Maleficent in theaters May 30, 2014
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NEW! Summer Offer with Big Savings at Walt Disney World
With special benefits and legendary service, Disney Resort hotels are filled with wonder and excitement. And now is a great time for guests to take the plunge with huge savings!
Save this summer on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights June 15-Aug. 28, 2014.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Once Upon a Vacation to plan and book your vacation.
Save up to 30% when you stay up to 5 nights*
Save up to 35% when you stay 6 nights or longer*
Plus, save even more when you upgrade to a Magic Your Way® room and ticket package with minimum 6-day ticket.**
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Once Upon a Vacation to plan and book your vacation.
Book through June 6, 2014.
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Sneak Peak: Angelina Jolie – Maleficent with Wings Poster
Disney has released a poster featuring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent with wings. Let us know on twitter what you think of this new poster.
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Photo – Roger Federer Visits Walt Disney World
Tennis star, Roger Federer, visited Walt Disney World. He posted a picture via twitter with the caption: Caught between two mice #mousetrap pic.twitter.com/1cjKYdDS6C
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Fish Tank Bursts at Downtown Disney Restaurant
A fish tank broke at a Downtown Disney restaurant Monday, sending water gushing into the dining room at T-Rex Cafe and people jumping up from their seats, witnesses said.
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Video: Tom Hiddleston Sings as a Pirate in ‘The Pirate Fairy’
Disney’s The Pirate Fairy comes to Blu-ray and Digital 4/1! Pre-order: http://di.sn/pQE
Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies are off on their next adventure! Disneytoon Studios’ “The Pirate Fairy” is the story of dust-keeper fairy Zarina (voice of Christina Hendricks) and young pirate James (voice of Tom Hiddleston). Directed by Peggy Holmes (“Secret of the Wings”), the film is available to own Spring 2014.
When a misunderstood dust-keeper fairy named Zarina steals Pixie Hollow’s all-important Blue Pixie Dust and flies away to join forces with the pirates of Skull Rock, Tinker Bell and her fairy friends must embark on the adventure of a lifetime to return it to its rightful place. However, in the midst of their pursuit of Zarina, Tink’s world is turned upside down. She and her friends find that their respective talents have been switched and they have to race against time to retrieve the Blue Pixie Dust and return home to save Pixie Hollow. With comedy, heart and epic thrills for the whole family, “The Pirate Fairy” sets sail Spring 2014.
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Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Never-Before-Released Details About The Magical Journey Guests Will Experience Aboard The Hogwarts Express
One of the most memorable and exciting experiences from the Harry Potter series will come to life at Universal Orlando Resort this summer. Imagine:
- Being transported from the Muggle world to the wizarding world as you pass through the brick wall at King’s Cross Station to arrive at Platform 9 ¾
- Watching in amazement as the Hogwarts Express pulls into the station – its billowing steam and authentic whistle beckoning you to hop aboard
- Sitting in one of the train’s cabins with your family and friends and actually riding the Hogwarts Express – just as your favorite characters did in the Harry Potter films
- Looking outside your cabin window and enjoying a scenic, breathtaking journey through the British countryside as you encounter magical creatures, some of your favorite Harry Potter characters…and even Dementors…
Since the very first Harry Potter film, every fan has dreamed of taking the same classic journey Harry Potter did aboard the Hogwarts Express. And this summer – they will get to live it.
Today, Universal Orlando revealed never-before-released details about the Hogwarts Express experience that will debut as part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley – the all-new, magnificently themed land opening this summer. The train will connect the new land in Universal Studios Florida with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure – allowing guests with park-to-park admission to enjoy a real journey aboard the iconic locomotive.
Never before has this been done – creating an actual train ride experience to connect two spectacularly themed environments. The Hogwarts Express experience combines powerful storytelling, live special effects, lifelike animation and state-of-the-art technology to take riders on the journey of a lifetime. Guests will enjoy two completely different experiences depending on whether they’re traveling to Hogsmeade or London.
Once seated in the cabin, guests will be able to look out their windows as an incredibly authentic and magical adventure unfolds before them. They’ll see Hagrid come alongside the train on his flying motorbike, Buckbeak the Hippogriff swoop gracefully over the black lake, the Weasley twins on brooms and up to their usual antics, the Knight Bus swerving through London traffic – and other special moments and surprises.
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Pressed Penny Magic by Kim Lawton
My last article was about Pressed or Elongated Coins. The topic came up because I was searching for things to do with the few pressed coins I have collected over the years. They represent memories that I want to hold on to and I just did not know how I wanted to do that….short of carrying them in my change purse as a lucky memento. So I did an internet search and I found so much more, I think I have even become a pressed coin fan!
Did you know you can purchase Pressed Coin holders at many of the Gift Shops around the World? Look for one that compliments your vacation memories. I found many craft and storage ideas for Pressed Coins. Pinterest had pictures of earrings, necklaces and bracelets all made with a little craftiness and cherished Pressed Coins. Some were complicated and required a hole to be put in the coin. It could be seen that one’s imagination would be the only requirement. I did find one very interesting option that would not require very much creativity or skill on my part but was quite a creative invention. Pennybandz!
Pennybandz hold the pressed coins in either a bracelet or necklace to shine for all to see! The necklaces come in various colors, the bracelets in various colors and sizes. The sopping site is http://pennybandz.com where the various colors and options can be seen.
The site explains the reason we all need a Pennybandz, we all have a pressed penny we want to show off and use to keep memories alive or just to use as a conversation started! It explains their mission, they even give a portion of each sale to charity! Gotta love that! The colors are fun and the prices are reasonable with free shipping on purchases over $10. Once I received my bracelet and necklace and cleaned my pennies, I found it very easy to insert the coins in the Pennybandz pendant and bracelet. I cannot wait to wear them! Please check the Pennybandz site and see if you can share some magic by pressing a penny and wearing it in a Pennybandz!
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Video – Whoopi Goldberg Visits Kinsey Collection
Have you seen the “Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection” exhibit at Epcot yet? Read more at the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/1knKnvR
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Disney Unit Greenlights Disney Channel’s Largest U.K. Production To-Date
The Walt Disney Co.’s Disney Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) unit has greenlit what the company said is its largest-scale ever U.K. production in the form of four-part mystery adventure Evermoor.
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