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AccessibilityHarry PotterSaturday SixUniversal Orlando Resort

SATURDAY SIX: Six Surprises of Universal’s Hogwarts Express

Derek Burgan July 12, 2014 6 Comments Hogwarts Express,  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

This week’s SATURDAY SIX takes a look at Six Surprises of Universal’s Hogwarts Express. With the opening of Diagon Alley this week, most…

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Disneyland (CA)Featured Series

TouringPlans #Everywhere: What I Expect From Disneyland

Brian McNichols July 10, 2014 35 Comments Everywhere,  TouringPlans Everywhere

In my past few posts about the fabulous TouringPlans #Everywhere adventure, I discussed my excitement about going to Disneyland and…

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Dining

History of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

KimT July 9, 2014 0 Comments Disney History,  EPCOT,  EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival

When asked what their favorite thing about travel is, people often respond with a single word answer – food. One way…

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In the ParksWalt Disney World (FL)

Wild Africa Trek – An In-Depth Review of the VIP Backstage Tour at Disney’s Animal…

John Kivus July 9, 2014 15 Comments Animal Kingdom,  Disney World Tours,  Wild Africa Trek

Disney describes the Wild Africa Trek as “[a] privately guided VIP expedition offering close encounters with exotic African wildlife in…

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Featured SeriesIn the ParksWalt Disney World (FL)

Magic Kingdom AtMousePhere: Main Street, U.S.A. Music

Claire Nat July 8, 2014 8 Comments AtMousePhere,  Magic Kingdom,  Main Street USA,  Music,  Observations

Have you ever tried to watch a movie without a soundtrack? I have watched behind-the-scenes documentaries of movies and TV…

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MerchandiseMoney MattersShoppingWalt Disney World (FL)

Seven Disney Souvenir Buying Mistakes

Erin Foster July 8, 2014 27 Comments souvenirs

The 1,200 Vinylmation figurines staring at me from the shelves of my home office right now will tell you that…

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Crowd BlogWalt Disney World (FL)

Disney World Crowd Report – June 29 to July 5, 2014

Fred Hazelton July 7, 2014 10 Comments

Last week, with the exception of July 4th at Magic Kingdom, crowds were lower than history would suggest during the…

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Beyond the ParksResorts

Unexpected Extras at Disney World Value Resorts

Julia Mascardo July 7, 2014

Part of the joy of staying on property at Walt Disney World resort hotels is the immersive theme of each…

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AttractionsBeyond the ParksDisney Cruise LineShopping

Things to Do Near Port Canaveral before Your Disney Cruise

Thomas Cook July 7, 2014 7 Comments port canaveral

Cruising, especially Disney cruising, can be a vacation in itself, but what if you find yourself in the area a…

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AttractionsResortsWalt Disney World (FL)

Disney World’s Electrical Water Pageant: The Original Light Show

Scott Wurzel July 6, 2014 6 Comments Disney's Contemporary Resort,  Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground,  Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa,  Disney's Polynesian Village Resort,  electrical water pageant,  Magic Kingdom,  seven seas lagoon

When Disney Imagineer Bob Jani looked out over Seven Seas Lagoon at night he saw a black gulf, void of…

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