Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of March 5, 2012

Greetings Disney Friends! Who’s ready to “Spring Ahead” with some great Disney news? Rachel found some fun and interesting blog posts for us this week from some of the most fun and interesting Disney blogs around, so sit back and enjoy! Oh, and don’t forget to set your clock an hour ahead tonight too…..you may lose an hour of sleep but you can still dream about a Disney vacation! 🙂

Trying to decide which park is best for toddlers? Disney Babies Blog compares Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups reports that the FastPass system will soon be tested for prime viewing spots for the nightly fireworks show.

FastPass return times are now being enforced. Inside the Magic has the details and also some information on the new ride reservation system that is in the works.

If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of CarsLand at Disney’s California Adventure Park, Babes in Disneyland reports an opening date has been set.

WDWMagic reports that the re-opening date for Dumbo has been pushed back to March 31.

The Fantasy has arrived in Port Canaveral. The Disney Parks Blog has the scoop on the new ship’s arrival this week.

Thinking about a family portrait while on your Disney vacation? The Disney Parks Blog tells you why you should consider it.

If you’re driving to Walt Disney World, you’ll want to read this article from Meet the Magic about why its so important to know your resort area.

You can go Inside the Magic for a sneak peek of the new Be Our Guest restaurant, opening this fall in FantasyLand. 

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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.