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Ears the News with Richard

Starting May 20 2014, the Magic Kingdom's Tinker Bell meet and greet will be relocated to Town Square Theater on Main Street U.S.A. Inside the new Garden Theater at Town Square Theater, you will shrink down to the size of a fairy where you will find a magical portal to be transported to Tinker Bell's Magical Nook. FastPass+ will be available for the new meet and greet, but unlike at the Adventureland location, only Tinker Bell will be available for meet and greets. Mickey Mouse will also continue to meet and greet at Town Square Theater. The once thought dead Flamingo Crossings project has sprung back to life. Plans for two Marriot hotels have been submitted for permitting. The permit applications call for two hotels on one site, the first is a 'TownePlace Suites by Marriott,' and the other a 'SpringHill Suites by Marriott.' Both hotels operate on the low to mid side budget of the market. Marriot describes the 'TownePlace Suites' as "

Grand Cayman Island Tour

There are so many sights to see at each port on a Disney cruise, it can be difficult to decide which excursion is right for you.  I spent many hours looking at the price and description of each excursion before our 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise to try to find the right excursions.  If you are looking for an excursion that shows you the sights and sounds of Grand Cayman from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus, the Grand Cayman Island Tour just might be the excursion for you! Governor's House The excursion begins with boarding a tender boat to the dock.  If you have never been to a port that requires tendering, it’s when the ship can’t pull directly up to the dock, so guests must board small boats that provide transportation between the ship and the shore.  After the quick trip to the dock, you are split into groups of approximately 18 people and placed on buses to begin the tour of the island.  As we made our drive around the island, our driver pointed out different la

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Who else loves seeing this sign?!

2014 Eat to the Beat Concert Series

The 2014 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup at Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival was just announced! The festival runs September 19- November 10, 2014. Here is the current schedule: Sept 19-21 – Jo Dee Messina Sept. 22-23 – The Pointer Sisters Sept. 24-25 – Rick Springfield Sept. 26-27 – Christopher Cross Sept. 28-29 – Hanson Sept. 30-Oct. 2 – Air Supply Oct. 3-5 – STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas Oct. 6-8 – Sugar Ray Oct. 9-10 – Fuel Oct. 11-12 – Sister Hazel Oct. 13-14 – TBD Oct. 15-16 – Billy Ocean Oct. 17-19 – Night Ranger Oct. 20-22 – Smash Mouth Oct. 23-24 – Jim Brickman Oct. 25-26 – Los Lonely Boys Oct. 27-28 – Wilson Phillips Oct. 29-31 – Dennis DeYoung, original member of STYX Nov. 1-2 – 38 Special Nov. 3-5 – Boyz II Men Nov. 6-7 – David Cook Nov. 8-10 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Ears the News with Richard

Disney's Hollywood Studios marked its 25th anniversary in grand style this evening with a spectacular fireworks show honoring the park's attractions. The fireworks featured music from the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, MuppetVision, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Star Wars and more. Video courtesy WDWMagic Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs has just announced at the dedication ceremony that the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom will be opening on May 28 2014. “Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is both literally and figuratively the centerpiece of New Fantasyland, so we knew it had to be something special,” Staggs said. “The attraction appeals to everyone in the family and provides just the right blend of heart, humor, and thrill while keeping with the charm of this special land.” Staggs was joined at Friday’s dedication by Snow White and all Seven Dwarfs who proudly brought their freshly-mined gems: buckets of glowing diamonds an

Come one, come all- FREE DINING THIS FALL!!!

Free Dining is BACK for 2014!! Now available for all guests for many dates this fall. If you check-in on any valid date, you will receive Free Dining for your entire stay. Stay in a Deluxe or Moderate resort, and receive the Plus Dining Plan for free. Stay in a Value resort, and receive the Quick Service Dining Plan for free, with the option to upgrade to the Plus Dining plan. Here are the travel arrival dates: August 31-October 3 October 26- November 1 November 9-November 20   December 12-December 23 Excluded resorts: All-Star Movies, Port Orleans Riverside, Port Orleans French Quarter, Grand Floridian Villas, Fort Wilderness Campsites, Art of Animation Little Mermaid Rooms and all 3 Bedroom Villas. Booking dates are May 7-August 8, 2014. This offer is very popular, and rooms go quick!   Contact us today for a free quote:  Vacations@KingdomKonsultant.com   866-566-7858 Ask us about a room only discount August 16- October 3 rd as well!