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20th Walt Disney World Marathon to Feature New Route
Posted by: PassPorter News on 05/22/2012 (1 day ago)

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Runners who take on the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2013 will notice some significant changes to the course. Runners now arrive at the Magic Kingdom earlier in the race (Mile 5) after completing a loop around the Walt Disney World Speedway. Runners will also spend more time at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex with a full lap around the field at Champion Stadium.

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'Brave' Heroine Merida Meet and Greet at the Magic Kingdom
Posted by: PassPorter News on 05/22/2012 (1 day ago)

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Merida, star of the upcoming Disney/Pixar film 'Brave" is now greeting guests in the Fairytale Garden at the Magic Kingdom. Guests have a chance to interact with the three bear cubs from the film while in line. Word has it that these audio-animatronic cubs steal the show!

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Disneyland Admission Price Increase
Posted by: PassPorter News on 05/22/2012 (1 day ago)

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Disneyland increased admission prices this past Sunday, May 20, 2012. All admission types increased including Annual Passes. A 1-day, 1-park pass is now $87 per adult, $81 per child (ages 3 - 9).

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New Blog Entry: Disney at Home
Authored by: aliceinwdw on 05/21/2012 (1 days ago)

So it's that time of year again: Home Improvement Time! Oh yeah! The DH and I love when it's finally time to open up the windows, break out the toolbox, and get the spring cleaning under way, because there's always something that needs updating or some sprucing up! Ok, so perhaps the DH doesn't actually love this time of year -- since the "Honey Do List" is usually pretty long! -- but, when all is said and done, he (and I!) are quite pleased with the results. (Even with 37 jars of paint samples! :-P) So, my question this week is: Do you design with Disney in mind? Would You Pick a Color! I will admit that I don't go out of my way to purposely buy the Disney paint, figure out ... Keep reading ...

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New Blog Entry: Five Great Places to Have a Drink
Authored by: Heather Macdonald on 05/21/2012 (2 days ago)

Jennifer and Sara just did a PassPorter Podcast (If you aren't listening you should be!) on the best places to get a drink in Walt Disney World. I'm going to share my five best places to get a drink at Walt Disney World, but my choices have a slightly different bent to them. I cannot argue that Mizner's Lounge or any of their other choices are not great places to grab a drink. My choices are completely based on the staff serving your drinks and the unique qualities that some of the bars at Walt Disney World have. There are tons of great drink choices in Walt Disney World. However, there are some very special bartenders that I've run across in the past few years. At least from my perspective,... Keep reading ...

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New Blog Entry: Wait listing for Disney Vacation Club properties, worth it or not?
Authored by: Cheryl Pendry on 05/21/2012 (2 days ago)

Wait listing is a subject very close to my heart right now, having just gone through the process again. For those who don’t know, or perhaps aren’t Disney Vacation Club members, let me explain it in a nutshell for you. If you can’t get the reservation you want at one of the Disney Vacation Club resorts, then you can obviously book an alternative, but you can also ask to be put on what’s called the wait list. It pretty much does what it says on the tin. You wait to see if your request becomes available, and if it does, then you’ll get it, with your reservation automatically confirmed. Of course, it’s not as simple as it sounds. Chances are there’ll be more than one person with the same ... Keep reading ...

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New Blog Entry: The First Meal of the Rest of Your Life
Authored by: Heather Macdonald on 05/19/2012 (3 days ago)

I'm sure you've all heard that old saying, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life." Well I've made some big life changes lately and I'm moving to Orlando. What does that mean for you, my dear readers? It means a couple of things. I'll be able to attend some of the special events that are designed for Orlando locals. These include Tables in Wonderland dinners, wine dinners at Jiko, and some of the specialty dinners like last year's Haunted Mansion Room for One More Dinner. It also means that I'll be able to try out new menus as they change, rather than waiting for my next trip. I'll be able to go to new restaurants as they are opening. I'll be able to provide more up to date reviews... Keep reading ...

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Keeping the Magic Alive: Disney Magic Between Trips
Authored by: Alison Girling on 05/18/2012 (5 days ago)

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We've all been there. Your last Disney trip is several months behind you.

You're dreaming of your next trip, but nothing is on the books as of yet. You're caught in ... The Disney Limbo Zone. (Anyone else hear Rod Serling's voice here?) More ...

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New Podcast: Best Viewing Tips for Parades, Shows, and Fireworks
Posted by: Jennifer Marx on 05/17/2012 (5 days ago)

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Join Jennifer and Sara as they discuss the PassPorter and Disney news this week, and share their tips for the best spots to see parades, shows, and fireworks. More ...

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Fantasyland Preview at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Posted by: PassPorter News on 05/17/2012 (6 days ago)

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A large, 3-D model that previews the completed Fantasyland Expansion has gone on display at Walt Disney: One Man's Dream, at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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