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Free Dining Disney World 2013 Predictions

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Eat.Breathe.Sleep.Magic.

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***Update:  New rumor here.***

Everyone wants to know:  When, oh when, will Disney release their ever popular Free Dining discount for 2013??

The quick answer:  No one knows for sure.

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The long answer:  The good news is I am very hopeful to see fall free dining for 2013.  In the past, Disney has split up the fall months into 2 time frames:  September and October-December.

For the month of September free dining promotion:  Last year Disney released that free dining discount right around March 5, 2012, so we are already a little late for this promotion in 2013.  It had to be booked by May 18th for the travel dates August 25 – September 29, 2012.

For the the October – December free dining promotion:  Last year, Disney released the free dining discount right around July 12, 2012 and it had to be booked by Sept 29, 2012. The…

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World Secrets: Jellyrolls Dueling piano bar near Disney’s Boardwalk Resort

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Our latest edition to our World Secrets Series is taking us to Jellyrolls! This adult-oriented facility provides a noisy – yet very FUN retreat for the 21 and up crowd.   Jellyrolls  is named after Jelly Roll Morton, a legendary jazz pianist, not a desssert. His real name was Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe – but that probably wouldn’t fit on the marquee quite as well.

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Depending on where you start out on Disney property,  you can get to Jellyrolls Piano Bar by boat, a bus, or even on foot. More on that later.

So what’s Jellyrolls like?  Well, it reminded me of Howl at the Moon, which is a similar piano bar located here in Orlando, and in 15 other locations across the country. What makes this different is it is at Disney, perhaps the only place in the world where you will hear a gritty-voiced piano man sing a song…

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D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives

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How fun would it be to spend time looking at these things?

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For the past several months, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley has been hosting Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23. This exhibition is truly a must-visit for any Disney geek and it runs through April 30, 2013.

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For me, one of the most exciting displays was the three prop storybooks that open at the beginning of “Sleeping Beauty,” “Snow White” and “Cinderella” to introduce each of the films. They’re so iconic, it was a thrill to see them in person.

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Also impressive was the re-creation of Walt’s formal office at the Burbank studios, including his actual desk and personal items like Norman Rockwell sketches of his daughters.

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According to the information card, songwriter Richard Sherman — co-composer of “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” with his brother Robert B. Sherman — would often play “Feed the Birds” (Walt’s favorite song from…

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Mark Your Calendar for 2013 Epcot Flower & Garden Fest!

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Will you be attending the 2013 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival?

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epcotflowerandgardenfestivalThe 20th-annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will take place March 6 through May 19, 2013, at Walt Disney World Resort. Highlights of the 2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will include festival-themed “culinary creations” and “refreshing libations,” Fab Five Topiary Barbecue, Land of Oz Play Area, Illuminated Gardens, “Monsters University” topiary, Phineas and Ferb topiary, “Radiator Springs” interactive play zone, Fawn’s Butterfly House, daily hands-on gardening seminars and much more! In addition the Flower Power concert series will feature Chubby Checker & The Wildcats (March 15-17), The Guess Who (March 22-24), Nelson (March 29-31), The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie (April 5-7), Paul Revere & the Raiders (April 12-14), The Village People (April 19-21), The Orchestra Featuring Former Members of ELO (April 26-28), Tommy Roe (May 3-5), Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (May 10-12) and Starship starring Mickey Thomas(May 17-19). The festival is included in…

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The House With The Good Candy – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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Will you be attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year?