Walt Disney World in Florida was named in the 10 Most Disappointing Destinations in the World by SmarterTravel.com.
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Move Over ‘Frozen’ – This Could Be Disney’s Next $1 Billion Movie
Of the nearly 700 films released over the past year, only two were able to do so. Curiously enough, both came from the creative minds at The Walt Disney Company : First with $1.125 billion last summer from Disney Marvel’s Iron Man 3, and more recently with $1.11 billion (and counting) from Walt Disney Animation’s Frozen.
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Time Lapse Video – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment at Disneyland Park
It’s been one month since the wildest ride in the wilderness reopened after an extended refurbishment here at Disneyland park. Since then, our guests have been telling us how impressed they are with the improved track and new effects at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Where in Walt Disney World is This Hidden Mickey
Take a look at this Hidden Mickey and let us know on twitter if you know where this is located? We will reveal the answer later this evening.
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Photo Gallery – Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade – Part 2 (Tangled & Peter Pan)
Take a look at Part 2 of our photo gallery of the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom.
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A Little Disney on a Cold and Gloomy Day by David Dunkle
On my last visit to Disney World the Princess Half Marathon was going on and needless to say, getting around that morning was a little crazy. Many of the regular routes in and out of the resorts and parks were detoured or closed until the race concluded.
I was on my way to the Polynesian for my fix of Tonga Toast, that sinfully delicious combination of crunchy sourdough fried bread stuffed with bananas and rolled in sugar and cinnamon…but ended up getting rerouted to the Wilderness Lodge. I told the guard at the gate I was going to have breakfast and she just laughed and said “Honey, good luck if you don’t have a reservation, it’s packed.” We’ll just see about that, I thought.
The Whispering Canyon was, indeed busy but it didn’t seem that there would be a long wait if I had chosen to eat there. Instead I decided to head down to the food court to see what they had in the line of breakfast goodies.
In addition to the customary offering of the resort wide plate of scrambled eggs, pre-cooked bacon, biscuits and grilled red bliss potatoes and other regular staples…they had a waffle bar! Your choice of strawberry, chocolate or bananas foster style Mickey waffles accompanied by more of that precooked bacon.
I ordered up the banana combo , grabbed an orange juice and made my way to the exterior seating area at the pool/courtyard. There were only a few other tables of guests, the weather was absolutely perfect and the waffles were beyond delicious. I immediately started planning to recreate this at home!
A few weeks later back in Virginia it was just a miserable cold and rainy day. I thought what better way to brighten things up than to whip up a batch of waffles banana Foster-Disney style. I made due with my square waffle maker but have since found a Mickey Mouse shaped waffle maker as you can see below. “Just like downtown” as they say!
Try a little Disney food magic at home. It will brighten your day and hold you over until your next visit to sunny Orlando, which in my case is in 38 days from now! Many resort and restaurant recipes can be found online and most are scaled down for home use. Have fun and bon appétit!
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‘Maleficent’ Sneak Peek Debuts in Disney Parks April 18
Beginning April 18, guests at Disney Parks on both coasts will be able to enjoy an exclusive sneak peek at Walt Disney Studios’ “Maleficent,” which opens in theaters May 30. Read more on the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/1iqyVjl
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Disney Offers Obama Minimum Wage to Florida Park Workers
Walt Disney Co. has offered to raise starting pay at its Florida theme parks by 25 percent to $10 an hour over two years, almost matching the federal minimum wage sought by President Barack Obama.
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Happy Easter! Happy Spring! Happy, Happy Everything! by Jennifer Romano
Easter is just around the corner, and Walt Disney World is a wonderful place to celebrate your Spring Break! Now, you might be concerned about the crowds, but if you plan out your vacation, you can enjoy beautiful weather as well as some special events that only occur during this time of the year.
First, the parks are filled with lovely flowers during the spring. The Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom at Epcot, and many special events take place during this festival. For example, there are Flower Power concerts in the evening, demonstrations of various gardening techniques, a Monsters University playground, a butterfly habitat, and even various food offerings that celebrate both organic and natural ingredients. The Flower and Garden Festival is also home to many creative topiaries as well as various flower arrangements throughout Epcot.
Epcot is not the only park that is filled with flowers; Magic Kingdom is also decked out with lots of spring flowers. Every flowerbed is filled with bright colors that add to the beauty of this park. In addition to flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be out and about visiting with guests in the coming weeks. Although it is not particular to Spring time, the new Festival of Fantasy parade is also a welcome addition to the Magic Kingdom. The bright colors that adorn the floats and the high energy level of this parade are some of the perfect ways to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring!
If you take the monorail around to the various Magic Kingdom resorts, you will also find lots of hints that spring has begun. For example, the Grand Floridian is home to a yearly display of beautifully crafted and decorated Easter eggs. These eggs portray scenes from different Disney Animated features as well as Disney characters. The level of detail in these eggs is amazing! They are completely decorated 360 degrees around. If you enjoy hunting for hidden Mickeys, there are also lots of hidden Mickeys in this display. Not only is the Grand Floridian home to this art display, it is also another place to find beautiful flowers. Even the garbage cans are adorned with Easter Lilies!
If you have the opportunity to spend some time at Walt Disney World this spring, definitely make the trip to both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Both of these parks are gorgeous during this time of year, and you can enjoy all of the special offerings that are available. Until next time, have a magical day, and keep moving forward!
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Photos – Construction around Hub & Central Plaza Area by Cinderella Castle – Part 1
Take a look at the construction going on around the Hub and Central Plaza area in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. This is Part One of our photo gallery.
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