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Picking the Right Resort for your Disney World Vacation

If deciding where to stay on Disney property were as simple as sticking to your budget, you’d book a value room and be done with it. After all, they’re clean, comfortable, and give you all the benefits of staying on Disney property while still being kind to your wallet. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Staying at a Disney resort is half the fun of visiting Walt Disney World, with each resort offering a unique feeling and experiences that make choosing downright difficult. Need a little help in deciding where to stay next time? Then try the following suggestions:

1. Set a budget within your comfort zone. Sure, you can probably swing $3500 for a week at the Grand Floridian, but how does that make you feel? If it makes you feel uncomfortable, it’s not the right resort for you even if you can afford it. The nice thing about staying within your budget is that it allows you to potentially say yes to a lot of other things, whether its tickets to a holiday party, a toy your child wants, or a big dinner at a signature restaurant. Read More »Picking the Right Resort for your Disney World Vacation

Disney World Limited Time Magic Super Bowl Tie-ins at the Magic Kingdom

It’s become a tradition that the Super Bowl MVP gets to do the “What’s Next” Commercial and take a ticker-tape parade down main street. This year, Disney World is building up the excitement with a special pre-parade segment. It will run ahead of the “Celebrate… Read More »Disney World Limited Time Magic Super Bowl Tie-ins at the Magic Kingdom

Disney World Security Guard Charged with Possessing Child Porn

Normally, I don’t write about various criminal issues that happen from time to time among Walt Disney World’s personnel. There are over 60,000 cast members and it would be impossible to pre-screen out all the bad eggs. But for certain positions, I believe Disney should… Read More »Disney World Security Guard Charged with Possessing Child Porn

DJ Steve Porter Composes Walt Disney World Video

Digital artist, producer, and DJ Steve Porter was commissioned by Walt Disney World to produce one of his mash-up videos for the resort. I’m not a fan of auto-tune myself, but I do appreciate that something like this takes a lot of effort to pull… Read More »DJ Steve Porter Composes Walt Disney World Video

Limited Time Magic – Week 3 Returns Long Lost Friends

Over at Disneyland there are two on-going Limited Time Magic events. The Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue continues as does Bayou Bash. I’ve been reading reviews of the Horseshoe tribute and they’re almost uniformly positive with great things to say about the performers. If anything guests want to see more, which I think is a good sign for bringing back a show like Golden Horseshoe Revue… even if it’s a twice a night show with a prix fix menu like they did for the AP dinners.

You can tell the revival is a thing of love. It also includes some direct ties to the original show:

On the east coast we’re getting our third unique limited time magic opportunity. This time it’s one of the per-announced events. For one week, January 21–27, guests will want to keep their cameras ready for the chance to meet rarely seen classic characters like Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar, Robin Hood and Friar Tuck. Also on tap for appearances are the Three Little Pigs.

If you’re in the parks watch #LimitedTimeMagic on Twitter for the latest updates.

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Planning: Walt Disney World Ticket Basics

If you’re reading here, you probably know exactly what kind of park ticket you want when you book a trip, but for Disney “newbies” the options can be overwhelming. Do you get a base ticket or a hopper? The water park option? And what does… Read More »Planning: Walt Disney World Ticket Basics

Urban Explorer Nets Ban From Walt Disney World for Backstage Adventures

At least one of those Urban Explorers who have been building internet fame for exploring backstage areas of Walt Disney World will have to find some other place to haunt, he’s been banned from Walt Disney World. Fox News out of Fort Myers revisits the… Read More »Urban Explorer Nets Ban From Walt Disney World for Backstage Adventures

Florida Resident Walt Disney World Special Value in new Discover Disney Ticket

Florida Residents, Disney hasn’t forgotten about you. Yes, they’ve been expanding the Magic Kingdom, reshaping parts of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and preparing for amazing festivals at EPCOT, but they still want, no need, you to come and enjoy the parks. You tend to come during… Read More »Florida Resident Walt Disney World Special Value in new Discover Disney Ticket