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Searching for Hidden Mickeys at Animal Kingdom Lodge

October 2, 2013 by Steve Barrett

One recent evening, Vickie and I drove to Walt Disney World for a dinner reservation at Jiko Restaurant. The Animal Kingdom Lodge abounds with Hidden Mickeys, so I took the opportunity to do some exploring before dinner. First, we strolled around Kidani Village. There is one appealing characteristic to me about the Animal Kingdom Lodge Hidden Mickeys: many are etched in rock or embedded in cement and are likely to last a long while!

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Disney Pic of the Week – Camp Minnie-Mickey

October 1, 2013 by Lisa Berton

Disney’s Animal Kingdom consists of various “lands” or themed sections like it’s older siblings. Camp Minnie-Mickey is one such area. Here you’ll find Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and their pals…whoa. Stop. Times have changed. Characters have left camp and soon Festival of the Lion King will move to Africa. They’re making … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Camp Minnie-Mickey"

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Step into a cranberry bog at Epcot Food & Wine Festival

October 1, 2013 by AllEars

Ocean Spray's cranberry bog is back at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival for the third year, and if you've attended the festival, you've probably walked right past it on the central walkway leading to World Showcase. Learn more about the bog and it's farmers in this blog.

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Pirate Week – Limited Time Magic

October 1, 2013 by AllEars

ARGH! Pirates were the theme of the week September 23-29, 2013 at the Magic Kingdom as part of Limited Time Magic. In addition to the Rusty Cutlass pirate band, special meet and greet appearances were available featuring Pirate Goofy, Captain Hook, and Jake from the Neverland Pirates and a special Pirate pre-parade!

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Air Supply to Perform October 2-4 in Epcot’s “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series

October 1, 2013 by Debra Martin Koma

Air Supply (“All Out of Love”) will perform October 2-4, 2013, as part of the 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival “Eat to the Beat” concert series. Shows are nightly at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot’s World Showcase at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Performances are included with Epcot admission.

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Epcot Trade Celebration 2013

September 29, 2013 by Gary Cruise

It was a beautiful day as I drove over the 1000 Island International Bridge; my destination was the Syracuse Airport where I had a 4 p.m. flight to Orlando. It was the start of my annual trip to Walt Disney World to partake in the Epcot Trade Celebration. I really enjoy this opportunity to spend … Continue reading "Epcot Trade Celebration 2013"

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Where in the World #299

September 29, 2013 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! Rob And April Vanderpool, thank you for your note! Patti Mccaffrey, oh no! I hope you’re feeling better! From last week: … Continue reading "Where in the World #299"

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The Go-Gos Perform Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series

September 28, 2013 by Debra Martin Koma

The Go-Go’s (“We Got the Beat”) will perform September 30-October 1, 2013, as part of the 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival “Eat to the Beat” concert series. Shows are nightly at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot’s World Showcase at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Performances are included with Epcot admission.

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Take a tour of Epcot’s private Living Seas Salon

September 28, 2013 by AllEars

Everyday guests at Walt Disney World may not be aware that there are private restaurants, offices, suites and lounges tucked away among the buildings at Walt Disney World. These spaces are not accessible to the general public and, for the most part, also are not visible to the casual visitor.

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Starship Starring Mickey Thomas Kicks Off 2013 “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series

September 25, 2013 by Debra Martin Koma

Starship starring Mickey Thomas (“We Built This City”) will perform September 27-29, 2013, as part of the 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival “Eat to the Beat” concert series. Shows are nightly at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot’s World Showcase at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Performances are included with Epcot admission.

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