Coming Soon…the Not-So-Scary Street Jam at Magic Kingdom

After the Headless Horseman passes and before the famed “Boo-To-You Parade” comes a new “pre-parade” in which Disney guests can take part. For all the princesses, ghosts and goblins that are waiting to view the parade from Main Street, U.S.A. there will be an extra special Not-So-Scary Street Jam! You

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Disney World Quick Tips – Christmas in the Magic Kingdom

This is the first of several articles I will be writing this month about Christmas in Disney.  I experienced the most Magical of times at Walt Disney World in December of 2010.  We stayed the week before, including Christmas Day.  The Christmas in July articles will feature some stories and

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Getting Your Haircut at Walt Disney World

Would you ever consider getting your haircut at Walt Disney World?  How about your child’s first haircut?  Something to think about for your next trip is Harmony Barber Shop in the Magic Kingdom.  Harmony Barber Shop is located on the left side of Main St. USA, near City Hall.  It’s off to the

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Disney Legend Alice Davis Will Receive an Honorary Window on Main Street, U.S.A., Tomorrow Morning at Disneyland

Tomorrow morning marks a very special day for Alice Davis: she has earned her place on Main Street with a window. Employed by Walt himself, Davis is known for developing costumes for the theme parks, films, and television programs. She was married to Marc Davis, an Imagineer and one of

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Taking a Ride Down Main Street USA

Have you seen the Main Street Vehicles that ride down Main Street USA? These wonderful historic vehicles come in the form of a  fire engine, omnibus,  horse-pulled trolley or horseless carriage. At Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park they offer guests an opportunity to take a  one-way ride on a fire

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President Obama visits the Magic Kingdom

This was the spirited welcome President Barack Obama delivered yesterday as he stood on Main Street, U.S.A. with the iconic Cinderella Castle glittering behind him. Tourism was the topic of this official visit, and the President said the natural place to discuss efforts to make it easier for more international

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 7th Day of Christmas at the Magic Kingdom Flag Ceremony

  Every photo has a story. Picture this…there are 8.5 million lights decorating the resorts, theme parks and down towns of Walt Disney World.  If you purchase a ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there is a 100% chance of Disney created snow flurries.  If you’ve braved the holiday crowds to make it to

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 4th Day of Christmas viewing Castle Dreamlights

  Every photo has a story. One of the newest traditions at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World  is not the lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree, but the lighting of  “Castle Dreamlights,” the light display covering Cinderella Castle.  The numbers are nearly as high as the park attendance.

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Worth the Ride – Main Street Vehicles

If you speed down Main Street, U.S.A. towards your favorite attractions, you may have never noticed all the vehicles of Main Street.  I was guilty of this until the past few years.  And even then, I noticed them, but never knew how to take a ride. On our last trip,

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Disney Food Confession – Disneyland Cinnamon Roll

Disney cinnamon roll, found at Disneyland’s Blue Ribbon Bakery. Where to find it: At Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland Park What it is: A fresh-baked, soft but not soggy extra-large cinnamon roll. Why you want it: This cinnamon roll is as big as your kids’ eyes – which

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