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Kids Will Fall Under Spell of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

February 22, 2012 by AllEars

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, a new Walt Disney World attraction that is a role-playing scavenger hunt, officially opens today after getting a lot of buzz during the testing phase. On Saturday, my husband, 9-year-old son, 7-year-old daughter and I took our turn at trying to defeat the Disney villains. We went in blind, not … Continue reading "Kids Will Fall Under Spell of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom"

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Dining at Chefs de France

February 21, 2012 by Andrew Rossi

A Relaxing Yet Sophisticated Dining Experience at Chefs de France When it comes to having a variety of dining options, the France pavilion in World Showcase offers a little something for everyone. Whether it is just grabbing a freshly made crepe from the stand on the Promenade or maybe a Napoleon, Ã©clair, or one of … Continue reading "Dining at Chefs de France"

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HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ host says new things are in store for show’s new season

February 20, 2012 by AllEars

The second season of HGTV’s popular My Yard Goes Disney kicks off this week with a one-hour premiere at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 24. I talked with the show’s host, Brandon Johnson, about what viewers can expect this season and about how he enjoys his various Disney-related TV roles. “We’re going to be … Continue reading "HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ host says new things are in store for show’s new season"

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Girl Scouts to celebrate 100th birthday at Walt Disney World

February 17, 2012 by AllEars

Girl Scouts will have a unique opportunity to celebrate their organization’s 100th birthday this spring with special events at Walt Disney World during Memorial Day weekend. “Bridging into the Next Century” takes place May 25 to 28 at Epcot in Orlando, Florida. On Saturday, troops will recite the Girl Scout Promise in unison with all … Continue reading "Girl Scouts to celebrate 100th birthday at Walt Disney World"

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Disney World to enforce return times for FastPasses in March

February 14, 2012 by AllEars

Families planning to visit Walt Disney World after the first week in March may want to reconsider their touring strategies for the theme parks. Beginning March 7, cast members will enforce the end times on FastPass tickets, according to multiple reports and sources. FastPasses are essentially reservation times for guests to return to the most … Continue reading "Disney World to enforce return times for FastPasses in March"

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Introducing Kristin Ford

February 9, 2012 by AllEars

I’m new to AllEars, but I’m not new to the Disney experience. My love of The Mouse began, like so many others’, with childhood family vacations to Walt Disney World. In 1979, I stayed at the Contemporary; rode the monorail to the only Disney World theme park, the Magic Kingdom; swam at River Country; and … Continue reading "Introducing Kristin Ford"

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Disney Fun With Your Pets

February 7, 2012 by Gary Cruise

My wife Carol and I have been Disney fans for decades, but did you know that our dogs, Zak and Blue, are Disney fans too? They just love to head to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground with us. It’s a very pet-friendly place. It’s Disney’s only pet-friendly resort. The 788 campsites are arranged in … Continue reading "Disney Fun With Your Pets"

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Walt and the Promise of Progress City: Site Design

January 31, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the next few months, AllEars.Net will be highlighting exclusive excerpts from Sam Gennawey’s book, Walt and the Promise of Progress City. The book explores the process through which meaningful and functional spaces were created by Walt Disney and his artists, as well as how guests understand and experience those spaces. It also … Continue reading "Walt and the Promise of Progress City: Site Design"

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A Special Cruise on the Grand 1

January 25, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

by Sandi Lamborne Guest Blogger On Saturday January 14, 2012 we chartered The Grand 1 Yacht as a birthday surprise for our friends. We started out trying to reserve a pontoon boat but learned that we had too many people in our group, so we decided to go for the “once in a lifetime” chance … Continue reading "A Special Cruise on the Grand 1"

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Cure The Winter Blahs With Antenna Toppers

January 22, 2012 by Gary Cruise

Got the winter blahs? Cold weather got you down? Are you looking for a project to keep you busy and put a bit of Disney into your life? Here’s a suggestion for you . . . build some racks to display your Disney antenna toppers! Are you like me; married to a Disney fan who … Continue reading "Cure The Winter Blahs With Antenna Toppers"

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