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November 2014

Christmas returns to Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom

The new look gives you a clear shot of Cinderella Castle from anywhere on Main Street

It’s that most wonderful time of the year again. Christmas has returned to the Magic Kingdom and with it, miles of beautiful holiday decorations, including something new this year.

2014 brought Festival of Fantasy, a new parade, to the Magic Kingdom, with new fantastic floats. A few floats are just too tall to fit underneath the old garland arches that use to drape Main Street every holiday season. So Disney devised a decorative wall-mounted arm as a new look for Main Street USA. It’s still very festive and it has the added bonus of providing a clear view of Cinderella Castle. If you look close you can even spot a hidden mickey.

More photos below the jump:

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Fall Deal Announced for La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil

Despite the closure of Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney isn’t completely devoid of nightlife. In fact, it has one of the world’s best shows playing nearly every night. La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil is exclusive to Walt Disney World too, you can’t find these acts… Read More »Fall Deal Announced for La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil

Pixar announces Toy Story 4 with John Lasseter at the helm

Well, this is unexpected. Pixar will be producing a new feature length visit to the world of Toy Story. Even better, John Lasseter, director of the original Toy Story and Toy Story 2, will return to direct this film. It’s been nearly two decades since… Read More »Pixar announces Toy Story 4 with John Lasseter at the helm

Episode VII has a name — Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars episode VII officially wrapped shooting this week and in the announcement, the final name of the film has been revealed.

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The Lion King Broadway cast performs “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” at 54 Below in New York

The cast of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway have been making a name for themselves online with their viral performances on airplanes and subways. This time they’ve retired to a more private setting of Broadway’s Supper Club 54 Below in New York to perform… Read More »The Lion King Broadway cast performs “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” at 54 Below in New York

Enjoy the New Trailer and “Magic Posters” for Disney’s Into The Woods

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Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford)

This Christmas the Broadway musical, “Into the Woods” is coming to the big screen. It will tell the story of what happens to our fairy tale characters with a modern twist, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.

With the premiere creeping ever closer, Disney has released new character poster that have just a little extra magic. These poster really do seem to pop with just the slightest addition of motion. Really cool way to add an extra layer to a static medium, even if it is just some floating fog in the background.

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There’s also a new trailer released for the film.

I like that it sets up the story a little better and you actually get to hear some singing. I’ve always found “Into the Woods” to be among Sondheim’s funniest musicals. And you do get a taste of the humor in this trailer, but it is mostly dark and serious, and of course, the musical is that too.

There are eight more of the magic posters below the jump:

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Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic – A Royal Feast

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How does one even begin to describe the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Food and Wine Classic? It’s party, a festival, a soiree, wine tasting, fine dining, and neighborhood party all wrapped up into one. Add to that a beer garden, special food and wine educational seminars, and the opportunity to meet the chefs and top staff from the amazing restaurants inside the hotels and you have a terrific ticket. Then, you still get to enjoy the food tastings from each restaurant and discover new wines from around the globe.

The Food and Wine Classic really is the best value when it comes to food and wine anywhere on property. But it’s only one weekend a year. So remember to check the calendar come the end of summer next year and be sure to secure your tickets for next year’s event.

I started off my evening with a seminar on Wine Blending from the hotel’s top dog when it comes to dining – Tony Porcellini, ‎Director Food and Beverage at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. It was my first ever wine blending seminar. I learned a ton about wine and in the end blended my own Bordeaux. It was a fantastic experience and Porcellini was a fantastic host, sort of the Al Pacino of hotels.

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From the seminars you move down onto the causeway between the two hotels. Every guest is provided a tray with a convenient holder for your wine glass. Water is provided at each station so you can rinse the previous taste from your glass. This was the BBQ pork from Cid’s Smokehouse, the clear winner of the night for me.Read More »Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic – A Royal Feast

Why is Disney leaving Christmas off its MVMCP ads?

In billboards in town and on its digital marketing ads, Disney has decided to leave the word “Christmas” off its promotions for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This has raised the eyebrows of more than a few. If the official name of the event is… Read More »Why is Disney leaving Christmas off its MVMCP ads?