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A new fireworks viewing dessert party will soon be on offer at the Magic Kingdom, giving guests a view of the nightly fireworks spectacular from aboard one of the Ferry boats, complete with an onboard dessert party. Beginning October 5 2015 and taking place on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 'Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise' will cost $99 for adults, and $69 for ages 3-9 (including tax and gratuity). Capacity will be limited to 150 guests per cruise. You can make reservations now on the Disney website or via 407-WDW-DINE. The menu includes: “The Grand” Key Lime Tart Polynesian De-constructed Pineapple Upside Down Cake Contemporary “Traditional with a Twist” Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake “Main Street” Mickey Balloon Tarts Mini “Fireworks” Cupcakes with a Pop Cinderella’s Sugar Slipper with Orange Financier Florida Mango Panna Cotta Sparkling wine Coffee Signature punch Guest check-in at the TTC Ferry Boat dock will be available sta

This is where the excitement begins! Welcome to my “10 favorite things about a Disney Cruise”. The thing about Top 10 lists is that you have to limit yourself to 10.  The truth is, I could fill a book with everything I love about Disney cruises!  However, I’ll assume that you all have jobs, families, and regular lives to get back to- and limit myself to 10 (maybe 11). In no particular order, here are some of my favorite parts of sailing on a Disney Cruise: The ships' horns are music to my ears 10.  Horns -  These represent the very essence of Disney Cruising and give me chills every time.  From the traditional “When you wish upon a star” on the classic Magic and Wonder, to the larger 7 song repertoire on the Dream and the Fantasy, there’s something so magical about hearing these in person.  On my most recent cruise this summer, I'm pretty sure I set a new Olympic record sprinting up 6 flights of stairs to experience the beautiful sound of all 7 songs bei

We wish everyone safe travels on this Labor Day!

Ears the News is brought to you courtesy of our friends at  WDWMagic.com Disney's Hollywood Studios will once again have a Rope Drop opening procedure on all regular non-Extra Magic Hour mornings at the park. Guests without breakfast reservations will be allowed through the touch points at 8:30 am and onto Hollywood Blvd. Guests will be able to go as far at the 50's Prime Time Cafe, Min and Bill's Dockside, and to the Trolley Car Cafe, with ropes at each of those locations. Oscars, Crossroads of the World, Mickey's of Hollywood and the Starbucks Trolley Car Cafe on Hollywood Blvd will all be open for the early arrivals. The rope drop will then take place at each of those three locations at 8:45 AM, including welcome announcement, with cast on-hand to lead guests to the attractions. Guests with early dining reservations will be able to enter the park at 7:45 AM. Breakfast is coming to the Sci-Fi Dine In Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios thi

As travel agents, we often get asked, “is my child too young for Disney?”  I am here to say that there is no such thing!  I used to think that, but I am pretty sure that had more to do with me being selfish and wanting to ride the rides I like without slowing down for my children.  As we know, not all rides are created for tiny Mouseketeers, and I wanted the thrills.  I simply didn’t want to stop for “kiddie” rides. After I took a leap of faith and took my wee ones, I found that going to Disney with younger children completely changes the experience- in a good way!  Yes, we did slow down, but that only made me take notice of details and attractions I missed before and really come to appreciate them.  Slower rides and attractions can be super magical when you sit back, relax, and see them through the eyes of your child. With that being said, here are my personal picks for Disney’s best rides and attractions for little ones (and the grown up “kids” that are with them). Agent Heathe

My 1st Haircut Mickey Ears, and a mesh bag of hair clippings With children, Walt Disney World trips can be full of lots of "firsts"- such as the first time they meet Mickey, the first time Cinderella Castle comes into view around the corner, or the first time their head finally hits that height stick for the attraction they've anxiously been waiting to ride.  These are all great scrapbook-worthy moments that we can treasure for years to come.  You may not realize that there's another milestone you can celebrate in a magical way: their first haircut! Tucked away just off Main Street USA next to the Emporium is the Harmony Barber Shop.  This is a real working barber shop, and has become a traditional first-stop on our visits.  Whether you need a trim, a cut, or some pixie dust, they can send you off in style and ready for a fantastic vacation!  The Dapper Dans and other residents of Main Street have been known to stop by, making it an extra-special experience.