Nov 12 2014

Disney World News – The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Returns

A favorite Disney World holiday tradition returns to Hollywood Studios again this year! Here’s the scoop from Disney:

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights features millions of dancing lights, plus animated displays and 3-D effects perfectly synchronized to electrifying holiday tunes amidst snowfall. The rich tradition takes place on the Streets of America, dazzling guests from November 7, 2014 – January 4, 2015.

If you aren’t going to be able to see the lights in person this year, please enjoy this video from 2011 that gives the history of the display as well as a sample of the Dancing Lights!

Happy Holidays!

Nov 11 2014

Do You Want To Build A Snowman? How To Draw Olaf

As I am writing this, the temperature outside my window has plummeted and the snow has begun to fall. By tomorrow, I might actually be able to go outside and build a snowman. However, I am not a fan of cold weather so I think I would much rather stay inside my warm and cozy house and try my hand at drawing a snowman instead. I love the Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On every trip, my family and I go there to attempt to draw one of Disney’s beloved characters. Sometimes our creations are true works of art and other times they are just hilarious souvenirs. If you get the chance, I highly recommend trying it the next time you are in Disney World. In the meantime, please check out this video on how to draw everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, right in the comfort of your own home! And if you are like me and wishing for a just little more summer, please check out Olaf singing “In Summer.”

Happy Holidays!

Nov 11 2014

Disney World News – Jungle Cruise Transformed To Jingle Cruise

If you are a fan of the Disneyland Resort you are probably already familiar with the special overlays like Jingle Cruise, The Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday that the Disneyland Park receives during the holiday season every year. Taking a page out of Disneyland’s book last year, Disney World finally joined in on the fun by transforming their version of the legendary Jungle Cruise into the “Jingle Cruise” as well. Due to its popularity, the Jungle Cruise has made the switch once again this year beginning Friday, November 7. Here’s the scoop from Disney Parks Blog:

The popular Magic Kingdom Park attraction, Jungle Cruise, has gone “Jingle Cruise” again for the second holiday season in a row! The additions, which debuted in the park on Friday, November 7, offer guests the chance to experience a holiday transformation of this fan-favorite Disney attraction. Jingle Cruise is again themed as if the Skippers are once again homesick for the holidays and decorated the attraction queue and boathouse with homemade decorations, gifts and items from back home. (If you listen carefully, you may also hear a holiday-themed radio broadcast playing in the background in the queue). The boats have been renamed to receive holiday names and the skippers are getting guests laughing with additional holiday jokes. The jungle has also received new seasonal supplies. Unfortunately, some missed their final destination falling deeper into the jungle. In addition to being open during daily park hours, Jingle Cruise will also be in operation during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties.

Happy Holidays!

Nov 10 2014

Disney World Decorates For The Holidays

Throughout Walt Disney World last week, everything was quickly changed over from Halloween to the holidays just in time for Friday’s first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season. Have you started decorating your home yet? It always takes me a few days to get all of the decorations up at my house and Disney does it practically overnight. In honor of the upcoming holiday season and the fact that it is going to be below freezing and snowing all week at my house, look for lots of festive posts from me this week to help get you in the spirit!

Please check out this video below for more details about the transformation of Main Street, U.S.A.!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Nov 10 2014

Disney Discounts For The Week Of November 10, 2014

Please check out this week’s amazing Disney discounts!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Stay Play & Dine: Save up to 30% off your hotel accommodations for a 2015 Disney World vacation. Select dates from January 5 – March 28, 2015.
Save Up to 30% Off Hotels: Book your family vacation from January 5 – March 28 and save up to 30% off Disney Resort Hotels.
Free Dining Bounce Back Specials: During your Disney vacation, you can book your next Disney vacation at huge savings! The current bounce back special includes the Disney Dining Plan for free. Book your Disney package before you check out and then contact Jennifer Hardy at Destinations in Florida for details on transferring your reservation.
Active/Retired Military Rates: For US active and retired military, save money on tickets and resort accommodations through October 2015.
Florida Resident & Annual Passholder Rates: Florida Residents and Annual Passholders can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels up to 35% off.
RunDisney Group Rates: Are you a runner? Do you want to run a race with Mickey Mouse? Join our VIP runners at Destinations in Florida for some of the favorite races including Disney Marathon and Disney Princess Run. These exclusive rates are only with Destinations in Florida.

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Disneyland® Resort

Save up to 25% Off Spring 2015 Vacations: Save up to 25% on Disneyland® Resort Hotel stays January 4 – February 12, 2015 and save up to 20% on stays February 13 – March 26, 2015.
Save up 20% on Premium Rooms Sunday-Thursday: If you always wanted to try a premium room at the Disneyland® Resort hotels, now is the time. Save up to 20% off the room rates, when you visit during the week days!
Active/Retired Military Rates: For US active and retired military, save money on tickets and resort accommodations through October 2015.
Book a Package for as Little as $89 Per Person/Per Day: Stay right down the road from the Disney Magic at a Good Neighbor Hotel from now through November 21 for as little as $89 per person/per day.
3rd, 4th or 5th Night Free at Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels: Visit Anaheim during select nights through December 2014. Stay at a select Disney Good Neighbor Hotels and enjoy a 3rd night, 4th night or 5th night free. Contact Jennifer Hardy at Destinations in Florida for details.

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Disney Cruise Line®

Canadian Residents Save up to 20% Off: From November 2014 – January 2015, Canadian Residents can save up to 20% off Disney Cruise prices on select cruises.
Special Rates for Florida Residents and US Military: Take advantage of special deals for Florida Residents and active/retired United States Military.

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