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Newbie and the Geek Take Walt Disney World: Obsessed

Posted on by Lisa Berton
First installment of Newbie and the Geek Take Walt Disney World Chapter two, Newbie and the Geek Take Walt Disney World: Reservations The two hyperlinks you see above are portals into this epic journey still in the developmental stages or in Disney speak, trip planning. Start at the beginning so you’re up to ludicrous speed … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Walt Disney World: Obsessed"
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Festival of the Lion King – Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
"Festival of the Lion King" tells the story of a group of African tribal performers who follow Simba and his pals from one location to the next, sharing the power and majesty of the great "circle of life." The performance begins with the arrival of the show's four hosts. The formidable leader of the group is Kiume (which means masculine in Swahili). Nakawa (which means good-looking) is a handsome young man and the love interest for the beautiful Kibibi (which means princess). And finally we have the striking Zawadi (which means the gift).
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The Story of New Fantasyland Interactive Website!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Will Gay, creative director with Disney's Yellow Shoes Creative Group, unveiled a new interactive website today on the Disney Parks Blog. Called The Story of New Fantasyland, the new online experience has a custom-scored soundtrack, fly-through animation, and is narrated by actor David Ogden Stiers, who was the voice of Cogsworth in the Disney animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. You can explore FindingFantasyland.com online now.
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What’s new at Disney World’s Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Posted on by AllEars
There is nothing quite like The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios to put everyone in the Christmas spirit. And this year, the Disney entertainment team has added two more goodies to the experience. Goofy's Winter Wonderland has been set up in Tri-City Square, to the right of the huge lighted globe as you approach it from the Streets of America. It's in the location where the Nativity had been for many years. Don't worry, though, the Nativity is still part of the annual display, just as Jennings Osborne intended when he created this Christmas experience. Look for it near the Premiere Theater.
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2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival to Feature the Land of Oz

Posted on by AllEars
Land of Oz Interactive Play Area New for 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Guests will follow in the footsteps of Oz The Great and Powerful by playing carnival games in a circus-themed area. Here red-and-white tents will offer all kinds of midway games, plus fun photo opportunities. The next stop is the “Land of … Continue reading "2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival to Feature the Land of Oz"
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New Interactive Entertainment Debuts in Fantasyland Expansion

Posted on by AllEars
“With the opening of New Fantasyland, we’re excited to introduce several new atmosphere groups that will become part of the storytelling experience you’ll find there,” said Creative Director Reed Jones. “They’re going to bring the neighborhoods of the land to life in really fun ways.” The Royal Majesty Makers engage boys and girls in random … Continue reading "New Interactive Entertainment Debuts in Fantasyland Expansion"
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Review: Dinner at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland

Posted on by AllEars
At a recent passholder preview of New Fantasyland, my family and I were thrilled to discover Be Our Guest was open for dinner that evening. Reservations were being accepted outside the restaurant for that night only. Cast members were accommodating when we asked to be seated in the West Wing. Because it's such a small dining room compared to the Ballroom, there are no promises made that guests will get a table there, but the hostess will take a request when you check in and are given a pager. The Ballroom and the West Wing are the only two dining rooms open for dinner.
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Review: Lunch at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland

Posted on by AllEars
During a recent passholder preview of New Fantasyland, I was excited to find Be Our Guest open for lunch AND dinner. With Be Our Guest dinner reservations booked into March, this was a rare opportunity to dine at Magic Kingdom's newest restaurant. Given that each meal has a separate menu and different service, my family and I decided to dine there twice in the same day -- and we were happy we did. Today, I'll tell you about our lunch experience and then I'll be back with a separate blog post about dinner. First, lunch is a step up from other Disney World counter service restaurants in that guests order their food and then it is brought to their tables by the waitstaff. No juggling trays, bags and kids at the same time! As we entered Beast's castle, we were directed into the Armory Room for a short wait. We were entertained there by the Suits of Armor who talk to each other and to guests. Plus, the lunch menu is displayed on waist-high screens for guests to peruse.
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Central Florida Kids Get Special Sneak Peek of New Fantasyland

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 10, 2012 – Mickey Mouse and a few of his best pals opened the gates of Magic Kingdom a little early this morning to welcome dozens of Central Florida kids to be among the first to experience New Fantasyland. During a special sneak peek organized just for them, members of … Continue reading "Central Florida Kids Get Special Sneak Peek of New Fantasyland"
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