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I am a diehard Disney fanatic! I fell in love with all things Disney from an early age and that only increased once I first visited Walt Disney World! It led me to complete a yearlong Disney College Program working at merchandise locations within Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Disney-MGM Studios at that time) and I worked for Disney Parks & Resorts Technology in Project/Program Management. Now I get to write about Disney and help others plan their magical vacations! Disney holds a special place in the hearts of my entire family as my husband proposed there, we honeymooned there, took trips while pregnant with each of my boys and have visited with them many, many times from 8 weeks old through now. One of my favorite memories from each trip is always the look on my kids’ faces the first time they see the castle. I’d love to help you plan your magical vacation! Request a free quote at http://magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/christy-caby/ or look for me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/christy.caby. Have a magical day!

New Nighttime Fireworks Show Announced for Walt Disney World to Replace “Wishes”

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Disney Parks Blog just announced that there will be a new nighttime fireworks show that will replace “Wishes” at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.  “Happily Ever After” will officially replace “Wishes” starting on May 12.  The show will be themed toward guests finding their own happily ever after through highlighting what other Disney characters did in order to ...

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Walt Disney World’s Victoria & Albert’s Earns AAA Five-Diamond Again

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It has been announced that for the 17th year in a row, Victoria & Albert’s was awarded the AAA Five-Diamond.  This is the most expensive, ritzy restaurant in all of Walt Disney World, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. There are only 47 restaurants with the AAA Five Diamond status in the entire United States.  3 of 47 ...

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Annual Passholder Special Entrances to Remain at Walt Disney World

Set of four Disney World Annual Passholder cards (2013–2014) with Donald, Goofy, Mickey, and Minnie Mouse on display.

Disney recently added special entrances at each theme park for Annual Passholders to give them their own special entrance and line into the park.  The goal was to be a perk for Annual Passholders to help them minimize the amount of time that they wait or get caught behind other guests that may not have their tickets properly linked or ...

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Jostens Center at Walt Disney World To Change Names

Walt Disney World Sign

It has been confirmed that later this month the Jostens Center at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World will undergo a name change.  The contract with the sponsor, Jostens, is expiring so the center will be renamed the J Center. [google_ad] This building at ESPN Wide World of Sports is a fieldhouse that is home to events ...

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Doc McStuffins Meet and Greets Coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, its trunk decorated with intricate animal carvings, towers amid lush greenery.

The popular Disney Junior character, Doc McStuffins, will be meeting and greeting with guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  She has already started making appearances and they will definitely continue through the month.  She will be located outside of the vet clinic area outside of Rafiki’s Planet Watch.  She will be posing for pictures and signing autographs for guests during her ...

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5 Reasons We Love Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts

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The deluxe resort tier of Disney resorts is by far my favorite.  Budgets can get in the way and may have you questioning why you might be willing to spend extra money on a deluxe resort.  I can definitely help fill that in!  Here are the top 5 reasons why we are so in love with Disney’s deluxe resorts: [google_ad] ...

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Star Wars Land Expected to Open at Walt Disney World in 2019

A Disney executive unveils concept art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, with iconic spaceships, thrilling fans at Walt Disney World.

It is a day full of exciting news.  We just learned that Avatar – The World of Pandora is set to open in May of this year.  We also finally got another big question answered:  when Star Wars Land is expected to open.  According to Disney Parks Blog today during the Walt Disney Company Q1 FY17 Earnings call, it was ...

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Pandora – The World of Avatar Set to Open at Walt Disney World on May 27th

Pandora at Animal Kingdom

It’s finally here everyone, the official announcement of the opening for Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.  According to Disney Parks Blog, the announcement was made during The Walt Disney Company Q1 FY2017 Earnings call where Bob Iger shared that the new land would open on May 27th.  This announcement has been long anticipated ...

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Dining Reservations Now Available for Paddlefish at Walt Disney World

Paddlefish at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World just had their big grand opening this past weekend, welcoming the first guests in the newly renovated and re-branded restaurant.  Now, you are able to finally start booking reservations for the restaurant online through My Disney Experience!  The reservations on Disney’s website start at February 20th and continue on each day. [google_ad] ...

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Walt Disney World Posted Alcohol Signs at Magic Kingdom Restaurants

A trio of colorful cocktails with lime wedges and red straws—cheers to adults-only fun at Disney World!.

We reported a couple months ago that more table service restaurants at Magic Kingdom would begin selling alcoholic beverages than just Be Our Guest.  The beverages will still be themed with the restaurant to preserve the magic and can only be consumed while dining at the restaurants.  This is a huge change for Disney that many fans aren’t happy with ...

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