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Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Steam Train

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Walt Disney loved trains so much he built a railroad in his backyard people could ride on. When he designed Disneyland and later the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, he put a railroad in both parks. As of this writing, the Magic Kingdom Railroad is not running because of construction on the TRON attraction … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Steam Train"
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Walt Disney World Railroad “In Residence” at Magic Kingdom’s Train Station

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This week we heard the last of the familiar train whistles for a while as the Walt Disney Railroad temporarily suspended operations while construction on the new Tron attraction nears the railroad tracks in Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Find out how you can get up close to the train while it is not running, and see photos of how Tron construction is impacting other Magic Kingdom attractions here.
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Disney Pic of the Week: Train

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The trains at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World give people an enjoyable and relaxing experience. They are also a good way to bypass Main Street USA when the parade is going on. Walking the path between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, people can photograph the trains as they slowly leave Fantasyland station. If the engineer … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Train"
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Tips for attending taping of Disney Parks Christmas special

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The theme parks usually get a jump on the holidays and begin their Christmas celebrations in November, and this year is no different. In addition to the annual tradition of holiday parties, fireworks and parades, The Walt Disney Co. already has begun production on its television special that airs on Dec. 25. Earlier this week, … Continue reading "Tips for attending taping of Disney Parks Christmas special"
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Signs that You’re in a Disney Park

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Everything is matchy-matchy, themed, and ensembleized (new word) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. It’s like each land is wearing Garanimals (way before my time). But that’s what we love, that extreme attention to detail that assists in transporting us to another place where lunch isn’t timed and the only dress code is wear … Continue reading "Signs that You’re in a Disney Park"
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Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world

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Extra special, that’s how Disneyland’s it’s a small world looks and feels, and that’s just from afar. Before reaching their boats, visitors enjoy the finely manicured lawn designs, animal topiaries, and a giant smiling clock with toy musicians and dancers that play every fifteen minutes. Wait around and you’ll see one of the Disneyland Railroad … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world"
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Under the Moon – Revisiting Germany

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A few years ago, a little fellow named Claus Stoughton borrowed my blog to tell the tale of his neighbors in Dispolok, Germany. It was a great way for you to get to know what goes in in that train town at Epcot’s Germany pavilion. Claus asked if he could post a short update and … Continue reading "Under the Moon – Revisiting Germany"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Construction

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If you build it, Disney fans will show up in droves. While much of the new Fantasyland expansion has opened up, work continues on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, scheduled to open next year. Let’s hear it for the boy(s) and girls who bring to life our favorite characters and stories and provide us with … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Construction"
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Road Trip

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I usually write my blog on weekends and this weekend (or last weekend when you read this), I’m off on a non-Disney adventure. Enjoy one of my more creative writing pieces, Under the Moon, about the little inhabitants of Epcot. See ya next week. Come on over and “Like” my Facebook page or follow me … Continue reading "Road Trip"
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