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Merida to be Crowned 11th Disney Princess
Posted by: PassPorter News on 05/07/2013



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Merida, heroine of Disney-Pixar's Brave, is being named to the Disney Princess Royal Court on May 11, 2013. The ceremony begins at 9:30 am in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom and will feature all 10 official Disney Princesses.

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Carbon Freeze Me Returns to Star Wars Weekends
Posted by: PassPorter News on 05/07/2013



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The most sought after souvenir from the 2012 Star Wars Weekends is back for 2013! At the D-Tech Me location at Disney's Hollywood Studios, guests can now choose from being frozen in Carbon or being reimagined as a Stormtrooper. The process takes only 10 minutes and uses a 3D Face Scanner to capture your image for use in either figurine. The cost is $99.95 plus tax per figurine. Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-TECH and a credit card guarantee is required. A $25 cancellation fee will apply for cancellations les than 48 hours prior to your appointment.

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New Podcast: Disney Cruise Line Update
Posted by: Jennifer Marx on 05/01/2013

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This week, Jennifer and Sara discuss what's new with Disney Cruise Line - updates to the Disney Magic, new ports of call and more! Plus an update from AllEars.Net, a photo contest hint, and more. More ...

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Three Disney Parks Open for 24 hours on May 24
Posted by: PassPorter News on 04/30/2013



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Disney Parks will celebrate the start of a "Monstrous" Summer on May 24 with 24 hours of fun at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The parks will open at 6:00 am on May 24 and remain open until 6:00 am on May 25, 2013.

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Disney Cruise Line Institutes Door Decoration Policy
Posted by: PassPorter News on 04/29/2013



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Many Disney Cruise Line guests choose to decorate their stateroom doors - to celebrate special events, commemorate previous Disney Cruises, or just for fun! Disney Cruise Line now forbids the use of ANY type of adhesive - gel or other - in any decorations. This includes "removable" adhesives such as Command strips, gel clings, etc. Magnetic decorations are the only decorations approved for use. Guests in violation of this policy will be assessed a $100 fine.

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Festival of Fantasy Parade Coming To Magic Kingdom in 2014
Posted by: PassPorter News on 04/29/2013



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Coinciding with the completion of New Fantasyland in 2014, a new parade is being introduced to the Magic Kingdom - the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. The parade will feature fantastical floats, vibrantly-colored costumes and energetic performances. The Festival of Fantasy parade will feature characters from classic Disney animated films such as The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Pinocchio and Tangled, along with the new Disney/Pixar favorite Brave. An original score is being created for the parade.

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Disney Cruise Line Announces 'AquaDunk' and Other Additions to Magic
Posted by: PassPorter News on 04/29/2013



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The Disney Magic will be undergoing extensive refurbishments during its dry dock this fall. The Oceaneer Club will be getting all-new play areas including Marvel's Avengers Academy, Andy's Room and more. The Oceaneer Lab will be getting a pirate theme. Three new water play areas are being added - AquaLab, an interactive water playground for kids ages 3 and up (which replaces the Mickey Pool), Nephews' Splash Zone for kids under 3, and the AquaDunk - a 3-story body slide that starts with a vertical drop! Plus there are updates to dining rooms, staterooms, and more.

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New Podcast: Epcot IS For Kids with AllEars.Net Blogger Kristin Ford
Posted by: Jennifer Marx on 04/23/2013

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AllEars.Net Blogger Kristin Ford joins Jennifer and Sara to discuss why Epcot is a perfect park for kids! Plus news, a photo contest hint, random acts of pixie dust, and more!

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Boardwalk Bakery Reopens
Posted by: PassPorter News on 04/23/2013



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The Boardwalk Bakery is scheduled to reopen on Friday, April 26, 2013. The bakery will feature an expanded menu as well as a new queue area.

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Limited Time Magic - Earth Week
Posted by: PassPorter News on 04/23/2013



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In honor of Earth Day on April 22, this week's Limited Time Magic is "Earth Week." Special "Dirt" cupcakes can be found around the Walt Disney World Resort, along with special merchandise and other events along with a focus on "green" activities.

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