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Christmas at Hollywood Studios: Without the Osborne Family Lights!
by Ginger Jabour on 12-18-2017

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A visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights was a Christmas tradition for many Disney lovers, beginning in 1995. But with Disney no longer displaying those millions of individual bulbs, should you skip this park at Christmas?

Not at all! The Studios has introduced dazzling new, high-tech holiday spectaculars that any Disney-phile will love, including Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! (in its second year) and the all-new Sunset Seasons Greetings.

Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! is a multi-media spectacular, featuring Christmas elves Wayne and Lanny from Disney’s Prep & Landing, as they try to find Santa in time for Christmas Eve deliveries. Fireworks bloom, amazing light projections from iconic Disney movies appear, searchlights swing, holiday music plays—and it snows! This show had its first appearance this year on November 9, and will run through New Year’s Eve. More ...
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The Top 5 Lounges at Walt Disney World: A Walt Disney World Dining Review by Jennifer Shorey Arnold on 12-11-2017

Whether you are planning an adult only trip or just want to take a break to enjoy an adult beverage while on your trip, there are numerous locations in and out of the parks to take a stop and explore. You’ll find that Walt Disney World has ...

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The 50's Prime Time Cafe at Disney's Hollywood Studios: A Walt Disney World Dining Review by Kim Roe on 12-04-2017

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My husband and I recently returned from a week at Walt Disney World where we enjoyed meals at a variety of wonderful restaurants. We had the free dining plan and decided to try a bunch of restaurants where we have never eaten – Mama Melrose, ...

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Our New Favorites From Our Recent Trip: A Walt Disney World Review by Patricia Lipari on 11-05-2017

Six years had passed since our last trip to the World and let me tell you, a lot can change in six years.

Back then there were paper Fast Passes, hidden paint brushes on Tom Sawyer Island and we zoomed around California on Soarin’. ...

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The Benefits of Solo Travel to Walt Disney World: A Walt Disney World Planning Article by Amy Moreno on 11-10-2017

To quote comedian Jim Gaffigan, "now there are adults without children who go to Disney, and they are called weirdos. Very nice people. Absolutely crazy.”

Well, call me crazy and a weirdo. I've got kids and I went to ...

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The Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn Good Neighbor Hotel at Disneyland: A Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel Review by Sarah Donohue on 11-27-2017
One of the first things I said when we learned we would be moving to Vegas was, “We’ll only be four hours from LA!” (Read: “We’ll only be four hours from Disneyland!”) Having grown up in the Midwest, I have had ...

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Top 8 Tips For Bringing A Baby to Disneyland For the First Time: A Disneyland Planning Article by Tara Nestleroad on 10-27-2017
Have you ever wondered if your little one is too young to take to Disney? Wonder no more.

This past May, my husband and I took our 9 month old daughter to Disneyland for her very first park visit, and we learned a few tips and tricks ...

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Making the Most of Split Stay at Walt Disney World Resorts: A Walt Disney World Planning Article by Stacey Nyman on 11-19-2017
One of my family’s favorite parts of a trip to Walt Disney World is the resort we call home during our stay. So far, we have stayed in a total of 13 Walt Disney World Resort hotels in the nine years we have been visiting regularly as a family. ...

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Top Five Least Favorite Things About Disney Cruise Line (Part 2 of 2): A Disney Cruise Line Planning Article by Tim Harrison on 10-21-2017
This is not a list of things I dislike about Disney Cruise Line. After four cruises, I can honestly say there isn’t anything I truly dislike! What follows are some things that I like less than others.
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More articles recently added to the PassPorter collection:

Top Five Favorite Things About Disney Cruise Line (Part 1 of 2) - A Disney Cruise Line Planning Article last updated 10-16-2017

The Tequila Lunch at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival - A Walt Disney World Special Event Review last updated 10-09-2017

Comparing Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach - A Walt Disney World Water Park Review last updated 09-29-2017

How Vintage Tomorrowland Attractions Became Our Modern Family's Favorites - A Walt Disney World Attraction Review last updated 09-22-2017

Renting A Vacation Home - A Walt Disney World Lodging Review last updated 09-14-2017

Tips for Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando - A Universal Orlando Special Event Review last updated 09-08-2017

Taking a Toddler to Disneyland - A Disneyland Planning Article last updated 09-08-2017

The Top Five Ways to Make Planning Your Disney Vacation Magical - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 09-01-2017

MaxPass at the Disneyland Resort - A Disneyland Planning Article last updated 09-01-2017

Disney’s Old Key West Resort - A Walt Disney World Resort Review last updated 08-25-2017

Be Sweet to Your Feet - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 08-25-2017

Taking an 'Older' Princess to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - A Walt Disney World Magical Extras Review last updated 08-18-2017

Port Adventures in Cozumel, Mexico - A Disney Cruise Line Port of Call last updated 08-18-2017

Five Things I Wish Had Been Announced at D23 - A Disney Dreaming Article last updated 08-11-2017

Getting Around Walt Disney World Using Car Services - A Walt Disney World Transportation Reviewq last updated 08-11-2017

The Fantasmic Dinner Package at River Belle Terrace - A Disneyland Dining Review last updated 08-03-2017

Maximize Your Park Time with FastPass+ and Express Transportation - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 08-03-2017

Top 5 Lessons Learned on a 1-Day Trip to Tokyo Disneyland - A Tokyo Disneyland Planning Article last updated 07-28-2017

Visiting Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island On Your Disney Magic Canada Sailing - A Disney Cruise Line Port of Call last updated 07-28-2017

5 Ways A Couple of Introverts Enjoy The Busiest Places in 'The World' - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 07-21-2017

Disney - A Lifetime Experience - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 07-21-2017

Dinner at Le Cellier - A Walt Disney World Dining Review last updated 07-14-2017

The Top 9 Reasons to Book an Extended Trip to Walt Disney World - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 07-14-2017

'Ohana Twilight Feast at Disney's Polynesian Villages Resort - A Walt Disney World Dining Review last updated 07-07-2017

Keeping Kosher at Walt Disney World - Walt Disney World Tips last updated 07-07-2017

Paddlefish Restaurant in Disney Springs - A Walt Disney World Dining Review last updated 06-30-2017

The Top 5 Most Surprising Things About Disney's Pop Century Resort - A Walt Disney World Resort Review last updated 06-30-2017

May All Our 'Wishes' Come True - Seeing 'Wishes' One Last Time - A Walt Disney World Park Review last updated 06-23-2017

Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort - A Walt Disney World Dining Review last updated 06-23-2017

The Hoop Dee Doo Revue at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground - A Disney Dining Review last updated 06-16-2017

Breakfast at Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom - A Walt Disney World Dining Review last updated 06-16-2017

Top 5 Tips for Planning A Disney Trip with Teens - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 06-09-2017

Conquering the Thrill Rides at Walt Disney World - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 06-09-2017

Opening Day at Pandora - World of Avatar - A Walt Disney World Park Review last updated 06-02-2017

Pandora - World of Avatar Passholder Preview - A Walt Disney World Park Review last updated 06-02-2017

Adventures by Disney San Francisco Long Weekend - An Adventures by Disney Review last updated 05-26-2017

The Frozen Dining Package at Disney's California Adventure - A Disneyland Dining Review last updated 05-26-2017

Five Tips, Four Parks, One Day - The Walt Disney World Grand Slam - A Walt Disney World Planning Article last updated 05-19-2017

The Rivers of Light Dining Package at Tusker House - A Walt Disney World Dining Review last updated 05-19-2017

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"If you're planning on going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party or Christmas Party, try to make a dinner reservation at a table service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom before the party starts. You can get into the Magic Kingdom at 4pm with your party ticket and the parties don't start until 7pm. Try to get a reservation for 5 or 5:30. That way when you are finished eating, it will be just about time for the party to start and you will be ready to enjoy all the festivities. If you wait to eat dinner until after the party starts, you may have a hard time finding a counter service restaurant that is open, plus you'll be wasting valuable party time! Have fun! "
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