Celebrating Christmas at Walt Disney World

Spending Christmas Day at Walt Disney World?  For many this is a once in a lifetime trip, for others a family tradition.  Either way, if you find yourself at Disney World at Christmas, here are a few tips for events and dining. The Magic Kingdom is definitely the place to be

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Disney XD Unwraps Three New Holiday Themed Episodes On Monday, December 3rd

Disney XD unwraps three new holiday-themed episodes from Disney XD’s top-rated animated and live action series “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja,” “Pair of Kings” and “Kickin’ It” on MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. Festive highlights include a ninja Santa dueling a robot snowman and his team of elves to a good deed

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Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Worth the Cost?

As the Christmas Season approaches (yes, it’s almost 3 months away!), many Disney vacationers are in a dilemma.  Should they pay the extra money to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, otherwise known as MVMCP?  I vote YES, but will give you the details and some tips to make your

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Disney Quick Tips – Christmastime at the Resorts

This is the last article in my Christmas in July series, so better get to planning your trips!  If you would like to see my past articles click the link here. With all the things to see at the parks during the holiday season, many people forget at the resorts the atmosphere

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Disney DIY – Prep & Landing Crafts & Recipes

I’m no pastry chef, as the pictures below will attest, but I’ve had loads of fun in the kitchen today baking up Lanny and Wayne (Prep & Landing) cookies with my little girl. She’s been sick this week, so a day of cooking and crafting was the perfect pick-me-up. If

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See Old Saint Nick at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort

One of my fondest holiday traditions at Downtown Disney Marketplace is taking my girls to see Santa at his chalet. We have always avoided the chaos of the traditional malls and instead made a more enjoyable visit to Downtown Disney.

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Complete Schedule – ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas Event

Step Under the Mistletoe with Amy Smart and Mark-Paul Gosselaar in the World Premiere of the New ABC Family Original Movie “12 Dates of Christmas,” airing on Sunday, December 11th at 8pm ET/PT Cable’s Biggest Programming Event of the Year also Includes the Television Premiere of MGM Television presents “Pink

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Santa and Mrs. Claus Escape Snow and Ice for Sunny Getaway at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel

Holiday travelers may not know this but, prior to his big night, Santa Claus, along with Mrs. Claus, escapes from the cold, ice and snow to go on a sunny Florida vacation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. He and the Missus will be decked out in

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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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DVD Review: Disney’s Prep & Landing

Disney’s Prep & Landing is coming to DVD just in time for the holidays. This modern take on Christmas first debuted on ABC in November 2009 and was the network’s first animated television special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Prep & Landing is a holiday story about a high

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ABC Family 2011 Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas

ABC Family will kick off the holiday season with 36 days of festive, family-friendly programming starting with the “Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas” from November 20 – 30, 2011, and then “25 Days of Christmas” from December 1 – 25, 2011. The highly-anticipated annual programming event will include all-new

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