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The Disney Parks and Resorts Merchandise contact details have been changed.  The new email address is  merchandise.guest.services@disneyparks.com .  The phone number is 877-560-6477.  This service allows guests to order specific items that are available in the parks via mail order. Downtown Disney's Marketplace Bus Stop is scheduled to be closing for a refurbishment from 2/3/2013 to 2/24/2013.  During this time only the Pleasure Island bus stop will be available. Limited Time Magic's 'True Love Week' from 2/11/2013 to 2/17/2013 will feature a number of candlelit dinners for two with prix fixe menus. Here are the provisional menus for the restaurants taking part: The Hollywood Brown Derby $70 per person - Colossal Prawn Stuffed with luscious Blue Lump Crab over a creamy Polenta with White Cheddar and Chorizo Locally grown tender Greens tossed in Cranberry Honey Vanilla Vinaigrette with succulent Strawberries, Fennel Pollen, Lavender Goat Ch

On Monday, we took a look into the Germany Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase.  We're kicking off this month's trivia series with some questions about Germany!  Submit your answers to vacations@kingdomkonsultant.com with the word "trivia" in the subject line.  At the end of the month we will put together all of those with the most answers correct and pick a winner at random.  You can participate in each week's trivia throughout the month.  The more answers you submit correct, the better chance you have to win!  Have fun! 1. Which Disney Princess can be found in the Germany pavilion? 2. What is the name of Germany's quick service restaurant? 3. Which store can guests buy Christmas ornaments? 4. At Biergarten, how are the tables set up? 5. Where can guests participate in a tasting of German wines. 6. What is the name of the band that plays at Biergarten? 7. What is the name of the stand where you can find beer and wine? 8. What are three items found

It's been just about nine months since we launched the Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog!  We've enjoyed sharing reviews, tips, pictures and information with you.  We've started started monthly trivia contests in 2013, along with continuing the great weekly updates in our weekly segment Ears the News with Richard.  But now, we would like to hear from you!  What would you like to see more of?  Are there topics we haven't covered yet that you wish we would?  Maybe you would like more tips for visiting Disneyland or more hotel reviews on the resorts of Walt Disney World !  let us know! We're always keeping an ear out for suggestions and want to make sure were giving our readers the information they are looking for.  If you have anything you wish to see more of on the blog, leave a suggestion in the comments or, you can always send us a message on our Facebook page, too! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you will continue to enjoy our blog!

Have you had your Pog juice today?  If you're at Boma you have!

The 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, taking place this year from 3/6/2013-5/19/ 2013, is lining up to be even better than ever. Along with all the topiaries and the Flower Power concert series, new this year will be the introduction of 12 World Showcase promenade marketplace kiosks offering food and drink. Read on for more details from Disney. •Garden Marketplace culinary creations ranging from smokehouse barbecue and shrimp with grits and Zellwood corn to sweet “frushi” made with fresh fruits and coconut rice. Chefs are perfecting menus for marketplaces that will include Florida Fresh at World Showcase Promenade, Smokehouse Barbecue and Brew at American Adventure courtyard, Primavera Kitchen at Italy showcase, Hanami at Japan showcase and eight others. Around the World Showcase promenade •Garden Marketplace refreshing libations with a kick like Hot Sun Tomato Wine from Florida Orange Groves Winery and Dole Whip with Spiced Rum, as well as non-alcoholic drinks l

Thank you to everyone who participated in this month's trivia contest!  We've put all of the names together of those with the most answers correct and chose a winner at random.  We're happy to announce this month's winner is Jennifer H. from Stanhope, New Jersey!  Congratulations Jennifer! Please remember we will be choosing one winner each month.  Trivia questions will be out every Thursday of the month, and you have the entire month to answer them!  February 8th starts next month's trivia and we hope you'll participate!

We all know that Disney parks are for "the young and young at heart".   Walt Disney's vision was to create a place where both adults and children could enjoy spending time together.  But is there such a thing as "too young"?  Many parents wonder how long they should wait until their children are the perfect age for their first Disney trip.  I'm going to let you in on a little secret- there is no magic number!  The perfect age for kids is whatever age they are right now.  From babies to teenagers, children of all ages can enjoy the magic. One common argument against taking little ones: " They won't remember it anyway. " While this may be true, the parents, siblings, and anyone else who comes along definitely will- and the memories they make will be priceless!  As you read this, moms in Disney Parks around the globe are tearing up at the excitement and joy on their babe's face as they meet Mickey Mouse.   Not to mention the o