Epcot Flower & Garden Festival gets earlier start

Epcot: Flower & Garden Festival gets earlier start Orlando Sentinel Next year’s Epcot Flower & Garden Festival will see its earliest start ever. The festival will kick off March 3, 2010 – two weeks earlier than the 2009 edition. There’s colorful reasoning for the move. “The advantage of starting earlier is that we’ll be able to feature more brilliant color than ever, with richly hued petunias, violas, snapdragons and other hardy flowers,” festival horticulture manager Eric Darden says. Guests will be more able to get inspired by and plan their spring and summer planting, he says. The festival will still run 75 days — through May 16, 2010. Disney also announced a few new features of the event... continue by Dewayne Bevil complete article

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Walt Disney World Weekday Select Pass pass for Florida residents

Florida Residents Enjoy Monday-to-Friday Fun – and Savings – With New Weekday Select Pass at Walt Disney World Resort Walt Disney World Resort News Florida residents can now put some more magic in their week with the newest ticket introduced at Walt Disney World Resort – the Disney Weekday Select Pass. The new pass offers Florida residents more than 180 weekdays of fun at all four Walt Disney World theme parks, along with extras like special Passholder discounts, Passholder-only events and exclusive Passholder newsletters. All for less than a dollar a day! Prices are $169 plus tax for guests ages 10 and above; $149 plus tax for guests ages 3-9. Block-out days apply (Saturdays and Sundays, plus Dec. 19, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010; March 27-April 7, 2010; June 12-Aug. 19, 2010; Dec. 18, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011) and proof of Florida residency is required. Passes are non-transferable and valid for one year from date of issuance. Guests can receive more information and purchase passes online at disneyworld.com/weekday. press release complete press release

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2009 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade taping

2009 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade taping Orlando Sentinel You can pre-register now for tickets to be in the audience for the 2009 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade taping in the Magic Kingdom. Production is the first weekend of December as it has been in the past, but this year a third day has been added. Concert performances on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage will be filmed on Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4. The parade itself will be taped on Saturday, Dec. 5. To pre-register, click here. by Kristin Ford complete article

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Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Set to Satisfy a Runner’s Palette in 2010 Walt Disney World News Disney’s Endurance series is adding a mouth-watering half marathon to its list of already popular race weekends. The inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is set to take place Oct. 1-2, 2010, culminating with a 13.1-mile nighttime race and after-hours party inside the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Participants will brave the night on a never-before-trekked course through multiple Disney theme parks, with the finish line inside the Epcot Food & Wine Festival for an exclusive after-hours party. Spectators can purchase tickets to the party and help kick off the 15th annual Epcot Food & Wine Festival. Press Release complete press release

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Winter-Spring offer: 3 nights free

Walt Disney World Vacation Package Savings for Winter 2009, Spring 2010 An Affordable Special Offer Lets Guests Get Up to 3 Nights Free Walt Disney World News Winter 2009 and Spring 2010 will bring new ways for guests to celebrate their special occasions with family and friends at Walt Disney World Resort – and special savings that make a Disney vacation even more affordable. Guests who buy a four-night/four-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Co. Magic Your Way hotel and ticket package at a select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort for stays most nights from Nov. 1 to Nov. 20, 2009; Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, 2009; and Jan. 3 to March 27, 2010, will receive for free three extra nights of hotel accommodations and three more days added to their theme park tickets. Guests who buy a five-night/five-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Co. Magic Your Way hotel and ticket package at a select Disney Value Resort for stays most nights from Nov. 1 to Nov. 24, 2009; Dec. 11 to Dec. 24, 2009; and Jan. 3 to March 27, 2010, will receive two extra nights of hotel accommodations and two more days added to their theme park tickets for free. With this special offer, a family of four can get a 7-night stay at a Disney Value Resort and a 7-day Magic Your Way base ticket for each family member for as little as $1,377. The package can be booked now through Dec. 20, 2009. details Press Release complete press release

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Happy 38th birthday Magic Kingdom and WDW!!!!

Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival Celebrating Culinary Adventures Walt Disney World Resort September 25 — November 8, 2009 In 2009, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, presented by Vanity Fair, makes its grand return, transforming the theme park into a destination filled with the world's tastiest regional foods and drinks, rockin' concerts, and unforgettable sensory experiences. Guests will delight in tantalizing new additions — from the robust and exotic flavors of Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok to world-class performers like Richard Marx, Billy Ocean and Vanessa Carlton... who will take the stage at the Festival for the very first time! More than 25 international marketplace kiosks are serving up tapas-sized portions of regional specialties. Explore countries on 6 continents through their most mouthwatering foods and beverages! details Special Events complete details

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WDW hot dogs not all-beef

Walt Disney World no longer serving all-beef hot dogs Your dog will now have some cluck with the moo Orlando Restaurant Guide Effective immediately — though apparently not with any official announcement — Walt Disney World restaurants no longer offer all-beef hot dogs. Instead they are serving weenies made with a mixture of beef and chicken. I don't have an official comment yet, but one has to believe this is another cost-cutting measure. by Scott Joseph complete article

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'Night of Joy' to return to Magic Kingdom

Disney to shift Night of Joy back to Magic Kingdom next year Orlando Sentinel After two years at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Night of Joy concerts will move back to Magic Kingdom, effective 2010. The announcement was made Saturday during a Night of Joy appearance by MercyMe. "We listen to our guests, and while they have enjoyed the concert venues that Disney's Hollywood Studios provides, they also told us there is something special about attending this event at the Magic Kingdom," says Charles Stovall, a Disney World spokesman. It will be a homecoming for the Christian-music festival, which began at Magic Kingdom park in 1983. Dates for the 2010 Night of Joy events have not been made official, but traditionally they have taken place the weekend after Labor Day. by Dewayne Bevil

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Mitchel Musso at Walt Disney World Sept. 18

Teen star shines at Disney Sept. 18 Singer and Disney Channel star Mitchel Musso to appear at Disney's Hollywood Studios Sept. 18, 2009 Walt Disney World Resort Singer and Disney Channel star Mitchel Musso will sign copies of his new, self-titled debut album, "Mitchel Musso," Sept. 18, 2009 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Musso, who portrays "Oliver Oken" on the Disney Channel hit show Hannah Montana, will sign autographs from 1-2 p.m Theme park admission is required. The Walt Disney Records artist is currently on a national concert tour. In addition to his starring role on "Hannah Montana," Musso also provides the voice of "Jeremy" on the popular Disney XD animated series Phineas and Ferb. Specific information and guidelines about Musso's autograph signing appearance at Disney's Hollywood Studios can be found on the Disney Parks Merchandise Events Web site, artofdisneyparks.com. Also on Sept. 18, Musso will perform in concert at the House of Blues at Downtown Disney West Side. Tickets and more information about that performance are available at HouseOfBlues.com. Walt Disney World News

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When many cruisers mention why they haven't been on a Disney cruise, the main reason seems to be the price. The main selling point, as some people see it, seems to be the Disney eclat or name. What is it that makes the Disney cruise worthwhile to be worth the price, besides meeting Mickey mouse????:confused:

Does anyone stayed in the POFQ before and tell me why I should take POFQ for my birthday in January 14, 2010! Because I wanted to know!Applause, Applause!

$99 Swan & Dolphin for Labor Day

$99 deal at Disney's Swan and Dolphin Lift Hill Walt Disney World Resort's Swan and Dolphin hotels are celebrating Labor Day this year with a $99 per night deal between Sept. 1 and Sept. 9, 2009. Guests can reserve the "$99 in 09" Labor Day deal by calling 1-800-227-1500 or www.swandolphin.com. The reservation requires a minimum three-night stay and is subject to rate plan availability. To honor their own loyal laborers, they are also awarding complimentary stays and dinners for nine lucky cast members and their families. All cast members who have worked at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort for at least one year will be eligible to enter a Labor Day raffle. by Ryan McClung complete article

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Florida residents bring a friend to Cirque du Soleil for $25

Cirque du Soleil Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Summer Florida Residents Can Buy One Ticket to La Nouba and Bring a Friend for $25. Walt Disney World Resort Cirque du Soleil is offering a special price to Florida residents on tickets to La Nouba in honor of the company’s 25th anniversary. Between Aug. 18 and Oct. 3, local guests can celebrate this milestone when they buy one ticket to La Nouba, they can bring a friend for $25. The celebrations continue at La Nouba with the recent 5,000th performance, the upcoming 7 millionth guest and the annual ringing-in of the New Year, Cirque-style. Details Press Release complete press release

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Candlelight Processional includes celebrity first-timers

Candlelight list includes first-timers Whoopi Goldberg, Vanessa Williams, Isabella Rossellini Orlando Sentinel The holidays are right around the corner? Really? Well, let's think good cool(er) thoughts as we peruse the just-released list of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional at Epcot. The event includes an orchestra, the Voice of Liberty, a mass choir of cast members and community folk and a celebrity reader, who tells the Christmas story. New to the list: Whoopi Goldberg, Vanessa Williams and Isabella Rossellini. Here's the schedule, subject to change of course. It's July! by Dewayne Bevil complete article

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Update time. (That means lots and lots of pictures..) If you haven't heard by now, I went to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Disney World for my birthday. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to ride Tower of Terror or the Rockin' Roller Coaster. I did get to do lots of other stuff including spending my $75 Birthday Fun Card that I got.

Before that though, I want to share a picture of my birthday cake..


Then we headed over to Pixar Place, and rode Toy Story Mania. (we also found out that Luxo Jr. wasn't working..)



My score..



After that, we went to One Man's Dream and I took some pictures of the 20th anniversary stuff..

































Took some pictures on my way to Muppet*Vision..









Then, I headed over to the American Film Institute and took some pictures of costumes and props from the Pirates of the Caribbean films..









After that, I went and saw Mulch, Sweat, & Shears..







Stu, Stu.. Studios..



STOP. No! I don't wanna stop yet..



Then I went and saw the American Idol Experience Finale. Yup.. more American Idol pictures..











One last picture of the hat..



and..

July 4th fireworks schedule

Three Disney Parks Plan Special Fireworks on July 4 Walt Disney World Resort Newsroom Guests celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort will have a choice of fireworks shows as Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios present special pyrotechnics and Epcot adds a patriotic "tag" to its famous IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth spectacular. Here's what's in store: Magic Kingdom – Celebrate America Fireworks will fill the sky at 9 pm. July 4 (guests who'd like to begin the celebratory weekend a day early can enjoy the special fireworks on July 3 at 9 p.m.). After the fireworks, guests can enjoy a performance of Disney's "SpectroMagic" parade of lights, music and magic at 10:30 p.m. on July 3-4. Park hours are 9 a.m.-11 p.m. on July 3-4. Disney's Hollywood Studios – Special fireworks will be presented at 10 p.m. on July 4, providing guests with a bonus nighttime entertainment extravaganza to complement Fantasmic! (which will be at 9 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.). Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Epcot – IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, which features dazzling special effects, colorful lasers, brilliant fireworks and fiery torches all choreographed to a musical score, becomes even more dynamic on July 4 as the normal show is supplemented with a patriotic finale. The performance begins at 10 p.m. Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Disney's Animal Kingdom – No fireworks here (we wouldn't want to disturb the animals' rest). Guests can enjoy all the regular attractions and shows on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Press Release

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Princess Diana exhibit at Walt Disney World

Princess Diana's dresses to be displayed at Downtown Disney Orlando Sentinel Downtown Disney will host an exhibition of Princess Diana's dresses beginning in early July and running through November 2009. Diana — The People's Princess will be next to DisneyQuest, in the building that until recently housed the Virgin Mega Store. It's presented by The People's Princess Charitable Foundation Inc. The exhibit also covers her childhood, her wedding, life in Kensington Palace, her role as mother of Prince William and Prince Harry and the Christie's "Sale of the Century," in which 79 of Diana's dresses were sold to benefit charities. by Dewayne Bevil complete article

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I will be updating my twitter account with what I am doing, starting today through sunday, at the Walt Disney World Resort. I'll post about attractions, restaurants, fireworks, shows, parades, and more.

If you already have a twitter account, go to my twitter page and follow me to recive updates.

If you don't have a twitter account, go to Twitter.com to sign up :smile:

Enjoy!!!! :smile:

I'm a CM at Disneyland in CA. But I know that there are some discounts for hotel rooms at WDW. I believe there are also deals at restaurants?




Does anyone have any info?

My family and some extended family will be going to WDW resort for the week of Christmas(may GOD have mercy on us all) and with our group being on the plus side of 10 we our looking for a nice vacation home that we can rent. I'm curious if anyone has any recommendations as far as what companies and/or properties that have a nice reputation in the area?

My family will be joining my In-Laws this coming winter at WDW resort and we have a quick question. With my wife still nursing our young son we are wondering were if any are the Nursing centers at the WDW theme Parks. We have gone to the Disneyland Resort on a couple of occasions and know were the Nursing centers are located and would love to know were they are located. Any help in the matter would be much appreciated.

Disney passholder offers

Disney passholder offers Orlando Sentinel With May comes a new Mickey Montitor, full of passholder events and deals: Sign up online for a technical demonstration of pyrotechnics used on Disney property. It's from 4 to 5 p.m. June 20 at Disney's Wide World of Sports. Presenter for "A Blast with Brad" is Brad Cicotti. Set your alarm for the World of Disney passholder sale at 6:30 a.m. June 6. Guests will get 50 percent off select merchandise, surprise merchandise at registers, doorbusters available at opening, and a free gift to the first 1,000 guests. For the first time, a pin will be released during Star Wars Weekends, on May 22. It's Yoda with a spinning element, and it's only available to passholders. Price is $12.95, according to the Mickey Monitor, but the Web site says $14.95. The edition size is 2,000. Limit of 2 pins per passholder per day. Persuade your friends and family to buy **new** Disney passes, and they can get 10 percent off and you can earn $25 for each pass they purchase with Pass-Along Cards found in the newsletter. This offer is good between May 1 and July 31. Save at Cirque du Soleil with 30 percent off the regular price of Category 2 admission for you and three guests for most shows through June 27. Sweepstakes to win a framed and autographed Star Wars-themed poster and another for a one-year charter membership to D23. New this summer for everyone: From May 10 to Aug. 29 you can meet Lilo and Stitch at Typhoon Lagoon and Goofy at Blizzard Beach. Later this month, Carl and Russell from Disney-Pixar's Up will sign autographs and pose for photos at Disney's Hollywood Studios. by Kristin Ford

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What are typical WDW park hours after labor day?

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Does anyone have the URL for the new WDW Online Check In?

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a new Program is airing to all Walt Disney World Resorts! the new Program is Must Do Disney! Go to www.wdwmagic.com the have the info about the new tour program!

So I'm thinking about a WDW honeymoon and I'm stuck on how many days I should plan for to see as much as I can . This will be my first trip to WDW . Any tips would be greatly appreciated . :castle:

Those of you who are planning a trip to WDW might want to take a gander at this: MiceAge.com - A different look at Disney....