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60 Amazing Facts about Disneyland Resort For the Diamond Celebration of 60 Magical Years
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Monday, April 20, 2015Wednesday, June 3, 2015
A rich tradition of innovation and storytelling will be on stage for the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, beginning May 22, 2015. Three electrifying new shows will make their premieres, adding to the magical lineup of attractions and family-friendly fun that guests enjoy every day. Since opening July 17, 1955, the Disneyland Resort has grown…
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Disney Driven Life | Week In Review
Disney Driven Week In Review 4-12-15
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, April 12, 2015Friday, April 24, 2015
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily or…
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Dinner on the Water – Wordless Wednesday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, April 8, 2015Thursday, April 16, 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 Driven Life | Week In Review
Disney Driven Week In Review 3-22-15
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, March 22, 2015Sunday, March 29, 2015
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily or…
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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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Disney Driven Life | Week In Review
Disney Driven Week In Review 3-8-15
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, March 8, 2015Sunday, March 15, 2015
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily or…
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‘Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival’ Runs March 13-17, 2015 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, March 6, 2015Thursday, March 26, 2015
Featured Bands Include Scythian, Reel Ó Gránde, 3 Dollar Band and More LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Award-winning Irish and American bands and quick-stepping Irish dancers will showcase their Irish roots during the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney March 13-17. The most authentic St. Patrick’s Day…
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Week In Review
Disney Driven Week In Review 1-18-15
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, January 18, 2015Sunday, January 25, 2015
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily or…
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Disney Springs | Downtown Disney | Walt Disney World | Wordless Wednesday
A Planet Under Stormy Skies – Wordless Wednesday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, January 14, 2015Friday, January 23, 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 Driven Life | Week In Review
Disney Driven Week In Review 1-04-15
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, January 4, 2015Friday, January 16, 2015
It’s the first Disney Driven Week In Review for 2015! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your…
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Change Is Good – Wordless Wednesday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, December 31, 2014Thursday, January 8, 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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Soaking Up Disney Christmas Magic – Holiday Traditions
ByJodi Whisenhunt Wednesday, December 10, 2014Thursday, December 4, 2014
Traditions – they are what make your holidays and events special. Adding Disney to those traditions can make your holidays even more magical. Even if you have a tradition that has been passed down for generations, it’s never too late to add a few new fun ones! This month, we will highlight some of…
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Disney Driven Life | Week In Review
Disney Driven Week In Review 10-19-14
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, October 19, 2014Sunday, October 26, 2014
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily…
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Disney Company | Downtown Disney | Merchandise
Shopping At The Co-Op
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, October 17, 2014Saturday, October 18, 2014
Have you been to Downtown Disney’s newest store, The Marketplace Co-Op? Opening back in June, 2014, the Co-Op is your one-stop shop for one-of-a-kind Disney merchandise! Our DDL photographer, Lucinda (NDM 139 ), ventured in one of the stores and shared photos of these beautiful items: These are just a few of the…
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Disney Driven Life | Week In Review
Disney Driven Week In Review 9-14-14
ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, September 14, 2014Sunday, September 28, 2014
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Information on becoming a member of the DDL is below. Sign up today & get counted! Do you use Networked Blogs or Bloglovin’? We are…
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Your Carriage Awaits – Wordless Wednesday
ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, September 10, 2014Sunday, September 28, 2014
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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Events
Walking around the World – Disney’s “Car Masters Weekend”
ByBill I. (NDH#35) Monday, June 17, 2013
If you love classic cars, Disney movies, music and a chance to go back to the fabulous ’50s, then downtown Disney was the place to be on Father’s Day weekend. This popular event, now in its third year showcases amazing classic, modern and tricked out trucks by the Muscle Car Network of Central Florida. The…
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Gifts | Interior Design | Shopping
Magical Pillows
ByElantrice H. (NDI#132) Sunday, April 8, 2012Sunday, April 8, 2012
I love discovering new items when going to Walt Disney World. This trip was no different of course. During my March trip, my friend and I walked into Trend-D at Downtown Disney. We discovered new throw pillows had been released. We discovered a larger assortment of pillows at World of Disney. The following pillows retail…
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Culture | Lifestyle | Music
CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH A GROOVE
ByShalon G. (NDI#167) Saturday, May 21, 2011Thursday, May 12, 2011
On a recent evening stroll through Downtown Disney, I unexpectedly found a group playing that I thought had disappeared from Walt Disney World. As I rounded the corner of Raglan Road I was greeted with the beautiful sound of “classical” music. Once I got closer I recognized the group as Nova Era. This group played…
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Disney Company
DOWNTOWN DISNEY’S LEGO IMAGINATION CENTER OPENS
ByBill I. (NDH#35) Friday, May 6, 2011Sunday, May 1, 2011
With more than 3,500 more square feet than the old Lego Center, this newly renovated store opened this week. Of course, there are more of those iconic “Lego Statues” in addition to the classic Water Dragon in the lagoon and the “Tourist Family” we all remember. The Dragon remains the same, but our famous family…
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