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How to do Disney in New York City

Skipping the Disney vacation this year?  If you happened to choose New York City as your getaway, there are plenty of activities to get your Disney fix in the big city. Broadway: As of right now there are two Disney shows to catch on Broadway:  Aladdin and Lion King.  Currently playing at the New Amsterdam … How to do Disney in New York City

Disney Rumor Round Up October 2016

Welcome to the October installment of Disney Rumor Round Up. You see the September edition here. Let’s get right into this month’s rumors! Disclaimer: none of the things mentioned in this article are official and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom lost its nighttime parade this month and no replacement is coming … Disney Rumor Round Up October 2016

Tips & Tricks for Dressing up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

On September 2nd, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) kicked off at the Magic Kingdom. MNSSHP is one of the premiere events at Disney World.   The trick or treating, Cadaver Dans, and the earworm “Boo To You” are among my favorite reasons to attend the party. But another reason is fellow Disney fans wearing costumes. I’ve … Tips & Tricks for Dressing up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney Rumor Round Up September 2016

Welcome to the September installment of Disney Rumor Round Up. You see the August edition here. Let’s dive into this month’s rumors! Disclaimer: none of the things mentioned in this article are official and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom As we now know, the Magic Kingdom is losing a nighttime parade, and with that … Disney Rumor Round Up September 2016

Age vs. Height at the theme parks: Where do you stand?

This year during my family’s Walt Disney World/Universal Studios Orlando summer vacation, my six-year-old experienced a significant milestone: she was able to ride many rides all by herself…but only at Universal Studios. That’s because while both parks have minimum height requirements for many rides, they differ in their “Ride Alone” policy. Universal’s policy is based on … Age vs. Height at the theme parks: Where do you stand?

Disney Rumor Round Up August 2016

Welcome to the August installment of Rumor Round Up. You can read July’s edition here. There are some new and juicy rumors floating around the Disney universe so let’s get to it! Disclaimer that none of the things mentioned in this article are official and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom If you remember in the … Disney Rumor Round Up August 2016