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Tips for celebrating National Princess Week at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway star in “The Princess Diaries” and “The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement.” The first National Princess Week begins tomorrow, April 22, and its founders want to invite children “to celebrate the sparkle and wonder of every princess — real, aspiring or imagined.” Academy Award-winning actress, singer and best-selling children’s book author … Continue reading "Tips for celebrating National Princess Week at Walt Disney World"
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Minotaurs coming to Fantasyland Expansion

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This minotaur, a mythological figure that is a combination man and bull, was recently installed at the Be Our Guest Restaurant, part of the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom Park. Two of these sculptures will welcome guests at the front entrance of the restaurant. Their design was inspired by animated footage from the “Beauty and … Continue reading "Minotaurs coming to Fantasyland Expansion"
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Where in the World #225

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Birthday shout out, Players! Happy Birthday (on the 16th) to Agnes Ciotti! I hope you have a magical year! Christi Ison, … Continue reading "Where in the World #225"
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A WDW Afternoon with new Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I wandered Walt Disney World recently to check out some new Hidden Mickey sightings. Sarah McGovern wrote me about a pine cone Hidden Mickey on the ground near Fort Wilderness. I walked the trail from the Wilderness Lodge to Fort Wilderness to find the pine cone image. This trail has a dirt path segment that … Continue reading "A WDW Afternoon with new Hidden Mickeys"
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Where in the World #223

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! As Susie Howard said, we have some incredible Disney fans here! No matter how hard the challenge may be, someone always … Continue reading "Where in the World #223"
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Merida from ‘Brave’ is Coming to Disney Parks

Posted on by AllEars
Shawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment reports on the Disney Parks Blog that the Merida is coming to the Disney Parks soon! In the upcoming Disney*Pixar movie “Brave,” Merida is a headstrong teenager with a vibrant spirit and a softness of heart, struggling to take control of her own destiny. … Continue reading "Merida from ‘Brave’ is Coming to Disney Parks"
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The Pirate’s League at Disney World gives families swashbuckling makeovers

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My son happily waits for his pirate makeover. The Pirate’s League in the Magic Kingdom immerses guests in the swashbuckling world of pirates and their wenches by transforming them into new recruits for Captain Jack Sparrow’s crew. We set out one day last fall to give my then-8-year-old son an experience he had been yearning … Continue reading "The Pirate’s League at Disney World gives families swashbuckling makeovers"
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Magical makeovers at Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique create princesses

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My daughter and her Fairy Godmother in training at the Downtown Disney location. If your children love to play dress-up, you won’t want to miss Walt Disney World’s fantastic experiences for transforming guests into princesses and pirates. Both the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirate’s League have just introduced new makeovers and packages, too. We … Continue reading "Magical makeovers at Disney World’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique create princesses"
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Slow Down and Smell the Roses

Posted on by Jack Spence
Where in the Magic Kingdom can you find a reference to former First Lady Barbara Bush? If you answered “Hall of Presidents,” you’d be wrong. However, the title of this blog should have been a clue. You see, a rose has been named for Barbara Bush and it can be found in the Plaza Rose … Continue reading "Slow Down and Smell the Roses"
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