Happy New Year Disney Friends! As we prepare to bid farewell to 2011 and welcome 
2012, Rachel is sending out the old year with a great Disney blog round-up this week….some old, some new, all fun! Enjoy! 🙂
Here is a great look back at the Disney Parks Blog’s Top 5 news stories for Walt Disney World in 2011, as well as the Top 5 for Disneyland.
The Art of Animation Resort opens in just a few months. Here is a schedule of its opening, as it opens in phases. Read more
It’s that most wonderful time of the year Disney Friends! While you’re running from one thing to the next, trying to get every Holiday-related task finished…..take a few minutes to enjoy the season! Have fun! Relax! Have some hot cocoa! Read Disney blogs! 🙂 Thankfully, Rachel has made that last part easy for you…..For the rest, you’re on your own….
Football fans will find this story from Disney Parks Blog interesting. Who better to teach customer service than the masters at Disney?
Heading to Disney over Christmas? You’ll want to check out these tips on surviving the busiest week of the year from Couponing to Disney. Read more
Welcome to the final day of our Birthday Week Celebration! Today’s Giveaway of the Day is this fun Mickey Mouse tote bag! To enter, simply answer today’s question in the comments below. I will then choose one winner using Random.org from everyone who enters before 11 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 10. Please note: you must answer on the blog post to be eligible!
So for your chance to win in our final giveaway, please tell us in the comments below: What would YOU like to celebrate with Disney….and why?
And now, let’s take a look at our weekly Disney blog round-up from Rachel!
*************************************************************************************
Spending a birthday at Walt Disney World can be a great experience. Here are some tips for making a magical birthday affordable.
The Four Seasons Resort broke ground this week on its newest hotel at Walt Disney World. It is scheduled to open in 2014.
There was some big…and for many of us, very sad…… news this week about Walt’s name no longer appearing in Disney movies. The “Walt Disney Pictures” logo has apparently been replaced with a simple “Disney.”   Jim Hill Media had an explanation of why the change was made. Read more
Hello Disney Friends! How are your Holiday preparations coming along? Before you run out today to get more shopping done, take a few minutes to check out the latest Disney news that Rachel has found for you! 🙂
A little disappointing news for those in the Washington, DC area (Nancy is still sobbing about this….): Disney has cancelled plans to build a Disney resort at the National Harbor development in suburban Maryland. Read more
Hello Disney Friends! I hope everyone in the US had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! As you finish those turkey leftovers and begin your holiday shopping, I hope you will take a break for a few minutes to check out the great Disney blog posts that Rachel found for you this week. Enjoy!
If you’re just beginning to plan your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll want to read this article from Chip & Co on the Five W’s of Disney planning. Read more