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Journey to a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Natasha previews Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World

Today is the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, the new Stars Wars (SW) section at Disney’s Hollywood Studios part of Walt Disney World (WDW) in Orlando Florida.  Natasha was among the lucky few season ticket holders who got to go to … Continue reading

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Those Magic Bands and Fast Pass + at Walt Disney World

This is my second trip to Disney since the introduction of the Magic Bands.  Last time, I got a nondescript gray one when I checked into the Wilderness Lodge, a disney resort.  Your name is printed inside and the outside … Continue reading

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What’s New at Disney World? Fantasyland Complete!

Natasha loves Walt Disney World and yes she renewed her season pass. Seems there is always something new to see so when Rocky asked what I wanted to do to celebrate Mother’s Day…”I’m going to Disney World” was the reply. … Continue reading

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More New Stuff (and some traditional favorites) at Walt Disney World

Day 3 at Disney in mid May, we were able to catch the end of the International Flower and Garden Show at Epcot.  The unique topiaries scattered throughout both sections of the park are fun to see even if you … Continue reading

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The New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

A new Fantasyland is on its way to the Magic Kingdom in Florida’s Walt Disney World.  Disney has been openings sections as the work is completed.  We visited a month apart-Labor Day and Columbus Day weekends-and even though the major … Continue reading

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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (and a Princess Lunch) at Walt Disney World

On a fall trip to visit Maggie, we were in Walt Disney World at the same time as the 2012 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.  I had no idea what a big deal this was.  Obviously, people make this … Continue reading

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World

Starting in September when the Magic Kingdom at WDW starts to close earlier, you can add a ticket to Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party.   The September parties are definitely less crowded and cheaper.  (Annual Pass-holders get additional discounts.)  Parties … Continue reading

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Special Fall Events at Walt Disney World-The College Internship Program

This is the first of several installments (at random, nonconsecutive, times) related to my fall travel to Walt Disney World in Florida.  Although I did not go to WDW for the first time until I was 29 years old, since … Continue reading

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