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Disney Unveils Vision for Disney Springs

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Walt Disney World Resort has announced the multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, a unique destination that will treat guests to significantly more shopping, dining and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands. From boutique shops to unique flagship anchor stores, guests will be able to explore a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences and discover options unlike any other currently available in Central Florida.
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Raglan Road Celebrates ‘Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival’ March 14-17

Posted on by AllEars
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island guests can embrace their inner Irish and celebrate the most authentic St. Patrick's Day festivities in town March 14-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. Live Irish music, dance and authentic cuisine by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon headline a spirited long weekend dubbed the Mighty St. Patrick's Festival. Guests ready to "get their green on" can participate in festivities that run from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. March 14 and 15 and from noon until 1 a.m. March 16 and 17. The lineup of Irish band performances begins with a festival kickoff March 8-10 by The Willis Clan, a family of artists and musicians who merge their Irish roots with other music and dance genres to create a unique style.
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 2/01/13

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, February 1, 2013. I arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after lunch and opted to walk to the parks through Downtown Disney. Over at the Disneyland Hotel the walls that were around the end of the Fantasy Tower … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 2/01/13"
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Earl of Sandwich: Perfecting Sandwich-Making Since 1762

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
One of the great things about dining at Disney World is that there are no shortage of options, even if you are just looking for a quick bit to eat. While many of Disney’s full service restaurants garner great popularity and acclaim, there are also numerous compelling counter service options to be found as well. … Continue reading "Earl of Sandwich: Perfecting Sandwich-Making Since 1762"
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A Visit to Splitsville and its Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Splitsville at Downtown Disney West Side offers plenty of opportunities for fun and nourishment. As I had hoped, Mickey images appear inside Splitsville! Like these Mickey ears in a wall mural on the lower level right side as you enter the building. Holes in a bowling ball in that same lower level mural form a … Continue reading "A Visit to Splitsville and its Hidden Mickeys"
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Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Disney and your kids

Posted on by AllEars
There are plenty of options for kids to ring in 2013 with Disney this year. If your family is visiting Walt Disney World, each of the four theme parks has special events planned for New Year's Eve. (More details on AllEars.Net.) But if you'd like to celebrate outside the parks -- which presumably would be less crowded and less expensive -- with your favorite Disney characters and personalities, here are some possibilities.
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Color Composition at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
There are many rules of composition in photography, like the Rule of Thirds, symmetry, golden triangle and others. One thing that is often overlooked is using color in composition. Color can be used to lead the viewer’s eye to the subject, create a response in the viewer or even frame an image. When studying this … Continue reading "Color Composition at Walt Disney World"
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