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Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort is an uniquely themed resort located right in the heart of Walt Disney World. Both its location and its fun atmosphere make this resort an ideal place to spend some time even if you do not plan on staying there – a fact which this review and video hopes to explore.

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The Boardwalk Inn Resort is themed to an early 20th century Atlantic City and includes Coney Island style amusement options to complete the boardwalk atmosphere. This deluxe level resort is located across Crescent Lake from Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Continue reading “Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort Review and Video” »

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort is a unique African-themed deluxe level resort of Walt Disney World. The Animal Kingdom Lodge offers a more intimate encounter with nature than other Disney Resorts and is located near Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

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The Animal Kingdom Lodge opened for operation on April 16, 2001. This was just three years after the associated theme park first started operating nearby.
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Offered below are the Operating Park Hours Schedule for both Disneyland and California Adventure for the month of February 2012. These hours will be useful for anyone planning a trip to Disneyland Resort in February 2012 like those thinking of going during President’s Day weekend.

For a lot of the month, February can be a great time to visit Disneyland Resort owing to the relatively smaller crowd levels. These smaller crowds typically give guests a chance to do more as the wait times on attractions are usually less. Also, things like parades and fireworks are easier to attend as you will not need to queue up as early to get your favorite spots. Continue reading “Complete February 2012 Park Hours Available for Disneyland and California Adventure” »

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The Walt Disney World Resort Operating Park Hours are now available for August 2012. These operating hours for August will help those planning a trip to Disney World this summer.

Shown in the calendar of operating hours below are the times the four theme parks of Disney World will be open for the month. The four theme parks include Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

August can be a great time to visit Walt Disney World. True the weather can provide some very hot days and it is not uncommon for rain to roll through, but as kids start heading back to school the park crowds can become noticeably lighter. This means less time in line waiting for attractions.

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While many across the country are gripped in cold and snowy conditions associated with winter, leave it to Cast Members at Walt Disney World to be planning ahead for spring! They are doing just that and have released specific program details for the upcoming 2012 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.

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According to Disney, the annual spring event is scheduled for March 7 to May 20, 2012. Among the many intriguing plant designs found throughout the park including life-life topiaries, Disney World also plans several “how-tos” with Disney and HGTV experts as well as the traditional concert series related to the International Flower and Garden Festival. Continue reading “Disney World Announces Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival Details” »

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Test Track, the high-speed thrill ride experience located in Epcot of Walt Disney World, will be re-imagineered following a sponsorship renewal announced last week by Disney and General Motors. Plans unveiled along with the sponsorship announcement call for the ride to be centered around the concept of auto design for the GM flagship brand Chevrolet.

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Currently, Test Track riders are treated to a multitude of automotive testing displays as they wander through the queue area of the ride. From there, they view a short informational and entertaining video informing them that they will be riding in a test vehicle. Then, it is time to buckle up as guests are led into those test vehicles where they are subjected to several vehicle assessments ranging from handling to environmental factors before heading out on the open track for a loop around the building at up to 65 MPH. Continue reading “Test Track To Be Re-Imagineered Thanks To GM Sponsorship Renewal” »

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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Current Special Offers for 2012

January 5, 2012

Those looking to book a trip to either Walt Disney World Resort of Florida or Disneyland Resort of California will likely be interested to know of the current special offers being touted by the parks. Unfortunately for most, these available special offers are not that broad in either their time-frames or their target customers. However, [...]

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Disney Announces Parks Open for 24 Hours on Leap Day

January 2, 2012

Those watching Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC were the first to officially hear about Disney’s plans to have two parks open for twenty-four hours on Leap Day!  Beginning at 6AM on February 29, 2012, both the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be open for twenty-four [...]

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Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Begins Soon

December 30, 2011

Those visiting Walt Disney World® Resort next weekend should be aware that the annual marathon will be going on. The marathon (which actually consists of several different events) will take place January 5, 2012 through January 8, 2012. While Disney does a great job of limiting the marathon’s effects on other guests, it is likely [...]

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Disneyland Operating Schedule of Park Hours Available for January 2012

December 23, 2011

Those looking for the Operating Park Hours Schedule for Disneyland and California Adventure for the entire month of January 2012 need look no further. That schedule is offered below showing the park hours for both west coast theme parks. January is a typically a slower time for Disneyland and California Adventure which means it can [...]

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