The First Family of the Magic Kingdom

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by Guest Blogger Rick Schneider Millions of guests pass through the gates of the Magic Kingdom every year, but only 365 families a year get chosen to open the park. Many arrive early enough to enjoy the opening ceremony and watch with envy as that one family gets to be the official “First Family.” They … Continue reading "The First Family of the Magic Kingdom"
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Duffy the Bear – Walt Disney World

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By Guest Blogger Sandi Lamborne! On Saturday September 18th my husband and I attended the Duffy the Bear passholder special event held at the Odyssey in EPCOT. We were greeted outside by cast members who checked our names off their reservation list and handed us an admission ticket which once inside could be traded in … Continue reading "Duffy the Bear – Walt Disney World"
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’50s Prime Time Restaurant Photo Blog

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by Jeff Onorato AllEars® Guest Blogger My favorite restaurant to eat at when I visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Hollywood Brown Derby. I absolutely love their Cobb Salad and Grapefruit Cake. Not to mention the refined setting and Old-Hollywood charm. Lately I have found myself eating there on almost every trip to Walt Disney … Continue reading "’50s Prime Time Restaurant Photo Blog"
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Roxy Checks In

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by John Kurowski AllEars® Guest Blogger Like most people who need to escape from the day to day routine, Roxy needed a vacation. She thought about Las Vegas, Niagara Falls, even Hawaii crossed her mind, but she ultimately decided on her favorite vacation spot, Walt Disney World. The need for some rest and relaxation could … Continue reading "Roxy Checks In"
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Disney Animation Lets Its Hair Down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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by John Kurowski AllEars® Guest Blogger Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently unveiled details, concept art, and more characters for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest production, Tangled. Based on the classic fairytale Rapunzel, the world of Tangled seems to have everything one would expect from a Disney animated film: a beautiful princess, a dashing hero, cute animal … Continue reading "Disney Animation Lets Its Hair Down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Wilderness Lodge Birthday Trip Photo Blog

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I recently spent a long weekend at one of my favorite Walt Disney World resorts, the Wilderness Lodge. I was there to celebrate my birthday and what better way to do that than with a trip to the World? Perhaps my favorite aspect of the Lodge is the sense of tranquility and seclusion that it … Continue reading "Wilderness Lodge Birthday Trip Photo Blog"
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Tower of Terror Passholder Event

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by Coleen Bolton Wow! Summer flew by way too fast! It seems like only yesterday I was at the Passholder preview for Disney’s Electrical Parade and new Summer Nightastic! Fireworks in the Magic Kingdom. Now it’s already time for the Summer Nightastic! to come to an end. For us here in Central Florida is was … Continue reading "Tower of Terror Passholder Event"
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New Via Napoli “Soft Opens” Early

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by John Kurowksi The landscape of the Italy pavilion in Epcot dramatically changed recently as construction scrims and scaffolding came down to reveal the new, highly anticipated restaurant, Via Napoli. Italy, as both a nation and a World Showcase pavilion, features some of the most beautiful architecture, people, and vistas found anywhere. But for many, … Continue reading "New Via Napoli “Soft Opens” Early"
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Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 5

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by Alice McNutt Miller Day 9-Helsinki Since we did not need to meet for today’s DCL excursion–“Porvoo and Helsinki Highlights” -until 9:45 a.m. today, we got to sleep in a bit. After breakfast in Topsider’s, we headed to the Walt Disney Theatre, and met up with a couple of our tablemates for the excursion. After … Continue reading "Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 5"
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