Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Offers Happy Haunts for 23 Nights at Disney World

Ghouls and goblins gather at Disney for a bewitching Halloween spooktacular during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party beginning Sept. 11 at Magic Kingdom. A pumpkin-orange glow and light fog along with ghostly silhouettes dancing atop the roofs of Main Street, U.S.A create lots of delight and not so much fright during

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Disney World Tips and Tricks: Dark Ride Etiquette

For first time visitors to Disney Parks, dark ride etiquette may seem confusing. Some rides allow photos with no external lighting, while others are somewhat vague. That’s just the tip of the iceberg concerning Dark Ride Etiquette. Here is my Top 5 Dark Ride Don’ts. Pirates of the Caribbean. This

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Disney Confidential – Magic Kingdom to get six new Fastpass attractions

Here there guys and gals Anonymouse here. More news on the NextGen front which is causing some of you non planners out there to grumble…According to WDW Magic Permits have been filed by Walt Disney World for fastpasses to be added to Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Aladdin, It’s

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Iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz reveals latest in Disney Dream Portraits

Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz released her latest Disney theme park ad campaign photos for her Disney Dream Portrait Series this week that includes British comedian Russell Brand as Peter Pan’s nemesis Captain Hook. During an interview for Us Weekly, Brand said he can relate to the personality of Captain Hook.

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Proper Park Etiquette – What NOT to do at Disney World!

With so many people running around the parks, it is important to know how to behave.  Proper park etiquette can get you a long way!  Today we are looking at the top 5 offenses that I’ve seen in the parks.  These offenses may seem small or simple but for some reason, I continuously see

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Embrace the magic, the wonder, the romance of Disney World

Who doesn’t like a little romance?  Whatever the stage of your relationship, it is time you learn to embrace the magic, the wonder, the romance of Disney World.  There are so many opportunities for romance in the parks!  From dining to attractions and everything in between, Disney has got it all!

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Top 10 Magic Kingdom Attractions to enjoy on our next Disney World vacation!

When I first put the title up for this article, I was only going to list my five favorite Magic Kingdom attractions at Walt Disney World.  But when I started listing them, I realized that there was absolutely no way I could decide on just five, so I doubled it,

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MNSSHP What in the world is this?

For those of you who don’t know all of the abbreviations of the WDW community it stands for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! It’s a must do at least once in your many travels to WDW. We try to plan our trip to Disney World in the fall around

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2012 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Schedule

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on select dates in Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The event is held on select nights September – October. During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Guests of

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule February 2012

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available here. Current Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm (Disneyland) closed through 1/18/12 to remove holiday decor. Haunted Mansion (Disneyland) closed through 1/23/12 for removal of holiday decor. Redwood Challenge Creek Trail

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule January 2012

Refurbishment/Closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available here. Current Frances’ Lady Bug Boogie (DCA) closed through Winter 2011 for refurbishment. Plaza Pavillion (Disnleyland) closed through January 2012 for conversion to Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. Upcoming Refreshment Corner

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: Haunted Mansion, Florida Style

  Every photo has a story. People enjoy being scared for fun, and what better place than a haunted house?  Studies show up to 40% of Americans believe in house-haunting. So nearly one in two people believe, more than they believe in any other paranormal actitity, that spirits haunt houses.  Your buddy standing next to you right

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How They Haunt – Behind the scenes of Disney’s Haunted Mansion

“Welcome, Foolish Mortals” are the words that you hear when you board one of Disney’s most popular rides, The Haunted Mansion. The original ride opened in 1969 in Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom, and in 1971 at Walt Disney World. While the idea behind the ride was thought up by Walt himself,

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Christmas Magic at Disneyland in 2011

Highlights Include New Holiday Segment for ‘World of Color’ plus Fireworks, the Christmas Parade and Snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey Mouse celebrates the holidays with a cartoon-style Christmas tree this season as new décor adds merriment to Mickey’s Toontown for the 2011 holidays at Disneyland Resort. The holidays shine

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