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12 Things to Do Around Disney World at the Holidays — for Free!

Posted on by Sarah Sands
The holiday season and Christmas time is a fun and special time to visit Disney World. But, what if you don’t want to go in the parks? There’s plenty of free or low-cost holiday things to see and do outside of the parks during the holidays if you don’t want to buy a park ticket. Check out our list of more than 12 free things to do in Disney at Christmas and other low-cost things to do here
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I want to take you around Walt Disney World to find various images that may or may not be Hidden Mickeys. Let me know what you think. On “it’s a small world,” a scene of Great Britain is in the first room to the left of your boat. In the architectural design of one of … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Grand Floridian Resort’s 5th Annual Easter Egg Display

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The 5th Annual Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Easter egg display is currently under way. Executive Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has been designing and hand-painting Easter eggs for 20 years. Each egg is ornamented with edible products, such as modeling chocolate, fondant, sugar floral royal icing, colored cocoa butter and sculpted sugar art pieces. Herbitschek and his dedicated team spent more than three weeks creating these edible works of art. The hollow chocolate eggs weigh 9-12 pounds and stand 16-20 inches tall. Featured this year are eggs representing: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Fox and the Hound, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Tangled's Rapunzel and Flynn, Lady and the Tramp, Robin Hood, Mulan, Stitch, Toy Story, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and, of course, Frozen. We have a video overview of these beautiful works of art, on display through April 4, 2016.
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Grand Floridian Hosts 3rd Annual Easter Egg Display

Posted on by AllEars
Grand Floridian 3rd Annual Easter Egg Display April 4-22, 2014 Under the guidance of Master pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek, the pastry team at the Grand hand-paints the enormous eggs (16 to 20 inches tall) with tinted cocoa butter to amazing themes - the Frozen egg is sure to be a big hit this year. Look for eggs telling the stories of The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Lady and the Tramp, all created with modeling chocolate, fondant, sculpted sugar and royal icing. Check out the video from 2013.
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Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa – On Sale

Posted on by AllEars
Limited-Time Pricing – Just for Members From now to June 18, 2013, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is on sale only for Members at a price of $145 per vacation point. On June 19, the price increases to $150 per vacation point-when the sale of this Resort also becomes open to … Continue reading "Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa – On Sale"
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New “Senses” Spa Opens at the Grand Floridian Resort

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The fully remodeled spa, now owned and operated by Disney, is set to open December 17. Imagineers blended Grand Floridian turn-of-the-century elegance with modern touches - plus a dash of Disney whimsy. The centerpiece of the spa's lobby is an original mural reflecting old Florida landscape and nature. Glass mosaic tiles in the Jacuzzi rooms further enhance the elegance and sophistication of the spa. All the senses are engaged in an ultimate relaxation experience - flavorful and soothing elixirs, color variations in lighting and orchestral music harmonize with the treatment selected.
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