Last Day: Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Pirate Treasure Giveaway

Time is running out! In celebration of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides coming to theaters our mates at Disney Consumer Products hooked us up with a HUGE Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Pirate Treasure Giveaway. One lucky fan will win a treasure chest full of everything you see

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Lightning McQueen during Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney

‘CARS’ RACES INTO TOWN: Three-year-old twins Jill and Aaron Nethero of Orlando give some lovin’ to pal Lightning McQueen during Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney West Side May 13-15, 2011. The family-friendly event includes a classic car show…

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$250 Disney Gift Card Giveaway

Pixie Vacations has a little extra Pixie Dust for their guests this Spring. Guest that book a Disney Vacation with Pixie Vacations in May or June will be entered into a $250 Disney Gift Card Giveaway. All Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Adventure by Disney Vacations over

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Top 4 Benefits for Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel

For many guests, the benefit of staying at a Walt Disney World owned-and-operated resort begins before arrival at the Vacation Kingdom.  And for all guests, the benefits and perks combine to make vacation magic 24 hours a day – whether at a Disney Value Resort designed for budget-minded vacationers …

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Counting Down the Days: Important Deadlines for your Disney Vacation

After my last trip to Disney World in June 2010, I wasn’t sure when my next Disney trip would be. It’s not that I didn’t think it would happen; it was just a matter of when. I was about to start a new job, move, and my typically predictable calendar

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Ask a Disney Question: Is It Possible to Meet Every Character?

This question comes from Jason, who asks:  “We are going on vacation this summer with our two boys and they really love Up and Cars. What characters are available to meet and greet while at Walt Disney World?” Jeremy, thanks for your question and for reading the site.  There’s something

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In need of an upgrade – “It’s Tough to be a Bug”

Today I’m going to take a look at what may be my least favorite attraction in any of the Disney Parks – “It’s Tough to be a Bug”.  This attraction is in need of a serious upgrade! I have several things I don’t like about this attraction.  For starters,  it

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How to Park at Disney for Free

When traveling to Disney, people are often reviewing their budget in an attempt to get the most out of their Disney budget.  One thing that should be considered is the cost of parking when visiting the theme parks.  The cost to park at any of the Disney World or Disneyland

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Oldies But Goodies – Should We TACKLE A Theme Park?

What do you think my fellow Oldies? Should we take an aggressive stance and TACKLE every theme park we visit or should we take another approach? As I have gotten older (alas, an unavoidable consequence of being born) I have developed a different approach toward everything I do – age

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Can We Afford to Go to Disney World.. Again..and Again?

It happened again the other day. I heard someone say: “I would love to go on a Disney World vacation, but it’s just too expensive.” I have lost count how many times I have heard this statement, and I always feel kind of bad when I do, because I think

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Affordable Disney Vacations: Where to Stay to Save Money

So you have made the decision to visit Walt Disney World: congratulations! Now comes the fun part, planning your trip. If you are like most people, figuring out where you will be staying is one of the first decisions you need to make. And if you are also like most

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Disney Announces Flash Sales on Gilt Groupe

Gilt GROUPE, the innovative online shopping destination and Disney Consumer Products, announced that they will collaborate to offer fans and parents special product sneak peeks on merchandise inspired by key Disney entertainment and franchises. The first promotion slated for May 11 at Noon on Gilt CHILDREN features an advance look

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