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Photo Tour of Our Room at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

By Amanda Tinney

Yes, even a local likes to take a mini vacation and spend the night in a Walt Disney World Resort every once in a while. This week I decided to take advantage of the extremely LOW Passholder Rates at the Wilderness Lodge.  The theming of this resort takes me completely out of Florida and... »

New York Knicks Power Forward Amar’e Stoudemire Prepares Mickey Mouse Candied Apples at the Magic Kingdom

By Amanda Tinney

New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire prepares orange and blue sprinkled candied apples, shaped like Mickey Mouse, Aug. 23, 2010 at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Stoudemire, along with Cast Member Naima Fernandes, prepared a host of Knicks-themed candy delights in the Main Street Confectionery. The five-time NBA all-star will... »

2010 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Announced

By Amanda Tinney

“Boo” has never been uttered in a bouncier, bubblier, “not-so-scary” fashion than during “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade” … and ghostly apparitions never have been more wistful than they are skittering along the rooftops of Main Street, U.S.A.  When you put it together with a green and orange fireworks spectacular and Land-to-Land trick-or-treating throughout Magic... »

Fairy Tales Come True at Newly Designed Franck’s Studio at Walt Disney World Resort

By Amanda Tinney

Franck’s Bridal Studio at Walt Disney World Resort has undergone a major enhancement, bringing high-tech tools to couples tying the knot at the popular wedding destination. Franck’s, named after the wedding planner character Martin Short played in the film “Father of The Bride,” was built 15 years ago alongside Disney’s magical Wedding Pavilion. The... »

By Popular Demand Main Street Electrical Parade Extended Indefinitely at Walt Disney World

By Amanda Tinney

With its glittery galaxy of 23 illuminated floats, 80 performers, and trademark synthesizer music sweetened with Disney theme songs, Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” has been leaving Magic Kingdom guests aglow all summer. Now, the cherished entertainment spectacular is being extended by popular demand, Walt Disney World announced yesterday. “The return of Disney’s ‘Main Street Electrical... »

Disney Vacation Connection Widget Lets You Build Your Trip Right on Your Desktop

By Amanda Tinney

Planning that next magical Disney vacation?  The newly released Disney Vacation Connection desktop widget is a free application that can be downloaded to a PC or Mac computer to view news, videos, weather, park hours, events and vacation planning tips.  Also included is a Disney vacation countdown clock that will tell guests the days,... »

Disney Soccer Dream Come True

By Amanda Tinney

The Haitian National Women’s U 17 soccer team received a special visit on July 9, 2010 by Mickey Mouse as they prepare to compete in the Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Haitian team has overcome mass devastation and loss after... »

ALL YOU NEED IS GLOVE: Mo’Nique visits Captain EO Grand Re-Premiere

By Amanda Tinney

Comedienne and Academy Award-winning actress Mo’Nique poses July 2, 2010 with a pair of 3-D glasses and one Mickey Mouse glove — a la Michael Jackson — as she prepares to visit “Captain EO” on the film’s grand re-opening day at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The musical 3-D film, which stars Michael... »

Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey Gains New Voice

By Amanda Tinney

Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, a program created by Disney Parks to provide career-exploration and mentoring to high school teens, has gained another “voice” – another big, national voice: Through an agreement announced today with Essence Communications Inc., the annual event is being relaunched as Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence... »

Pluto Approved Luxury Pet Resort at Walt Disney World Resort Now Taking Reservations

By Amanda Tinney

Pet lovers visiting Walt Disney World Resort can now plan to board the family pet in fun, luxurious new accommodations. Reservations are being accepted for pet boarding stays beginning Aug. 27, 2010, for the new Best Friends Pet Care Resort. The one-of-a-kind resort comprises more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including 17,000... »