Everything you need to know about new Happily Ever After fireworks at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

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On May 11, Walt Disney World bids farewell to its long-running Wishes fireworks show. On May 12, it ushers in its new nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After. The Disney Parks Blog will be live-streaming the debut, so even if you can't be at the Magic Kingdom on Friday, you can see Happily Ever After. Tune in at 8:55 p.m. ET. In the meantime, here are answers to some of the most common questions about the new show.
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Registration Now Open for Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend

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Early registration for the 2017 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend opened Tuesday, September 13. General registration opens on Tuesday, September 20 at noon Eastern time. The event will again be held on Mother's Day weekend, May 11-14, 2017. Races include the Never Land 5K, Tinker Bell 10K, Tinker Bell Half Marathon, and Kids races. The Pixie Dust Challenge is available for those running both the 10K and half marathon.
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Dayton Disneyana 2016

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Carol and I always look forward to our trip to Dayton, Ohio for the Disneyana Show and Sale hosted by the Dayton Plane Crazy Chapter of the Disneyana Fan Club. Carol and Rob love scouring the vendor tables looking for new items for their growing Disneyana collections while I enjoy the seminars and speakers. There’s … Continue reading "Dayton Disneyana 2016"
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Disney Dollars discontinued at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

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The Orange County Register confirmed Thursday that Disney Dollars will no longer be sold at Walt Disney World or Disneyland after today, May 13. The California newspaper cited a statement from a Disneyland spokesperson, although The Walt Disney Co. did not make an official announcement. There is no expiration date on Disney Dollars, so bills that already have been purchased still can be used. NOTE: A cast member at Guest Relations at Disney Springs said that location will still sell Disney Dollars on Saturday, if they still have some.
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Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom

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Look for this big spoon standing upright just before you meet Tinker Bell at her Meet ‘n’ Greet in Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A. Do the three round flowers on the handle form an upside-down classic Hidden Mickey? Folks continue to wonder about this image in the second scene of Walt Disney’s Carousel … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom"
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Tinker Bell on Parade in the Magic Kingdom

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Tinker Bell in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade on Main Street USA.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 120mm Focal Length. I have not gotten any really good photos of Tinker Bell until last year when I photographed her in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom. I used a … Continue reading "Tinker Bell on Parade in the Magic Kingdom"
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One family’s first-time experiences at D23 Expo

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Disney really should make T-shirts proclaiming "I survived the D23 Expo!" much like its theme-park attraction T-shirts expressing a similar sentiment. However exhilarating you find the biennial opportunity to explore all the branches of The Walt Disney Company, there's no getting around the exhaustion that comes after three days of crowds, lines and excitement at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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Tour de Turtles kicks off on Florida’s East Coast beaches this weekend

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Disney’s Vero Beach will help kick off Tour de Turtles next weekend on the East Coast of Florida, and the state’s visitors and locals alike have several opportunities to join in the fun surrounding the marine marathon. Started in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Tour de Turtles is an interesting way to learn about … Continue reading "Tour de Turtles kicks off on Florida’s East Coast beaches this weekend"
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Florida artists bring pixie dust and props to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

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Two Florida artists who have been spreading pixie dust at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival for years with their miniature fairy houses are back with new creations this year. And for one special weekend, you can meet them at the festival and purchase unique pieces from their company, the Prop Duster Dept. Sisters Vikki Yarborough and Ronda Maseman work just like the Disney Fairies do -- by recycling objects that humans have discarded and by collecting things from nature.
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