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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of January 30, 2012

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Happy Weekend Disney Friends! Are you ready for some football? It may be Super Bowl weekend here in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for a little Disney too, while you’re getting the wings and nachos ready for the big day! Take a few minutes to check out the latest Disney news, courtesy of Rachel…..some really fun and interesting things this week! Enjoy….and enjoy the game too….or at least the commercials!! 🙂

If you can’t make it to Magic Kingdom for the romance edition of the Magic, the Memories, and You, you can watch a video of it courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine. Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of January 23, 2012

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Happy Saturday Disney Friends! What fun, relaxing things do you have planned for your weekend? Hopefully there’s a little Disney planned! And to get you started, why not take a few minutes to get caught up on all the Disney news that Rachel has found for you! Sounds like the perfect thing to get your weekend started! Enjoy! 🙂

Disney Cast Members will now be allowed to sport goatees and beards, within reason.  Inside the Magic posted the details.

The Disneyland Hotel celebrated the end of a two-year renovation.  The Disney Parks Blog details the changes and upgrades.  Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of January 16, 2012

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Happy happy Weekend Disney Friends! Is it cold and snowy where you are? If so, I have the perfect solution: a nice roaring fire in the fireplace, some Disney music (or a Disney movie) in the background, a hot beverage….and Rachel’s Disney blog round-up for your weekly Disney news! What a great way to relax! 🙂 Enjoy!!

When making your dining reservations, consider buffets carefully. If you have a small child or picky eater, you may not get the best value, as Chip and Co. points out in this Quick Tip.

Mickey, Minnie, and other Disney dignitaries gathered for the opening of Katsura Grill at Epcot. Disney Parks Blog has details on this new eatery in the Japan Pavillion.

Many celebrities will be on hand for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Show, which will be held in March. You can see the full line up at the Disney Parks website.

 Disney has launched InsidEARS, a program very similar to the popular MomsPanel for vacation planning. Chip & Co. has the details!

Night of Joy, a night of contemporary Christian music performances at Disney World, will return in September. Chip & Co. has details on this event.

In honor of President Obama’s visit to the Magic Kingdom this week, Chip & Co. reviews previous presidential visits to the house of Mouse.

The Disney Planning Blog offers a great overview of the quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort.

Wondering when to visit? The Disney Planning Blog looks at 5 great times to visit.

That’s it for this week! Have a magical weekend!

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Rachel is a Virginia native who now lives in Louisiana. She is married with two children, ages 5 and 3. After dreaming and wishing for several years, her family had their very first Disney vacations this year and are now addicted to researching and planning—whether for themselves or for others. They now plan to visit the parks at least once a year.

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Disneyland: Tickets and Other Fun

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This week Rachel concludes our series all about Disneyland, with a look at your ticket options and a few other fun things to do while there. Thanks Rachel for sharing your experiences with us! 🙂

Disney's Studio 365 in Downtown Disneyphoto via http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorenjavier/3721037553/

So, you’ve decided you’re going to Disneyland. You’ve booked your hotel and figured out your dining plans. Next, tickets! Tickets to Disneyland are basically the same as at Walt Disney World: Park hoppers or single-park tickets, and they run just a few dollars cheaper than WDW tickets. Read more

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Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of January 9, 2012

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Happy weekend Disney friends! Ready for some Disney magic? Rachel has some for you! Here’s the latest from around the Disney blog-world! 🙂

Disney Cruise Line celebrated the float out of its newest ship, the Fantasy a few days ago. She debuts in about 90 days. You can see a time lapse video of the event at the Disney Parks Blog.

Do your kids love the balloons at the parks but you’re not sure what to do with them when you leave? You can reuse them! See this great tip from WDW Guru!

If you want to spend some adult time at Walt Disney World, you may want to check into the childcare services offered by Disney. See details from Chip & Co.

A new nighttime family celebration will premiere this summer at Disney’s California Adventure. Find out all about the Mad T Party at the Disney Parks Blog.

If your little ones love Disney Junior, you’ll be happy to know that it will soon be a 24 hour channel! See more about this exciting announcement from Babes in Disneyland!

Orlando Attractions Magazine shares their five things to like about Disneyland versus Walt Disney World.

Don’t forget to check height requirements for rides as you develop your touring plans. You can find each ride’s requirement on the Disney website. Chip & Co also has a quick list of the most popular rides.

The Disney World Moms Panel welcomed fifteen new members. You can meet them here at the Disney Parks Blog.

Pin Trading is something many Disney fans enjoy doing. For more info on what it is and how to do it, check out Chip & Co.’s Quick Tips for Pin Trading.

Well that’s it for this week Disney friends. Stay warm and dry and may your weekend be filled with all kinds of pixie dust!

Find out how the FREE services of a Disney World travel agent can make planning your Disney vacation simple…and for a limited time, get a FREE Disney gift card when you book your trip with me! ($2000 minimum package cost)

Rachel is a Virginia native who now lives in Louisiana. She is married with two children, ages 5 and 3. After dreaming and wishing for several years, her family had their very first Disney vacations this year and are now addicted to researching and planning—whether for themselves or for others. They now plan to visit the parks at least once a year.

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