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Trip Report Update: Magic Kingdom Day with the Roots!

Monday, July 11, 2011

This week's installment of Trick or Tweet! Halloween at Disney World & Disneyland finds us frolicking at the Magic Kingdom with our pals the Roots! I don't know if it was his diabolical Harrison Hightower beard or what, but Patrick was particularly hammy this time out, which made for some priceless photos. Also in this installment, ...

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D23’s Rocketeer 20th Anniversary Celebration Recap

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Rocketeer is among my top 3 all-time favorite movies, so when D23 announced a 20th anniversary screening and panel at the El Capitan Theater, I knew we had to go. The $50/person price tag was pretty hard to swallow, but D23 promised an "all-new print of the film, behind-the-scenes footage, and photos not seen ...

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Fancy Cakes Now Available at Epcot & Downtown Disney

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

I've just confirmed that the Yacht & Beach Club Bakery will now deliver cakes to restaurants inside Epcot and at Downtown Disney. This is a big deal because the bakeries that normally service these locations cannot do anything fancier than a screen-printed cake and, at certain Epcot locations, only offer whipped cream-covered cakes (the horror!!!). ...

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The Disneyland Hotel: A Mid-Renovation Review

Friday, June 10, 2011

Last weekend we had a chance to stay at the Disneyland Hotel for Patrick's birthday. Although it is still mid-way through a 2-year renovation, the hotel has finally gotten to a point where guests can begin to enjoy the improvements—and I have to say, we were impressed! Previously, our favorite resort on property was the ...

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Dining Review: Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel

Thursday, June 9, 2011

In case you missed it on The Disney Food Blog, here's my review of the newly opened Tangaroa Terrace counter-service restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel. My husband and I are big fans of Disney's take on tiki culture and often wonder why they don't exploit the theme more around the parks and resorts, especially when it ...

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Disneyland Hotel Monorail Pool – Ultimate Photo Tour!

Monday, June 6, 2011

To celebrate Patrick's birthday, we spent the weekend checking out all the new stuff at Disneyland and stayed at the Disneyland Hotel. What was previously one of my least favorite Disney hotels and always just a runner-up when we couldn't afford the Grand Californian has become my new favorite place to stay at Disneyland, thanks ...

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