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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of January 30, 2012

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Happy Weekend Disney Friends! Are you ready for some football? It may be Super Bowl weekend here in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for a little Disney too, while you’re getting the wings and nachos ready for the big day! Take a few minutes to check out the latest Disney news, courtesy of Rachel…..some really fun and interesting things this week! Enjoy….and enjoy the game too….or at least the commercials!! 🙂

If you can’t make it to Magic Kingdom for the romance edition of the Magic, the Memories, and You, you can watch a video of it courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine. Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of January 23, 2012

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Happy Saturday Disney Friends! What fun, relaxing things do you have planned for your weekend? Hopefully there’s a little Disney planned! And to get you started, why not take a few minutes to get caught up on all the Disney news that Rachel has found for you! Sounds like the perfect thing to get your weekend started! Enjoy! 🙂

Disney Cast Members will now be allowed to sport goatees and beards, within reason.  Inside the Magic posted the details.

The Disneyland Hotel celebrated the end of a two-year renovation.  The Disney Parks Blog details the changes and upgrades.  Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of January 16, 2012

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Happy happy Weekend Disney Friends! Is it cold and snowy where you are? If so, I have the perfect solution: a nice roaring fire in the fireplace, some Disney music (or a Disney movie) in the background, a hot beverage….and Rachel’s Disney blog round-up for your weekly Disney news! What a great way to relax! 🙂 Enjoy!!

When making your dining reservations, consider buffets carefully. If you have a small child or picky eater, you may not get the best value, as Chip and Co. points out in this Quick Tip.

Mickey, Minnie, and other Disney dignitaries gathered for the opening of Katsura Grill at Epcot. Disney Parks Blog has details on this new eatery in the Japan Pavillion.

Many celebrities will be on hand for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Show, which will be held in March. You can see the full line up at the Disney Parks website.

 Disney has launched InsidEARS, a program very similar to the popular MomsPanel for vacation planning. Chip & Co. has the details!

Night of Joy, a night of contemporary Christian music performances at Disney World, will return in September. Chip & Co. has details on this event.

In honor of President Obama’s visit to the Magic Kingdom this week, Chip & Co. reviews previous presidential visits to the house of Mouse.

The Disney Planning Blog offers a great overview of the quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort.

Wondering when to visit? The Disney Planning Blog looks at 5 great times to visit.

That’s it for this week! Have a magical weekend!

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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.

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of December 5, 2011…and our Final Giveaway!

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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!

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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

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of November 28, 2011

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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

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