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			<title><![CDATA[Disney's Magical Express]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:43:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We will be using this for the first time next year. Previous visits we have hired a car, however as we will only be visiting Universal twice on our...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>We will be using this for the first time next year. Previous visits we have hired a car, however as we will only be visiting Universal twice on our visit we feel it cheaper to hire a taxi on those occations rather than the increasing cost of hiring a car.<br />
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It means the responsibility doesn't fall onto me as I am the only one who will driver over there! :unsure:<br />
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Anyway, how does this work in terms of dropping people off. Do they go to the delux resorts first and work the way down? <br />
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Or does it depend on the amount of people calling at each resort? <br />
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I was also told they will take our luggage to our room rather than us carrying it from the coach. Is this correct?<br />
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Any tips or suggestions regarding the Magical Express?</div>

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			<dc:creator>Oreo</dc:creator>
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			<title>Main Street Bakery Now Serving Starbucks at Magic Kingdom</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:24:10 GMT</pubDate>
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Earlier today the Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom officially re-opened and on the menu you’ll now find Starbucks drinks and food along with delicious Disney house-made treats.<br />
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Main Street Bakery will serve up Disney cookies, brownies and cupcakes, whilst Starbucks offerings include coffee and espresso beverages and Frappuccino blended beverages, as well as breakfast sandwiches and pastries.</div>


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			<title>Disney Cruise Line 2014 Itinerary Changes</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:25:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>To enable longer cruise vacations sailing out of Port Canaveral next year, Disney Cruise Line is realigning their fleet beginning the 11 October...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>To enable longer cruise vacations sailing out of Port Canaveral next year, Disney Cruise Line is realigning their fleet beginning the 11 October 2014. <br />
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Here’s a quick look at the 2014 itineraries for each ship.<br />
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<ul><li style=""><b>Disney Magic</b> will sail out of Port Canaveral beginning 11 October 2014. Following one 5 night Bahamian cruise, the ship will set sail on 7 night Caribbean voyages departing on Sundays.<br />
<br /></li><li style=""><b>Disney Wonder</b> will return to Miami on 11 October 2014, and begin offering 4 and 5 night Bahamian and Caribbean cruises. <br />
<br /></li><li style=""><b>Disney Dream</b> returns on the 27th October 2014, will depart on Mondays and Fridays for 3 and 4 night Bahamian cruises.<br />
<br /></li><li style=""> <b>Disney Fantasy</b> will continue to sail 7 night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing from Port Canaveral on Saturdays.</li></ul></div>

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			<title>National splurge day</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:33:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Today is "National splurge day" what would be your splurge]]></description>
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			<title>Senses Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs is Now Taking Reservations</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:44 GMT</pubDate>
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Although it’s still under construction, Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort is accepting reservations as of today for treatments beginning July 25.<br />
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The theme of this spa is clearly the serenity of nature and it is evident at every turn. Branch-like fixtures and soft amber lighting along with a trickling waterfall built into a rock wall create a tranquil mood and inviting welcome. Native American artwork will adorn the walls of the two-story spa featuring 10 treatment rooms, a co-ed relaxation room and two lounges. A gorgeous mosaic tile mural imbedded with hummingbirds and trees is the centerpiece of the whirlpool and steam rooms. The heated loungers are pretty fabulous too! <br />
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This Senses spa carries on the theme of sister spa Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort that opened in December, with relax, renew or imagine – each of which will create a custom experience.</div>


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			<title><![CDATA[Walt Disney World's January 2014 Park Hours]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:22:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Disney have released the park hours for Walt Disney World in January 2014.<br />
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You can find them on our main site <a href="http://wdisneysecrets.com/index.php/walt-disney-world-park-hours/326-walt-disney-world-2014-hours/1677-walt-disney-world-park-hours-january-2014.html" target="_blank"><b>here </b></a></div>

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			<title>Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Celebrates 50 Years</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:43:23 GMT</pubDate>
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Sunday, June 23, will mark the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, the world’s first Audio-Animatronics show and a place where the birds sing words and flowers croon with guests at the Disneyland Resort.<br />
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Part of the magic of Adventureland, the Enchanted Tiki Room transports guests to the Seven Seas, celebrating island romance and wonder performed in a theater-in-the-round. A chorus of four colorful macaws sings and orchestrates the show as guests laugh, clap and sing along.<br />
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Inspiration for the Tiki Room came from Walt Disney’s earliest days of animated filmmaking, as he looked for a way to animate in three dimensions. He was fascinated by an antique, miniature mechanical songbird that he had purchased in New Orleans and thought if someone could animate this figure a century before, it should be possible to do it using modern technology.<br />
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The resulting Audio-Animatronics technology developed for the Enchanted Tiki Room would eventually lead to such iconic Disney theme park attractions as “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” “it’s a small world,” Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion and others.<br />
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Some interesting facts about the historic Enchanted Tiki Room:<br />
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<ul><li style="">The cast of the Enchanted Tiki Room show features 225 animated singing birds, flowers and Tikis.<br />
<br /></li><li style="">Eight macaws, six cockatoos, twelve toucans and nearly 30 other tropical birds join more than 50 orchids, seven bird-of-paradise flowers,12 Tiki Drummers and singing Tikis in the magical, musical show.<br />
<br /></li><li style="">The Enchanted Tiki Room originally was the Adventureland seating area for the Plaza Pavilion restaurant, now the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. From 1955 to 1961, Plaza Pavilion seating occupied both Main Street, U.S.A., and Adventureland and the restaurant incorporated themes from both lands in its design. Part of the Adventureland dining area for Plaza Pavilion was also converted into the Tahitian Terrace restaurant, now Aladdin’s Oasis.<br />
<br /></li><li style="">During the planning stages, the Enchanted Tiki Room itself was conceived as a restaurant with the birds, flowers and Tikis performing an after-dinner show.  There was even going to be a “birthday bird” that would be rolled out on a cart to sing for guests celebrating birthdays. After evaluating the challenges of combining the show with a restaurant operation, it was decided to make the Tiki Room a show only.</li></ul><br />
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When the Enchanted Tiki Room premiered in 1963, not even an E-ticket could get you in. The attraction had its own special tickets, priced at 75 cents apiece.<br />
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“The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” theme was composed by the Sherman Brothers, Richard and Robert, whose many Disney music credits include the Annette Funicello top ten hit “Tall Paul,” the “it’s a small world” theme and the Academy Award-winning score for “Mary Poppins.”<br />
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The Tiki Room show’s four hosts – Jose, Michael, Pierre and Fritz – were referred to as “MacAudios” in early publicity.<br />
Jose is voiced by Disney legend Wally Boag, who performed at the Golden Horseshoe Revue. Michael is voiced by Irish tenor Fulton Burley, also of the Golden Horseshoe Revue. The voice of Pierre is Ernie Newton, who also created the voice of the singing knight in the Haunted Mansion. Deep-voice Thurl Ravenscroft voices both Fritz and, in The Enchanted Garden waiting area outside the Tiki Room, the Tiki god Tangaroa.  Outside of the Disney theme parks, Ravenscroft is known as the voice of Tony the Tiger.<br />
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The Tikis in the Enchanted Tiki Garden entry area to the Tiki Room represent gods and goddesses for various Pacific Island cultures, including:<br />
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<ul><li style=""><b>Pele </b>– Hawaiian fire goddess.</li><li style=""><b>Tangaroa</b> – Maori and Polynesian god of sea of sky, depending upon which culture is involved.</li><li style=""><b>Maui</b> – the Polynesian trickster god who slowed down time.</li><li style=""><b>Rongo</b> – Polynesian god of agriculture</li><li style=""><b>Ngendei</b> – from Fiji, the creator and head of all gods; every time he moves there is an earthquake</li><li style=""><b>Hina Kaluua</b> – Hawaiian mistress of rain</li><li style=""><b>Tangaroa-ru </b>– goddess of the east winds, which bring rain.</li></ul><br />
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In 2005, Imagineers pulled the original audio source tapes from the vault and carefully restored the Enchanted Tiki Room soundtrack. They also installed new speakers and audio equipment in the attraction that produce a clear sound that surpasses fidelity limitations of the past.<br />
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“The Enchanted Tiki Room continues to delight thousands of guests every day, some 50 years after Walt originally introduced us to Jose, Michael, Pierre &amp; Fritz,” said Jon Storbeck, vice president of Disneyland Park.</div>


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			<title>California Grill Introduces New Beverage Program at Disney’s Contemporary Resort</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:35:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The California Grill's Chef, Brian Piasecki and general manager, Michael Scheifler recently went in search of the best of the best wine in the  Napa...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>The California Grill's Chef, Brian Piasecki and general manager, Michael Scheifler recently went in search of the best of the best wine in the  Napa Valley and Sonoma Vineyards for the California Grill when it re-opens.  <br />
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“We visited 15 wineries in five days,” says Scheifler. “It was a whirlwind, but we came home with some great new discoveries.” Like Tres Sabores, a small, organic vineyard in Napa where they discovered a delicious zinfandel. And Heitz Cellars, where they are bottling magnums of chardonnay just for California Grill – it’s resting in the bottles now and won’t be ready until fall, says Scheifler.<br />
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“We’ll offer club service, where we will bring the magnum to the table to pour by the glass, a really fun presentation” he says. <br />
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The new display case is a showstopper as guests exit the elevator to the 15th floor, with 1,600 bottles on display in an onstage, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art cabinet. In all there will be about 250 wines on the list, and out of those, 72 percent will be from California. Another 22 percent is Old World wines and 5 percent New World wines. <br />
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“We’ll have something for every palate,” says Scheifler, “from a first-growth Bordeaux to a boutique wine from Oregon or South Africa.” <br />
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There will be 80 wines by the glass, up from 50 on the previous wine menu. And sommeliers will be there to help you select a pairing, with more than 20 on staff. <br />
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Scheifler is just as excited about the expanded sake program to pair with the expanded sushi menu, with 10 varieties on the list, from a light, sparkling sake to “cask strength.” And craft beer is back, with eight brews on the new menu, mostly from California. <br />
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“We can’t wait to debut the new beverage lineup,” says Scheifler. “Drinks span from classic cocktails to wines you won’t find anywhere else, the beverages are a great complement to Chef Brian’s new menu.”</div>

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			<title>Complimentary Free Membership to D23</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:29:02 GMT</pubDate>
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Disney is now offering free membership to the official Disney Fan Club, D23 via the Disney Store website <a href="http://www.disneystore.com/d23-free-membership/mp/1326630/1001064/?catalogFromSearch=10002" target="_blank"><b>here</b> </a><br />
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Whilst the membership doesn't include all the benefits of the Silver or Gold Membership it does include:<br />
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A One-Year D23 Free Membership Includes:<br />
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<ul><li style="">Members-Only Website Content: Access to exclusive content on D23.com including interviews with Disney stars and luminaries, behind-the-scenes looks at the latest movies and theme park attractions, vintage film clips, never-before-seen artwork and photography from the Walt Disney Archives and the complete, updated Disney A to Z.</li><li style="">D23 Expo: D23 Members receive a special discount on tickets to the Ultimate Disney Fan Event</li><li style="">Exclusive Merchandise: D23 offers its members access to exclusive, limited-edition merchandise and collectibles</li><li style="">Subscription to weekly D23 FanFare e-newsletter with breaking news, exclusive features and special offers</li><li style="">Special promotional offers and discounts throughout the year</li></ul><br />
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The offer is open to US and UK residents.</div>


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			<title>The returned (les revenants)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:44:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Britchick</dc:creator>
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			<title>Great Irish Hooley’ a Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:39:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Great Irish Hooley returns for four non-stop days of incomparable Irish food, live music and fun at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>The Great Irish Hooley returns for four non-stop days of incomparable Irish food, live music and fun at Raglan Road Irish Pub &amp; Restaurant in Downtown Disney August 30-Sept. 2.<br />
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Irish slang for a party or celebration, the Great Irish Hooley debuted in 2012 to such acclaim that it returns in 2013 with top Irish bands, music and dance workshops and Celtic fun for all in the family.<br />
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A lineup of celebrated Irish bands will play traditional, folk and rock tunes on the restaurant stage and outside on the pub patio.  Families can participate in Irish dance workshops led by renowned Irish dancer and choreographer Ronan McCormack of the original Riverdance cast and join in Irish Music Workshops with distinguished Dublin-born multi-instrumentalist Declan Masterson.  Guests also can kick up their heels during structured set dancing called the Ceili (kay-lee) — a precursor to today’s country line dancing.  Celtic face painting and authentic food and beverages are on tap, as well.<br />
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“Last year’s hooley was such a success that we started planning early this year to invite the best of Irish bands and entertainers,” says John Cooke, a Raglan Road founding partner and native of Ireland.<br />
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Among the Great Irish Hooley lineup:<br />
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<ul><li style="">Scythian (sith-ee-yin) will play kicked-up Celtic and world music infused with a touch of punk-rock sensibility.</li><li style="">Lisa Canny, musician-singer-songwriter from Ireland’s west coast will entertain with traditional and folk music featuring her contemporary flair.</li><li style="">Elevation, the leading U2 tribute band on the planet, will rock the crowd with the best of U2.</li></ul><br />
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During the celebration, guests can grab a table for authentic fare by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon or belly up to one of Raglan Road’s 130-year-old imported-from-Ireland bars.<br />
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			<description>Has anyone used airport assistance at Gatwick, Orlando or Manchester :unsure:   
 
We are flying with Virgin and Chris says I should make use of it...</description>
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We are flying with Virgin and Chris says I should make use of it this year.  I'm not so sure as I think it's abusing the system.  We are flying from Gatwick, but coming home to Manchester.<br />
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The main thing I am worried about is the wait when we get to Orlando, I use the handicap lane as I have been told to do that by a TSA officer who told me off (in a nice way) for standing in line :oops: but I am hearing some really bad stories about the wait to get through immigration.  Our Keith had quite a wait on his recent trip and there is just no way I will manage it.  <br />
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The thing is I'm not the type of person to say excuse me and walk past people to get to the hall so I can use the handicap lane :redface: so this is why Chris is saying I need to ask for assistance.<br />
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If I decide to, has anyone used Virgin's special assistance line and has anyone used this when flying into Orlando and if so what happens?</div>

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			<title>Disneyland Celebrates a Week Long Star-Spangled July Fourth</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:16:49 GMT</pubDate>
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Disneyland Resort guests won’t have to wait until the Fourth of July to celebrate America’s birthday. They can choose any day of Independence Week July 1-7 in the parks to experience the flag-waving spirit of the holiday – all part of Limited Time Magic.<br />
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It’s a red, white and blue extravaganza as Disney Parks honor America with a Fourth of July celebration like never before.<br />
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Each week throughout 2013, Limited Time Magic treats Disney Parks guests to magical, memory-filled experiences – big and small – ranging from park-wide events to special culinary treats to special moments of surprise and delight. All are offered for a limited time. Guests can visit <a href="http://www.limitedtimemagic.com" target="_blank">http://www.limitedtimemagic.com</a> for detailed entertainment offerings during Independence Week.<br />
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As part of the special week, a fireworks spectacular rockets into the air every night above Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park with “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” In this patriotic fireworks spectacular, dazzling comets and glittering bursts soar to a brand new musical score produced in a concert band style created to stir a sense of pride in being American, while at the same time, inviting guests from around the world to feel part of the celebration.<br />
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“Celebrate America!” pays homage to all Americans and all who love the best of America. The fireworks show takes place at 9:30 p.m. each night at Disneyland.<br />
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Also at Disneyland Resort, Mickey Mouse greets guests in star-spangled, patriotic attire every evening in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A.  Illuminated Mouse Ears will “Glow with the Show” during performances of both “Celebrate America!” at Disneyland and the patriotic pre-show to “World of Color” at Disney California Adventure Park.<br />
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At Disneyland Resort, chefs whip up tasty treats inspired by Americana including these; red, white and blue mason jar desserts at Carnation Café’and patriotic cotton candy, apple pie pockets and Fourth of July cupcakes, in shops all along Main Street, U.S.A.</div>


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			<title><![CDATA[Disney's Pop Century Resort - The Complete Guide]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:01:05 GMT</pubDate>
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Disney's Pop Century Resort is a Disney Value Resort.<br />
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Address and Telephone Number:<br />
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1050 Century Dr<br />
Lake Buena Vista<br />
FL 32830-1000<br />
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Phone: 407-938-4000 <br />
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The Pop Century has 2,880 rooms lacated in 5 building.  Each building takes guests of all ages down memory lane with the toys, fads, technology breakthroughs, dance crazes and catch phrases that defined each decade of the 20th century.<br />
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The buildings are:<br />
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<b>1950’s</b> - features a 40-foot-tall tabletop jukebox that anchors the courtyard. You will also find the canine character stars from Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" gazing at each other across the courtyard.<br />
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<b>1960’s</b> - Tie-dyed hues and psychedelic colors are the focus of the 1960s buildings. Here you will find yo-yos and a huge can of Play-Doh. <br />
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<b>1970’s</b> - In this courtyard, the colorful Big Wheel riding toy gets ready to roll, while a classic Mickey Mouse rotary-dial telephone calls from across the courtyard.<br />
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<b>1980’s</b> – Rubik's Cubes tower more than 40 feet tall and across the courtyard, there is a giant Sony Walkman and headphone set.<br />
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<b>1990’s</b> – this area pays tribute to two personal technology and has a giant laptop computer as the centerpiece, and early-model cellular telephones in each corner.<br />
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Each of the guest rooms has either 2 double beds or one king sized bed:<br />
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<ul><li style="">Standard Rooms accommodate four adults, one child under age 3 in a crib.</li><li style="">King Bed Rooms accommodate two adults, one child under age 3 in a crib.</li><li style="">Preferred Location - Take advantage of the close proximity to the pool and Guest facilities.</li><li style="">Standard Location - Enjoy rooms in other locations throughout this magically themed resort.</li></ul><br />
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The Resort has three heated outdoor pools on the property, the Bowling Pin Pool, the 60's Hippy Dippy Pool and the Computer Pool.  There is also a kid’s  pool and Pop Jet Playground, a playland of popping water  fountain located near the 1970s lodge buildings.<br />
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Complimentary bus service transports guests throughout the Walt Disney World Resort area:<br />
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<ul><li style=""><b>Magic Kingdom Park:</b> Take the Magic Kingdom Park bus</li><li style=""><b>Epcot:</b> Take the Epcot bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Hollywood Studios:</b> Take the Disney's Hollywood Studios bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park:</b> Take the Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park bus</li><li style=""><b>Downtown Disney Marketplace, Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney:</b> Take the Downtown Disney bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park</b>: Take Downtown Disney bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park:</b> Take the Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park bus </li></ul><br />
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Help others by sharing your experiences at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, have you stayed there, what do you like or dislike, would you stay there again. Anything at all you would like to share and please feel free to add photos.</div>


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			<title><![CDATA[Disney's All Star Sports Resort - The Complete Guide]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:12:31 GMT</pubDate>
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Disney's All Star Sports Resort is a Disney Value Resort and is a must for all sports fans.<br />
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<b>Address and Telephone Number:</b><br />
<br />
1701 West Buena Vista Drive<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL<br />
<br />
Phone: 407-939-5000<br />
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It features giant icons that celebrate the fun and excitement of sports including baseball, basketball, football, surfing, tennis football helmets and basketball hoops.<br />
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There are 1920 rooms located over three floors in various buildings, the Home Run Hotel, Hoops Hotel, Touchdown!, Surfs Up! and Center Court.<br />
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Each of the guest rooms has either 2 double beds or one king sized bed:<br />
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<ul><li style="">Standard Rooms accommodate four adults, one child under age 3 in a crib.</li><li style="">King Bed Rooms accommodate two adults, one child under age 3 in a crib.</li><li style="">Preferred Location - Take advantage of the close proximity to the pool and Guest facilities.</li><li style="">Standard Location - Enjoy rooms in other locations throughout this magically themed resort.</li></ul><br />
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The Resort has two heated outdoor pools on the property: Surfboard Bay, the main pool, and Grandslam Pool, which is located in a baseball diamond–themed area. There  is a children’s pool, playground, and arcade on site.<br />
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At End Zone Food Court there is a bakery, grill, salad bar, pizza takeaway and pasta bar that caters for all tastes.<br />
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Complimentary bus service transports guests throughout the Walt Disney World Resort area:<br />
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<ul><li style=""><b>Magic Kingdom Park:</b> Take the Magic Kingdom Park bus</li><li style=""><b>Epcot:</b> Take the Epcot bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Hollywood Studios:</b> Take the Disney's Hollywood Studios bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park:</b> Take the Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park bus</li><li style=""><b>Downtown Disney Marketplace, Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney:</b> Take the Downtown Disney bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park</b>: Take Downtown Disney bus</li><li style=""><b>Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park:</b> Take the Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park bus </li></ul><br />
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Disney's All Star Sports Resort is located adjacent to Disney's All Star Music and All Star Movies Resorts in the Animal Kingdom Resort Area. Blizzard Beach is nearby. <br />
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