Hello Disney Friends and Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! We just returned from a wonderful week at Walt Disney World and truly had a magical vacation. I can’t wait to share it all with you! Be sure to follow along on the blog and our Facebook page over the next few weeks for the photos, tips and information (including a souvenir giveaway and new promotion)! In the meantime, be sure to check out this week’s round-up of Disney news. Enjoy! 🙂

If you’re heading to Disney over spring break, Undercover Tourist has some survival tips for you.

Apple iPod Touches are replacing turnstiles at the parks as part of the MyMagic+ implementation. Chip & Co. has the details.

Chip & Co. has some tips for visiting CarsLand at Disney California Adventure.

If you’re looking to celebrate a birthday at the parks, Disney’s Cheapskate Princess has some money-saving tips.

Babes in Disneyland has a guide to the new Fantasy Faire at Disneyland.

You can get some tips for getting great photos of the castle at the parks from Babes in Disneyland.

Easter Limited Time Magic is coming to Epcot, You can learn more at Disney Parks Blog.

That’s it for this week. Here’s hoping you find that magical pot of gold! :)

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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.