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'Lounge'-ing Around Walt Disney World
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Busch Gardens Tour
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Christmas Day At Disney
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Coping with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Disney + Disabilities = Magic!
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Disney's Original Value
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Doing Disney Without Ever Riding a Ride!
Enjoying the Japan Pavilion at Epcot
Enjoying the Peace at Disney
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Exploring Morocco in Florida
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Finding Answers
Finding Relaxation at Walt Disney World
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Flying Fish Cafe
Fort Wilderness
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Gardens of The World Tour
Getting Your Disney Fix
Give a Day, Get a Disney Day
Going Deluxe with Your Dining
Grad Nites @ Disney
How I Helped My Scaredy-Cat Kid
How to Catch a Deal at Disney
How Young Is Too Young?
Illuminations
Keeping The Magic Alive
Keys To The Kingdom
Kidani Village
Kona Cafe
Last Minute Planning
Learning To Like Disney
Lessons Learned
Lights, Cameras, Education!
Lions and Tigers and Learning, Oh My!
Mickey Mouse's Masterpieces
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Munching With Mickey
My Three Sons
Narcoosee's
On Again, Off Again
On the Road to Walt Disney World
On-Site Lodging vs. Off-Site Lodging
Our Decade of Disney
Paradiso 37 - Taste of the Americas
Party For The Senses
Pirates & Princess Party
Pirates, Pirates Everywhere!
Planning a Girls-Only Vacation
Pleasure Island
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Pre-Historic Eats at T-Rex
Preparing Your Child For a Walt Disney World Vacation
Pros and Cons of the Magic Your Way Premium Plan
Rediscovering Nine Dragons
Rediscovering Walt Disney World
Replacing The Magic
Rumor Round-Up
Sanaa
Saratoga Springs
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Saving Money for Disney
Say Cheese!
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Season Survival Guide
SeaWorld Orlando
Shades of Green Resort
Signature Disney Dining
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Star Wars Weekends
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Taking Kids Out of School For a Disney Trip
Taking the Grandkids
Taking Toddlers to Walt Disney World
Tea at the Garden View Lounge at Disney
The 2009 Holiday Season at Walt Disney World
The Art of A Smooth Check-in At Walt Disney World
The Disney Rumor Round-Up
The End of the Toontown Era
The FASTPASS System
The Garden Grill
The Hollywood Brown Derby
The Kosher Traveler At Walt Disney World
The Laugh Floor Comedy Club
The Magic On Your Time
The Monorails of Disney's Wonderful World of Theme Parks
The More, The Mickey-er
The Osborne Spectacle of Lights
The Parades of the Magic Kingdom
The Reluctant Mouseketeer
The Rest of the "World" For Kids
The School that Walt Built
The Seas With Nemo And Friends
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
The Sum of All Thrills
The Turf Club at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort
The Villas at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
The Walt Disney World Grand Slam
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal
The World is Your Classroom
Tips for Traveling
To Rent or Not To Rent
Top 10 Disney Questions
Traveling Carry-On to Walt Disney World
Tusker House at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tusker House Character Breakfast
Tutto Italia
Undiscovered Future World
Unexpected Pleasures & Treasures
Unusual Photo Opportunities
Valentine's Day at Walt Disney World
Veggie Dining At Disney
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Victoria and Albert's
Visiting Walt Disney World During The Busy Season
Walt Disney World At The Holidays
Walt Disney World for Veteran Visitors
Walt Disney World On A Budget
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Walt Disney World On A Budget
Walt Disney World On A Budget
Walt Disney World Transportation
Walt Disney World With Teens? Absolutely!
What A Wonderful World (of Disney)
What Keeps Us Coming Back to Disney?
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Wheat-Free Walt Disney World
When to Visit Walt Disney World
Yachtsman Steakhouse From a Vegetarian's Point of View
Yak & Yeti

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Narcoosee's: A Dining Review
by Cheryl Pendry on 09-02-2010

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Exploring Morocco in Florida: The Morocco Pavilion at Epcot by Cheryl Pendry on 08-18-2010

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As you explore the World Showcase at Epcot, I'm sure you'll find, just like me, that you have pavilions that are your favourites and others that don't interest you as much. However, with a bit of careful exploration, those perceptions can change.

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Backstage Magic Tour: Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World by Bernie Edwards on 08-10-2010

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Are you curious about how Disney makes the magic at Walt Disney World? Want to see some of what goes on backstage? If so, then I suggest taking a behind the scenes tour. My absolute favorite tour at Walt Disney World is the Backstage Magic Tour. ...

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A Magical Wedding Day: Getting Married at Walt Disney World by Mandi Titus on 07-15-2010

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I never went to Walt Disney World as a kid, so when my girlfriend proposed going for a weekend, I wasn't very excited. But when she mentioned we'd be there during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, I figured, why not? And I got hooked! In ...

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Undiscovered Future World: A Backstage Tour at Walt Disney World by Bernie Edwards on 07-08-2010

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Are you interested in learning more about Epcot? Want to see some of the backstage area? If so, then I suggest taking the Undiscovered Future World Tour, which takes you behind the scenes at Epcot’s Future World. The tour is a little over four ...

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Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Lounge: Taking Tea in a Grand Setting by Cheryl Pendry on 06-16-2010
Walt Disney World is known for many things, but a good afternoon tea is hardly what immediately comes to most people's minds. However, there is one that takes place daily in the Garden View Lounge, just at the back of the lobby of the Grand ...

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal: A Soft Opening Review by Barry Hom on 06-10-2010
I must admit -- I know very little about Harry Potter! I have a vague idea of who Harry Potter is and a general idea of his world, but I've never read the books or seen the movies. You can call me a "sub-muggle." Even so, I was very excited when ...

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The End of the Toontown Era: Cartoon Life Concludes at the Magic Kingdom by Cheryl Pendry on 06-02-2010
Toontown is never an area that I’ve been particularly fond of at Walt Disney World. It has nothing to do with the fact that it’s very much aimed at younger members of the family. Even though we don’t have any children, I adore the ...

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Enjoying the Peace at Disney: Walt Disney World During the Off-Season by Cheryl Pendry on 05-27-2010
Following my recent look at how to cope with crowds if you visit Walt Disney World at its busiest times, perhaps you’re thinking the most logical time to visit Disney is when it’s at its quietest. After all, it involves less planning, as ...

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More Disney World articles recently added to the PassPorter collection:

Coping with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Your Special Needs last updated 05-13-2010

Around the World on a Segway - A Tour Review last updated 05-13-2010

Tea at the Garden View Lounge at Disney - Dining Review last updated 05-06-2010

Paradiso 37 - Taste of the Americas - A Dining Review last updated 04-29-2010

Pleasure Island Today - The Changing Scene last updated 04-26-2010

Doing Disney Without Ever Riding a Ride! - Yes, You Can! last updated 04/15/2010

Taking the Grandkids - Tips for Disney Trips last updated 04/08/2010

Pre-Historic Eats at T-Rex - A Disney Dining Review last updated 04/01/2010

Give a Day, Get a Disney Day - A Success for Non-Profits last updated 04/01/2010

Disney's Old Key West Resort - A Resort Review last updated 03/25/2010

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - A Resort Review last updated 3/18/2010

Visiting Walt Disney World During The Busy Season - Tips and Tricks for Survival last updated 03/11/2010

Lions and Tigers and Learning, Oh My! - Educational Opportunities at Disney's Animal Kingdom last updated 03/04/2010

Lights, Cameras, Education! - Learning at Disney's Hollywood Studios last updated 02/25/2010

The World is Your Classroom - Educational Opportunities at Epcot last updated 02/18/2010

Fort Wilderness - A Resort Full of Adventure last updated 5/18/2006

Making the Most of Your Meal - Enjoying the Trip to the Restaurant last updated 5/25/2006

Fireworks Photo Ops! - Tips for Taking Great Fireworks Pictures last updated 6/3/2006

WonderWorks - An Orlando Attraction Review last updated 6/3/2006




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CD w/ pop singers singing traditional Disney songs...heard at HS
by soozaay
5 Sep 2010 at 1:47pm
ok, I know this is an odd question....but last year, while visiting Hollywood Studios, we overheard various traditional Disney songs, sung by current...
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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
by cburke
4 Sep 2010 at 5:21pm
We are thinking of staying here when we go to get the free dining. I was wondering if this hotel is near epcot? We wouldn't mind staying at a...
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Wow...fastest I've ever gotten through to Disney Dining!
by SARH7
3 Sep 2010 at 7:14am
The online system must be relieving A LOT of the phone traffic! I called at 6:58 expecting to be able to go through the system and be on...
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"Disney food doesn't have variety" WHAT?!?!?
by carrie3211
2 Sep 2010 at 4:46pm
There is a post today on the Disney Park Blog that was about the new hot dogs they are going to be serving in the park. To me they don't look...
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The dog is going to Disney!!
by jennie622
2 Sep 2010 at 3:44pm
Ok, so get this, Our dog, Sid, is staying on Disney property at the new Best Friends Pet Care facility across from Port Orleans while WE stay at...
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Disney Mom's Panel - search starts later this month
by Caldercup
1 Sep 2010 at 1:14pm
Walt Disney World Moms Panel Search Coming Soon « Disney Parks Blog...
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Disney's website
by NicNoc12
1 Sep 2010 at 12:31pm
Is anyone else having trouble with their log in on the Disney site? I was able to get a Tusker House ADR, but once the confirmation came up, I...
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which ride(s) first for first-ever Disney guests?
by FosterA
1 Sep 2010 at 8:00am
Just for fun...I'm curious what ya'll would recommend. We are planning our first ever trip to WDW next year and are super newbies. I've been doing...
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Unique Drinks at Walt Disney World??
by stitchlover808
31 Aug 2010 at 11:54pm
After reading a recent article and looking at menus at Allears.net I have noticed that several places offer the same drinks at each place such as the...
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Disney Packet Today!!!!!
by samg0627
31 Aug 2010 at 9:42pm
Finally got my packet from AAA today. Not very impressed as all the "special bonuses" are the same one's you get if you directly book through Disney....
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