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Love for Theme Parks drew Kurt to Disney Tips. As the owner, he is committed to bringing you great Disney Tips and news from the parks. Leading this amazing team of writers, he hopes readers will find the magic of the theme parks throughout the website.

Special Hidden Mickey Makes Annual Appearance on His Birthday at Disney World

Hidden Mickeys have become very popular throughout the Walt Disney World Resort over the past decade. Typically formed with three circles (one for the head and two smaller ones for the ears), these “Mickeys” are hidden all around the parks and even in the Resort hotels. Mickey Mouse was introduced to the world on November 18th, 1928 in the animated ...

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Step into Disney Magic with These Spooktacular Costumes

A collage of people in vibrant Disney Costumes, featuring villains and heroes like the Evil Queen with Snow White, Maleficent, Hades, Winifred Sanderson, and Princess Tiana with the Mad Hatter.

Halloween is just around the corner, and for a dedicated Disney fan, that means one thing: the perfect opportunity to bring the magic to life! This year, we’ve teamed up with our friends at HalloweenCostumes.com to create the ultimate guide to finding your next spellbinding look. Whether you’re planning a trip to the parks for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, attending ...

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From Disney’s Magical Express to Mears Connect: Embracing Transportation Change

Two blue buses parked outdoors: on the left, a modern bus labeled "MEARS CONNECT"; on the right, a vintage-style bus with white and blue stripes and large windows, parked near trees.

Whether you have ridden or heard of Mears Connect – did you know that Mears Connect is an old trusted and faithful friend? That’s right, the company that owned and operated the fleet, managed logistics, and professional drivers for Disney’s Magical Express is the same company that brings you Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. Credit: Inside the Magic Enter the ...

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Your Magical Journey Starts with Mears Connect: Everything You Need to Know for Your Disney Vacation!

Mears Connect Bus

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is always exciting, and ensuring a smooth journey from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to your resort is key to starting your vacation off right. While Disney’s Magical Express is a thing of the past, its reliable operator, Mears, is still here to save the day with Mears Connect! This trusted shared-ride shuttle service ...

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Essential Tips for Aspiring Imagineers: How to Turn Your Disney Dreams into Reality

Walt Disney Imagineering Stream Tips in Text - Learn From Imagineers

Have you always wanted to be a Disney Imagineer? Then you’re in luck. The Disney Parks Blog has an interview series with the Imagineering team. Each post highlights a different aspect of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and its role in the Imagineering Department within the Walt Disney Company. In one post, Disney Imagineers were interviewed on the ...

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Disney Villain Scentsy Giveaway

Disney Villains Scentsy

Well, well, well – what do we have here? Disney Tips is giving away a Disney Villain Scentsy prize pack to one of our lucky readers! The prize package consists of the Disney Villains Scenty Warmer PLUS the Disney Villains Wax Collection inspired by three of Disney’s most notorious villains — the Evil Queen, Maleficent and Ursula the Sea Witch. ...

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