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Meet ‘Kingdom Keepers’ author Ridley Pearson at Walt Disney World

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Fans who missed Ridley Pearson when he visited Walt Disney World in January will be happy to know the author will be back on Disney property March 29 and 30 to greet readers. Pearson returns to Lake Buena Vista to preview and sign copies of the fifth installment of his hugely popular Kingdom Keepers series, … Continue reading "Meet ‘Kingdom Keepers’ author Ridley Pearson at Walt Disney World"
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Leap Day Sale at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LEAP INTO SUMMER WITH EXCLUSIVE LEAP DAY SALE AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL Guests can celebrate the uncommon calendar date with an uncommon deal, offering a savings of more than 50 percent on a two-night stay in a deluxe alcove room LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – February 23, 2012 – To … Continue reading "Leap Day Sale at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin"
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Kids Will Fall Under Spell of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, a new Walt Disney World attraction that is a role-playing scavenger hunt, officially opens today after getting a lot of buzz during the testing phase. On Saturday, my husband, 9-year-old son, 7-year-old daughter and I took our turn at trying to defeat the Disney villains. We went in blind, not … Continue reading "Kids Will Fall Under Spell of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom"
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A Marquee Milestone at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort

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Last week, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) put the finishing touches on the new resort’s marquee. Measuring in at 46 feet, six inches, the resort’s sign now holds the record as the largest freestanding marquee at Walt Disney World Resort. (Incidentally, it’s 18 inches taller than the famous “HOLLYWOOD” sign in Los Angeles, Calif.). The photo, … Continue reading "A Marquee Milestone at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort"
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Disney Dedication Plaques

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Today, I want to talk about an often overlooked detail that can be found in all eleven Disney parks, the Dedication Plaques. Usually located somewhere near the front of the park, these plaques offer words of inspiration and sets the tone for your adventure to come. They are all signed by the reigning top executive(s) … Continue reading "Disney Dedication Plaques"
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HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ host says new things are in store for show’s new season

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The second season of HGTV’s popular My Yard Goes Disney kicks off this week with a one-hour premiere at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 24. I talked with the show’s host, Brandon Johnson, about what viewers can expect this season and about how he enjoys his various Disney-related TV roles. “We’re going to be … Continue reading "HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ host says new things are in store for show’s new season"
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Girl Scouts to celebrate 100th birthday at Walt Disney World

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Girl Scouts will have a unique opportunity to celebrate their organization’s 100th birthday this spring with special events at Walt Disney World during Memorial Day weekend. “Bridging into the Next Century” takes place May 25 to 28 at Epcot in Orlando, Florida. On Saturday, troops will recite the Girl Scout Promise in unison with all … Continue reading "Girl Scouts to celebrate 100th birthday at Walt Disney World"
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Disney World to enforce return times for FastPasses in March

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Families planning to visit Walt Disney World after the first week in March may want to reconsider their touring strategies for the theme parks. Beginning March 7, cast members will enforce the end times on FastPass tickets, according to multiple reports and sources. FastPasses are essentially reservation times for guests to return to the most … Continue reading "Disney World to enforce return times for FastPasses in March"
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American Federation of Musicians, Local 389, Ratifies New Labor Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort

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New 6-year agreement covers more than 400 musicians performing across Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2012 – Members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Local 389, have voted to approve a new labor agreement with Walt Disney World Resort that extends through June 2018. Walt Disney World Resort’s new … Continue reading "American Federation of Musicians, Local 389, Ratifies New Labor Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort"
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March & April 2012 Disney Calendars

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Hi everyone! I have two calendars for you this week – March and April. I also have some news to share with you. I am planning to take a hiatus from AllEars in order to focus more on my business (Barrie Brewer Photography & Design – shameless plug!). The good news is that my work … Continue reading "March & April 2012 Disney Calendars"
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