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Sail Through the Kingdom of Arendelle on Frozen Ever After

The “Frozen Ever After” attraction coming to Epcot in 2016 is an adventure fit for the entire family that will take guests through the kingdom of Arendelle. Guests will be transported to the Winter in Summer Celebration where Queen Elsa embraces her magical powers and creates a winter-in-summer day for the entire kingdom. “Frozen Ever After” will be located in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot, which is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)

From Disney’s Media Team:

For the first time in forever, guests can explore the kingdom of Arendelle when “Frozen Ever After” opens in the Norway Pavilion in summer 2016. This family-friendly adventure picks up after the events in the blockbuster hit “Frozen” and celebrates a “Summer Snow Day.”

A stone archway entrance greets guests to the kingdom of Arendelle. Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, trolls and Marshmallow join them on their boat journey through the frozen willow forest, past Troll Valley and up to the North Mountain to Elsa’s ice palace.

After disembarking, guests can meet the regal sisters in the cozy Royal Sommerhus. Inspired by a cabin in the countryside of Norway, the sisters have opened their summer home for visitors.

Fun Facts:

Frozen Ever After is the first Frozen-themed attraction and the Royal Sommerhus is Elsa’s and Anna’s permanent meet and greet at Disney Parks.

Guests will witness Elsa’s ice magic on Frozen Ever After.

Composers Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez created new lyrics to the cherished Frozen film songs.

All of the original voice talent from the film returned and recorded dialogue and songs for the attraction

WDI traveled to Norway to research architecture, décor and artifacts; guests will find their inspiration in the Royal Sommerhus.

The design of Royal Sommerhus and the surrounding area is modeled after a traditional Norwegian cabin in Trondheim.

#AwakenSummer #Epcot #Frozen Ever After #Norway

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From Disney’s Media Team:

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla – Nightfall brings more mystery and majesty to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park as guests discover rich new experiences under the stars. Whether riding Kilimanjaro Safaris at sunset, rollicking aboard rafts on Kali River Rapids at twilight, dancing alongside African performers in Harambe, or reveling in a live musical celebration of Disney’s new hit film The Jungle Book, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can enjoy the park’s captivating new vibe and tone when it expands its offerings with extended hours and enhanced entertainment, scheduled to begin Memorial Day Weekend.

“Disney’s Animal Kingdom is such a majestic and beautiful park,” said George A. Kalogridis, President of Walt Disney World Resort, “With new experiences and new ways to experience favorite attractions, nighttime at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be a can’t-miss experience for Walt Disney World guests.”

Like the animal world itself, Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to evolve since opening on Earth Day in 1998. As the park shifts to nighttime, a magical ambiance emerges, inviting guests to share in its wonder with heightened senses. At nightfall the sounds of rustling foliage, animal calls, and colorful prayer flags flapping in the wind become even more distinct. Softly lit, once-familiar paths now cast in shadows make every twist and turn a new discovery. Most of the park’s popular attractions will remain open for guests to enjoy after dark.

The animal encounters shift at twilight, too, as darkness camouflages the boundaries between wildlife and guests. The kingdom comes alive with intriguing nighttime animal behaviors — never disappointing humanity’s enduring fascination with creatures of our planet.

Highlights of new experiences:

The Tree of Life Awakens

The theme park’s iconic Tree of Life will undergo extraordinary “awakenings” throughout the evening as the animal spirits are brought to life by magical fireflies that reveal colorful stories of wonder and enchantment. High-tech projections of nature scenes take on a magical quality as they appear to dramatically emanate from within the Tree of Life.

Kilimanjaro Safaris after Dark

Each evening, the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris daytime experience is artfully bathed in the glow of sunset with special lighting allowing guests to explore this attraction well into the night. During the expedition, guests can now encounter the nighttime behavior of the wildlife and better tune in to the unique vocalization of the animals. Plus, there are two new species to discover: African wild dogs and hyenas.

The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic

For the summer, Discovery River becomes the stage for music and pageantry in a limited-engagement show inspired by Disney’s hit live-action film The Jungle Book. Jungle Book: Alive with Magic is a live show filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, now infused with an Indian influence.

Harambe Wildlife Parti

When the sun sets, the popular Village of Harambe will become a hot spot with the new Harambe Wildlife Parti. Here, “party animals” can dance alongside a variety of entertainers and local street musicians, and enjoy the lively rhythms of African music. Guests can also partake in exotic foods and libations, and explore the diverse wares of village artisans and merchants in the vibrant marketplace.

Discovery Island Carnivale

The spirited community of Discovery Island has come together to celebrate their love of the natural world with the Discovery Island Carnivale. This nightly experience will captivate guests with lively music, jubilant dance, vibrant costumes, stilt walkers and tasty culinary creations — winding from one end of the island to the other.

Tiffins Signature Restaurant

In addition to the diverse new entertainment offerings, guests will enjoy Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s new signature eatery, Tiffins. Open for both lunch and dinner, this new signature dining experience will celebrate the art of traveling and include waterfront views from both indoor and outdoor seating areas. “Tiffin” is an Indian English word meaning midday meal or type of container used to carry food while traveling.

New Adventures with Favorite Attractions

Most attractions remain open at nightfall, and will shine like never before. At sundown, Kali River Rapids will reveal mysterious twists and turns throughout the rainforest with dramatic and drenching fun. Expedition Everest thrills adventurers as it lurches forward and backward through the icy peaks of the Himalayas. At night, the majestic mountain challenges trekkers to an evening ride revealing breathtaking views of the Animal Kingdom canopied by starlight. Amidst the colorful midway games at Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama in DinoLand U.S.A., the thrills turn up aboard the zany Triceratop Spin or Primeval Whirl under the lights.

More Magic to Come with “Rivers of Light”

The nighttime will grow even more magical with the premiere of the majestic nighttime jewel, “Rivers of Light.” This illuminating musical experience – currently in development with a premiere date to be announced soon – will celebrate the magic of animals, humans and the natural world with a blend of performers, floating lanterns and theatrical animal imagery.

On the natural stage of Discovery River, guests will marvel as a timeless custom comes to life before their eyes in a stirring performance. The ceremony begins with the arrival of a pair of mystical hosts, two complementary forces who come to the river bearing gifts of light. They set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels, engaging in a dramatic dance of water and light to summon the animal spirits. With these storytellers as guides, the wonders of “Rivers of Light” unfold, building to a magnificent finale with bursts of light as animal images soar to the heavens– signifying the ancient belief that when animals passed from one world to another they danced in the sky and became beautiful rivers of light.

To create “Rivers of Light,” Imagineers and Disney Creative Entertainment are collaborating with experts including award-winning master designer Michael Curry. Film composer Don L. Harper created the soaring musical score for the nighttime show, which also includes an original song by noted composer Mark Mancina. Disney also collaborated with the award-winning filmmakers at Disneynature to bring never-before-seen footage, telling dramatic and compelling stories from the animal world to the show.

#AwakenSummer #Rivers of Light

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Today In Disney History ~ April 19th

TMSM Today in Graphic by Sherry Rinaldi DeHart

#This Day In Disney History

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#WaltWisdom: 10 Magical Quotes From The Man Himself

#WaltWisdom: 10 Magical Quotes From The Man Himselg by Guest Blogger Arielle Boardman

Walt Disney was just a guy with a drawing of a mouse and a dream. Yeah, he could draw quite well but that’s not what made Disney one of the most loved and inspiring companies. Walt had a huge love and passion for what he did. And he surrounded himself with people with the same passion. He didn’t care about what people said about his dreams, he went for it anyways.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, an artist or just someone who believes in wishing on stars, Walt has a quote that inspires us all. Here are my 10 favorite quotes from the man himself.

When you’ve stopped being curious you’ve stopped living. Learn a new trade, a new language, take a dance class or a cooking class, but never stop moving forward. I felt stuck in my life for a long time. I started writing again. I wrote a book and I am taking writing classes and screenplay classes. It’s something new and different and it’s moving me down a new path. What new path will you go down?

Failure isn’t the absence of success, it’s the absence of trying. Stop comparing the beginning of your journey to the middle of someone else’s. Keep trying. If you stop trying, you’ll never learn how to walk.

This is something I have to remind myself of everyday. Worrying doesn’t pay bills, put gas in your car or heal boo-boos. Worrying doesn’t prevent car accidents or hurricanes. Worrying just puts more pressure on you.

When you fail, you learn something new and can make your dream better. Stop being a cry baby or a victim and start learning from your obstacles. Stop wasting time trying to place blame or make excuses and just do it better next time.

People said Snow White would bomb at the box office. They said Disneyland would fail. Imagine the world today if Walt had listened. Don’t quit. No matter how many times you’ve “lost”. I remember in 8th grade gym class my gym teacher told me to keep shooting a basketball until I made it in the hoop. I had tried a few times and I was still missing the shot. My gym teacher said, “if you quit now, you’ll never know if the next shot was the one that would have made it.” Back then it was just annoying, but now I really appreciate that advice.

Manifest what you want in life. Your thoughts become things. Dream about it. Think about it. Act like you already have it. The only person putting a limit on yourself is you. Dream big and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

Love yourself. Embrace the quirks. Let the freak flag fly! Being like everyone else is boring. So if breaking out in Disney songs during staff meetings makes me weird then I am OK with being weird.To me, this is SO important to me when it comes to my work. Walt wanted his whole team on the same page: to tell great stories. If you work with a team and they all have different goals and ulterior motives, you are going to waste a lot of time and nothing will get done. Same with life outside of work. Surround yourself with successful, positive people. Toxic relationships will bring you down. Let them go. Don’t ever do something half way. If you love something or someone, love it or them 100%. Don’t let anyone change your mind about it. And don’t get upset over setbacks! Those are there to make you stronger (see quote # 4).

I love using Walt’s wisdom in my everyday life. I feel like for every situation I am in, Walt has a quote that fits perfectly. What Walt quote means the most to you?

Sometimes we are so scared of failing that we decide it’s better to play it safe. If Walt had played it safe how many movies wouldn’t have been made? Would you be making dinner reservations for your stay at Disney World right now? When you muster up some courage and step outside of your comfort zone, beautiful things can happen.

Arielle Boardman loves writing, Disney and writing about Disney. It is her dream to spend her days writing about the mouse while laying on the beach and enjoying a dole whip. Until then she’ll scrape the ice and snow off of her windshield and work in marketing and sales coordinating. At least she has the woodland animals to help clean her house.

#Disney wisdom #TMSM #Walt Disney #Walt Disney Quotes

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Hakuna Frittata ~ Recipe!

Here’s another Disney inspired recipe from our friends at Disney Family! Enjoy!

What You’ll Need

2 cups cubed potatoes (I peeled 3 Yukon golds and diced them into ½-inch pieces)

10 eggs

1 teaspoon kosher salt (or half as much table salt)

1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs (I used a mix of parsley, chives, lemon thyme, and celery leaves. Basil is delicious. Or tarragon. And mint with potatoes and fresh goat cheese is heavenly.)

1 heaping cup grated cheese

2 tablespoons butter

Balsamic-Butter Sauce (optional, see last step)

I love adding cooked potatoes to this (I think it’s a lot like a Spanish torta this way), but you can add nearly any cooked ingredients: broccoli or greens (make sure they’re very well drained), cooked bacon or diced ham, sautéed mushrooms or onions. You can’t go wrong.

How To Make It

1 Steam the potato cubes until cooked, covered, over rapidly boiling water for about 8 minutes. Bite into one to make sure it’s completely tender-hearted.

2 Meanwhile, beat the eggs well with the salt, then stir in the herbs and cheese. Begin heating the butter in a wide skillet over medium-low heat until it gets nice and foamy.

3 Stir the cooked potatoes into the egg mixture, then tip the whole thing into the pan. Cover the pan and cook the frittata gently for around 10-12 minutes, or until it looks quite set around the edges but is still raw-eggish in the center. Pop the pan under a pre-heated broiler for around 2 minutes, until the center is set and the whole thing is lovely and puffed and browning. Serve hot or room temperature with the balsamic-butter sauce or salsa or some other condiment of your choosing.

4 For the balsamic-butter sauce: You’ll need 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons cold butter; salt and pepper. In a tiny pot or pan, reduce the vinegar over medium heat until it is just about half-boiled (about 4 minutes). Turn off the heat, stir in butter, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and blended. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve small spoonfuls over or next to the frittata.

#Disney Recipes #The Lion King

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New Dooney and Bourke and Harveys Coming to Disney Parks Next Month

May is going to be a BIG month for purse loving Disney fans! Today new Dooney and Bourke and Harveys patterns were announced.Each style has some interesting information on how or where it will be released!

On the heels of last week’s Jungle Book release, we know guys and gals will be be excited about the new Star Wars inspired Haveys items that were announced today. This new line of Star Wars inspired Harvey items features artist SHAG’s new “A Wretched Hive” print which will also be available on other items like apparel, home décor, D-Tech on Demand items and more. Shag and Dana and Melanie Harvey will appear May 21, 2016, at the WonderGround Gallery from 3–5 p.m. to debut “A Wretched Hive” and the Harvey Medium Streamline Tote, Hip Pack and Billfold. Currently there is no word on if these items will be available at the Disneyland or Walt Disney World after May 21, but the nice rep at Harveys told us “there is more news coming!” so we will keep you up to date if any additional information is released on this great new pattern,

Disney also announced three new Dooney & Bourke patterns today. The new “Mickey Thru the Years” Dooney & Bourke pattern is being released in early May at all park locations that carry Dooney & Bourke and will be available in letter carrier, wristlet and tote. So remember to check the Disney Store Online and the Shop Disney Parks app.

The new “Romancing Minnie” pattern will be released in large letter carrier, zip satchel and pouchette but will only be sold at the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs in Cherry Tree Lane. Currently Disney is saying it will not be available at the Disneyland Resort “at this time.”

The last Dooney & Bourke pattern announced today is the the new embossed Star Wars line which will be available in zip shopper, pouchette, and letter carrier. These bags will be available in “mid-to-late May” at Legends of Hollywood and the Star Trader.

#Dooney and Bourke #Harvey

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Racing Disney: Running with the Middle of the Pack

Hey there Main Streeters! I frequently see people wanting to run Disney races but are afraid they’re “too slow”. I always try to assure people that it takes all types in the running community and that being “slow” is not a reason not to try. Over the next three weeks, I’m hoping to give you a perspective of what it is like to run in the middle, back, and front of the pack (with the help of friend to “Racing Disney” Catie Neal). This week, we start with the middle of the pack.

When I ran the Disney Princess Race Weekend in 2015, I ran with the middle of the pack. I started in Corral J out of P (10 out of 16). I saw 9 other corrals start before my own (9 sets of Disney fireworks!) and by the time I was running through the MK parking lot turnstiles, the overall winner of the race was passing us on the other side of the road heading for the finish line.

Running with the middle of the pack has its advantages, whether you’re at Disney or at a local race. You’re never alone (especially at Disney). Picture lines can be long, but with the head start you have on the sweepers, you can afford to stop for one or two of the shots you “must have”. And you will probably never see the balloon ladies/sweepers.

At Disney this is never a problem, but I have had the problem at local races that finishing at the middle of the pack means there’s limited food at the finish line. Or what they do have is now cold, having been out a couple hours since the front of the pack racers finished. Depending on the distance you just ran, this can be a disappointment.

But there is community in the middle of the pack. Words of encouragement as we pass each other that we can keep going. Checking on one another when you stop or slow down. The running community is an amazing thing and this is often displayed for me in the middle of the pack.

So never think you’re “too slow” to try your hand at running. It takes all shapes and sizes and speeds. The important thing is that you train for whatever you want to do at whatever your capability level is. People walk half marathons all the time, but you have to train to do it. I’ll never be a front of the pack runner, but that doesn’t keep me from the start line.

Next week, Catie is going to tell us what life is like with the front of the pack. Until then, stay Disney.

TMSM is very excited to publish the “Racing Disney” runDisney series by Addie Clark, Catie Neal and Tali McPike. Please keep an eye out for more of their amazing and informative articles! If you missed of the articles in this series make sure you check them athttp://www.themainstreetmouse.com/tag/racing-disney/ If you are planning on running in a runDisney event and have questions, or have participated and want to talk about your experiences make sure you visit our runDisney Forum at http://goo.gl/RLB5ka

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Today In Disney History ~ April 18th

TMSM Today in Graphic by Sherry Rinaldi DeHart

#This Day In Disney History

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Did You Know? Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

The flashing lights, the speed, the music! It’s so riveting. What are we talking about? Why, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster of course! A combination of factors make this one of the most thrilling rides at Walt Disney World. Let’s learn a little more about the ride!

Opened on July 29,1999 with a special invitation-only party featuring Aerosmith

Is also featured at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris

Is a FastPass+ attraction

Is 3,403 feet long (more than ½ mile)

2 roll-over loops and 1 corkscrew

Disney’s first coaster in the US to have inversions

‘Limotrain’ holds 24 passengers

Catapults Limotrain to approximately 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds (what a rush!)

120 speakers per Limotrain

900 total speakers throughout the ride

More than 32,000 watts of audio amplifier output power (WOW!)

Each seat has a subwoofer under the seat, two high-frequency tweeter, and two mid-range speakers (the average car has a 4 speakers)

Actual ride time is only 1:22

Contains 5 specifically recorded Aerosmith songs with each Limotrain featuring a different song

Is this a can’t do or a can’t miss for you?

#Aerosmith #Did you know #Disney #Disney's Hollywood Studios #Rock n Roller Coasters #Roller Coaster

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Olaf-Inspired Canvas Stencil

Do you like warm hugs? How about just a snowman who loves them? Olaf is a favorite for Frozen Fans, and here’s a cute craft you can make for your wall to warm up your day each time you look at it!

What You’ll Need

Download Olaf-Inspired Canvas Stencil

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White canvas fabric

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Fabric Iron-on transfer paper for light colored fabrics

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Scissors

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Iron

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Cotton pillowcase

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16″ x 20″ stretcher bars or picture frame

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Staple gun

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Pre-mounted canvas (optional)

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White glue or acrylic sealer (optional)

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Blue fabric spray paint (optional)

How To Make It

1 Cut a rectangle of canvas fabric about 19 to 20 inches wide and 23 to 24 inches tall.

Optional: You can use blue fabric spray paint to create a blue background. Just make sure the paint is completely dry before you transfer the designs.

2 Download and print the Olaf canvas stencil onto a sheet of light iron-on transfer paper. Use the print settings recommended by the manufacturer.

Note: The printable included was designed for a 16 x 20 canvas, use your printer settings to scale them appropriately if using a smaller or larger canvas.

3 Preheat iron using the setting for cotton. Do not use steam. Lay a pillowcase on a hard, heat-resistant surface, such as a wooden table or marble counter top. A regular ironing board is not suitable.

4 Iron any wrinkles out the pillowcase. Place the rectangle of canvas fabric on top of the pillowcase and iron it also.

5 Trim with scissors around the edges of the printed images and letters, without leaving a margin. You should cut away and discard all unprinted parts of the paper. Peel the backing layer off the transfer paper.

6 Place the printed, trimmed transfer in the center of the canvas fabric. It should be image-side-up, just as you want the finished canvas to appear.

7 Lay the sheet of special overlay paper or tissue paper — which should come with the iron-on transfer paper — over the top of the transfer.

8 Press down on the overlay paper with the hot iron for about 30 seconds and then reposition the iron on an adjacent part of the paper and press for another 30 seconds. Repeat this until you have pressed the whole surface of the transfer. This process lightly fixes the image in place.

9 Iron the overlay again, this time pressing firmly and gliding the iron up and down and all over the surface for a total of one or two minutes. This second pressing affixes the transfer to the canvas permanently.

10 Let the fabric cool for a minute or two, then peel away the overlay paper.

11 Center the canvas over the stretcher bars or frame. One at a time, pull the side edges of the canvas over the sides of the frame and staple them in place on the back.

Keep the canvas pulled taut and smooth as you do this. Fold the corners of the fabric neatly before stapling them at the back of the frame too.

Optional: Paint a layer of white glue or spray a coating of acrylic sealer over the canvas and let it dry. This gives the canvas a nice, shiny finish.

Notes

Cutting and ironing should be done by an adult.

You can also use a framed canvas for this project, but you will have to remove the staples to take the canvas off the frame before you iron on the transfer. Just staple the canvas back on to the frame after you have applied the transfer.

If the transfer image hasn’t fully adhered to the canvas after the ironing process, lay the overlay sheet back over the transfer and iron it again.

Thanks to Disney Family for the info and pic!

#Disney's Frozen #Frozen Crafts #Frozen Summer #Olaf

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TMSM Explains: WDW’s Online Check-In System

With the creation of My Disney Experience, Walt Disney World Guests have gone through a LOT of changes with their trip planning. One of the new options available to guests is online check-in. Disney explains online check-in as being “Disney’s Online Check-In service is a convenient option that starts your check-in process online from home and may reduce registration time upon arrival at your Disney Resort hotel. It is complimentary and available to all registered Disney Resort hotel Guests at Walt Disney World Resort.” Having seen the number of questions we get a week in TMSM Nation about this I personally thing it’s more hassle for those who don’t understand it than a convenience, but once people understand it, online check-in is a great tool.

Please know this article is intended to explain what online check-in is and it’s basic process, specialized and unique situations will need to be addressed directly by the resort staff. Also, please make sure if you need handicap accessible accommodations for your stay you will want to book an accessible room at your original booking.

Where do I go to use online check-in? In MDE at about the 60 day from check in point a blue hyper link in the reservations section, under your stay’s confirmation number. This option is only available website version of MDE. The system will ask you when you think you will arrive and depart from the resort, for room and amenity requests, to set up your room charge information (credit card and pin for charging), enter information so that the hotel can text you when your room is ready, and allows you to verify your address.

Is online check-in available to everyone? From our understanding in discussions with Nation members outside the U.S. yes, this option is available outside the U.S. for those using MDE. This could change in the future without notice.

I am working on my online check-in, what room/amenity requests can I make? Options vary by resort. The photos shown are of my upcoming stay in Pop Century. All resorts allow you to make two requests, and decide if you arrive early if you would rather bypass your location/amenity requests in favor of having a room ready early.

Will my room/amenity requests be guaranteed? Per Disney “We will make every attempt to accommodate your request for a room ready prior to the Resort’s standard check-in time. However, our ability to satisfy this request or any other requests you’ve made depends on factors beyond our control such as the previous evening’s occupancy.” Meaning, they will do their best but can not make any guarantees. If you want to ensure you are in a preferred area or near a pool, make sure you pay the little bit extra for those rooms. Regular check-in hours are as follows. “Rooms and campsites are available at the standard check-in time of 4:00 PM for Disney Deluxe Villas, 1:00 PM for The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and 3:00 PM for the other Disney Resort hotels.”

So, I did online check in. Now what? Currently you still need to go to the hotel before heading to the park even if you drive to WDW. They are working on updating this but the process is still in testing at select resorts during select time frames. When you get to the hotel you will use the online check-in line, which is usually much shorter than the other check-in line. You will need to present a photo ID and will quickly finish the last minute or so of the check-in process. If you are coming to the parks from outside the U.S. you will also pick up your Magic Bands at the online check-in desk. If your room is ready you will be able to pop in and drop your bags and head out and have fun. If your room isn’t ready you can leave any unneeded bags at bell services and then head out to have fun and will receive a text or email (your choice) when your room is ready. If you use the bell services option you will need to stop there on your way to your room later, or call bell services while you are in the room to have them bring up your items. Bell Services can not deliver items to a room without the guest present.

We need connecting rooms what do we do? This option should NOT be handled in online check-in. You want to mention it when booking your stay. I personally recommend booking on the phone when connecting rooms are needed, and when you get your reservation confirmation numbers also ask if there is a special confirmation number to use when referencing the connecting rooms later. Also about fifteen days before you check in call booking again to verify the rooms are noted as connecting, and then at ten days out nicely call the resort and ask the booking manager to confirm they have the same information.

#TMSM explains

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Today In Disney History ~ April 17th

“Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is a stage show featuring an Audio-Animatronic version of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, best known for being presented at Disneyland since 1965. It was originally showcased as the prime feature of the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. One year after its debut at the World’s Fair, the show opened at Disneyland, where it has undergone several changes and periods of hiatus over the years. Today Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is an element of the Disneyland attraction The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which opened in 2009. Walt Disney originally conceived of a show that would pay tribute to all U.S. Presidents as part of a proposed extension of Main Street, U.S.A. in the 1950s. However, the technology at the time would not permit a show on the scale Disney wanted, and the Main Street extension proposal was abandoned (the presidential tribute was later built as The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom). Disney’s Imagineers opted to focus instead on creating a tribute to Lincoln, Disney’s boyhood hero. In 1962, Robert Moses visited Disney seeking ideas for attractions for the upcoming World’s Fair. Moses was intrigued by a prototype of the Audio-Animatronic Lincoln, and Disney agreed to build it. The show premiered at the World’s Fair on April 22, 1964, and consisted of a pre-show highlighting the state of Illinois, followed by a theater presentation in which the Audio-Animatronic Lincoln gave a speech that included excerpts from multiple speeches actually delivered by Lincoln. It ran for the entirety of both of the World’s Fair’s 6-month seasons, and closed on October 17, 1965. During the second season of the World’s Fair, a duplicate version of the show opened at Disneyland on July 18, 1965. The show ran until 1973, when it was replaced by The Walt Disney Story, a biographical film on Walt Disney. Disneyland was criticized for this move, and in 1975 the show was replaced by The Walt Disney Story Featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, a hybrid of the two shows. The 1975 version of The Walt Disney Story Featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln underwent several minor changes over the years, and closed in 2000. In 2001, it was replaced with an attraction of the same name, but which had more of a focus on the American Civil War. This version closed in 2004, and from 2005 to 2009 the attraction was replaced with Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years, a tribute to Disneyland’s 50th anniversary which included exhibits on Disneyland in the pre-show and post-show areas and a film narrated by Steve Martin. The present-day attraction features a pre-show and post-show consisting of exhibits on the history of Disneyland and incorporates several elements of Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years, including an abridged version of the Steve Martin film presented on a television screen in the lobby. The main show features a short biographical film on Lincoln and an updated version of the original show.”

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Disney Depression

*I wrote this one back when we still lived in Michigan. It struck a chord with me because it’s really so true, and I thought it was worth re-posting! Enjoy! ~M

I’m sure you’ve heard people talking who have “Disney Depression.” You know these people….. you may be one of them. Folks who haven’t had a Disney Fix in a long time, and are itching to get back to the Magic of being on Disney Property. I know I get this way, especially this time of year. If you live in the North, then you know we’re kind of stuck at the in between phase, Winter “should” be over, Spring “should” be here, and we’re experiencing unpredictable weather. It’s rough. It’s depressing. What can cure the blues, besides dreaming of Disney? Not much!

So, being that we’re blue and missing Disney, what do we do about it? Do we plan a Disney trip, or just go hang out in the local Disney Store for awhile and pretend? Going to the Disney Store is cheaper, but it’s a temporary band-aid on what we’re longing for. In a perfect world, we could just visit Disney whenever we wanted to, and get that happy fix on a regular basis. I wish that were the case. Isn’t is funny how Disney can do that to us, make us long to be there like we do? Is it that “magic” that I’m always talking about? Maybe so!

Sometimes, looking at vacation photos or watching Disney specials on tv makes that Disney Depression worse. I know for me, when I catch Disney shows on Destination America, it makes me long to be there even more. I’m telling you, the people who do the marketing for Disney are brilliant, because it works! I don’t know any other destination that can make you truly miss being there, from deep inside your heart. Disney tugs at your heartstrings, it makes you “homesick” when you can’t be there. Yes, it’s depressing when you can’t visit your favorite Disney destination, but it’s almost magical too. The Magic that is Disney keeps us coming back for more. It makes us plan our next Disney vacation when we’re just getting home from one. It makes us long to be there, and do whatever we need to do to save up and get back to the Parks asap. Heck, that magic makes us want to pack up and move there, people do it all the time!

Even though it’s that time of year, where we’re longing for warm weather and Mickey Mouse, we can still hold out hope that we’ll get to see that beautiful Castle at the end of Main Street USA soon. Part of the Disney life is to keep dreaming, and not lose hope of our hearts desires, even if it’s just a magical vacation that we’re longing for. So, we can all dream together, share memories, and fight that Disney Depression with others who get where we’re coming from. You’re not alone if you have the Disney “blues” right now, you’re in good company! Here’s to looking forward to achieving our goal of visiting the Main Mouse this year, and keeping that magical hope alive!

#Disney Depression #Disney Memories #Disney Vacations #Michele Atwood #Missing Disney #Walt Disney World

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Cute Squirt Pillow Craft Idea!

Here’s another cute craft idea from Disney Family! This one is for the Finding Nemo fan in your life! Make your own Squirt pillow, here’s how~

What You’ll Need

Download Squirt Pillow

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Scissors

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Tape

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12- by 18-inch sheet of stiff tan felt

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Straight pins

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Double-sided fusible web (such as Steam-A-Seam2)

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Steam iron and pressing cloth (for adhering the fusible web)

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Ruler

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½ yard (44-inch width) tan flannel or felt

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9- by 12-inch piece of maroon flannel or felt

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Sticky-back felt (red, white, and black)

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Fabric glue

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Small craft paintbrush for applying the fabric glue

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A handful of pinch-style clothespins or large paper clips

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Polyester fiberfill (or other suitable filling for stuffing the pillow)

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Wooden spoon

How To Make It

Print the template and cut out the pieces. Tape the three pillow base sections (head, left body, and right body) together where indicated. Then use the assembled base to cut a large turtle shape from the stiff tan felt.

Tip: You’ll need to turn the template slightly askew to make it fit atop the felt sheet.

Use the specified template pieces to cut the head and the shell under layer shape from the tan flannel (or felt).

Now cut three 9- by 12-inch pieces from the tan flannel. Adhere each piece to a sheet of double-sided fusible web, following the instructions on the package. Then use the specified template pieces to cut out four flippers, the face, another head shape, and another shell under layer shape from the fused flannel. When you’re done, cut the shell top layer template piece from the center of the under layer template, as shown, and use it to cut out a fused flannel shell top.

Adhere the maroon flannel (or felt) to another sheet of fusible web. Use the template pieces to cut out the center, front, side, and back shell plates from the maroon flannel. Flip the latter three pieces over and use them as patterns for cutting out matching pieces for the opposite facing side of the shell. From the remaining maroon flannel, cut a pair of eye irises and a bunch of small irregular-shaped spots about ½ to 1 inch wide (you’ll need about three dozen total).

Fuse a dozen or so of the maroon spots to the upper two thirds of the flannel face, as shown. Next, fuse the flannel flippers to the flippers on the stiff felt base. Then fuse the remaining maroon spots to the lower ends of the flippers.

Fuse the maroon shell plates to the shell top, spacing them slightly apart so the tan flannel shows between them. Cut out a single center shell decoration plus six of the smaller shell decorations from red sticky-back felt, and attach the cutouts to the tops of the shell plates, as shown.

Cut a pair of eye whites from white sticky-back felt and a pair of pupils from black sticky-back felt. Fuse each of the maroon irises to the center of an eye white. Then top each iris with a pupil, but instead of centering it, place it close to the right edge of the iris so that the turtle will appear to be looking off to one side.

Fuse the two flannel head pieces together back-to-back so that you have a double-thick piece. Do the same with the shell under layer.

Stick the eyes in place on the head. Then fuse the face piece atop the head, as shown.

Center the decorated shell top on the under layer, and fuse the two pieces together.

Place the assembled head atop the pillow base. Following the directions on the bottle, use fabric glue to stick the neck portion to the stiff felt. Then glue the outer edges of the flannel head to the felt, leaving a 2-inch opening at the nose for stuffing the head with fiberfill later. (Note: The glued seams should be about ½ inch wide). Now place the assembled shell atop the base, and again glue the edges together, leaving an opening at the pointed back end for stuffing the shell. Use clothespins or paper clips to hold the edges in place until the glue dries.

Stuff the head and shell with fiberfill, using the handle of the wooden spoon to push the filling into the curves if needed. Glue the openings closed, again using clothespins to hold the edges together. Allow the glue to thoroughly dry, and the pillow is ready to use.

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A Disney Girly Girl With Little Boys...... What?

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Ever since I was little, I was a girly girl. From birth my Mom put me in frilly dresses, socks with fold down lace edges, shiny shoes…. heck, even my underpants had ruffles on the butt. She dressed me like a baby doll. When I got older, I wasn’t into lacy socks and such anymore, but yes, always was quite the full on girl. I still am, I’m a self proclaimed grown up Disney Princess! When I was growing up, I always wanted to have a little girl of my own, to play dress up with, watch Disney movies together, have Cinderella tea parties and such, so I always assumed that would happen. I mean, come on, how could someone like me NOT have little girls? HA! Well, God had other plans.

When I was in my twenties, it was finally my turn. After years of going to Disney World and seeing families with their children, and little girls walking around in Princess dresses, I was finally going to be a Mom. I was scared and excited, just full of so many uncertainties. One thing I was certain of…. I’m getting my own little princess! Yep, a girl, she’s coming. Everyone else thought the same thing too. Four months had gone by, and it was time to find out what the baby was. It was then, in the ultrasound room, my hope were dashed. The technician said, “Congrats, it’s a boy!” She printed out the little picture saying “it’s a boy” too….. just as proof of course. I was shocked. Yes, I was grateful that I had a healthy baby with all his fingers and toes, but a boy? What in the world was I going to do with a boy? I had always thought I’d have a Disney Princess…… but, I had a Prince instead. He came out with his hair parted to the side like Prince Charming, just a beautiful boy, and my heart was full. So, when he was 11 months old, I took him to WDW for his first trip, and I realized, I can show a boy the Disney life just the same…. plus, there’s always next time, right?

Lets fast forward 2 1/2 years. I was 4 months pregnant again, this pregnancy was totally opposite. I was tired, sick, different cravings, it was a lot worse than the first time. So you know what that means, according to family and friends? It’s a GIRL this time! Yes! I was going to have one of each! So here I go again, ultrasound room….. waiting to hear that I’m getting my Princess…. and…… “Congrats, it’s another boy!” What? Can’t be, it’s so different than with my first! I’ve been nauseous for months, I’m not craving oranges like last time, etc! So silly now that it’s after the fact. It goes to show you that old wives tales are wrong, and symptoms and such sure don’t predict anything when it comes to this stuff. A second baby boy was born, and he had complications. He wasn’t breathing right, and we had quite a scare. He still has asthma issues to this day, he’s a little smaller too. But all in all, he’s ok, and I’m blessed with not one but two amazing boys. Yes, when the second prince was 11 months old, he also had his first trip to Disney World, and it was amazing. My mom always would say things to me like “you won’t understand until you have kids of your own.” She was so right. A mothers love is fierce….. and so strong. I never knew I could love someone so much, until I saw their faces. Seeing them at my favorite place in the world was just icing on the Mickey shaped cake.

As you can see in the pic above, there I was, for the very first time in front of my favorite Castle, happy as can be with my two little Disney Princes. They’re still Disney kids, and I’m thankful for that! It’s so funny, how life doesn’t turn out how we think it will. We have these visions when we are kids of how things are going to be, but truly, there’s no way of knowing what’s in store. So, even though I thought there’s no way someone like me could handle a being a mom of a couple of boys, low and behold, I could, and I did. Andrew and Aidan are a blessing, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Disney love is universal, loved by all, and I’m glad we got to have all this Disney fun, with more to come, regardless of there being no princesses. Wait…. I’m still the princess in my house, so see, it all works out!

#Disney with kids. Disney Princes #Michele Atwood

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Today In Disney History ~ April 16th

Billy West was born on April 16, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as William Richard West. He is an actor, known for Futurama (1999), Futurama: Bender’s Big Score (2007) and Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008). He turned down the opportunity to reprise his role as the voice of the title character on the Doug (1991)-spinoff, Disney’s Doug (1996) because he considered it a role he did and did well and it was time to put it aside and move on. Currently he voices Bashful in the Disney Channel show “The 7D.”

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Hidden Jacks

Welcome Foolish Mortals, to the Haunted Mansion! We all know and love those famous words and can probably recite the transcript for the entire ride. I know my family can! In my deepest ‘spooky voice’ I attempt to do my best Paul Frees impression, not as successfully as I would like but that’s beside the point.

While on a visit to Magic Kingdom this past summer, we got caught in a pretty lengthy rain storm. We were in line to ride the Haunted Mansion and when we exited, the rain was coming down! The cast member at the exit asked if we wanted to ride again, and without hesitation, we told him we would love to! He led us through the tunnel that goes from the exit to the line, completely bypassing the entrance and stretching room. So we rode again, and when we got off, the rain was still coming down. We asked if we could ride again and were told we could ride as many times as we wanted using the tunnel. How neat!

After our 3rd or 4th ride, another cast member came up and issued us a challenge. He said that there were hidden Jack Skellington’s throughout the ride and wanted to see how many we could find. He said that there were about 7 that he knew of. He did tell us about one in the library area, but that most could be found in the attic portion of the ride.

Well, we rode and rode and rode, but were never able to find a single one! After about 8 rides, we threw in the towel and gave up. Apparently they are hidden very well throughout the ride! So, have you ever seen one of the hidden Jack’s?

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