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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of May 17, 2010

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I enjoyed reading some great Disney blogs this past week. It’s always so hard for me to choose my favorites 12236130441082257790shokunin_icon_with_globe_svg_medto share with you each Saturday…but if I must, I must. 🙂

Here are a few of the ones that I thought were especially cool:

Chip and Co. always has great blog posts. Two that I especially enjoyed were Disney Food Confession – Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Milkshake (doesn’t that sound yummy?) and this one from Chris: Top Eats: Top Five Character Meals which will be very helpful when trying to book your next character meal!

Disney Food Blog provided another food-related post, that will be so helpful in planning your Advanced Dining Reservations:5 Best “One-Credit” Disney Dining Values

The official Disney Parks Blog reminded us about some of the “lesser-known” attractions all around the parks: The “Characters” of Main Street, U.S.A.

Disney College Blog shared her Favorite Rides: Harder than It Looks

Will you have some time without your kids at Disney World? Be sure to read this great post from Walt Disney World: It’s Not Just for Kids to learn about great Activities for an adult couple with ONE kidless day

And finally, forgive my shameless plug for my posts over at Chip and Co. this week: Thinking About a Disney World Christmas? Why You Need to Start Planning Now. and That Disney Christmas Magic.

OK everyone. Happy reading and have a magical weekend! 🙂

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Friday Disney Savings Round-Up for 5/21/2010

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This week’s Disney Savings Round-Up:

Disney continues some great promotions: in case you need to see them again, the details are below. In addition, there are a few new sales at DisneyStore.com and Travelocity continues a promotion that may interest you.

DisneyStore.com Savings and Promotions

Are you looking for some special Disney items that you can buy BEFORE your Disney trip to save money? Here are a few special promotions that you may want to take advantage of:

Buy a Pin and get FREE Shipping on your entire shipment at DisneyStore.com with Promo Code: PINSHIP Note that this offer expires on Tuesday, May 25.

Disney Logo Tees up to 25% Off at DisneyStore.com. Shop Now! Note that this offer expires on Wednesday, May 26.

Special promotions that are still valid:

Don’t forget that you can always find super discounts on all kinds of Disney items at the official Disney Outlet online. These could be great Disney World “souvenirs” that you bring from home to surprise your children with. 🙂

If you have not already seen the new Dooney & Bourke items at DisneyStore.com, you have got to take a peek!   Dooney & Bourke designed exclusively for Disney Parks are now available.

Save $25 when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember at DisneyStore.com (** See special Disney promotion below for Disney Visa cardmembers!)

Travelocity Special Promotions

Travelocity is still running their special promotion in the Orlando area. You might want to take a look to see if this is a savings for you!  Top Hotel Deals in Orlando

Walt Disney World Savings and Promotions

  • Book a Disney Vacation Package and Get FREE Dining!  Now available for everyone!: Travel between August 15 and Oct. 2. Stay at a Value Resort and receive Free Quick Service Dining Plan. Receive Free Basic Dining when you stay at a Moderate or Deluxe Resort. Minimum 3 night stay, with 2 day ticket.  You must book by August 14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay through August 14, 2010 Get a 15%-30% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 8/14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay August 15, 2010 through Oct. 2, 2010 Get a 30%-40% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 10/2. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • “Kids Stay and Play for Free“: This special offer has been extended and is now valid for stays most nights May 2 – Oct. 2, 2010. Purchase a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package (room and theme park tickets) and a child (age 3-9) stays in the room and gets a 5 day park pass for Free. This is basically providing free tickets for one child of this age…or two if there are two adults in the room…which can be a substantial savings! To receive the package deal, you must book by August 14, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Disney Visa Card members can book the “Kids Stay, Play, and Dine Free” package. This special offer has been extended and is now valid for most nights through Oct. 2. It includes a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package with room, park tickets, and the Quick Service Dining Plan is included for free. You have until June 30 to book this offer. To book, call 407-934-7639 or your travel agent. (**Don’t have a Disney Visa card yet? See the special promotion below through DisneyStore.com.)
  • Military Discount of up to 40% on select Disney Resort rooms, for stays most nights through Sept. 30, 2010. You must book through July 31, 2010. In addition, active or retired members of the military can get a 4 day park ticket for $99. For more information visit the Military Special Offer page on disneyworld.com.

That’s it for this week. Hope there is something helpful for you! Have a magical day!

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Wordless Wednesday: Terrific Topiaries

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One of the things that I enjoy the most when visiting Walt Disney World are the details…and they are literally everywhere. The thing is, most of us are so busy running from one ride or attraction to the next, that we just don’t take the time to see some pretty neat things.  So next time you are at Disney World, be on the lookout for just about anything…and who knows, you might come across a dancing princess and her favorite dwarf….or is it just a terrific topiary? 🙂

Have a magical day!

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of May 3, 2010

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Lots of great fun and interesting posts in the world of Disney blogland this past week! Here are a few12236130441082257790shokunin_icon_with_globe_svg_med of my favorites:

Chip and Co.as usual, offers some great advice. 10 Tips to Saving Money on a Disney World Vacation has some suggestions you may want to incorporate on your next Disney vacation. And Chris over there provides a quick rundown on one of my favorite Disney desserts: Disney Food Confession: S’mores from the 50s Prime Time Cafe.

I learned a lot fromDisney 4 Dads this week, from their post: Here’s our list of Cool Disney World Secrets.

Disney Food Blog provides another mouth-watering review of another one of my favorite desserts (do you see a pattern here?): Dole Whips, Dole Whips, Everywhere…

The Disney Parks Blog shares information on one  of their “best kept secrets” the Harmony Barber Shop at Walt Disney World Resort

If you are considering the Disney Dining Plan for your next vacation, then be sure to read this from Only WDWorld who has a great discussion on the Best Disney Dining Plan Snacks

In honor of Mother’s Day tomorrow, Theme Park Mom has some Mother’s Day wisdom from Walt Disney World’s Mother Nature

And lastly (sorry, shameless plug here 🙂 ) in case you missed it earlier this week, I was honored to provide a post over at Chip and Co. this past week: Can We Afford to Go to Disney World.. Again..and Again?

Well that’s it for this week. Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms and may you have the most magical Mother’s Day ever!

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of April 26, 2010

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As usual, there was some great information out there in Disney Blog Land this past week. Here are some that I 12236130441082257790shokunin_icon_with_globe_svg_medfound especially interesting and helpful:

Meltdown Free Disney tells why it is better to Travel Tuesday. No. Really. Travel On Tuesdays.

Chip and Co. had two posts that I thought were exceptionally helpful this week. First, there is a great post by Chris that discusses some of the latest Disney promotions: Free Dining vs. Room Discounts: Which Is the Better Deal? And then Lisa helps us in Packing for Walt Disney World with a Baby

On The DVC Life Katie discusses getting around Walt Disney World in to car rental or not to car rental

And then for those who want to preserve those magical memories long after your trip is over, A Mom and the Mouse at the Daily Disney has information for Scrapbookers: Have you checked out the latest Disney digital supplies?

OK, that’s it for this week everyone. Have a magical weekend!

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