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Independence Day Becomes 'Independence Week' at Disney Parks
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/18/2013 (7 hours ago)

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July 1 - 7, 2013 will be "Independence Week" at Disney Parks. Special patriotic fireworks displays will be held nightly at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and at Disneyland. Walt Disney World is also adding a patriotic pre-parade processional (say that three times fast!) to the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade. Keep an eye out for specially themed snacks and merchandise as well!

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Senses - A Disney Spa at Saratoga Springs Accepting Reservations
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/18/2013 (7 hours ago)

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The newest Senses - A Disney Spa location at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort will open on July 25, 2013. Reservations are now being accepted by calling 407-WDW-SPAS.

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Disney Cruise Line Itinerary Changes for Fall 2014
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/18/2013 (7 hours ago)

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Beginning October 11, 2014, Disney Cruise Line is reshuffling their fleet. The Disney Wonder will move to Miami on October 11, 2014 and sail 4- and 5-night cruises. The Disney Magic will move to Port Canaveral on October 21, 2014 and will sail 7-night Caribbean cruises departing on Sundays. This means that the Disney Dream will now sail 3- and 4-night Bahamas cruises departing on Mondays and Fridays. The Disney Fantasy will not be affected and will continue to sail 7-night Caribbean cruises departing on Saturdays.

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New Podcast: The Random Acts of Pixie Dust Project
Posted by: Jennifer Marx on 06/11/2013 (7 days ago)

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This week is all about Random Acts of Pixie Dust! Listeners have written in and shared how they have been affected by the Random Acts of Pixie Dust Project and this week we will be sharing. Plus an update from AllEars.Net, news about the Disney Cruise Line guidebook pre-order release, a new photo contest hint, and more! 

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Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney June 15 - 16
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/11/2013

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Car fans and gear heads will want to check out Downtown Disney this weekend for Car Masters Weekend. In addition to meet & greets with "Cars" characters such as Lightning McQueen and Mater, guests can check out over 150 exotic, muscle, and classic cars on display.

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ESVs (Electric Standing Vehicles) at Walt Disney World
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/11/2013

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ESVs (Electric Standing Vehicles) are now available in Walt Disney World theme parks as an alternative for guests with disabilities who currently use a Segway, which are banned for use by guests. The four-wheeled ESV is similar to a Segway but differs in many ways including the footprint, the weight limit, and the steering. According to MousePlanet.com, there are only one or two available in each theme park.

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Registration Open For runDisney Princess Half Marathon
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/11/2013

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The Walt Disney World Princess Half Marathon Weekend is February 20 - 23, 2014. Registration is now open for all events including the Princess Half Marathon, the Enchanted 10k, the Royal Family 5k, and the new Glass Slipper Challenge. The Glass Slipper Challenge combines the 10k and the Half Marathon.

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New Podcast: Making the Most of Our Favorite Park - Epcot!
Posted by: Jennifer Marx on 06/05/2013

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Join Jennifer and Sara as they share tips and strategies for making the most of their favorite park - Epcot! Plus an update from AllEars.Net, a new photo contest hint, and more! 

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Changes to Disney Cruise Line Schedule for Late 2014
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/04/2013

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The Disney Magic, originally scheduled to sail from Miami, Florida in fall 2014, will be moving instead to Port Canaveral, Florida that October. The Disney Wonder, previously scheduled for Port Canaveral, will replace the Magic in Miami, and no changes are being made to sail dates out of Miami (there had been a long gap in the Wonder's schedule, which all presumed had been set aside for an extensive dry dock). The introduction of the Magic to Port Canaveral (filling the "Wonder gap") has resulted in itinerary changes to the Disney Dream. Disney Dream sailings originally scheduled to depart on Sundays and Thursdays are now being changed to Monday and Friday departures. Contact Disney Cruise Line or your Travel Planner to see if these changes will affect your cruise.

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Victoria & Albert's Wins AAA Five-Diamond Award for 14th Consecutive Year
Posted by: PassPorter News on 06/04/2013

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AAA awards its prestigious Five-Diamond Award to very few restaurants each year. And even fewer, only 10 restaurants in the U.S., have won it 14 years in a row! The award recognizes "Haute cuisine at its best" and service that "exceeds guest expectations."

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