Guest Bloggers 20 News & Updates

An Elegant Dinner with a View at Narcoossee’s

May 31, 2011 by Andrew Rossi

Guest Blogger Andrew Rossi returns with a review of Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa certainly lives up to its name. When it comes to Disney resorts, its grandeur is second to none. The Grand Floridian is all about elegance as soon as you enter the resort’s … Continue reading "An Elegant Dinner with a View at Narcoossee’s"

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Star Tours Midnight Meetup

May 24, 2011 by Deb Wills

Star Tours closed on September 7, 2010 to be converted to what has affectionately been called Star Tours 2.0, or Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. To celebrate its reopening, Disney hosted a midnight meet up on Friday, May 20 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The event was announced on May 5 and you had to RSVP … Continue reading "Star Tours Midnight Meetup"

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Star Wars Weekends 2011

May 22, 2011 by Deb Wills

Star Wars Weekends (SWW) began in 1997. However, the SWW did not become a regular, annual event until 2003. Since then, each year has had exclusive merchandise and a logo, a motorcade and other events. The Weekends feature celebrity guests who are on hand to sign autographs (FastPasses are a MUST if you want an … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekends 2011"

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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011

May 18, 2011 by Deb Wills

Wednesday, May 11 We checked in at our resort a day before the D23 events began so that we could get settled at the resort and eat at a couple of our favorite places. We spent the morning at Epcot. The renovations in Mouse Gear are finished. When you walk in, at least at the … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011"

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Star Tours Soft Opening

May 17, 2011 by Deb Wills

On Monday, May 16, I was lucky enough to be at Studios while they were testing, or soft opening, Star Tours. This was huge for me. I loved the original attraction and it’s among some of my first Disney memories. I won’t spoil anything but I’ll provide some generic details. The new signs look fantastic. … Continue reading "Star Tours Soft Opening"

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Whispering Canyon Cafe: A Fun Meal For The Entire Family

April 26, 2011 by Andrew Rossi

Guest Blogger Andrew Rossi returns with a review of Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. One thing that Disney restaurants excel at is creating memorable dining experiences, but they are able to do so in so many different ways. For some, it is their highly detailed, themed, and immersive atmosphere, such as 50’s Prime … Continue reading "Whispering Canyon Cafe: A Fun Meal For The Entire Family"

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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 21, 2011

April 22, 2011 by Deb Wills

On April 21, we went to Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney. A lot of changes had been made in since we were at Disney World the last time. These banners had been added to Town Square Theater: The scrims on the Confectionery had been partially rolled up and it’s looking great! Easter displays were in … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 21, 2011"

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Nature Inspired Design Tour

April 15, 2011 by Deb Wills

On April 2, I went on the Nature Inspired Design tour. For a description of this tour, click here. The tour began at 8:15 so they directed me to the Character Breakfast turnstile toward the far left. For this tour, I checked in a Guest Relations inside the park. I signed a waiver for use … Continue reading "Nature Inspired Design Tour"

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Gardens of the World Tour

April 5, 2011 by Deb Wills

During the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot, the Gardens of the World tour is offered. I went on this tour on April 1, 2011. We met in front of Guest Relations at Epcot- this is to the far right of the turnstiles before you enter the park, not the Guest Relations inside the park. … Continue reading "Gardens of the World Tour"

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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 1-2, 2011

April 3, 2011 by Deb Wills

On April 1, I spent the afternoon at the Magic Kingdom. A lot had changed since my last visit less than a week before. Part of City Hall is still behind a wall: The new Mickey Mouse and Princesses meet-and-greet was open. Click here to see pictures of the new area. Part of the Tony’s … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 1-2, 2011"

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