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Ears the News: April 20, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Pixar Play Zone, a new kids club, is now open at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The new Walt Disney World entertainment experience, which features favorite characters from Disney•Pixar animated films “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles!” takes place nightly from 6pm to 10:30pm. Pixar Play Zone encompasses several elaborately themed spaces. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com In The Living Room, there’s Space Ranger Training where kids learn what it takes to become a Jr. Space Ranger of Star Command, including how to master the call of the Space Ranger, “To infinity and beyond!” Then, Woody and Jessie will show them the ropes of the Wild West during Woody’s Roundup – complete with a sing along. Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com Around the corner, toys of all kinds are waiting to play in Bonnie’s Play Room. Radiator Springs Racetrack is where youngsters can build th

Ears the News: April 14, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Sweet Spells on Sunset Blvd at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be permanently closing from April 16 2018 to make way for a Pixar store. Set to open alongside Toy Story Land on June 30 2018, the refurbished store will be the primary location for Pixar merchandise at the park. The production kitchen and treats at Sweet Spells will be removed, although some prepackaged items will continue to be sold at other stores. For the non-packaged items, quick service dining locations will be the place to go. Reel Vogue located next door to Sweet Spells will continue to operate during the refurbishment. Wine Bar George in The Landing at Disney Springs is approaching its grand opening, and new concept art of the second floor area has been released. Created by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, Wine Bar George is expected to open May 2018 at The Landing in Disney Springs. Picture c

Cupcake Review! Lemon and Rose Gold Cupcakes from Contempo Cafe!

  Hey Howdy Hey, Disney Foodies!      Everyone ready for more sweet treats? Just last weekend, I stopped by the Contempo Cafe at The Contemporary Resort and got to check out two of Disney's newest cupcakes: A different version of the Rose Gold Mouse Ears Cupcake and a Lemon Cupcake! Can't wait to tell you about them, so come on along!      The Littles and I parked at The Grand Floridian and decided to spend some time riding the rails of the monorail, before we decided on a place for a snack. Does the monorail make everyone as happy as it makes me? Sure it can be crowded and sometimes smells a little barnyard-like for some very strange reason, but that soothing narration, the wide windows and the "Please stand clear of the doors," all just make me feel right at home. Same for most Disney fans, I'm guessing since one of the newest merchandise lines features the monorails, prominently. Cute stuff, too! Monorail tote bags, socks and mugs. Monorail

Ears the News: March 30, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be hosting Easter Egg Relays and Hunts on Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 at Epcot's United Kingdom Pavilion. The Easter Egg hunt is open to guests ages 3 to 9, and the Easter Egg Relay for children ages 8 to 12. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com . The Egg Hunts will take place every 10 minutes from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and the relay races will take place at 11:40 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM, 2:40 PM and 3:40 PM.  Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will also be on hand for meet and greet photos from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. As always, space for the relays is limited, so check in early (up to 30 minutes before each hunt) to get a place. Be sure to check times guides on the day for any changes to schedules. Disney has Announced that the D23 Expo 2019 will take place August 23 - 25, 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The biennial event brings togethe

Easter Fun! Chocolate Eggs at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Happy Spring, Disney Fans!      I hope everyone is finally getting a little warmer weather. Here in Orlando, the first day of Spring brought yet another dip into the chilly 60's, but now we are back to our more seasonable 80's. You poor Northerners! I hope you are thawing out! You could always head this way!      This past weekend was the end of my kiddo's Spring Break, so we hit up Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for our annual visit to see the hand-carved chocolate eggs in the lobby. Every year, the pastry chefs at the Grand Floridian go nuts, making these huge chocolate eggs come to life with scenes from favorite Disney movies and more. They are amazing! Some of the best eggs get saved from year to year, so there are usually some repeats from previous years, but also several newbies. Would you like to check them out? Here you go! (I apologize in advance for the blurry ones. It was hard to see in the lobby because the sun was coming in so brightly, so I