Take Five at Walt Disney World: Epcot

As I mentioned in my previous guest post on “Take Five” at the Magic Kingdom, I’m a former tour-park commando who still enjoys the adrenalin rush of a full touring itinerary. It wasn’t until I took a deep breath and learned to take five, though, that I began to truly

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Hidden Mickeys author Steve Barrett featured on ABC

Most Disney World guests come to ride roller coasters, have breakfast with a character or to search for a bit of their childhood. Steven Barrett is searching for something else: tiny Mickey Mouse patterns hidden in everyday spots throughout the parks. From the Magic Kingdom to Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood

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Walt Disney World Fun Facts

STATISTICS: Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous nearly 39-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon); 34 resort hotels (24 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes

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Enjoy a D-Lightful Yuletide Season With Disney Institute Holiday Tours

With the holidays just around the corner, Disney Institute is offering guests of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the opportunity to go behind the scenes of celebrations at various theme parks. Yuletide Fantasy and Holiday D-Lights, both led by seasoned Disney Institute facilitators, offer guests

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Celebrating Holiday Magic At Walt Disney World

Now that were are coming into early November, the holiday season is once again upon us. Celebrating any holiday at Walt Disney World is special, but celebrating Christmastime there is extraordinary. As a Florida resident and longtime annual passholder, I’ve had the opportunity to experience a lot of great events

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Disney Food Confession Dad’s Traditional Meatloaf with Recipe

What is it? Dad’s Traditional Meatloaf – a blend of beef and pork topped with tomato glaze, mashed potatoes, and green beans Where can you get it? 50’s Prime Time Cafe Disney Hollywood Studios Recipe: INGREDIENTS: 2 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 4 eggs 1 cup seasoned bread

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The Best Things I Love about Dinsey World – Jedi Training Academy.

Jedi Training Academy, an interactive show located in Hollywood Studios, is a chance for your young Padawan to learn the ways of the Force. Who better to tell you about it than my eight-year old son, Star Wars Nerd extraordinaire and huge fan of  Jedi Training Academy. Hey Eric, what do

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Last Tour to Endor is Coming to Walt Disney World August 14th

After more than two decades of interstellar travel, Disney Parks’ Star Tours attraction is powering down to make way for its reimagining in 2011 — but Last Tour to Endor offers fans the opportunity to attend an out of-this-world, first-of-its-kind decommissioning party before Star Tours launches its final flights. Taking

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Ask a Disney Question: Will Jedi Training Academy Be Affected by Star Tours Closing?

This question comes from Shep, who asks:   “We have a huge 9 year old Star Wars fan in the family and we are headed to Disney World the week after Thanksgiving 2010.  He has heard about the Jedi Training Academy and I am wondering if that attraction will be temporarily

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Ask a Disney Question: When does Star Tours close for refurbishment?

Today I received emails from two readers, Emma and Tabitha, both asking when Star Tours, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is closing for refurbishment.  Both families will be enjoying their first day at Disney World on September 8 and they wanted to know if Star Tours was closing that day or the

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