so excited about being in “the world,” you have jumped off the bus, headed to the park entrance, joined all the folks happily bouncing up to the turnstiles and then

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