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Wordless Wednesday: Oh Disney Christmas Tree!

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One thing you will notice when you visit Walt Disney World during the Holiday Season is that there are Christmas trees…..everywhere. Big ones, little ones, shiny ones, whimsical ones, classically beautiful ones, you name it, they’ve probably got a tree like it somewhere at the parks or one of the resorts. One of my favorites is always this one on Main Street at the Magic Kingdom that actually doesn’t get set up until after the taping of the Christmas Day parade in early December. Love those gingerbread ornaments!

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of December 13, 2010

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Greetings Disney Friends and Happy Holidays! How’re those Christmas preparations coming along? I know we only have a week and there’s tons to do, but here’s a reason to take a break from the festivities for a few minutes: Enjoy some pretty cool Disney blog posts from this past week!

Let’s start with news from the Disney Parks Blog about the New Fantasyland Expansion Update . Then enjoy some seasonal inspiration for DIY (Disney-ize It Yourself) Holiday Hostess Gifts

Some of my favorites from Chip and Co included this helpful post from Ken: Best Things I Love About Disney – Disney’s Magical Express as well as one from Allie that I relate to: Why I Love the Epcot Resort Area. Then, if you will be visiting Disney World over the next couple of weeks, you will want to know Where to find Santa Claus at Walt Disney World

Stuart at the Disney Driven Life wrote a touching article this week about Walt Disney’s ultimate vision for his parks…and anyone who has ever visited Disney to just “escape” for a few days, will appreciate his thoughts: BUILDING A DREAM

Over at the Disney Food Blog there were the usual informative posts, including this Guest Review of Grand Floridian Cafe. I also enjoyed learning about these Swan and Dolphin Holiday Treats. And if you have a little one who will only eat chicken nuggets, be sure to learn where you can find Disney Food For Families: The Fab Four of Kid Food — Pizza, Pasta, Hot Dogs and Chicken Nuggets

Kelly over at the Disney Guru shared some really helpful information in two of her posts this week: Money Saver Monday!! Pack those personal items and save more money and Tuesday’s Top Ten First Timer Tips

Lastly, Studios Central had a very interesting article about Why Hollywood Studios for New Years is the best option. It isn’t where we have celebrated New Year’s Eve in the past, nor will we be there this year…but he makes some very good points!

Alrighty everyone, that’s it for this week! Now, back to work: if you’re celebrating Christmas, you have a week to finish getting ready! 🙂

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Wordless Wednesday: It’s All in the Details

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I often feel when I am at Disney World, that I just don’t know where to look first, as there are a seemingly countless number of fascinating visual experiences, all competing for my attention. But I usually find that, if I can stop and take the time to *really look* at some of the most insignificant things, I am rewarded with some pretty cool surprises. Take the Christmas tree at Epcot’s World Showcase: what seem to be, at first glance, just a bunch of Christmas balls, are actually miniature globes, ornaments featuring the national flags of different nations, and my personal favorite, holiday greetings in many different languages. Next time you visit Walt Disney World, make it a point to check out those details: you may be surprised at what you actually find.

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Wordless Wednesday: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

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A highlight of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the weeks leading up to Christmas is Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. Disney does great parades, and this is no exception. Featuring many of your favorite characters in their finest holiday garb, you will also find ice skaters (yes in Florida, don’t ask, it’s that Disney magic 🙂 ), Marching Wooden Soldiers, and at the very end, Santa himself. And there are great holiday “smells” too…. Of course the castmembers are wearing appropriate festive attire too, including hats, scarves, and mittens, bless-their-overheated-hearts. If you want to see the parade, and will be there during Christmas week, you’re in luck because it is held every afternoon. Happy Holidays!

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of November 29, 2010

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Happy December Disney friends and Happy Hanukkah to those who are celebrating this week. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday last weekend and that you are ready for a good long blog round-up today! The Disney blog world has emerged from the post-holiday tryptophan coma and has provided us with some welcome Disney distraction from all the holiday rushing around. So grab a latte, sit back and relax in the World of Disney for a few moments. Here are some of my favorites:

To start, The Disney Blog offered a great way to celebrate the Festival of Lights: Voices of Liberty – Hanukkah Medley

Wow, wow, wow AJ at the Disney Food Blog has been busy! This week she provided a Guest Review: New Menus and Menu Items at Le Cellier Steakhouse and a delicious post that caught my eye: “I Can’t Believe I Hadn’t Tried This!” Disney Desserts Edition In addition, if you have Disney World food favorites, be sure to head on over and vote: DFB Choice Awards Voting Now Open

Tons of things going on at Chip and Co this week. Lisa shared the Top Ten Disney Tips I Learned This Year, Allie discussed Keeping things fresh at Walt Disney World and Chris shared some Kid Stuff I Secretly Want for Christmas (and I think I personally want a few as well… 🙂 )

Not able to visit Disney World over the Christmas holidays? Or maybe you want a “fix” until you do go? Amanda over at Disney Every Day provided just the thing: 3 videos of some of the most special holiday happenings at Walt Disney World this month: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Time Parade Video and Video of the Christmas Holiday Wishes Fireworks in the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Osborne Family Lights Daytime Details Video

Kelly at the Disney Guru offered another informative Money Saver Monday!! What Season Saves You the Most Money??

Our friend James “The Mouse Planner” wrote a fascinating piece for the Disney Driven Life where he discussed using time well at Disney World…and then back at home too: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TIME

Studios Central offered some great suggestions for Bargain Shopping at Walt Disney World

Ellie at The Relocated Tourist shared the favorite things she really wants to do at Disney World in My Disney Bucket List (and a few of these are on my list as well….)

Lastly, the Resourceful Mommy had some fantastic ideas for Surviving the Disney Souvenir Gimmes with your children. If you have little ones, this is a must-read.

OK, there you have it. Hope you enjoyed reading! Now, get back to shopping, cooking, baking, decorating…… 🙂 Have a magical weekend!

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