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Disney Pic of the Week: Art of Animation Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When I last stayed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, my room was in The Lion King section. Each time I left and returned to my room, Simba was there overlooking everywhere the light touched from Pride Rock. Simba overlooking The Lion King section of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 200, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Art of Animation Resort"
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Savor, Sip and Sparkle at California Grill

Posted on by AllEars
We attended the Celebration at the Top – Savor, Sip and Sparkle event at California Grill on Sunday, October 1. This was a MNSSHP night at Magic Kingdom, so we started at 9:15PM with fireworks at 10:15. Times vary with the MK fireworks schedule. We arrived and checked in at the California Grill podium on … Continue reading "Savor, Sip and Sparkle at California Grill"
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Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts

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EDITOR’S NOTE: For more details on this program, please visit our new Pet-Friendly Hotel Rooms page HERE. The Disney Parks Blog today announced the beginning this Sunday, Oct. 15, for the first time ever, the Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests — and their dogs — to four of its resort properties! Four Walt … Continue reading "Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts"
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Various paintings hang on the walls in The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. This painting is on a rear wall to the right as you enter. Two sets of small circles on the front of this woman’s dress suggest classic Mickeys. One group of circles is near and below her right hand. The other … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I’m updating the Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys book, so I’m visiting frequently. I check out potential new Hidden Mickeys and verify if old ones are still in place. Here are some images that I’ll add to the book. This first Hidden Mickey has stayed around a while, thankfully. At America Gardens Theatre, classic Hidden … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Look Up with a Twist at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last week I talked about Looking Down at Walt Disney World. This week we are Looking Up….from Our Phones. Believe me, I appreciate the modern day Smart Phone as much as the next person. Especially in a long queue line for a popular ride or attraction at a Disney park. However, you could end up … Continue reading "Look Up with a Twist at Walt Disney World"
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Looking Down at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
If you are a Walt Disney World veteran, you know when walking around the resort to look up and down and all around as Imagineers have placed details in all directions. This week I want to point out a couple of details you would miss if you did not look down. In Norway, you no … Continue reading "Looking Down at Walt Disney World"
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Big Changes Coming to Disney’s Yacht Club Dining

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Several dining locations at Disney's Yacht Club Resort have undergone or will be undergoing a number of changes: -- The Market at Ale and Compass is a new casual dining spot with a small merchandise area and 28 seats. It offers both made-to-order and grab 'n go menu items, along with a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, beer and wine, and a station that has specialty coffees and smoothies. You can see the menu for the new market HERE. -- The Ale and Compass lounge, located in the lobby of the Yacht Club, is being re-imagined and will reopen in October with a new interior. The lounge will be expanded to 58 seats and will offer a new menu of classic cocktails and "light bites." -- The Captain's Grille restaurant will become Ale and Compass Restaurant, with a new menu of New England-inspired comfort food. The restaurant, which will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, will feature an on-stage hearth oven.
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Disney Pic of the Week: Bus

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney buses are the most used mode of transportation at Walt Disney World. They meet us at the airport, transport us to all points within the resort and go out of their way to accommodate guests from newborns to the elderly. However, I must admit, the bus pictured below was a very special one for … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Bus"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Watercraft

Posted on by Scott Thomas
One of the reasons I enjoy staying at either the Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter Resorts is the ease of getting to Disney Springs using the water ferries on the Sassagoula River. They are a relaxing way to travel to and fro the resorts and the re-imagined shopping and entertainment complex. Memphis Miss water … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Watercraft"
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