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Nov 7 2015

Behind The Magic Podcast Recap November 2 – November 6, 2015

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Welcome to Season 3 of Behind The Magic Podcast!

This “snack credit” of podcasts is a unique 15-minute daily Disney podcast hosted by Zeek, Rachel, Tim, Sarah, Richard, and me. Every day Monday through Friday you can join us for entertaining Disney information, discussions, guests, games, and more. Zeek and Rachel will be surprising you each and every day with all of their fabulous humor and Disney insider knowledge. And of course, Tim will keep you up-to-date on Disney news with his daily “Mouse News Minute” segment.

Here’s a quick peek at what you can expect each day during Season 3:

  • Monday ~ Magical Mondays with fun and games!
  • Tuesday ~ Topical Tuesdays with Top Ten lists and discussions featuring Richard’s “2 Cents To The Scoop” segment!
  • 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 featuring my “Mouse Whispers” segment!
  • Friday ~ Field Trip Fridays with information and discussions helpful to your park visit featuring Sarah’s “2 Minute Table Service” segment!

This Week’s Episodes

This week’s episodes include:

  • Monday ~ Tournament of Podcasts
  • Tuesday ~ Behind The Upcoming Disney Releases
  • Wednesday ~ Behind Aaron Wallace
  • Thursday ~ Behind Behind The Fastpass
  • Friday ~ Behind Your Stay Chaos

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

This Week’s Mouse Whispers

In my Thursday, November 5 “Mouse Whispers”, I shared the latest Disney gossip and rumors about a new dining venue coming to Magic Kingdom for fans of the former Adventurers Club! Check out Thursday’s full episode here!

We hope you enjoy our show!

Nov 6 2015

Remember Color Fusion Mickey Coasters Giveaway

A little bit of magic to enjoy at home!

Remember To Enter Daily To Win

Remember to enter daily to win a set of Color Fusion Mickey Coasters from now through Friday, November 13 at midnight. Good luck, everyone!

The Giveaway

So I just got back from another fun-filled vacation to your favorite place and mine – Walt Disney World! While I was there I did a bit of shopping and picked up some adorable items to giveaway over the next few months. First up – a set of six Color Fusion Mickey Coasters. I actually have a set of these coasters myself, and I absolutely love them. They are so bright and cheery; you can’t help but smile when you use them!

From now through Friday, November 13, 2015 at midnight, please enter daily to win a set of Color Fusion Mickey Coasters. 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 tell your friends and family to enter as well!

Click image to enter!

Good luck, everyone!

Nov 5 2015

Club Villain At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Good news for Disney villain fans out there! Reservations are now open for the brand new Club Villain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new dining experience will be hosted by the spooky Dr. Facilier from Disney’s animated hit “The Princess and the Frog” and will take place in the newly built Sunset Showcase located at the end of Sunset Club Villain 2Boulevard near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. You will be able to dine and dance the night away with favorite villains such as Maleficent, Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Queen of Hearts. Feast on New Orleans specialties like herb crusted tender beef strip loin, sticky wings with citrus gremolata, and spicy shrimp sautéed with Andouille sausage, tomato, okra and onions over creamy polenta. Specialty cocktails, beer, wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages will be served. While you dance, dine, drink, and mingle with the villains, you will be entertained with hilarious musical numbers and an energetic dance mix from the house DJ.

Club Villain takes place on select nights and tickets can be purchased for $99 per person including tax and gratuity. Separate admission to Hollywood Studios is required and is not included in the price of the ticket. Reservations are recommended and can be made 90 days in advance by calling 407-939-3463 or by clicking here.

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Nov 4 2015

Minnie’s Seasonal Dine At Hollywood & Vine

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A new year round character experience!

Recently Disney added a new character dining experience for this year’s holiday season called Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Apparently, Disney has received a good response, because they have decided to continue having Minnie and the Gang host dinner year round. With each season there will be unique décor, music, table activities, menu items, costumes, interactive musical moments, and special takeaway gifts.  Guests will be able to enjoy the seasonally themed dining event with Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy. The cost is $46.99 per adult and $27.99 per child (ages 3 – 9), or one dining table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan. There is also a Fantasmic! Dining Package available that includes the character meal plus special VIP seating for Fantasmic! Prices for this package are $53.99 for adults and $42.99 for children. All prices exclude tax and gratuity.

Current seasonal schedule for this holiday season and beyond:
November 4, 2015 – January 3, 2016

Celebrate the season with Minnie Mouse as she and all of her friends deck the halls of Hollywood & Vine for a dazzling dinner party chock-full of the cheerful togetherness of the holiday season!

January 4, 2016 – March 20, 2016

Minnie Mouse is inviting all of her friends to join her at Hollywood & Vine, where she’s hosting a fabulous dinner party celebrating the glamour of Hollywood!

March 21, 2016 – June 5, 2016

Minnie’s shaking off the winter chill with a fabulous dinner party celebrating the bright and beautiful delights of spring!

June 6, 2016 – September 11, 2016

It’s a sizzling summer celebration as Minnie Mouse and all of her friends head to Hollywood & Vine for a beach-inspired dinner bash celebrating the excitement of summer!

September 12, 2016 – November 6, 2016

Head on down to Minnie Mouse’s favorite haunt as she invites all her friends for a frightfully festive Halloween dinner party at Hollywood & Vine!

Reservations are available by clicking here or calling 407-WDW-DINE.
Make reservations now, seating is limited!

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Nov 3 2015

Club Disney At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Who’s ready to get their groove on? Well, get ready, because on December 4, 2015 the brand new Club Disney will premiere at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This will be the first of many experiences set in the newly built Sunset Showcase special event venue located near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Club Disney should be a hit with kids and parents alike with its dance club vibe featuring favorite Disney characters, a snack bar, comfy seating, recharging stations, a DJ spinning Radio Disney Top 40 hits, plus high-tech walls and dance floor alive with Disney animation.

Club Disney is included with your Hollywood Studios theme park admission; just check the current Times Guide for operating hours.

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Are you excited to check out Club Disney? Please leave a comment!