Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of April 23, 2012

Hello Disney Friends! How is your weekend going so far? In between all the errands, and gardening, and lawn mowing, and ball games….did you plan for some Disney? 🙂 Hope you did….and we are happy to oblige, courtesy of Rachel! Enjoy, and enjoy your weekend! 🙂

Passengers on the Disney Cruise line this summer traveling from New York to the Bahamas will receive a one-day park hopper during their cruise. The Disney Parks Blog has details.

Starting soon, guests can enjoy the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree dining experience at Disneyland. The Disney Parks Blog tells you all about this exciting new feature.

The Disney Food Blog announced this week that Starbucks locations will be opening in Disney Parks in the very near future.

Babes in Disneyland reports that Carnation Plaza at Disneyland will be replaced by a new Fantasy Faire experience as part of a Fantasyland expansion at that park.

Big Rock Candy Mountain, a feature originally intended for Fantasyland at Disneyland, will make a comeback at the new Trolley Treats store. The Disney Parks Blog has the details.

Planning a visit to Fantasy Faire? Babes in Disneyland shares some advice on making the most of the experience.

Looking for a creative way to remember your trip? Disney Guru shares a very unique idea for a trip journal.

While planning your trip you may want to consider the Extra Magic Hours offered at the parks. Meet the Magic has some advice on choosing whether morning or evening extra hours are better for you.

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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.