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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2009

Posted on by Jack Spence
I know you’re saying to yourself, “It’s too early to be celebrating Christmas.” And in most cases, I would agree with you. But partaking in this festive season at Disney World is something special. The parks and resorts take on a magical charm when decorated in anticipation of Ol’ Saint Nick. Enchantment is everywhere. So … Continue reading "Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2009"
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Cinderella Wishing Well – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
Like so many other articles I write, I can’t talk about Disney World without first mentioning Disneyland. The first Disney wishing well appeared on March 27, 1961. As the story goes, Walt received an anonymous gift postmark from Italy. In the package were figurines of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, meticulously carved of Carrera … Continue reading "Cinderella Wishing Well – Magic Kingdom"
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Terence, star of ‘Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure,’ at Pixie Hallow

Posted on by AllEars
Terence, star of ‘Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure,’ becomes the newest resident of Pixie Hollow The world’s most beloved fairy, Tinker Bell, poses with her friend Terence inside Pixie Hollow at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The pair star in the new motion picture “Tinker Bell … Continue reading "Terence, star of ‘Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure,’ at Pixie Hallow"
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‘Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!’ at Walt Disney World

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‘Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!’ celebrates newest Walt Disney Pictures animated film in the Magic Kingdom A vibrant and festive atmosphere abounds with the spirited sounds of New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou in “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!” — a new, live musical production that takes place on board the “Liberty Belle” riverboat in the Magic Kingdom. The … Continue reading "‘Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!’ at Walt Disney World"
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Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee

Posted on by Jack Spence
Today, October 26, 2009, Princess Tiana was formally welcomed into the Disney family. As with any royal ceremony, Disney pulled out all the stops to receive their ninth and newest princess. Many of our favorite characters were on hand at Cinderella Castle to greet this lovely lady. With the help of Mickey Mouse, a town … Continue reading "Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasyland

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Flying Dumbos, a magical carousel, tiny children singing “It’s a Small World””¦ Even before I had ever visited Walt Disney World, I had a picture in my head of what I would see when I got there. That image was Fantasyland. To me, Disney World was Fantasyland. This week, Scott, Lisa and I will be … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasyland"
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Autumn Hidden Mickeys Tour

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I joined up with some great folks for a Hidden Mickeys tour in the Magic Kingdom. They bid on the tour this summer at Lou Mongello’s auction for the Dream Team Project (at Fred Block’s MagicMeets). The Mulfingers brought along a few fellow Hidden Mickey hunters, and we met up near Goofy’s statue in Town … Continue reading "Autumn Hidden Mickeys Tour"
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Saving Main Street

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens Although I have many pictures of the Main Street windows in the Magic Kingdom, none of them are very good. I took these in the worst possible light, so the exposure is bad and there are terrible shadows and reflections. You can even see the reflection … Continue reading "Saving Main Street"
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Royal Panes

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Have you ever noticed that the windows on Main Street, U.S.A. have names and businesses on them? As part of our Disney Pic of the Week series, we’re concentrating on those pieces of glass humbly dedicated to those who helped shape the world of Disney. Canon EOS 30D and Canon 70-300 USM, f9, 1/640, ISO … Continue reading "Royal Panes"
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Princess Tiana Debuts at Magic Kingdom October 26, 2009

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The lovely Princess Tiana, star of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film “The Princess and the Frog,” greets young fans at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The newest Disney princess will make her Disney Parks debut on Oct. 26 with meet and greets as well … Continue reading "Princess Tiana Debuts at Magic Kingdom October 26, 2009"
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