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AllEars Fantasy Group Cruise – Day 1

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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).
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Dining at Sanaa

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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.
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AVENGERS, ASSEMBLE!

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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 [email protected] 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!
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New RFID FastPass Testing First Hand Report!

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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.
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A Window for Disney Legend Alice Davis

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
On May 10, the Disneyland Resort honored Disney Legend Alice Davis with her own window on Main Street, USA--one of the most important acknowledgements the company gives to individuals who have made significant contributions to the park. Guest blogger Jeanine Yamanaka attended the unveiling and shares the experience, along with several photos.
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Carbon-Freeze-Me Experience at Star Wars Weekends

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
A new D-Tech Me Carbon Freeze Me experience will debut during 2012 Star Wars Weekends and is now available to book for a limited time only. Using the latest 3D facial scanning technology, you can receive a personalized 8-inch figurine of yourself "frozen" in carbonite like Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. The Carbon Freezing Chamber will be located adjacent to The American Idol Experience. Reservations are required for this experience and may be made now through June 16, 2012, by contacting 407-939-8324. NOTE: Same-day reservations cannot be made within two hours of a reservation time. Event Dates: May 18, 2012 through June 16, 2012. Price: $99.95 plus shipping and taxes per person (maximum of two people per reservation). You'll also receive a light-up wristband for participating. You can order additional figurines using the same image scan for $74.95 each. It will take up to four weeks for you to receive your figurine. No discounts apply unless otherwise noted. You must be at least 3 years old to participate, and children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older during the entire experience. A valid accepted credit card number is required at time of booking. There's a $25 cancellation fee for no-shows or if a reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled experience. Due to its personalized nature, there are no refunds or exchanges.
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Disney Wonder Calls on Hawaii for the First Time

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On May 6, 2012, the Disney Wonder called on Honolulu, Hawaii for the first-time, sailing past iconic Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. The Disney Wonder is in the middle of a special 15-night Hawaiian cruise with stops in Hilo, Hawaii; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico. Disney Cruise Line is offering a second 14-night Hawaiian voyage that will depart from the Port of Los Angeles on October 14, 2012.
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