Capturing Disney in Pictures: 4th Day of Christmas viewing Castle Dreamlights

  Every photo has a story. One of the newest traditions at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World  is not the lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree, but the lighting of  “Castle Dreamlights,” the light display covering Cinderella Castle.  The numbers are nearly as high as the park attendance.

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New Fantasmic Dining Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Forget sit-down dining when you’re in a hurry to play – the new “A Taste of Hollywood To Go – A Fantasmic! Dining Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios lets you enjoy an affordable picnic plus reserved seating for the fab “Fantasmic!,” the park’s nightly extravaganza that takes guests inside the dreams of Mickey Mouse – into a world where his magic creates dancing waters, shooting comets, animated fountains, swirling stars, balls of fire and other amazing wonders.

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 2nd Day of Christmas at Downtown Disney

Every photo has a story. When you need a break from the Walt Disney World theme park holiday crowds, or you would just like to do some Christmas shopping, look no further than Downtown Disney. There’s no better shopping spot for the ultimate Disney fan.  With fabulous stores like Once

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See Old Saint Nick at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort

One of my fondest holiday traditions at Downtown Disney Marketplace is taking my girls to see Santa at his chalet. We have always avoided the chaos of the traditional malls and instead made a more enjoyable visit to Downtown Disney.

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 1st Day of Christmas at Epcot

  Every photo has a story. The holiday season is a beautiful time to pay a visit to Epcot.  This topiary, one of the many artistic floral decorations on display,  provides an excellent photo opportunity.  You’ll find a wide variety of photographic possibilities throughout Walt Disney World before the New

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

  Every photo has a story. I do believe this is what Clark Griswold used for inspiration when he decorated his home in “Christmas Vacation.” The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was created by Jennings Osborne.  A successful Arkansas businessman, Jennings and his wife bought a large

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Inside Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure Park

Many Disney Parks Blog readers already know that Blue Sky Cellar is the place to get a behind-the-scenes peek at what’s coming to Disney California Adventure park. The space is periodically updated with new photos, videos and models – the latest refresh, which was installed in September, focuses on Buena Vista Street which will be completed next year.

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Reserve your spot now – Disneyland Candlelight Experience

Hey Disneyland Resort fans – an interesting opportunity has come across my desk, and I wanted to share it with you. It is a limited-capacity event that combines some rare Disney Parks experiences, and is unlike anything we’ve ever offered – especially here on the Disney Parks Blog.

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