Everyone Gets The “Royal Treatment” When Dining With Cinderella

When I heard that I could dine in Cinderella’s Castle, I swear I just about passed out I was so excited. The chance to see the inside of such a magical place was enough to get me to whip out my credit card, and the fact that they serve food

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Now Open Katsura Grill at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

Just in time for the busy winter holidays, Katsura Grill at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase is open – a beautiful space that replaces the former Yakitori House. The new exterior is inspired by the strolling gardens at the historic Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan, established in the 1600s and one of Japan’s cultural treasures.

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Second Harvest Food Bank’s Receives Early Holiday Gift from Disney

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 – Before the first note of Sunday’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot, Walt Disney World announced a gift – to the tune of $30,000 – for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Kids Cafe. The program provides nutritious daily meals to more than 900 local children. Meg …

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Sharing the Chrismtas Spirit in the Epcot’s World Showcase

Helga shares the tale of her first Nutcracker with theme park guests in the Germany pavilion at Epcot during the Holidays around the World celebration. Through Dec. 30, international storytellers, including Père Noël in France and the Monkey King in China, share traditions and tales from their homeland throughout World

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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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I Won’t Be Able To Eat Anything – Special Dietary Requests at Disney World

Have you ever heard this? Do you think this is accurate?  Would Walt Disney World allow this to happen? As science and medicine progress, it is being found that many more people than were previously thought have food allergies or sensitivities. There are also many food issues among folks with

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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: 5th Day of Christmas at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Every photo has a story. Walt Disney World is a busy place during the holidays. That’s probably an understatement; it’s an amazingly busy place. Picture this…there are 12,213 parking spots in the Magic Kingdom parking lot.  If you don’t arrive to claim your parking spot by about 10 a.m. on Christmas morning, you’ll

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Disney Food Confession – Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Pretzel

Where can you find it? Disney’s Animal Kingdom-Safari Pretzel Kiosk OR EPCOT-World Showcase-Fife and Drum Tavern What is it? A jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzel Why you want it- It is a delicious soft baked jalapeno bread stuffed with lots of  melted cheese! Despite it’s name it’s not super spicy but

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Walt and the Promise of Progress City

In the middle of Central Florida swamplands and ranch property, Walt Disney aspired to build the greatest American city ever conceived–EPCOT. While Disney would die before realizing this epic achievement, he still left behind the blueprint for one of the boldest and most unique projects ever proposed on American soil.

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