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New Fantasyland Openings Announced!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney announced a clearer timeline for when the next major openings of the New Fantasyland will occur. The second phase of Dumbo the Flying Elephant will open in July 2012. Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Gaston’s Tavern, and Ariel’s Grotto will open in time for the holidays. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train won't open until 2014.
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Update — Storybook Circus and Sunshine Tree Terrace

Posted on by Jack Spence
I promised that I would make regular trips to the Magic Kingdom to keep you informed of any new additions and updates to Storybook Circus. Well I visited a couple of days ago (April 23, 2012) and nothing new has been opened in this area. Sigh. However, I do have some additional information to share … Continue reading "Update — Storybook Circus and Sunshine Tree Terrace"
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Carousel or Carrousel Disney Style

Posted on by Jack Spence
When I think of Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom, rides like the Matterhorn, “it’s a small world”, Splash Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean come to mind. These are classic attractions that are emblazoned in my memory. But I have to be honest, the carousels don’t instantly pop into my head. In fact, if someone … Continue reading "Carousel or Carrousel Disney Style"
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A WDW Afternoon with new Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I wandered Walt Disney World recently to check out some new Hidden Mickey sightings. Sarah McGovern wrote me about a pine cone Hidden Mickey on the ground near Fort Wilderness. I walked the trail from the Wilderness Lodge to Fort Wilderness to find the pine cone image. This trail has a dirt path segment that … Continue reading "A WDW Afternoon with new Hidden Mickeys"
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Where in the World #223

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 Susie Howard said, we have some incredible Disney fans here! No matter how hard the challenge may be, someone always … Continue reading "Where in the World #223"
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Merida from ‘Brave’ is Coming to Disney Parks

Posted on by AllEars
Shawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment reports on the Disney Parks Blog that the Merida is coming to the Disney Parks soon! In the upcoming Disney*Pixar movie “Brave,” Merida is a headstrong teenager with a vibrant spirit and a softness of heart, struggling to take control of her own destiny. … Continue reading "Merida from ‘Brave’ is Coming to Disney Parks"
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The Magic, The Memories and You Castle Gift

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Holiday projection during the “The Magic, The Memories, and You!” show.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/4, ISO 6400, EV 0, 42mm focal length, tripod. This being the first year of the The Magic, The Memories, and You! castle projection show, Disney added a series of Holiday projections. These projections appear fast and furious about half way through … Continue reading "The Magic, The Memories and You Castle Gift"
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An Aperture Mantra in the All American Rose Garden

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Aperture is a strange concept when learning photography. Aperture is defined as the size of the opening in the lens that light passes through before it hits the photographic medium which, these days, is an electronic sensor at the back of the camera. Aperture is also measured in some strange language called f-stops. F-stop numbers … Continue reading "An Aperture Mantra in the All American Rose Garden"
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Disney Parks Blog Live Chat: Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty to Talk New Fantasyland Nov. 9

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(excerpted from The Disney Parks Blog) The Disney Parks Blog will partner with Walt Disney Imagineering to bring you a live chat with Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. EST. Chris is one of many Imagineers who have been tasked with taking favorite Disney films, such as “Beauty and … Continue reading "Disney Parks Blog Live Chat: Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty to Talk New Fantasyland Nov. 9"
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Where in the World #199

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
On Sunday, when this gets posted to AllEars.net, I will be performing the wedding for my friends, Ed and Barbara Elder, and then wishing them Bon Voyage on their honeymoon in Walt Disney World. Congratulations, Barb and Ed! May all your dreams come true! Speaking of trips, a very soon-to-be Bon Voyage to Pam Tees … Continue reading "Where in the World #199"
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