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Photo Courtesy of Disney Parks Blog The Magic Kingdom's newest merchandise location opened on 9/30/2012 in Storybook Circus in the new Fantasyland.  Not only does Big Souvenirs look great inside, it offers a great array of gifts, as well as an amazing on-stage kitchen producing all kinds of baked goods and treats. Look for exclusive cupcakes, including the cotton candy cupcake, the caramel corn cupcake, and the special Dumbo cupcake. You can find everything in Big Top Souvenirs, from T-Shirts, plush Dumbos, iPhone cases, holiday ornaments, hats with embroidery service, toys, books, and much more. It feels like a combined and condensed version of the Emporium and Main Street Confectionary.  Throughout the building are lots of great details, with everything having a high quality look and feel. It is also really well laid out, with the circular building having the on-stage kitchen in the center, with the merchandise surrounding it, and registers at the edges. It is spaci

  Illuminations from the Boardwalk Villas.  Where's your favorite place to watch Illuminations?

On Monday we posted some Epcot trivia questions in honor of Epcot's 30th birthday! Thanks to everyone who participated! Here are the answers: 1.) How many countries make up World Showcase? Eleven   2.) Name three celebrities who have important roles in the Future World attraction Universe of Energy. Ellen Degeneres, Bill Nye, Jamie Lee Curtis or Alex Trebek 3.) Before being replaced by The Seas with Nemo & Friends, how were guests transported to Seabase Alpha as part of The Living Seas? Hydrolators and Seacabs 4.) What style architecture is Spaceship Earth? Geodesic Sphere 5.)What are two Hidden Mickeys that can be found on Soarin'? On the golf ball and in the fireworks over Disneyland. There is also a blue Mickey balloon on the golf course. 6.) What show took place in the Italy Pavilion in World Showcase up until April 2004? "Masquerade" 7.) What attraction was replaced by Test Track? World of Motion 8.) The 17th Annual Epcot Internatio

  It's a Mary Poppins' Kiss!  Do you have any character kiss pictures?

In honor of celebrating Epcot's 30th birthday today, we're inviting all of our readers to participate in our Epcot Trivia!  Those with the most answers correct will be entered to win a prize from Kingdom Konsultant Travel. Please submit responses to vacations@kingdomkonsultant.com    with the word "TRIVIA" as the subject.  A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Wednesday!  Good luck! 1.) How many countries make up World Showcase?   2.) Name three celebrities who have important roles in the Future World attraction Universe of Energy.   3.) Before being replaced by The Seas with Nemo & Friends, how were guests transported to Seabase Alpha as part of The Living Seas?   4.) What style architicture is Spaceship Earth?   5.) What are two Hidden Mickeys that can be found on Soarin'?   6.) What show took place in the Italy Pavilion in World Showcase up until April 2004?   7.) What attraction was replaced by Test Track?   8.)  The 17th A

There is not a lot going on in the wonderful world of refurbs this week. Disney's Polynesian Resort is now getting the RFID lock upgrade on guest room doors.  The work is currently in progress and is set to be completed by the end of the month. The fitness center at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort has been temporarily relocated to an air-conditioned tent in the convention center parking lot. The temporary location is open daily from 6:30am to 10:00pm daily, and is expected to be in use until early November. New costumes debuted for the entire cast at Epcot's American Adventure pavilion. Picture from wdw71fan at WDWMagic.com The Magic Kingdom parking plaza entrance is getting a new paint job. The Pepto-Bismol pink is out and attractive shades of blue are in. The 'Alice in Wonderland' themed kids splash playground at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is now open to guests. The new area features a central play zone with two slides and severa

  Radiator Springs Racers!  Who's been on this awesome ride?