Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2012) for eReaders

My son recently started Kindergarten and during orientation the school principal spoke about technology and preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs. The school is in the midst of meeting its goal to bring iPads into the classrooms. It was a powerful reminder of how technology is driving change in just

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Good Eats – Cheese Plate at California Grille

Dear California Grill Cheese Plate: I love you! Love, The Disney Diva. You already know I’m obsessed with Walt Disney World food. This “Favorite Thing” is one of the reasons why. Last June my husband and I took a “grown ups only”  trip to Disney World for our 10th anniversary

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Last Minute Tips before you leave for Walt Disney World!

The time is near, you’ve been counting down the days until your next Walt Disney World vacation for what feels like years!  You’ve made all your reservations, your ADRs, and everything else related to your visit.  Is there anything else you need to worry about?  Here are some tips that

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Disney and Four Seasons Finalize Deal Construction begins on $360 Million Hotel

As if we weren’t already busy enough obsessing over the Fantasyland expansion…now news has come out that the $360 million luxury resort will begin construction in December. The process started in 2008, when Disney approached the Four Seasons about putting a resort on Disney property. Why would Disney do this?

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Disney – Phineas and Ferb Where’s the Bunny Sweepstakes

Hello there Agent C. Your missing is to Get codes from boxes of Nestle Nesquick chocolate powder, or send away for a free code by mail, for your chance to win a trip to Disney World in Florida from Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Where’s the Bunny Sweepstakes. Click here to

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Walt Disney World’s Tables in Wonderland Dining Locations

The Walt Disney World Tables in Wonderland program is a great way to enjoy some additional dining discounts if you are an Annual Passholder or Florida Resident.  For Annual Passholders, the cost of the card is $75, and it entitles you to 20% off of your meal cost (including alcoholic

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Wednesday with Walt: Our Collective Tribute

Today is a different kind of “Wednesday with Walt” than my previous posts. Today is a day to acknowledge what an impact Walt Disney and his works have made in the lives of Disney fans like us. I can personally attest to the fact that I have experienced several important realizations about life

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Dumbo 70th Anniversary Printable Recipes

In anticipation of Disney’s September 20th release of DUMBO as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def & DVD Combo Pack in celebration of the 70th Anniversary, we present fun recipes your whole family will enjoy!  These kid-friendly recipes feature fun afternoon snacks that you will just have to share!  Bon Appetite! Related articles The Preservation and Restoration of Disney’s Classic Dumbo (chipandco.com)

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It All Started with an “M” and it Wasn’t “Mouse” but “Moms!”

Love sharing your knowledge of Mickey’s California crib? Raced around every attraction at Walt Disney World Resort? If so, your dreams have come true! Disney Parks today announced the fifth annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel search. For the first time in the panel’s history, the call for new park-savvy

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Advanced Dining Reservation Reminders via e-mail!

Making online dining reservations has made the process of booking your ADR’s much more bearable, not to mention all the time you save waiting on hold for a cast member in the dining department! Further improvements continue to be made to the online reservation system including email reminders that are

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Disney Food Confession – Chocolate & Caramel Rice Krispie Treat

Where to find it:   Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s World Showcase Germany Pavilion What is it?  A huge rice krispie treat dipped in chocolate and then drizzled with caramel. Why you want it:  “Dipped  in chocolate and then drizzled with caramel” sounds like the perfect afternoon treat for me.  These rice krispie

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Highlights from The Florida Project Event at Epcot

This past weekend we held our annual Disney Trading event at Epcot. Titled “The Florida Project,” the theme was a salute the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. For three days, guests from around the world spent time making friends and trading pins or Vinylmation figures. We had

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Good Eats – Best Cheeseburger at Pecos Bill

When Chip asked us to write about a good Disney dining experience or what we think is a “best” food at Walt Disney World, I started thinking of all the great steaks I have had at Le Cellier and the wonderful dessert at ‘Ohana, but then I decided not to

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Port Orleans French Quarter – a Perfect WDW Getaway Spot For Adults

One of the biggest challenges in planning a Walt Disney World Vacation for adults is picking which resort to stay at. Personally, I know I am looking for someplace quiet, scenic, and moderately inexpensive when I go to book my vacation Port Orleans French Quarter is the WDW Resort that

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