Epcot’s Holidays Around the World Schedule

Epcot’s Holidays Around the World begins November 25th and runs through December 29 (2011). Here is the lineup of events. What: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth-With Peace on Earth Finale Where:World Showcase Lagoon When: 9:30pm What: Candlelight Processional (for a list of celebrity narrators click here) Where: American Gardens Theatre When:

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Disney Planning 101 – the 5 W’s of WDW

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a daunting task – one that can be a lot of fun, but can also be overwhelming at times. The hardest part for most people (myself included!) is figuring out where to start, what to plan first? Using the 5 W’s

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Top Celebs Headline Candlelight Processional at Epcot

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Academy award-winning actress Mira Sorvino returns to Walt Disney World Resort Nov. 25-27, 2011, to kick off Candlelight Processional, the enormously popular Disney holiday celebration that will continue nightly through Dec. 30, 2011, at Epcot. Sorvino is among a dozen celebrities, ranging from contemporary Christian and country music artists to …

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Disney Hodgepodge: Five Random Disney Things I Learned

Today’s article is quite the hodgepodge. It is a list of random things I either learned or was reminded of while on my last Disney trip. Enjoy! 1. Two Mouths are Better than One. My mom and I have similar taste in food and in the past we’ve tackled the

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There’s no place like Walt Disney World Resort for sugar fans during the winter holidays, with six spots for ogling amazing gingerbread creations: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and the Liberty Inn at American Adventure at Epcot.

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Download the Disney Theme Park Merchandise Holiday Guide

As a child, I spent hours poring over catalogs while making my holiday wish lists for Santa Claus. That childhood memory sparked a new digital guide that we created for the holidays. Our goal was to present the “must have” gifts found at Disney Parks in both California and Florida using mostly photographs.

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Fun facts about Christmas at Walt Disney World Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Miles of garland, ribbon, twinkling lights and glitter transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season.  Here’s a sample of what guests will experience throughout the Vacation Kingdom: 1,300 decorated trees throughout property A wreath 25 feet in diameter adorning the Cirque du Soleil building at …

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Every photo has a story. The next time you stop by the Contemporary Resort  to grab a Black Forest Cupcake from the Contempo Cafe, walk straight out the back doors and head down the stairs.  This fabulous Mickey Mouse topiary is located just behind the Contemporary Resort, a great work

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Disney Food Confession – Mushroom Filet Mignon

Where is it? Le Cellier,Canada in Epcot at Disneyworld. What is it? Le Cellier Mushroom Filet Mignon served with Wild Mushroom Risotto and finished with a White Truffle Butter Sauce. Why you want it? Tender mouth watering steak and creamy risotto, what more could you ask for? Thanks to Jamie

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Chip & Company Week in Review for November 21st, 2011

Welcome back once again to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review.  Here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Fresh on the heels of the end of the Food & Wine Festival, Disney released information that the 2012 Epcot International Flower and Garden

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The Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

Calling the holidays at Walt Disney World “magical” seems a bit cliché; after all, it’s magical 365 days a year; you don’t need twinkling lights and Christmas ornaments for that. Yet, there’s something undeniably special about the Christmas season at Disney World. And, since the holidays come early (festivities usually

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Is Disney’s Beach Club Resort Right For You?

Yes. Oh. That’s not enough to answer this question? It is for me! From the second my husband, son, and I walked into the luxurious lobby we knew we made a great choice in our stay. We are Disney Vacation Club members and it was after our stay here that

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2011 Event Details: Christmas at Walt Disney World

Joyful Celebrations and Timeless Traditions Delight Guests at Walt Disney World Resort It’s the month before Christmas and throughout Mickey’s house, the trees are all glowing, bringing smiles to The Mouse. Choirs are singing, bakers taking great care, sounds and smells of the season are filling the air… At Walt

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