Hidden Mickeys author Steve Barrett featured on ABC

Most Disney World guests come to ride roller coasters, have breakfast with a character or to search for a bit of their childhood. Steven Barrett is searching for something else: tiny Mickey Mouse patterns hidden in everyday spots throughout the parks. From the Magic Kingdom to Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood

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Your Photos from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to the Chip and Co. readers who submitted photos to me! They were all great! So, as promised, here they are, for the world to see! This first photo comes from Keira in Porter, TX. It was Keira’s daughter’s first trip

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Walt Disney World Fun Facts

STATISTICS: Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous nearly 39-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon); 34 resort hotels (24 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes

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Disney – Magic of Healthy Living The Weekend Contest

Kids, submit your best tip for healthier living to Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living The Weekend Contest and you could be one of 50 lucky people to win a trip for four to Disney World. Each prize is worth over $4,000! Eligibility: USA, aged 8 – 14 Start Date: October

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Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Tangled” at the Magic Kingdom

Rapunzel (right) and Flynn Rider (left), stars of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Tangled,” greet guests of all ages in a new interactive “play and greet” offering in the Fairytale Garden at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Tangled” opens Nov. 24 in theaters nationwide. Gene

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Enjoy a D-Lightful Yuletide Season With Disney Institute Holiday Tours

With the holidays just around the corner, Disney Institute is offering guests of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the opportunity to go behind the scenes of celebrations at various theme parks. Yuletide Fantasy and Holiday D-Lights, both led by seasoned Disney Institute facilitators, offer guests

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Former Bush aide Brian Besanceney to Lead Public Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort

Brian Besanceney has been named senior vice president, Walt Disney World Public Affairs and Worldwide Government and Industry Relations. Besanceney will oversee all media relations, internal communications and community relations for Walt Disney World Resort as well as all government and industry relations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide.

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Disneyworld Character Changes for November 2010

Our monthly Character Changes as always comes from WDW Character Hunt. This month seems very light on changes compared to previous months. For the most current character news be sure to check out their website. CONFIRMED CHARACTER CHANGES Duffy the Disney Bear is appearing at Epcot as a regular character. Rapunzel

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Disney’s 2010 Christmas Day Parade Ticket & Event Info

Now that Halloween is over and the Christmas Season is fast approaching, many people have been emailing us and asking about Disney’s 2010 Christmas Day Parade Ticket & Event Info. Here is what we know so far: Taping begins December 3rd. Rain Makeup day is December 5th If past years

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Video: Hallowishes Halloween Fireworks show at Walt Disney World

A video from the Hallowishes Halloween Fireworks show in Walt Disney World. We were close to the castle so unfortunately some of the fireworks were outside the camera view. It was interesting to see the detailed lights on the castle. Enjoy! Related articles Magic Kingdom Update: USAF Thunderbirds Flyover, New

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Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party Details & Highlights

Ever want to ride Splash Mountain six times in a row? Here’s your chance! Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party is a special event that takes place on select evenings in September and October. This party is held at the Magic Kingdom, and the park will be closed to anyone

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Best things I love about Disney – Pirates of the Caribbean

Easily one of the best rides at the Magic Kingdom! Pirates of the Caribbean has entertained millions of Walt Disney World guests on a thrilling adventure through dark, mysterious caverns where “dead men tell no tales” since it opened at Magic Kingdom on Dec. 15, 1973. Starring a comical cast

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The Magic Behind The Scenes – The Grass Is Always Greener

One thing I have always admired is how green the grass and other plantings are at Walt Disney World. Congratulations should be given to the landscaping Cast Members for the endless hours and effort they put into maintaining it that way. Take it from a guy with a “Black Thumb”

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Suffering from Disney World-itis?

If you are here, sorry to tell you … you have it. In one form or another or at varying degrees, you are suffering from Disney World-itis. Me? Yep. Got it, and got it bad. To the point of getting butterflies in my tummy looking at other people’s pics of

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