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Apr 16 2016

Behind The Magic Podcast Recap April 11 – April 15, 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.

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!

This Week’s Episodes

This week’s episodes include:

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers Screaming About Ice Cream
  • Tuesday ~ It’s A Map
  • Wednesday ~ Behind Brian Hull
  • Thursday ~ Behind Treehouse And Carpets

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

We hope you enjoy our show!

Apr 15 2016

Remember R2-D2 And C-3PO Tsum Tsum Giveaway

The Latest Disney Craze

Remember To Enter Daily To Win

Remember to enter daily to win a pair of mini R2-D2 and C-3PO Tsum Tsum!

All About Tsum Tsum

Have you heard about the latest Disney craze – Tsum Tsum? Tsum Tsum, which literally means “stack stack” in Japanese, are offered in both an app and adorable plush. The free app is available for download in the App Store or Google Play. Collect, connect, and pop the cute Disney Tsum Tsum to earn coins.

The adorable Disney plush Tsum Tsum are the hottest new collector’s item and are available in a variety of characters and sizes.

Tsum Tsum Collage

Here’s all of the important information that you’ll need to get yourself some Tsum Tsum gear:

  • Disney character Tsum Tsum are available for purchase on DisneyStore.com (affiliate link), at your local Disney Store, at Target, and at Once Upon A Toy in Downtown Disney.
  • They come in three sizes – mini, medium, and large.
  • They also have Tsum Tsum clothing and gear available on DisneyStore.com.
  • Mini Tsum Tsum are $5.95, medium Tsum Tsum are $12.95, and large Tsum Tsum are $24.95.
  • There are many characters to choose from in a variety of sizes including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, Chip, Dale, Dumbo, Stitch, Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, and more.
  • On the first Tuesday of every month, a brand new collection of mini Tsum Tsum plush are revealed on DisneyStore.com.

The Giveaway

Interested in getting an adorable Tsum Tsum of your own? Well, you’re in luck! In honor of the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Blu-Ray and DVD this week, from now through Friday, April 22, 2015 at midnight, please enter daily to win a pair of mini R2-D2 and C-3PO Tsum Tsum. 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 Disney Tsum Tsum right away?
Please click this link to purchase one today!

Apr 14 2016

New Sense Of Africa Tour At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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If you’re an animal lover looking for something a little unique to try while you’re in Walt Disney World next time, Disney is offering a brand new experience that you might want to check out; the Sense of Africa tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

AKL Senses Tour 1This three and a half hour tour was created to give guests an up close and behind the scenes look at all that goes in to this world class resort. Filled with history, culture and animal encounters this one of a kind experience is sure to be a hit with guests that love the spectacular Animal Kingdom Lodge.

The tour begins with breakfast at my favorite dining location in all of Walt Disney World: Boma – Flavors of Africa. With so much delicious food to choose from, there is certain to be something there everyone will enjoy. You can check out my full breakfast review by clicking here.

After breakfast, engage the rest of your senses as you make treats for the red river hogs, learn about the care of the creatures from your animal keeper guide, and enjoy up close encounters with the okapi, giraffes, and ostriches.

Sense of Africa is offered on Tuesday and Saturday mornings and is $249 per person. For more information or reservations, please call 407-939-8687. Being a resort guest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is not required to participate in the tour.

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Apr 13 2016

Ample Hills Creamery To Open On Disney’s Boardwalk

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Hey ice cream lovers, listen up, do I have good news for you! Brooklyn-based Ample Hills Creamery will be making its debut this spring at Disney’s Boardwalk. This turn-of-the-century old-fashioned ice cream parlor overlooking Crescent Lake will feature windows where guests can actually watch the ice cream and delicious mix-ins being made.

With so many flavors to try like Cotton Candy, Coffee Toffee Coffee, Malty Salty Pretzel Punch, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, plus an exclusive Walt Disney World creation, how will you choose just one?

If you want even more information about Ample Hills Creamery, check out this episode of Behind The Magic Podcast:

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Will you be trying Ample Hills Creamery? What flavor would you like to see?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Apr 12 2016

Exciting Upgrades To FastPass+ At Disney World

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Exciting news about FastPass+!

Over the weekend, Disney rolled out a few tweaks to the FastPass+ system that are sure to be a hit with guests. It is now easier than ever to make and customize your FastPass+ reservations. Guests no longer have to waste time or energy visiting a kiosk to make their fourth rolling FastPass+ selection, but instead can use the My Disney Experience app to make all additional choices after the first three FastPass+ reservations have been used. And the best part of all about this change…the fourth FastPass+ can be in ANY park. That’s right folks, you can be eating a Dole Whip in Magic Kingdom while you’re booking your fourth FastPass+ for a thrilling ride on Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios.

Fastpass+ 2The second change is more of a minor one, but should be helpful during the planning process. In the past, guests were forced to book the initial three FastPass+ reservations all at once and were assigned ride return times. Now guests may book each reservation one at a time selecting the times that they actually want. So no more having to reschedule all of your assigned FastPass+ times!

To take advantage of all of these exciting new features, be sure you are using the most updated version of the My Disney Experience app.

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Are you excited about these Fastpass+ upgrades?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!