The spectacular castle lighting show, “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish“, is set to begin this year on November 4th. The show will run nightly at the Magic Kingdom through to the end of 2011. Here is the schedule and show times for 2011. November 4th – December 30, 2011 – 6:15pm Nov 4th and
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Disney Interactive Studios Looking for New Game Testers
Do you love to game? Then I have just the site for you. Disney has just opened a site, DisneyPlaytesting.com, with the sole purpose of recruiting eligible gamers to occasionally come to the site and try out some of the games developers are working on at the time. The site mentions most of these
Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review – France
This picture and review comes to us from Chip and Co fan Nick who was able to dine around the World Showcase and take in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the 16th Annual Food & Wine Festival. Thanks Nick! Here is his review of the France Booth: I
With the Help of Ocean Spray, Gary Walks Guests Through the Cranberry Bog at Epcot
A new feature of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is letting guests get “bogged” down during a visit to the park. (And that’s a good thing!). Our friends at Ocean Spray have brought a cranberry bog display to the event as part of their ongoing commitment to educate
ESPN Wide World of Sports Named ‘Business of the Year’ at SPORTYS
The Central Florida Sports Commission recognized ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort as “Business of the Year” last month at the inaugural Central Florida SPORTYS Awards. The event honored deserving local athletes, coaches, employees and businesses, ranging from amateur to professional, throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reveals New Details and Opening Day
The first wing of the new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will open to Guests on May 31, 2012, as construction on the 25th resort hotel at Walt Disney World continues on schedule. In size and scope, the construction of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a major project at
Money Saving Tips for Walt Disney World
So you want to go to the happiest place on Earth, but you don’t want to break the bank? The most frequent question people ask me is: “How much does it cost?” That question is more complex than it might seem. There are many factors in the cost of a
Disney World Quick Tips – Mousekeeping
Here’s a Disney World Quick Tip! Tipping is an important part of my Walt Disney World budget planning. I budget for Mousekeeping, bell service, and food servers at all my favorite table service restaurants. Each day, I leave a special Mousekeeping envelope with a few dollars inside when we leave for the day,
Disney Advanced Dining Reservations Now Requiring Credit Card Hold
Making Advanced Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World seems to be an endless process. You do research on the restaurants, check the menus, check your schedule, make a draft, re-draft (countless times!) and then wait with baited breath for your 180 day mark. It’s not unusual for your choice restaurants
The Hidden Mickey Guy reveals almost 400 in latest edition
The Hidden Mickey Guy reveals almost 400 in latest edition Steve Barrett is on the hunt again and his latest search for hidden Mickeys has taken him to Disneyland. Hidden Mickeys are partial or complete images of Mickey Mouse that Disney “Imagineers” have designed to blend into their surroundings in
Top 5 WDW Restaurants for Teens
Dining is just as much of a magical experience at Walt Disney World as the rides, shows, and parades! Disney offers a vast variety of restaurants and dining spots for every taste and age, including teens! If you are planning on visiting Walt Disney World with your teens, check out my Top
Disney World Planning Tips – Pass Time in the Car, Pack a Goodie Bag
A car ride to Walt Disney World can be long and boring, especially for children in the backseat. Each trip I try to find creative ways to pass the time for my daughter. One tradition that I do every trip we take to Disney is creating a goodie bag
Free wireless internet starting at most Walt Disney World Resorts today
According to WDW Magic they are reporting Free Wireless at the Disney World Resorts starting today: One of the most requested Walt Disney World Resort wishes is coming true from today. FREE Wireless “in-room” internet access will be available for the following resorts beginning today. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach
Disney World Quick Tips – Adults, don’t leave home without these items
Packing for a vacation can be a pain, and it’s easy to forget something important. When you were a kid, your parents packed for you, and it was all worry free and fun galore. Now that I’m older (and my parents no longer pack for me), I have found that
