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2013 Expedition Everest Challenge: runDisney Event Review
by Ed Falso on 06-06-2013

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Saturday, May 4th dawned with overcast skies and steady drizzle at Walt Disney World.

But (magically!) the rain was long gone and skies were clear by the time we arrived at the Animal Kingdom parking lot for the 2013 Expedition Everest Challenge that evening. It was a great night for a run! More ...
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When Illness Interferes with Your Vacation: A Walt Disney World Review by Cheryl Pendry on 06-06-2013

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What if you get sick on your vacation?

We all dream of the perfect vacation whenever we go to Disney, but sometimes life gets in the way, and perfection gives way to the one thing we don't want to encounter when we're in the Disney bubble ...

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The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund: Disney Making a Difference by Joelle Blaho-Sinclair on 05-31-2013

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"Would you like to donate $1.00 to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund?"

For those visiting the Disney parks and resorts or the Disney Cruise Line, this is a question you have probably been asked by a Cast Member. Did you ever ask ...

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Making the Most of Disney's Animal Kingdom: A Walt Disney World Theme Park Review by Katherine Frye on 05-23-2013

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I almost skipped Disney's Animal Kingdom on my family's first trip to Walt Disney World in 2009.

We had only two days to visit the parks and I found myself talking to every Disney veteran I knew for tips. A well-intentioned friend ...

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Fulton's Crab House: A Walt Disney World Dining Review by Cheryl Pendry on 05-09-2013

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For as long as I can remember, I.ve wanted to try Fulton's Crab House at Downtown Disney for dinner.

So what's been stopping me? Well, being honest, the price of the menu at dinner. We've eaten there a couple of times for lunch, but ...

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Helping Plan A First Trip to Disney: Asking the Right Questions by Paul Moore on 05-09-2013
Are you like me? Do your friends and family know that you are that "go-to" person when they finally decide to take a family vacation to Walt Disney World?

And if we were to be honest, we know there is that little adrenaline rush ...

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The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow: Disney's Hollywood Studios Attraction Review by Cheryl Pendry on 04-25-2013
The tail end of 2012 saw the official opening of the Fantasyland expansion, but alongside that another attraction arrived at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

According to the Walt Disney World website, the Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow ...

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New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney World Theme Park Review by Cheryl Pendry on 04-19-2013
As most of you are probably aware, Walt Disney World has recently experienced what's been called the biggest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom, with Fantasyland doubling in size.

Like many of you, I was exceptionally ...

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Renting Disney Vacation Club Points: Making Disney Budget-Friendly by Carol Yeh on 04-19-2013
Since 2008, my family has taken an "annual pilgrimage" to Walt Disney World.

We had always opted for a moderate-level resort so we could stay in the "Disney bubble" without breaking the bank. When it came time to book our 2013 trip, I ...

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More Disney World articles recently added to the PassPorter collection:

Bringing Along Baby - Strollers and Baby-Wearing at Walt Disney World last updated 04-12-2013

A Night On the Savannah at Animal Kingdom Lodge - A Disney Resort Review last updated 04-12-2013

Disney's PhotoPass and PhotoPass Plus - A Disney World Add-On Review last updated 04-04-2013

Senses: A Disney Spa at the Grand Floridian - A Spa Review last updated 03-28-2013

Characters in Flight - A Downtown Disney Attraction Review last updated 03-28-2013

The Vault of Walt by Jim Korkis - A Disney Book Review last updated 03-21-2013

Extra Magic Hours - Yes or No? - Walt Disney World Touring Strategies last updated 03-14-2013

The Art of Packing - Preparing for Your Disney Vacation last updated 03-07-2013

Four Generations, Four Parks, One World - Multi-Generational Vacations to Disney last updated 02-28-2013

Where to Find the Best Views in Walt Disney World - Part 5 - The Resorts and Downtown Disney last updated 02-28-2013

The Richard Petty Exotic Driving Experience - Making More Magic last updated 02-22-2013

Where to Find the Best Views in Walt Disney World - Part 4 - Disney's Animal Kingdom last updated 02-21-2013

The American Idol Experience - Disney's Hollywood Studios last updated 02-15-2013

Where to Find the Best Views in Walt Disney World - Part 3 - Disney's Hollywood Studios last updated 02-14-2013

Where to Find the Best Views in Walt Disney World - Part 2 - Epcot last updated 02-07-2013

Romance at Walt Disney World - A Valentine's Day Special Report last updated 02-07-2013

Amazingly E-Racing the Guilt - Keeping Kids Entertained at Epcot Food & Wine Festival last updated 02-01-2013

Spending Easter at Walt Disney World - Disney During the Busy Season last updated 02-01-2013

Where to Find the Best Views in Walt Disney World - Part 1 - The Magic Kingdom last updated 01-24-2013




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Disney packaged snacks, etc.
by DisneyMamaSarah
19 Jun 2013 at 1:22pm
Does anyone know if you can get the prepackaged snacks (like the Mickey shaped cheese crackers, etc) anywhere online? I was thinking of making the...
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Disney Florist - Any other options?
by DisneyMamaSarah
19 Jun 2013 at 1:19pm
I know there's the Disney Florist you can use for baskets and goodies to be delivered and waiting in your room, but is there anywhere else that does...
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Disney Visa rewards card eligible for merchandise discount
by Mares75
19 Jun 2013 at 1:07am
I was looking at the Disney Visa perks and noticed it said you can get the 10% off merchandise at select locations if you pay with either your Disney...
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