Tag: Special Disney Events

What’s New, What’s Next: Epcot – October 27, 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
On October 27, we spent some time at Epcot. My last visit to Epcot was at the beginning of the month. At The Land pavilion, there is a pumpkin patch set up next to the Garden Grill. Part of the Canada pavilion is still under scrims. Work continues on the Japan pavilion. When I last … Continue reading "What’s New, What’s Next: Epcot – October 27, 2011"
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
by Laura Wickell AllEars Guest Blogger The 41st Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic will be taking place this week, October 20-23, at Walt Disney World’s Palm and Magnolia Courses. Among the featured golfers playing this year are the PGA TOUR’s top players, Luke Donald and Webb Simpson. I’m volunteering at the golf course this week, … Continue reading "Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic at Walt Disney World"
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Five Tips for Food & Wine for First Timers

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
The International Food and Wine Festival is now underway at Epcot thru November 13. This is the festival’s 16th anniversary and it seems to become more and more popular each year. This is definitely one of my most favorite times of year at Epcot because there is so much going on, so much to see, … Continue reading "Five Tips for Food & Wine for First Timers"
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Happy Birthday Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World

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40 years ago today, Roy O. Disney officially opened Walt Disney World – the Vacation Kingdom of the World. To help celebrate the Birthday, I have scanned the cover of what I believe might be the very first Eyes and Ears, Cast Member publication. Dated October, 1971, Roy writes: “To the Cast, On the eve … Continue reading "Happy Birthday Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World"
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Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet June 25, 2011

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Last year I attended my first Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet and was I ever glad I did. This year’s date: June 25, 2011 Not only did I get the opportunity to meet AllEars® fans from the west coast…… ……but I got to meet and hear some amazing Disney Celebrities too. Here I am with Bob … Continue reading "Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet June 25, 2011"
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Star Tours Midnight Meetup

Posted on 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: James Arnold Taylor’s One Man Show

Posted on by Deb Wills
I didn’t get to see James Arnold Taylor’s one man show at Star Wars Weekends but my friend J.W. did. She was kind enough to write up a review of the show. Here’s what she says: The show starts with your typical announcer voice telling you how great James Arnold Taylor is – then the … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekends: James Arnold Taylor’s One Man Show"
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Star Wars Weekends 2011

Posted on 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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D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt

Posted on by Deb Wills
Before the Destination D event began on May 14, D23 hosted the Great Disney Scavenger Hunt. We had never participated in any of the scavenger hunts so we didn’t know what to expect. We were assigned a park to start at. Ours was Epcot. After the first park, we could go to any of the … Continue reading "D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt"
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The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mike Scopa
I’m sure most of you who are reading this know what October 1 represents”¦October 1, 2011 to be exact. Hands? Yes, you in the polka dot Minnie Mouse shorts? What? Correct! It is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World. Of course speculation continues to mount as to what exactly will be … Continue reading "The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World"
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