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Mar 30 2016

D-Luxe Burger To Open In Disney Springs

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Hey burger lovers, listen up, do I have good news for you! D-Luxe Burger is scheduled to open at Town Center in Disney Springs this May just in time for the busy summer season in Walt Disney World. In addition to indoor seating, this dining location will offer covered outdoor seating with gorgeous views of The Springs. The menu will feature gourmet burgers, hand cut fries, and specialty shakes.

Some of the gourmet burgers slated to be on the menu (courtesy of Disney):

  • D- Luxe Burger 2Classic Cheeseburger: beef patty topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato and pickle
  • Barbeque Classic Burger: beef patty topped with a fried onion ring, smoked Gouda, bacon, barbeque sauce and lettuce
  • El Diablo Burger: chorizo-and-signature-blend patty, fried banana peppers, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayonnaise
  • Southern Classic Burger: beef patty, topped with fried-green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce and bacon
  • Cluck Burger: ground chicken patty, garlic herb sauce, avocado, lettuce and tomato
  • Veggie Burger: house-made patty topped with Tzatziki, green bean salad, lettuce and tomato

Rotating shake flavors may include chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, salted caramel, s’mores, and cake. And adults can try spiked versions like Smoked Bourbon and Godiva Raspberry.

But the item on the menu that I’m most interested to try has to be the painstakingly crafted Red Velvet Burger Macaron complete with its version of raspberry ketchup. It’s almost too beautiful to eat!

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501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

Will you be trying D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Mar 29 2016

Disney After Hours At Magic Kingdom

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During April and May this year, Disney is offering a new ticketed event called “Disney After Hours”. For $149 per person (plus tax) a limited number of guests will be granted exclusive access to Magic Kingdom on select nights for three hours after park closing.

“Disney After Hours” will take place on:

April 14, 21, and 28
May 5, 8, 12, and 19

The hours of this event will be from 10:00pm to 1:00am on April 28 and May 5, 2016 and from 11:00pm to 2:00am on all other dates.

Your ticket will grant you access to the park beginning at 7:00pm on your event day; several hours prior to the park closing to all other guests. While there will be no special parades, fireworks, or dance parties offered during “Disney After Hours”, guests are able to enter the park early to enjoy the regular nightly entertainment such as the Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes prior to the event starting.

So what do you get for $149 (plus tax) per person, you ask? Well, you will have access to over 25 of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions with little to no wait. Some of these headliners include Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Space Mountain. Also included in your admission are select bottled beverages and ice cream novelties that are available at carts throughout the park.

Remember tickets to this special event are very limited and are now on sale! To purchase or for more information, please call 407-827-7185.

501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

Will you be attending Disney After Hours? Do you think it’s worth $149?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Mar 27 2016

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up March 27, 2016

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for March 27, 2016!

Latest Disney World Enthusiast Articles

Disney's Animal KingdomTip Of The Week

If you are visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom with toddlers, keep in mind drinks in the park are served without lids and only with paper straws for the safety of the animals.

Looking for more tips like this? Click here!

Epcot Flower & Garden FestivalDisney Did You Know

During the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival dozens of new sweet and savory food and beverage menu items add tasting fun and variety to the event. Each marketplace features a garden planted with select produce and herbs to represent more than 50 overall beverage choices and more than 30 food items featured.

Walt Disney 5Walt’s Words

“Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows.”

Creative Countdown 1Disney World Enthusiast Giveaway

From now through Friday, April 1, 2016 at midnight, please enter daily to win a Countdown To Disney. Just click here and follow the instructions to be entered into the giveaway. Be sure to take advantage of the bonus entries, and please tell your friends and family to enter as well!

Behind The Magic Podcast

Be sure to catch up on this week’s episodes when Zeek, Rachel, and I discuss Disney news, rumors, and so much more.

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers New Disney Fees
  • Tuesday ~ Disney After Dark
  • Wednesday ~ Behind Enchanted Tiki Talk
  • Thursday ~ Behind IllumiNations
  • Friday ~ BTM The Show

For more information about this week’s podcasts or to listen, please click here.

Featured Advertiser

BitbeltHave you heard of this incredible gadget – Bitbelt? If you aren’t familiar, this handy creation secures your MagicBand so that it doesn’t accidentally become lost. Anyone that carries a child, a backpack, or wears a jacket at Disney World knows how easily a MagicBand can become unclasped. That’s where this little beauty comes in! Simply place a Bitbelt on your MagicBand and save yourself the trouble of having to search for a lost band or take the time to get a replacement. Bitbelts come in a dozen different colors and in two sizes – adult and junior. They are only $4.99 each plus they offer discounted pricing when you purchase multiple Bitbelts in one order. And if you think Bitbelts are great for MagicBands, they are also available for your fitness trackers. Never lose a pricey Fitbit again! For more information about Bitbelt, please click here!

501 WaysFeatured Book

The difference between an average and an outstanding Walt Disney World trip is in the details. Kristi Fredericks helps make your dream vacation a reality with her numerous tips and tricks to save money, time, and sanity while at the happiest place on earth in her new book “501 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Walt Disney World Vacation”. For more information, to read an excerpt, or to purchase, please click here.

Considering A Disney World Vacation

Book Your Disney VacationJennifer Hardy, a Disney Vacation Planner with Destinations in Florida, is the official travel partner of Disney World Enthusiast. She can help you book your next Disney vacation whether it is to Disney World, Disneyland, or aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Currently Jennifer has some incredible deals for discounted travel to Disney World. For more information about Jennifer’s amazing and absolutely free services or to get a free no-obligation quote, please click here!

You’re Invited

Next Disney VacationJennifer Hardy, from Destinations in Florida, and I have teamed up to create a brand new Facebook Group called Next Disney Vacation! It is the perfect place to talk about your next Disney vacation, voice your opinions, ask your questions, get them answered, and share the magic. Whether it’s Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, or the Disney Cruise Line, Jennifer and I are ready to help. Everyday you’ll find posts, photos, trivia, tips, and more that we find all throughout the Disney Universe. If you’re counting the days until your next Disney vacation or just dreaming of one, we would love to have you join in the fun and conversation! Please click here to be a part of our group!

dwe logo small size white bkgdComing Up Next Week

Next week I’ll have some dining and planning information plus all of the latest Disney World news!

Have a wonderful week!

Mar 26 2016

Behind The Magic Podcast Recap March 21 – March 25, 2016

Welcome to Season 5 of Behind The Magic Podcast!

This “snack credit” of podcasts is a unique 15-minute Disney podcast hosted by Zeek, Rachel, Jerry and myself. Every day Monday through Thursday you can join us for entertaining Disney information, discussions, guests, games, and more. We’ll be surprising you each and every day with our funny stories and Disney insider knowledge. And of course, we’ll also keep you up-to-date on all of the latest Disney news and gossip.

NEW THIS SEASON: On Friday nights, please join us for our 90 minute special BTM The Show that airs live at 10:30pm EST/7:30pm PST on YouTube!

Here’s a quick peek at what you can expect each day:

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers Mondays with all of the latest Disney gossip and rumors!
  • Tuesday ~ Topical Tuesdays with exciting Disney discussions!
  • Wednesday ~ With Us Wednesdays with celebrity guests from around the Disney Universe!
  • Thursday ~ Theme Park Thursdays with fun information, facts, and stories about the parks!
  • Friday ~ BTM The Show – Live at 10:30pm EST/7:30pm PST!

This Week’s Episodes

This week’s episodes include:

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers Possible Disney Fees
  • Tuesday ~ Behind Disney After Dark
  • Wednesday ~ Behind Enchanted Tiki Talk
  • Thursday ~ Behind Illuminations
  • Friday ~ BTM The Show

For more details about each episode and to listen, please click here!

We hope you enjoy our show!

Mar 25 2016

Remember Creative Countdown’s Countdown To Disney Giveaway

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Savor the Suspense!

Remember To Enter Daily To Win

Remember to enter daily to win a Countdown To Disney from now through Friday, April 1 at midnight. Good luck, everyone!

Review

Recently I had the pleasure of reviewing Creative Countdown’s Countdown To Disney. If you aren’t familiar with this product, this fabulous countdown allows you to “Savor the Suspense” as you tear off a page each day getting just a little bit closer to that wonderful Disney magic!

Creative CountdownCreative Countdown is the incredible company launched in 2012 by two entrepreneurial moms – Amy Gamber and Joanie Hickey. Their company gives people a fun and unique way to countdown to some of the most memorable moments of their lives such as a graduation, a wedding, the birth of a child, or a magical Walt Disney World vacation.

Through their website, Creative Countdown allows customers the ability to customize one of their many countdown designs with daily personalized messages. For my review, I was able to go on to the Creative Countdown site and customize one of the countdowns for my Summer 2016 Walt Disney World Family Vacation. I added messages to remind my family to book advanced dining reservations, to create our touring plans, to book Fastpass+ reservations, to customize our MagicBands, to check in online, and more. For a planner like myself, Creative Countdown is a dream come true!

When my personalized Countdown To Disney arrived, it was even better that I had hoped. The quality in both the printing and the binding is outstanding. My family and I will love having this daily reminder of how close we are getting to our magical Walt Disney World vacation!

Here’s all of the important information that you’ll need to get yourself a Creative Countdown:

  • Creative Countdowns are available for purchase on CreativeCountdown.com.
  • They offer a variety of styles of countdowns including standard tear-off, personalized tear off, personalized flip stand, and personalized email.
  • The standard tear-off 60 day Countdown To Disney is $9.95.
  • The personalized tear-off countdown starts at $19.95 for 30 pages and additional pages can be added for $0.25 each.
  • The personalized tear-off countdowns can hold up to 400 pages.
  • There are 29 different designs available including options for holidays, weddings, births, graduations, vacations, and more.
  • If you need help personalizing your countdown, they have hundreds of quick-fill entries available that you can use and edit.
  • Creative Countdowns are a wonderful gift idea for friends and family!

The Giveaway

Interested in getting a Creative Countdown of your own? Well, you’re in luck! From now through Friday, April 1, 2016 at midnight, please enter daily to win a Countdown To Disney. Just click the image below and follow the instructions to be entered into the giveaway. Be sure to take advantage of the bonus entries, and please feel free to share with your friends and family!

Click image to enter!

Can’t wait and need a Creative Countdown right away?
Please click this link to purchase one today!