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Rick visited the Magic Kingdom in 1971 for the first Christmas parade in their history. At nine years old, he was bitten by the Disney Bug. He can still remember the sights, the smells, and the sounds. It truly was magical. It would be twenty years before he could afford to take his young family back to “The World.” It was the vacation of a lifetime, and they have been fortunate to go hundreds of times since. His daughters, now grown, still tear up when they see the castle (as does he).

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: 101

It is time at last for the opening days of the 19th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival taking place from September 19-November 10 this year. Yes! The Festival is a record 53-day event this year. This event can be enjoyed by long-time devotees and first-time guests equally. Here is your chance to sample food and beverages from 25 ...

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Please Support Ferris Patrick Martin

Dear Disney Dining Fans, meet Ferris Patrick Martin.  Ferris is the son of my friends Corey and Julie Martin.  You may know them from The DIS. Here is their story.  After you read it, would you please consider a donation to help. We were blessed with our son, Ferris Patrick Martin, on January 5, 2009; and, he weighed just 6 ...

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Villain’s Unleashed Merchandise Revealed

The Disney Parks Blog is giving us a glimpse of the Villain’s Unleashed merchandise, food, and special events. The event takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 23. This is a hard ticket event with more than 50 Disney villains making special appearances in the park.   Here is a sneak preview at what you can expect: First up ...

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Big Room Sale for the Fall! Limited Availability!

30% Off Room Sale at Walt Disney World! Hot off the presses! Walt Disney World has just announced big discounts for rooms in the late fall.   You can save up to 30% when you stay at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights 10/4 – 11/25 and 11/29 – 12/23/14. The Booking Dates for this off ...

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Brand New Show Hits Animal Kingdom

The Disney Parks Blog is announcing a new show for Animal Kingdom. The new show is called “It All Started with a Mouse,” and it is located at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Quoting from the blog: “It All Started with a Mouse” showcases Walt Disney’s lifelong love of the animal world and his belief that “what everyone will learn who studies ...

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Big Changes in Magic Bands Use at Disney World!

Magic Bands just got a lot more powerful. As of June 3, 2014, long range RFID capabilities will be used in all four Walt Disney World theme parks. According to WDWMAGIC, MagicBands are now being linked with the photos that are taken at several rides. The rides in question are Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Space Mountain, and Splash Mountain ...

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New Parade Opening Date Announced!

New Parade Opening Date Announced! Big news just released from the Disney Parks Blog. “It’s almost parade time! Today, we’re excited to share with you that the incredible, new daytime spectacular, “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade,” will make its grand debut at Magic Kingdom Park on Sunday, March 9. All the enormous, colorful floats have been constructed. Costumes have been ...

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Top Ten Things to Be Thankful For about Disney

Top Ten Things to Be Thankful For About Disney The premise of this list is quite interesting to me. The things in my life that I am most thankful for have nothing to do with Walt Disney World. I’m sure that most people reading this would agree with that. I love Thanksgiving because it offers Americans a chance to think ...

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