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Photos from the D23 Member Mixer at House of Blues Orlando

Published June 4, 2013 by Disneyways.com

I would like to thank Tony from the Disney Parks Podcast for inviting my husband, Chris, and I as his guests at the D23 Member Mixer. It was a great event and so much fun! Here are the details of the event as posted on the D23 Member Website.

D23′s Member Mixer at House of Blues Orlando
Event Information
Monday, June 3, 2013
LOCATION: House of Blues 
Orlando, Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World Resort
TIME 5 – 7 p.m.
TICKETS Sold Out
COST: FREE

It’s Member Mixer time at Walt Disney World! Join the D23 Team for some great food and drink—and a terrific opportunity to socialize with other D23 Members and friends!
Starting at 5 p.m., we will be kicking back in our own reserved area just for D23 Members and their guests. Upon checking in, everyone will receive one 15-percent-off coupon good on all merchandise in the House of Blues store, some goodies from House of Blues, as well as a little gift from your friends at D23.

(Here is what we got as a gift! Look for many of these items to be given away here on the blog and/or the Disney Parks Podcast! Our thanks to Ramon of ThemeParkConcierges.com for the photos!)

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Guests will be able to order food and enjoy drink specials and delicious specialty cocktails. And don’t forget, D23 Members always save 15 percent off their food at House of Blues Orlando, known for their Shrimp & Grits, Pulled Pork Sliders, Jambalaya, and Hand Stretched Flatbreads.
We look forward to seeing you there!
NOTE: Available only to D23 Members in good standing. This is a non-ticketed event. Members may bring up to three (3) guests. Space is limited. Limit one coupon/gift per person. For entry, members must present a valid photo ID AND D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card may not be admitted to the event. All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice. Ticketed Members who do not attend the event forfeit their place as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event.

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #48 – The Top ten Places to Watch Fireworks at Walt Disney World and A BIG Announcement!

Published June 3, 2013 by Disneyways.com

Please click here to read more about our relationship with the Disney Parks Podcast and all the different ways you can tune in!

This week we shared some of our ideas for favorite places you can watch Fireworks at Walt Disney World!

We think it’s a great show with some ideas for viewing spots that you many not have yet thought of.

This show is about 17 minutes long. You can click on the photo to be taken to the DPP site,

and from there you just click on the gray circle with the white triangle inside of it to play the show.

You will also find detailed show notes there.

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We would love to hear from you and gather some listener suggestions for YOUR favorite places to see the fireworks!

Please write to us at TheCrew@DisneyParksPodcast.com or call the podcast hotline to leave a message 24 hours a day for the DPP Crew!

The number to call is 407-476-8898

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 

THE DISNEY PARKS PODCAST HAS A NEW AND IMPROVED SCHEDULE !

Tuesdays we will have the latest news and rumors for you each week!

Thursdays we will posts special shows with guest interviews, and so much more!

Our goal is for these Thursday shows to be more timeless and always relevant  so you can go back in the archives and listen over and over if you choose to do so.

We hope you will enjoy this new schedule. Mark your calendars and be sure to subscribe to us in iTunes so you never miss a new show!

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Enter to Win a Monstrous Mint Candle from Walter&Rosie

Published May 23, 2013 by Disneyways.com

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Enjoy a Monstrous 24-Hour Event
On May 24, 2013, for one day and one night only, Guests will have the chance to spend 24 whole hours inside select Disney parks!

Click hereto listen to the latest podcast from DPP for more on this fabulous event!

The Disney Parks Podcast team will be streaming live and holding meetups at Walt Disney World throughout the evening to celebrate the event. In an effort to help you continue the celebration at home all summer long, we have a special offer for you! My beautiful friend Sam from WalterAndRosie.com has created this special edition candle inspired by the Monstrous All-Nighter. It has the light scent of peppermint which has a reputation as being wonderful aromatherapy for any time you need a “pick-me-up.” Perfect for an all-night party, don’t you think?

Here are the 2 steps it takes to get entered. Deadline is Monday June 3rd 2013 at 11:59 pm

1. Head over and “Like” the Walter&Rosie Facebook page here.

2. Send an email to Disneyways@Disneyways.com  with the subject line Monstrous Mint Summer Giveaway and let us know you’d like to be entered to win.

That’s it! One lucky winner will be chosen and notified by email on Tuesday, June 4th 2013. Thank you for playing along and have a magically monstrous day!

Pssst….Can’t wait to win? Click here to learn how to get your Disney inspired scent at a discount – today!
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Disney Parks Podcast Meetups During the All-Night Party May 24th!

Published May 16, 2013 by Disneyways.com

Are you coming to the  all-night party on Friday May 24th?If you missed the announcement, Magic Kingdom Park in Florida will be staying open from 6AM May 24th  – to 6AM on May 25th , 2013, local time.

I would LOVE to meet you during this Monstrous event!

Won’t you stop by and say hello?

The Disney Parks Podcast Team, including myself,  is hosting meetups at various times and places:
1st  Location – 7PM May 24th on the train station 2nd floor
2nd Location – 9PM  May 24th at the Rose Garden near Tomorrowland – this is also known as the  old swan boat dock
3rd Location – 11:59PM May 24th at Tomorrowland Terrace ( Upper eating area)

If you get a minute, please RSVP here, so we will know to look for you!

While you’re on the event page – please drop us a line. We look forward to hearing from you!
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2013 Star Wars Weekends Map for Week One

Published May 14, 2013 by Disneyways.com

As always, Disney reserves the right to change this information at any time, without notice.

Click to enlarge!

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Photo Source KennythePirate.com

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Photo source KennythePirate.com

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Exclusive Photos!! Be Our Guest Restaurant Testing FastPass+ Dining!

Published May 9, 2013 by Disneyways.com

Back in February we shared news that there would be periodic testing going on for My Magic+ testing at Be Our Guest!

Just the THOUGHT of this happening at Be Our Guest in New Fantasyland makes me happy!! Why? Because I believe they have some of the absolute BEST food in the Magic Kingdom.

I dream of having the grey stuff  often. Doesn’t everyone? In fact, below you will see a photo explaining the only reason I don’t eat at Be Our Guest every single time I see the gates!

Be Our guest LINE

Long lines! You can’t get reservations for lunch – it is walk-up only. Most people would say I am a patient person – but I really can’t stand waiting in line. Sure you can make  reservations for dinner (way in advance – if you are lucky). Here is what being lucky looks like:

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But there is hope for everyone out there who is hungry and impatient like me! HOPE – in this case – came in the form of a little unassuming card today:

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

What you are seeing here is an actual Fast Pass+ that is being tested for the Be Our Guest Restaurant! These are very exclusive right now and by invitation only! I have to send a BIG thank you to Ramon Rodriguez for sharing these with us today!

Here are a few more photos. I scribbled out the name and other info to protect the privacy of Ramon’s guests.

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

PHOTO ©ThemeParkConcierges.com

If you are not already subscribed to get our updates by email – you will want to go ahead and do that now! We will soon have complete details on this awesome news, how Ramon was able to get these photos for us, and so much more!!

Disney Parks Podcast Show #43 – Disney News Reviews and The Top 5 Disney Songs

Published May 8, 2013 by Disneyways.com

Please click here to read more about our relationship with the Disney Parks Podcast and all the different ways to listen in!

Episode #43 has been uploaded! During this episode, you will hear me mention the contest Julie’s Contest. That contest has already completed and you can see the contest results here.

Thank you Julie for your amazing generosity in sending every single person who entered their requested piece of jewelry.

Check out the winning stories here.

Even though the contest is over – you can still shop with Julie at a discount by using the keyword Disneyways at checkout.

Tony mentions a podcast where we got updates on Polynesian Resort rumors from the Tikiman. Please check out the WDW News Today podcast featuring the Tikiman here.

Click here for a direct link to check out episode #43 of Disney Parks Podcast from your computer, and thanks in advance for tuning in!

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As always, I want to thank the fabulous teams at WDWParkHoppers.com and  DisneyByTheNumbers.com! We are so honored to be a part of the show.

DBTN

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Interview questions for AJ!

Published April 29, 2013 by Disneyways.com
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Photo property of DisneyFoodBlog.com

***Update April 28, 2013** We have reached our limit on questions. Thanks so much for sending them in!***

Most Disney fans are aware of the fabulous Disney Food Blog. Head author and creator AJ Wolfe and her team are a WONDERFUL source of information and photos – and we love linking back to them here at Disneyways. You may have noticed, we do it quite often!

AJ has released a fantastic new ebook that the whole world needs to know about, so I have asked her to share more about it here on Disneyways.

She has kindly agreed!

Am I star-struck? Um, YEAH! Just a bit.

I thought about it – and in doing my best Barbara Walters impression I realized – I don’t want to ask her the same questions everyone else does.

I want to ask her YOUR questions.

So what do you want to know about the Disney Food Blog Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks? Over the next 24 hours I would like to collect your questions! So don’t delay – and leave them in the form below!

If your question is chosen, your first name, last initial and hometown will be posted here on Disneyways.

World Secrets ~ Character Signed…Sidewalks?

Published April 27, 2013 by Disneyways.com

This is one of the things I love about Walt Disney World.

I have lived here in Orlando all of my life. I remember visiting the parks when I was so small – my Mom wrote our phone number on my hand in case I got lost. I consider myself to be fairly familiar with the Disney magic.

Then it happens…again.

Just when I think I can’t be surprised by anything Walt Disney World does, just when I think I have seen it all – something new (to me!) comes along that makes my eyes tear up. Once again I have to put my hand to my heart – because I still feel that little Disney Princess inside of me – and she is jumping for joy.

Last night – as we were leaving the ticket and transportation center, I looked down at the sidewalk and saw this:

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When nobody was looking – each character must have taken the time to carefully leave a colorful chalk signature behind. Many guests were in a hurry and walked right over these treasures without even seeing them. Maybe I am missing something but I have NEVER seen this before. That’s why I am considering it a World Secret!

I am left wondering who drew the Disney bus with the directional arrow? Do you have a guess? Please leave a comment below!

Click here to read the Disney Diva’s Sidewalk Chalk Countdown to Walt Disney World.

If you are an art fan, and a sidewalk chalk fan, you won’t want to miss Festival of the Masters. Here is information on the 2012 edition.

Wordless Wednesday – Virtual Safari Tour!

Published April 17, 2013 by Disneyways.com

This week’s theme is Flora, Fauna, Fantasy 15 in celebration of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 15th Anniversary.

Thank you Deb from FocusedOnTheMagic.com for the great idea!

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