Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of March 19, 2012

Hello Disney Friends! It’s the first official weekend of Spring (although for many, it has felt like Spring for a while now!)….do you have some special plans to celebrate? Tis the season to enjoy the outdoors as the earth comes back to life! Take a walk, ride a bike, grab a ball and bat, plant some flowers, and celebrate this beautiful time of year! But FIRST….take a few minutes to enjoy the latest Disney news that Rachel has rounded up for you! Disney always is worth celebrating! 🙂

Chip & Co. discusses some of the new looks now available at the Pirates League at Magic Kingdom.

If you’re waiting for the Art of Animation to open, Disney Parks Blog has the details on the final opening dates.

If you like to keep with your fitness routine while traveling, Chip & Co. will let you know the best places to work out at Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups also has information on the best jogging trails at Disney.

You’ll want to take a look at Disney Guru’s top 5 planning mistakes as you plan your trip so you can avoid them.

If you’re a first-timer to Walt Disney World, you’ll want to see Disney Babies Blog’s tips for first time visitors.

The Disney Fantasy arrived in Port Canaveral on Tuesday morning. Orlando Attractions Magazine shares video of the arrival, which included an early morning fireworks show!

Your Highway in the Sky reports that menus are now popping up on the Disney website for planning convenience.

If park food isn’t appealing to you, you could borrow Disney Babies’ Blog’s idea and head to a nearby resort for lunch or dinner.

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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.