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Disney Pic of the Week – Construction

Posted on by Lisa Berton
If you build it, Disney fans will show up in droves. While much of the new Fantasyland expansion has opened up, work continues on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, scheduled to open next year. Let’s hear it for the boy(s) and girls who bring to life our favorite characters and stories and provide us with … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Construction"
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Where in the World #283

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 you read this, Players, I am home from my Disney vacation. (lip trembling). Someone Disney bear me. Although, Claire Gregory, … Continue reading "Where in the World #283"
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Henna: That’ll Leave a Mark!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Now and then, I’ve thought about getting a tattoo — nothing too flashy, but maybe just a small flower or butterfly, discreetly placed on a shoulder or inside the wrist. I’ve never actually committed to such permanent body art, though, partially because I’m a bit leery of the pain and needle involved. What I have … Continue reading "Henna: That’ll Leave a Mark!"
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Sounds Like Summer Concerts – Stayin Alive!

Posted on by AllEars
Summer sizzles at Epcot as some of the world’s greatest tribute bands rock the stage on select summer nights. Classic hits U2, The Bee Gees, The Police, and many more will rock during Sounds Like Summer concert series. The high-energy performances for Walt Disney World Resort guests take place at the open-air America Gardens Theatre … Continue reading "Sounds Like Summer Concerts – Stayin Alive!"
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Dumbo’s New Fantasyland View

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Taking flight on the original Dumbo attraction in it’s new location in Fantasyland gives a completely different perspective, of course. Personally, I think there was more to see before the big move. Eventually I’ll have a go at the second Dumbo attraction and see for myself which elephants got a better deal. Disney Pic of … Continue reading "Dumbo’s New Fantasyland View"
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Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Thanks for coming back for the 2nd half of my didn’t-go-as-planned getaway. If you missed last week’s entry, you can read it here. Upon waking up on Saturday morning at Ramada Gateway, I realized I was covered in sweat from my head to my cute wide feet. The flashbacks started to my Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II"
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Wilderness Explorers opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Inspired by ‘Up’ movie

Posted on by AllEars
Animal Kingdom's newest attraction, Wilderness Explorers, is built around a theme from the Disney-Pixar film "Up." One of the main characters in the 2009 animated movie, Russell, is a Wilderness Explorer, which is a fictional version of Boy Scouts. As Russell is working to earn his final merit badge, he gets caught up in an elderly man's drama and ends up traveling on an unexpected journey. Now Walt Disney World's newest theme park has developed a Wilderness Explorers program that encourages kids to learn about specific areas of their world by earning merit badges, similarly to how the group functions in the movie. The Wilderness Explorers attraction at Animal Kingdom, which debuted June 1, is open to all guests, though the materials are geared toward kids ages 7 to 10.
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Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Roy O. Disney Tribute

Posted on by AllEars
The Hidden Roy O. Disney Tribute By Jim Korkis Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. However, when the conversation … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Roy O. Disney Tribute"
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Where in the World #282

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! Lisa Nelson, you’re in Walt Disney World too? I thought that was you! But you didn’t wave back; you probably didn’t … Continue reading "Where in the World #282"
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