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My Top Five Attractions In Each Walt Disney World Park

Posted on by Mike Bachand
I am often asked what my favorite Walt Disney World attractions are. It’s a difficult question to answer when you love Disney as I do. But I forced myself to really think about it and come up with a list. So, here’s my top five attractions in each of the four Walt Disney World parks. … Continue reading "My Top Five Attractions In Each Walt Disney World Park"
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Magic Kingdom Walk Around

Posted on by AllEars
OR — The Magic Kingdom Under Wraps! I took a stroll around the Magic Kingdom yesterday and, as you will see, there are lots of buildings getting exterior work done and of course, the walls are up for the brand new Fantasyland Expansion! Main Street USA Casey’s Hot Dogs Disney Clothiers Lots of Disney Characters … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Walk Around"
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Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World – Chad Emerson

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Now You’ll Know the Rest of the Story Chad Emerson usually spends his time teaching Property, Land Planning, and Intellectual Property courses at Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law. A few years ago, as part of his law professor job, he began to put some notes together for an academic paper he was interested in … Continue reading "Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World – Chad Emerson"
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Where in the World #131

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #130: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 10s shutter, f/8, ISO 100 This is the Sword in the Stone that lives in front of Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel in the Magic Kingdom. There used to be a ceremony that took place in which a child was chosen … Continue reading "Where in the World #131"
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Disney’s Harmony Barber Shop A Cut Above

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Whether it’s a full cut or a little off the side, the Harmony Barber Shop at Magic Kingdom is a fun place for a haircut, and much more. The barber shop with its old-fashioned candy-striped pole has been a Magic Kingdom staple since 1975. Regular clients range from babies and … Continue reading "Disney’s Harmony Barber Shop A Cut Above"
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Castle Couture – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
A new shop has opened in Fantasyland. Replacing Tinker Bell’s Treasures is Castle Couture. Located across the courtyard from Cinderella Castle, this new shop allows Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique guests to have their royal portrait taken in regal style. But the experience is not limited to just the young princess as family-style portraits are also available … Continue reading "Castle Couture – Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom"
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Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Posted on by Jack Spence
Lately, my attraction blogs have been lengthy affairs about “E” ticket rides. These have been two-part articles that explore the history and details of some of our favorite attractions at Disney World. Today’s blog will be no different, except there isn’t nearly as much to talk about when discussing Dumbo. You see, the beauty of … Continue reading "Dumbo the Flying Elephant"
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Jay DeMarcus of “Rascal Flatts”

Posted on by AllEars
Jay DeMarcus (left) of the country music trio “Rascal Flatts,” and his mother Caron Myers (right) pose April 9, 2010 with Pluto in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. DeMarcus took his mother to Walt Disney World to celebrate her 60th birthday.
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‘Hoppy’ Easter in the Magic Kingdom

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‘HOPPY’ EASTER IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny ride in grand style down Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom April 4, 2010. The floppy-eared bunnies are among the highlights of Easter holiday activities at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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Singer Darius Rucker and family at Magic Kingdom — April 6, 2010

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MAGIC CARPET RIDE Singer/songwriter Darius Rucker (front, left) takes flight April 6, 2010 on the Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. with daughter Dani, 9, (front, center), son Jack, 5, (front, right), daughter Cary, 14, (back, right) and family friend Rachel Herman, 15, (back, left). Rucker, former … Continue reading "Singer Darius Rucker and family at Magic Kingdom — April 6, 2010"
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