Running with Disney: A “New” Kind of Vacation

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If I had to pick one word to describe our recent trip to Walt Disney World, it would be “new”. We stayed in a new resort, ate in new restaurants, and had new experiences. And this is probably one of the things I love about visiting Disney World: no matter how many times you go, there are numerous things that make the magic new and special.

We truly had a wonderful time and I am looking forward to sharing some of the details of our trip with you in the coming weeks! In the meantime, here are some of the highlights:

Disney Marathon Weekend

The main reason we chose this weekend to visit was because our daughter was participating in Marathon Weekend. Despite a change of plans a few months ago, she was able to run in the 5-K and what an amazing experience it was! In fact, the entire weekend was inspiring!

Kidani Village

One of the things I was most excited about was the chance to stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge-Kidani Village….and what an absolutely beautiful resort it was. I just couldn’t believe at times that we were at Walt Disney World!

New Restaurants

We had a number of new dining experiences on this trip and really enjoyed them! Among our favorites: La Hacienda de San Angel, and Via Napoli. Both were delicious and are highly recommended!

New Experiences

We have done several Disney tours in previous trips and we did another new one this time: Wild by Design at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This was a fascinating tour, providing tons of details about this park….and gave us all a new appreciation for Animal Kingdom.

New Construction

We also had the chance to get some glimpses of the Fantasyland construction, and I have to say it was exciting to see what is going on! I just can’t wait to see it all when completed!

In fact, seeing that construction makes me want to plan another trip to see the results….which would be the perfect cure for my Post-Disney Depression! 🙂

So stay tuned in coming weeks for details on some of the “new” things we did. And stay tuned as well, because I’ve got a little giveaway coming soon….because you know I never take a Disney vacation without bringing you home souvenirs!

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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.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Since we are The Affordable Mouse, I thought this would be the perfect way to open up Mouse Resort Friday – a quick run through my favorite value property, Disney’s Pop Century.  It’s a fun place to stay, and won’t crunch your pocket book. Read more

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! 🙂

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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