‘Dancing Lights’ Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tonight

Have you experienced the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights? This annual display of holiday cheer, which features millions of dazzling lights, will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios tonight. From now until Jan. 7, 2012, the cityscape and building facades in the park’s Backlot area will be draped in multicolored

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Eleven Couples to Say ‘I Do’ at Disney World Resort on 11/11/11

When Melanie LaValley and Eric Gocinski met in 2008 as Cast Members while working at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, little did they know that one day they’d be meeting face-to-face again at Walt Disney World…but this time, at the altar for their fairy tale wedding.  The soon-to-be-wed pair, of Orlando, Fla.,

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Walt Disney World Resort Sends 2011 out with a Bang

New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World Resort, a place where fireworks are both spectacular and an every-night occurrence. Fireworks and nighttime shows will light up the skies and create a mood of celebration at three theme parks on Dec.

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New interactive character: Cubot tested at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the setting for an interactive test on Oct. 11 and 12, 2011. “Cubot”, which is meant to look like it’s part of a toybox, is not only interactive in speech, but can have the blocks changed around by guests. This experience is heading to Hong Kong

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Shop like a Diva – Epcot Shopping

So, hopefully you’ve read about my favorite places to shop in Magic Kingdom and can’t wait to hear all about Epcot! Don’t forget that you can have all of your purchases sent to the front of the park for pickup or to your resort FOR FREE!! * In Epcot For

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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

It was October 1, 1971, and Magic Kingdom turnstiles began to spin after three weeks of trial runs by nearly 100,000 selected guests from throughout Central Florida.  Twenty-two park attractions opened, and 5,000 costumed cast members (employees) made their debut as guests took a dive aboard 20,000 Leagues Under the

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Super Greeters Contribute to Bottom-Line Success at Walt Disney World Resort

Guests from Brazil visited Walt Disney World Resort in record-breaking numbers this year, topping last year’s all-time high. A big part of the success with international tour groups from Latin America – and Brazil in particular – has been the 54 Cast Members who serve as “Super Greeters” stationed throughout Walt

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Some of My Favorite Disneyworld Parades, Movies and Stage Performances

Our family traditionally takes our vacations to Disney World during the summer months.  Before we started school, we did take a trip in October, but generally speaking, it is during the summer months that we go to Disney.  As you all know who have been during that time, there can

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Ask a Disney Question: Character Meet & Greets

We received a question from Joy about character meet and greets now that Mickey’s Toontown Fair is closed. Joy writes “Where are the princesses doing meet and greets since they aren’t in ToonTown anymore? Are the fairies still do a meet and greet like ToonTown too if so where are

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Top 5 Attractions For Seniors

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a lot of shows that particularly appeal to seniors. But – there are other attractions that seem to appeal to the youngsters that we seniors very much love. Here are my top 5 attractions for seniors, see if you agree. Toy Story Midway Mania! – This

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Disney Chef’s Serves Up More Than $185K for Florida United Way

Twenty-four top chefs from Central Florida’s finest dining establishments recently joined forces at Walt Disney World Resort for the 19th Annual Chef’s Gala, the premier fundraiser for the Heart of Central Florida United Way (HFUW). Event organizers say the tasteful event raised more than $185,000 for Central Floridians in need.

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Dates Announced for Festival Disney

Disney has announced the dates for next years Festival Disney. This will mark the 8th year of the annual competitive music festival which is a part of Disney Youth Programs and is held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Festival Disney will take place on select weekends from

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