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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – On 19 special nights, holiday revelers can delight during this cheery, family-friendly event. Party-goers embrace the joys of the season – sipping cocoa, catching a “snowflake” and enjoying merry shows, fireworks, carolers and special character meet and greets. This after-hours party on select nights between Nov. 8 and Dec. 18, [...]

We went to the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this past Friday evening. It was our first time at the event and I have to say I enjoyed it…mostly. The party starts officially at 7:00 pm until park closing. It is a hard-ticketed event, which means it is an additional cost onto a day’s [...]

Walt Disney World Resort will pixie dust the night skies July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a classic sky show at Epcot infused with an Independence Day finale. Here’s what’s in store: Magic Kingdom will present “Disney’s Celebrate America! A [...]

Happy Father’s Day to everyone! I will be lucky enough to be celebrating the day with my daughter’s and our traditional breakfast at Ohana’s at Disney’s Polynesian Resort followed by some fun in the Magic Kingdom. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington, first proposed the idea of a father’s day [...]

The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day.  With all the choices available, couples commemorating their commitment have a “heart full” of enchanting ways to customize their Valentine’s vacations. [...]

As usual, there was a host of celebrities visiting the Walt Disney World Resort over the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday. Here are a few of the photos released by the Walt Disney Co. Actor Daniel Dae Kim, star of the ABC series “Lost” and currently starring on the new CBS series “Hawaii Five-0,” poses [...]