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New Fantasyland Model at One Man's Dream

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

A model of the new Fantasyland expansion is now on display at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the One Man�s Dream exhibit. AllEars.Net's Jack Spence stopped by and snapped a few pictures the other day, which he shares here. Most of these photos are close-ups to give you a better idea of what this new area will look like when completed.

Disney Fantasy AllEars.Net Group Cruise!

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

More than 125 friends of AllEars.Net met in Port Canaveral on May 19 for a 7-night cruise on the Disney Fantasy. Here are just a few photos from Day 1. You can follow along as Deb Wills tweets and sends photos from the Caribbean cruise at twitter.com/AllEarsDeb (@AllEarsDeb).

Disneyland Walk-Around -- May 18, 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, May 18, 2012. Highlights include the new Cars Land-inspired monorails with their new narrations, Matterhorn bobsled testing and the new Brave Meet and Greet, as well as updated construction photos from Buena Vista Street and Cars Land, opening June 15!

Avengers, Assemble! Chance to Win One-Year Subscription to Marvel Super Heroes Magazine!

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

Win a one-year subscription to Disney Publishing's Marvel Super Heroes Magazine, a new publication for kids! Along Walt Disney World's monorail track, you'll have a lot better chance of seeing Mickey Mouse than Captain America. Still, Disney's "highway in the sky" currently features a train-wrapped promotion for the current blockbuster film "The Avengers." Have you seen the monorail promotion yet? And have you taken a photo of this unique, one-of-a-kind train? If so, here's your chance to show off your favorite picture of Monorail Red, which features promotional images of Hulk, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor and, of course, Captain America. From now through May 22, send us your most original or unique photo of the monorail as it appears at Walt Disney World. It might be the train in front of the Grand Floridian or with the Magic Kingdom as a backdrop. Maybe you've taken a photo of it entering or leaving the Contemporary Resort or just sailing high above the Seven Seas Lagoon. We'll pick the 10 most interesting photos, which will be showcased in our end of the month "Wandering the World" featurette here on AllEars.Net. The best photo will win a one-year subscription to Disney Publishing's Marvel Super Heroes Magazine, a new publication for kids. If you haven't taken a photo yet, don't worry. You can catch the train as it travels around the track from the Ticket and Transportation Center to the Magic Kingdom and the resorts around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Email your photos with the word "Avengers" in the subject line to allearsnet@yahoo.com no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern on May 22, 2012. Be sure to include your name, age and phone number so we can contact you. Contest for U.S. Residents ONLY. Good luck!

Kidani Village's Sanaa Continues to Impress

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

Laura Gilbreath reviews Sanaa, a favorite restaurant at Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge. For those not familiar with it, Sanaa offers more of an Indian-style cuisine along with some African-inspired dishes, including a variety of Tandoor oven dishes and curries. Sanaa also has a wonderful selection of vegetarian dishes.

Disneyland Ticket Price Increase

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

On May 20, all Disneyland tickets increased in price, including annual passports and the Disney Premier Pass, which includes admission to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.

The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

Explore the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa from the inside and out. Photos, history, video.

New RFID FASTPASS Testing

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

Starting May 1 and continuing through May 15, Magic Kingdom will be conducting a test of Disney's FASTPASS. During this period, certain guests will be selected prior to their arrival to participate. (You cannot request to participate in the test program while visiting the parks.) Participants in this test will be able to select a FASTPASS itinerary based on their preferences, then will receive an email confirming the itinerary. These guests will be given a FASTPASS card to use at select Magic Kingdom attractions. The card uses the same sort of radio frequency (RF) technology found in credit cards, Bluetooth phones and WiFi, but is NOT valid for admission to any theme park and cannot be used to enter resort rooms. It is only valid for use on the date(s) and at the times and attractions listed in the email confirmation.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special night of holiday entertainment in the Magic Kingdom that includes: Castle Dream Lights; Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade featuring Santa Claus; special Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks; Celebrate the Season Castle Stage Show; snow on Main Street, U.S.A.; complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight; Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is at 8:15 and 10:30 p.m.; Holiday Wishes fireworks is at 9:30 p.m.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:57 -0400

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party allows guests to trick-or-treat while immersed in the fantasy of the Magic Kingdom. The evening includes Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade; trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom at numerous locations; and the special Happy HalloWishes fireworks. Lots of characters are out in the park, wearing their favorite costumes -- you're encouraged to wear yours too. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight; Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade is at 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. with the Happy HalloWishes fireworks at 9:30 p.m.