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Treat Mom to a Magical Mother’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Tuesday, April 30, 2019Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect place to celebrate mothers who deserve the best on their special day. From relaxing spa treatments and delicious meals to shopping at Disney Springs and exploring Walt Disney World theme parks, there are near limitless options to give mom the perfect Mother’s Day this year. Special offerings include…
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, December 15, 2017Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Countdown to the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort With Celebratory Events and Toasts Walt Disney World Resort is the place to count down to 2018 with dining extravaganzas, sparkling toasts, luminous fireworks and rocking New Year’s Eve parties throughout the vacation kingdom. These unforgettable events are filling up quickly and include special…
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Add Pixie Dust to Your Disney Photos
ByChris W. (NDD #300) Wednesday, November 22, 2017Thursday, December 7, 2017
A fun thing to do between trips to Walt Disney World is going back through photos from previous trips and adding different effects using software. I’ve previously written about changing color photos to black and white and reducing noise from photos, both good skills to practice on all your photos. But what about adding special…
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Rainy Day Disney Activities – When You’re Not at Disney
ByChris W. (NDD #300) Thursday, July 20, 2017Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Besides a Disney trip, there’s nothing like a long anticipated beach getaway. Unfortunately, just like Disney trips, the weather doesn’t cooperate with your beach plans. In our case, a tropical storm decided to show up. Thankfully, we were a long way from the actual storm, but for those of you who’ve been through significant…
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Diving in the Living Seas – Throwback Thursday
ByChris W. (NDD #300) Thursday, December 17, 2015Monday, January 11, 2016
If you’ve visited the Disney parks enough, you’ve probably been picked to serve as a temporary Cast Member. I was in the movie-water scene in the Backlot Tour a couple of times, and getting 1,000+ gallons of water dumped on you is a lot of fun. But my favorite stint as a temporary Cast…
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One With Nature – Wordless Wednesday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, November 25, 2015Monday, December 7, 2015
Lucinda A. (NDM#139)First & foremost, I’m MOM! I have a Disney soul…am a DVC & D23 member, and a wannabe castmember. Magic seeker for life! I vacationed almost exclusively at WDW with my family as an adult and in the last couple years picked up my family to move there/here. And that’s where I…
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Legendary Pro Angler Shaw Grigsby’s Top 5 Tips for Fishing at Walt Disney World Resort
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Tuesday, June 23, 2015Sunday, July 26, 2015
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.– Decorated professional angler Shaw Grigsby visited Walt Disney World Resort in Florida recently to meet with Disney Fishing Guides. Naturally he did a little fishing while he was here. Grigsby has competed in more than 300 B.A.S.S. tournaments and totaled nearly 9,000 pounds-worth of catches in his career. The Bassmaster…
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Dad Deserves Disney, But Is Probably Just Getting Coupons
ByCharlene K. Tuesday, June 16, 2015Tuesday, July 7, 2015
As Father’s Day rapidly approaches, I love talking with the kids to find out what their ideas are for gifts for their dad. Our 17 year old, who is quite practical and has received my amazing gift-giving skills, thinks that tow mirrors for dad’s truck would be a great gift. The middle two, ages…
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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Dad at Walt Disney World
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Tuesday, June 9, 2015Tuesday, July 7, 2015
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – It’s doesn’t have to be Father’s Day or even June to pay tribute to that special man in your life, Dad. Walt Disney World Resort salutes dads every day with a flurry of father-friendly activities sure to get him out of the “man cave” and into some theme park…
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Sunset by Amphicar – Wordless Wednesday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, June 3, 2015Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Lucinda A. (NDM#139)First & foremost, I’m MOM! I have a Disney soul…am a DVC & D23 member, and a wannabe castmember. Magic seeker for life! I vacationed almost exclusively at WDW with my family as an adult and in the last couple years picked up my family to move there/here. And that’s where I…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Latest and Greatest
ByJackie P Thursday, May 28, 2015Friday, July 31, 2015
Disney Dream Youth Clubs- the Disney Dream will offer guests new experiences after the vessel is upgraded this fall. The youth clubs will see two spectacular, interactive areas themed after Star Wars and Disney Infinity. Sweet Shop– a new sweet shop on the Disney Dream called, “Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats” will offer hand-made gelato,…
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“Coolest Summer Ever” Kicks Off This Friday
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Thursday, May 21, 2015Sunday, May 24, 2015
Magic Kingdom celebrates the beginning of summer with an All-Nighter LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Some of the most popular stars from Disney Channel, Disney XD and Radio Disney will be gathering at Walt Disney World Resort to help guests celebrate the “Coolest Summer Ever” with around-the-clock festivities, during a special event from 6 a.m….
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It’s Not Too Late to Pixie Dust Mom!
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Tuesday, May 12, 2015Sunday, May 24, 2015
Did you mess up Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day may be over, but there is still time to make it right with your neurotic Disney mom! Walt Disney World has plenty to offer when it comes to treating mom right! Mother’s Day can be celebrated ANY day. Here are 12 great ways to show Mom…
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runDisney 2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Recap
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Monday, May 11, 2015Sunday, May 24, 2015
Lenore Moreno wins her first half marathon ever running her first runDisney race; George Clooney and more than 32,000 runners create busy Mother’s Day Weekend at Disneyland Resort; Thousands participate in inaugural Pixie Dust Challenge ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 10, 2015) – Pixie power and persistence pushed Lenore Moreno to smash a race record by…
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Top 25 Ways to Enjoy WDW when Flying Solo
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, April 10, 2015Tuesday, July 7, 2015
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – If visiting Walt Disney World Resort solo never crossed your mind, think again. There are myriad ways to enjoy Disney’s world-class theme parks, resorts and more all by yourself. Ride your favorite attraction more than once, shop till you drop, indulge in over-the-top treats, learn something new and make…
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Mo’ne Davis Story, “Throw Like Mo,” Coming to Disney Channel
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Wednesday, March 25, 2015Monday, March 30, 2015
MO’NE DAVIS MOVIE, “THROW LIKE MO,” IN DEVELOPMENT FOR DISNEY CHANNEL — Davis and espnW on Deck to Consult, Debra Martin Chase to Executive Produce — Development is underway on a Disney Channel Original Movie “Throw Like Mo” – a biographical movie that will tell the inspiring story of Mo’ne Davis, the 13-year-old sports prodigy…
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Top 12 Ways to Have Cinderella-Inspired Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, March 20, 2015Friday, April 24, 2015
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As this weekend’s No. 1 box office smash “Cinderella” enchants audiences nationwide, the magic of Cinderella plays out on a grand scale each day at Walt Disney World Resort. Here are 12 ways to have a Cinderella-inspired stay at Walt Disney World Resort. 1. Snap a Selfie in front of…
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River Country – Throwback Thursday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Thursday, March 5, 2015Sunday, March 15, 2015
Florida’s weather had been, well, Florida weather lately. We always seem to skip a season or two. It seems that we may have bypassed spring and jumped clear into summer! Today’s Throwback Thursday features a great Walt Disney World summer memory – Disney’s River Country! This is a photo of Slippery Slide Falls at River…
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Shipwreck! – Wordless Wednesday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, February 4, 2015Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Lucinda A. (NDM#139)First & foremost, I’m MOM! I have a Disney soul…am a DVC & D23 member, and a wannabe castmember. Magic seeker for life! I vacationed almost exclusively at WDW with my family as an adult and in the last couple years picked up my family to move there/here. And that’s where I am…
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New Adventures in Store For Walt Disney World in 2015!
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Wednesday, January 21, 2015Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Planning on visiting Walt Disney World in 2015? I found this press release* with all sorts of new adventures for Walt Disney World this year! What exciting plans will be in store for your family this year? With Disney’s new “Discover Disney” ticket offer for Florida Residents, you can see it all! *This release was…
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