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Educational Fun at Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

For most of us, the school year is now in full swing again. Summer vacations have been replaced by desks and educators. Flip flops and swim suits have been traded for school clothes and lunch boxes. As memories of our recent summer vacations slip further away, the next hopeful vacation dangles like a carrot in front of us, pulling us towards the next school break.

To Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort lovers, that next school break can feel like an eternity away.

That is why many of us donโ€™t make it. We find the changing seasons and relatively lower crowds pulling us towards Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort earlier, via long weekends and family getaways that may pull our children (or grandchildren) out of school for a few days to โ€˜get our fixโ€™! The good news is, even if your child may be missing a few days of school, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort offers some fantastic learning opportunities throughout their four Orlando parks!

From pre-school to high school and from homeschoolers to college students, you will find several fantastic learning experiences at Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort that will truly engage learners both young and old alike! Here are some of our favoritesโ€ฆ

The Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdomยฎ Park is a unique Audio-Animatronicsยฎ journey through American history as you get to โ€˜meetโ€™ all 43 U.S. presidents on one stage! The Hall of Presidents includes speeches by Presidents Washington an Obama, and is flowing with history and patriotism.

On Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkโ€™s Walt Disneyโ€™s Carousel of Progress you will take a journey through time meeting with the same family in their home at different points in history. From pre-electricity to modern technology and conveniences, Walt Disneyโ€™s Carousel of Progress is a fun look at the advancement of our society!

Another attraction for the history buffs is Epcotโ€™sยฎ Spaceship Earth. From the beginning of recorded time to the modern 21st century, Spaceship Earth is a narrated journey through time and space. Set to music with stirring narrations, your omnimover vehicle will transport you from generation to generationโ€ฆgiving you glimpses into the advancements of the human race.

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort isnโ€™t just history though! In Epcotโ€™sยฎ Innoventionsยฎย Entertainment Facility young scientists can get โ€˜hands onโ€™ while exploring countless current innovations. Students will quickly see that with imagination the sky is the limit in Innoventionsยฎย Entertainment Facility! From designing their own thrill rides to product safety and financial planning, there is literally something for everyone to see, do, learn and enjoy!

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has its share of biology too! In fact, Disney’s Animal Kingdomยฎ Theme Park is one non-stop, interactive animal experience! From Rafikiโ€™s Planet Watchยฎ Land to Kidโ€™s Discovery Club, and everything in between, Disney’s Animal Kingdomยฎ Theme Park is a packed full of learning and experiences with countless teaching moments centered around our ecosystem and the animals that inhabit it!

All of this is just the โ€˜tip of the icebergโ€™ of learning experiences available at Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€ฆwith too many attractions to mention in just one place! From the geographical exploration of Epcotโ€™sยฎ World Showcase Pavilions to bringing out the art student in all of us at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ขย at The Magic of Disney Animation, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort combines learning and fun like no other family destination can!

So we wonโ€™t tell if you sneak your children away for a quick get-away this school year, just be sure to help them learn something new along the way!

By |2017-06-27T10:22:21-05:00September 14th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|3 Comments

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ Ranked #1 For Families

Last week, we told you thatย Travel +ย Leisure Magazineย had named theย Magic Kingdomยฎย Parkย as theย Worldโ€™s Most-Visited Theme Parks!ย 

Today, we have news thatย Disney Cruise Lineยฎย has been named #1 in the Large-Ship Cruise Lines for Families category in theย Travel + Leisure Magazine’sย Worldโ€™s Best Awards 2012! This is the fourth consecutive year ย for Disney Cruise Lineยฎย to be ranked in the top spot. Additionally, this is the eighth consecutive year that they haveย been ranked among the top five Large-Ship Cruise Lines for all ages in theย Travel + Leisureย Worldโ€™s Best Awards readersโ€™ survey.

Winners were selected by readers of the magazine who participated in a survey and rated the cruise industry on various criteria including cabins, food, service, itineraries and destinations, activities and value. In the Families category,ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ finished more than 15 points ahead of their competition!

โ€œWe are honored that the readers ofย Travel + Leisureย have recognized Disney Cruise Lineยฎย as the โ€˜Worldโ€™s Bestโ€™ for families and as one of the top cruise lines overall. Our cast and crew members are passionate about surprising our guests with a magical experience at sea and exceeding their expectations, and that is why families return to Disney Cruise Lineยฎย again and again.โ€ –ย Karl Holz, president ofย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ is no stranger to these prestigious awards!ย Since first setting sail in 1998, they haveย received more than 100 awards andย recognitionsย from the travel industry. These awards have included all aspects of the operation from dining and entertainment, to youth activities and spa facilities.

Let our Magic Makersยฎ help you experience this #1 experience at sea! Contact us today for more information onย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ!

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Disney Cruise Lineยฎ Ranked #1 For Families

Last week, we told you thatย Travel +ย Leisure Magazineย had named theย Magic Kingdomยฎย Parkย as theย Worldโ€™s Most-Visited Theme Parks!ย 

Today, we have news thatย Disney Cruise Lineยฎย has been named #1 in the Large-Ship Cruise Lines for Families category in theย Travel + Leisure Magazine’sย Worldโ€™s Best Awards 2012! This is the fourth consecutive year ย for Disney Cruise Lineยฎย to be ranked in the top spot. Additionally, this is the eighth consecutive year that they haveย been ranked among the top five Large-Ship Cruise Lines for all ages in theย Travel + Leisureย Worldโ€™s Best Awards readersโ€™ survey.

Winners were selected by readers of the magazine who participated in a survey and rated the cruise industry on various criteria including cabins, food, service, itineraries and destinations, activities and value. In the Families category,ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ finished more than 15 points ahead of their competition!

โ€œWe are honored that the readers ofย Travel + Leisureย have recognized Disney Cruise Lineยฎย as the โ€˜Worldโ€™s Bestโ€™ for families and as one of the top cruise lines overall. Our cast and crew members are passionate about surprising our guests with a magical experience at sea and exceeding their expectations, and that is why families return to Disney Cruise Lineยฎย again and again.โ€ –ย Karl Holz, president ofย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ is no stranger to these prestigious awards!ย Since first setting sail in 1998, they haveย received more than 100 awards andย recognitionsย from the travel industry. These awards have included all aspects of the operation from dining and entertainment, to youth activities and spa facilities.

Let our Magic Makersยฎ help you experience this #1 experience at sea! Contact us today for more information onย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ!

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By |2017-06-27T10:22:21-05:00September 13th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Video: Food & Wine Commercials With A Taste Of Character

Theย 17th annual Epcotยฎ International Food & Wine Festival is just a little over 2 weeks away! Fromย Sep. 28-Nov. 12, 2012, Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resortย guests can taste their way around the world as they take part inย what the Travel Channel has called one of theย Best Food and Wine Festivals!ย More Details

Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort has released three commercials for the upcomingย Epcotยฎย International Food & Wine Festival that contain a bit ofย character! Enjoy, and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments section below!

Apples

Dessert

Dough

Video: Food & Wine Commercials With A Taste Of Character

Theย 17th annual Epcotยฎ International Food & Wine Festival is just a little over 2 weeks away! Fromย Sep. 28-Nov. 12, 2012, Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resortย guests can taste their way around the world as they take part inย what the Travel Channel has called one of theย Best Food and Wine Festivals!ย More Details

Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort has released three commercials for the upcomingย Epcotยฎย International Food & Wine Festival that contain a bit ofย character! Enjoy, and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments section below!

Apples

Dessert

Dough

By |2017-06-27T10:22:21-05:00September 12th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Spooky Souvenirs from Disney Parks

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off tonight at theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park and Mickey’s Halloween Party will begin atย Disneylandยฎ Park on September 28th. Halloween will be here before you know it!

To celebrate this spookiest of holidays, guests will be see some very creative merchandise available for purchase this year in merchandise locations resort-wide. Here is a look at some of the spookyย souvenirsย available this year.

23 Nights of ‘Happy Haunts’ Begin Tomorrow at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Summer vacation is over and theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park is decorated for autumn. ย And starting tomorrow, Mickey will make it officially by hosting his first Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the season!

“Lots of delight and not so much fright” is the perfect recipe for this family-friendly, after-hours party hosted annually at theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park. Party guest will enjoyย trick-or-treating, meet and greets with Disney characters donning Halloween costumes, and various entertainment that can only be seen at Mickeyโ€™s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

This year’s exclusive entertainment includes:

  • Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade –ย 8:15p and 10:30p
  • “Happy HalloWishes” Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular –ย 9:30p
  • Villians’ Dance Mix & Mingle –ย 7:45p, 8:50p, 10:05p and 11:15p (In the event of inclement weather, Villains will greetย Guests at Tomorrowlandยฎย Terrace)
  • Rock-It Out…Stitchโ€™s Club 626 Character Dance Party – ย at Rockettowerย Plaza Stage in Tomorrowlandยฎ.
  • Woodyโ€™s Happy Harvest Roundup Character Dance Party – ย in theย Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square Area
  • Disney Character Appearances –ย located throughout the Park

Please click here for a full listing of Party dates. To view the 2012 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party brochure, click the image below.

23 Nights of ‘Happy Haunts’ Begin Tomorrow at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Summer vacation is over and theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park is decorated for autumn. ย And starting tomorrow, Mickey will make it officially by hosting his first Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the season!

“Lots of delight and not so much fright” is the perfect recipe for this family-friendly, after-hours party hosted annually at theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park. Party guest will enjoyย trick-or-treating, meet and greets with Disney characters donning Halloween costumes, and various entertainment that can only be seen at Mickeyโ€™s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

This year’s exclusive entertainment includes:

  • Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade –ย 8:15p and 10:30p
  • “Happy HalloWishes” Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular –ย 9:30p
  • Villians’ Dance Mix & Mingle –ย 7:45p, 8:50p, 10:05p and 11:15p (In the event of inclement weather, Villains will greetย Guests at Tomorrowlandยฎย Terrace)
  • Rock-It Out…Stitchโ€™s Club 626 Character Dance Party – ย at Rockettowerย Plaza Stage in Tomorrowlandยฎ.
  • Woodyโ€™s Happy Harvest Roundup Character Dance Party – ย in theย Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square Area
  • Disney Character Appearances –ย located throughout the Park

Please click here for a full listing of Party dates. To view the 2012 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party brochure, click the image below.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:21-05:00September 10th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|1 Comment

Surprise Reunion For Military Family at Epcotยฎ

Every day, countless memories are made inside the parks of theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort in Florida and theย Disneylandยฎย Resort in California. For the Halquist family, they made a special memory that will never be forgotten!

Earlier this week, Amy Halquist and her three children were enjoying a performance by theย Voices of Liberty atย Epcotยฎ.ย But her kids, Grace (8), Jack (7), and Joshua (2), had no idea that their mom had arranged a surprise for them at the end of the show.

We hope you enjoy the video of this extremely magical moment!

A special Thank You to SPC Scott Halquist and all the men and women in theย U.S. Armed Forces for theirย services and for protecting our country!

Magic Kingdomยฎ Park: World’s Most-Visited Theme Park

Travel +ย Leisure Magazineย has updated their listing of the World’s Most-Visited Theme Parks andย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park has claimed the #1 spot!

More than 17 million guests were welcomed through the main gates of theย Magic Kingdomยฎ Park in 2011 and enjoyed its seven themed lands. The Park is no stranger to this #1 position, though. Since its opening on Oct. 1, 1971, theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort hasย always been a popular vacation destination.

Disney Parks’ locations around the world have claimed the top 8 positions on Travel + Leisure Magazine’sย listing based off of 2011 attendance numbers. Domestically,ย Disneylandยฎ Park was a close #2.

When is your next Magical Vacation? Our Magic Makersยฎ are ready to help with all the planning! Contact us today.

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By |2017-06-27T10:22:22-05:00September 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|0 Comments
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