Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Continues This Weekend with Performances by Barenaked Ladies and Thomas Rhett

Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration continues this weekend with live performances by alternative rockers Barenaked Ladies and country star Thomas Rhett. On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Grammy-nominated Barenaked Ladies, best known for their singles “One Week” and “The Old Apartment,” will perform live in concert at Universal Studio Florida. The

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What’s New Around the Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Universal Orlando Resorts

New things pop up at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Universal Orlando Resort daily.  Join us each week to read about “What’s New” around the Disney resorts and Universal Orlando! Walt Disney World Resort in Florida Seahawks Linebacker & MVP Malcolm Smith ‘Going to Disney World’ to Celebrate

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Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Star-studded Musical Lineup For 2014 Mardi Gras Celebration

Universal Orlando Resort comes alive this spring with its Mardi Gras 2014 celebration, featuring 20 nights of electrifying concerts from the biggest names in music, coupled with the essence of the legendary Bayou bash. On select nights Feb. 8 through May 31, guests will experience a “N’awlins”-inspired, family-friendly version of

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Unplanned Surprises Add Extra Magic to Your Disney Trip

I love planning for my Disney vacations. The planning is, as we all know, a big part of the excitement we all feel when waiting for our magical Disney trip to begin. Don’t you just love it when, in the middle of planning your daily activities, you find out that

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Come party at Disneyland During New Orleans Bayou Bash!

During February and early March, the streets of New Orleans Square will be filled with music, Disney characters, street performers and delicious food at New Orleans Bayou Bash! Come join the party from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following dates: February 10, 11, 12 February 17, 18, 19,

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Final Family Fun Weekend Recap: Mardi Gras

The final installment of Disneyland’s Family Fun Weekends took place on the weekends of [dates]. Rather than being in the Festival Arena like the previous FFW’s, it was in New Orleans Square, just as Mardi Gras should be celebrated. Characters came out and interacted with the park guests, NOS’s jazz

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Family Fun Weekend Recap: Fiesta Weekend

Disneyland introduced their all new Family Fun Weekends, starting January 14 and continuing on through March 6. The festivities can be found at the Big Thunder Ranch festival arena. (I’m glad it’s back there because then I get to pass the goats on the way. I love the goats.) The

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Merry Mousemas!

I love Disneyland any time of year (especially the off-weeks during the year when the park isn’t that crowded). But Christmastime at the Disneyland Resort has to be my favorite time to visit the parks. The environment is so warm and welcoming, regardless of what the thermometer says. Wreaths, twinkling

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