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This fall, the Grim Grinning Ghosts won't be the only ones socializing in the parks! Disney has just announced a new premium option during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties. The "Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle” Premium Dessert Party" is a brand new VIP experience that is sure to be a huge hit.  The cost is $99 per person age 3 and up, and includes preferred viewing for Mickey’s "Boo to You" Halloween Parade and Hallowishes Fireworks Spectacular, as well as a dessert party at Cinderella’s Royal Table hosted by Lady Tremaine and her villainous friends. Separate admission to the Not-So-Scary party is required, and not included in this price.  Reservations are highly recommended; with the popularity of villains in the parks, this experience is likely to sell out!  Here are the seating times for the Dessert Soiree:   10:15PM and 11:45PM on 9/1, 9/9, 9/12, and 9/14/2014 and 10:15 PM on 9/16, 9/19, 9/21, 9/23, 9/

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The final curtain call for the American Idol Experience closure has been brought forward from January 2015 to the end of this month. The final show will take place on August 30, 2014. Disney has not yet announced any plans for the theater, although there is speculation that a temporary show, such as the Frozen sing-along, may be staged until further plans the space are developed. Image courtesy the Walt Disney World website The Sunrise Safari tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom will be ending on December 28, 2014. The tour, which is offered to concierge guests staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, takes guests on an adventure through both Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. The 2.5 hour tour costs $75 for adults and $40 for children, which includes a breakfast buffet at Pizzafari in the park. If you are staying as a concierge level guest at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, you can book the tour through the converge desk. Rumor is t

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One of the most common questions that I get from clients regarding Disney Cruises is “What kind of activities are there onboard to keep my kids occupied”? My answer- more than you can imagine! Disney Cruise Line has a wide array of kid and family friendly activities that appeal to all ages.  Here is my top 10 list of activities not to miss while sailing: 10. Poolside Games and Dance Parties Following the mandatory safety drill on embarkation day, head to Donald or Goofy’s Pool (depending on your ship) for the super fun sail away dance party!  This Jammin party is just the beginning of the various activities poolside led by the awesome activity staff.  Every day you will find games, contests, dance offs galore listed in your Navigator.  Be sure to catch them when you can and act like a kid again! 9. Daily Family Fun Activities As you become familiar with your Daily Navigator onboard the ship, you will notice Family activities scheduled around the ship throughout the day.  The

The Yankee Trader, soon to be home to a new Haunted Mansion gift shop has been pushed back to the end of the year. The refurbishment, that will be transforming the Liberty Square shop into a dedicated Haunted Mansion gift shop and on-ride photo pickup, will now run through to December 31 2014, a near 3 month extension to the originally scheduled September 30 2014 completion. The Haunted Mansion will be closed for a refurbishment from December 1 to December 19. The closure coincides with the reopening of the new Haunted Mansion gift shop in the Yankee Trader location on January 1 2015, which is expected to feature on-ride photos from the Haunted Mansion. The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights will take place this year from November 7 2014 through to January 4 2015. The Walt Disney Company and PANDORA have announced that they have entered into a new strategic alliance giving PANDORA jewelry a presence in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. The agreement

When you think of Magic Kingdom resorts, you probably think of the Contemporary, Polynesian, and Grand Floridian. But don't forget to consider another wonderful choice: Bay Lake Tower. This is a deluxe villa resort connected to Disney's Contemporary Resort. Although it is a Disney Vacation Club resort, it can also be booked as part of a Walt Disney World package.  Location/Transportation I really love staying at Bay Lake Tower. I get all the amenities of Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the larger rooms for my whole family to be comfortable just like we are at home, but better. The lobby of Bay Lake Tower is adorned in glass and marble, and has the atmosphere of a fine hotel with modern touches. I find it to be comfortable, clean, and fun as any of the  Disney property resorts are. It’s impressive with the towering structure and Sky Bridge overlooking Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain “across the street”. The staff is always welcoming and helpful; th