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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!

Yacht & Beach Club Convention Space to Expand at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort's Yacht Club Resort hotel exterior

The permit applications have been filed to kick off the required work to expand the current convention center space at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club.  The current convention space is around 75,000 square feet.  With the expansion, the new size is expected to be around 100,000 square feet.  Disney plans to begin the construction soon and finish by spring of ...

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New Visa Photo Spot at Walt Disney World

Water flows down a striking brown fountain at Epcot, one of Disney World's eye-catching attractions and hidden favorites.

It is said that the Imagination! Pavilion will be the host to the new Visa cardholder exclusive photo spot.  With this addition, the current location at Innoventions West will be closing.  You must show your Disney Chase Visa in order to enter the area for your free photo spot with the character for that day.  This may help drive a ...

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Walt Disney World Expands the Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party

Fireworks burst above Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom, illuminating the night as guests watch in awe during a spectacular show.

You may already be familiar with the Wishes Fireworks Dessert party that has previously been offered.  The event is an extra ticket in addition to park admission, and with it you get exclusive access to unlimited desserts and non-alcoholic beverages as well as private viewing for Wishes fireworks without fighting the crowds on Main Street, USA.  Starting on October 1st, ...

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La Nouba Dinner and Show Package Offered at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs brochure packed with insider tips, a fresh map, and vibrant photos of top attractions and dining hotspots.

You can now purchase a La Nouba Dinner and Show package, which includes dinner at Morimoto Asia.  The meal includes an appetizer, entree and a non-alcoholic beverage.  The menu for the package is prix fixe, so you don’t get full choices across the entire menu.  The costs are $129 for tickets that are front and center ($109 for kids) or ...

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Disney Springs Princess Meet and Greets Begin October 1st at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs plaque with "The Source of Inspiration" motto, scenic building and lush plants—perfect for Disney World insiders.

We announced previously that Disney was working on a princess meet and greet at World of Disney in Disney Springs.  This has been formally announced by Disney, and begins today.  It is currently advertised as a limited time event, so get over there while you still can.  You are likely to meet either Cinderella, Tiana, Snow White or another of ...

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New Guest Survey Suggests Changes to PhotoPass at Walt Disney World

A Disney PhotoPass photographer captures a smiling mom and kids at Walt Disney World, making magical memories with Memory Maker.

Disney is surveying guests for their opinions on possible changes to the PhotoPass services that are included in the Memory Maker product at Walt Disney World.  In the survey the new services that are suggested include videos of character meet and greets, private photo sessions before the park opens, separate lines for Memory Maker guests, exclusive photo locations, etc.  Another ...

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Diamond Resorts Invitational Golf Tournament Coming to Walt Disney World

Elegant stone arches with fountains enhance a resort pool near Disney World, framed by palm trees and a luxury hotel.

The Four Seasons resort on Walt Disney World property will host the 2nd annual Diamond Resorts invitational.  The event will be on January 13-15 and will feature 30 different PGA champion players. There will also be lots of celebrities at the event, too, competing alongside the PGA champions all in the name of charity.  The proceeds from the event will ...

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Disney Springs to Add 3rd Parking Garage at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs plaque with "The Source of Inspiration" motto, scenic building and lush plants—perfect for Disney World insiders.

Disney has confirmed that there will be a 3rd parking garage in the works at Disney Springs.  The area has seen 2 new parking garages added over the last couple of years as the area has been expanded and re-branded.  The new structure is reported to house 2,000 parking spaces and have pedestrian bridges in place to get to the ...

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Disney Springs Rumored to Offer Princess Meet and Greet at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs brochure packed with insider tips, a fresh map, and vibrant photos of top attractions and dining hotspots.

There are currently no regular Disney character meet and greets at Walt Disney World. (The Coca-Cola Polar Bear was recently added as a meet and greet option at the Coca-Cola Store.)  The only character meet and greets offerings for Disney characters are around holidays or other special events.  Well, that is rumored to be changing with talk of a princess ...

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Typhoon Lagoon Bus Transportation Changes at Walt Disney World

Typhoon Lagoon’s iconic wave pool with guests enjoying the surf, set against the backdrop of Miss Tilly shipwreck on Mt. Mayday.

It has been announced that guests staying at a Walt Disney World resort will first need to take a bus to Disney Springs and from there take a bus directly to Typhoon Lagoon.  There won’t be bus service to the water park directly from each resort or included in a stop along another route.  The guests will actually need to ...

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