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The latest tip from Deb at AllEars.Net features a fun “Did You Know?” list of fun facts about the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.
Featured facts include: how much the popular Walt Disney World park’s festival has grown over the years as well as how many people it actually takes to install and maintain the topiaries and other festival displays – plus many more fun floral factoids!
Read this and many other cool tips from Deb Wills to get the most out of your Orlando vacation to Walt Disney World!
(Photo courtesy of Deb Wills at AllEars.Net)
April 23rd, 2009
Deb’s latest tip is about how to have the most fun at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, including where and when to go.
Her tip also includes handy advice from AllEars® Picture This! Photo Bloggers on how to get the best photos of all the floral beauty.
Read this and other helpful tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your Disney World vacation in Orlando!
(Photo courtesy of Deb Wills at AllEars.Net)
March 26th, 2009
For November, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, provides valuable tips for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Her new tip of the month tells you when to get there, what to see and the best time to see it.
Featured in her new tip are the Castle Lighting Ceremony and the Twas the Night Before Christmas show, among other fun must-sees.
Read this and other helpful tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your visit to Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando!
For tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, ALL STAR recommends Kissimmee Guest Services.
November 18th, 2008
For October, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, tips you off to all the kid-friendly attractions in Future World at Epcot. She reveals where to find favorites like Epcot’s Character Spot and the Living with the Land boat ride.
Read this and other tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your visit to Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando!
October 17th, 2008
TIP OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2008
For September, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, reviews her experience of the newest exhibit at Epcot Walt Disney World called StormStruck – located in Innoventions. Her tip covers the entertaining and educational aspects of this in-your-face virtual weather attraction.
Read this and other tips from Deb to get the most magic out of your visit to Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando!
September 16th, 2008
TIP OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2008
This month, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, goes deeper and explores overlooked attractions at Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World. Her tip includes a guided tour featuring three fun but largely undiscovered Animal Kingdom treasures: DiVine, Wes Palm and Pipa.
August 20th, 2008
ALL STAR Vacation Homes joined more than 550 Disney fans in Harrisburg, PA July 18-20, 2008 for the 5th annual MagicMeets Fan Gathering. The weekend, which sold-out in less than 38 hours, brought Disney enthusiasts together to meet ‘n greet and attend a host of fun sessions presented by Disney experts and authors.
Speakers included: Deb Wills from AllEarsNet; Dave Marx from PassPorter; Lou Mongello from Disney World Trivia and host of the WDW Radio Show; Mike Scopa, also of AllEars and co-host of WDW Today podcast; Beci Mahnken founder of MEI and Mouse Fan Travel; Steve Barrett from Hidden Mickeys Guide; and many others!
Lou Mongello also led “The Dream Team” silent auction. This effort, when combined with additional fund raising efforts by many other partners leading up to MagicMeets, raised $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
ALL STAR Vacation Homes awarded two prizes for MagicMeets. The first, in partnership with Kissimmee Guest Services, was four tickets to Cirque du Soleil La Nouba. The second: a seven night stay in a 5-Star private pool Orlando vacation home.
Congratulations to our winners and to all event organizers and participants for making this year’s MagicMeets Fan Gathering both successful and magical!
July 22nd, 2008
TIP OF THE MONTH – JULY 2008
For July, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, heads to Innoventions East at EPCOT Walt Disney World. This month’s tip features the new Waste Management exhibit as well as a look at the House of the Future, UL safety testing and more!
July 15th, 2008
TIP OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2008
This month, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, continues her tour through Innoventions at EPCOT Walt Disney World.
Her tip for June covers Segway Central and the “Where’s the Fire” educational fire safety show “Play It Safe” – plus where to find a cool summer treats near this exciting interactive learning attraction!
June 23rd, 2008
This month, Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com, shows you how to get the most out of Innoventions at EPCOT Walt Disney World.
Her tip covers the Great American Pizza Game, Rockin’ Robots and other fun things to do at this unique, interactive learning attraction!
May 12th, 2008
Say “Happy Mother’s Day” the Disney way – take Mom to the Mother’s Day Brunch at EPCOT this Sunday, May 11th during the Walt Disney World park’s annual International Flower & Garden Festival.
Your Mom will be dazzled by the beautiful flowers, melt when she hears the live guitarist playing string serenades and feel like Disney royalty when she sees the EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch menu.
For fun afterwards, take her to see Davy Jones of the Monkees – part of the International Flower & Garden Festival Flower Power Concert Series, with showtimes starting at 5:45pm.Located at the EPCOT World ShowPlace Pavilion in Walt Disney World, the brunch starts at 9:00am and continues until 3:00pm.
May 7th, 2008
Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more in May and enjoy these and other hot Orlando events:
May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31 Mickey’s Pirate & Princess Party at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (7:00pm to 12:00am)
May 3, 10 Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
May 11 EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch (9:00am to 3:00pm)
May 10-11 Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk (2-9pm)
May 15 The Simpsons Ride Grand Opening at Universal Studios Orlando
May 31 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
May 1st, 2008
Think it’s too early to plan for Halloween in Orlando? Think again. Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party go on sale May 1st and go fast.
The annual Halloween celebration is a fall vacation favorite at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Each night features a Halloween celebration filled with signature Disney magic, including:
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A special Halloween parade of your favorite Disney characters
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The “Happy Hallowishes” fireworks display
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Halloween dance parties
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A mix and mingle with Disney Villains
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…and, of course, trick-or-treating!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will run this year on select dates September 5th through Halloween night.
April 30th, 2008
The dinosaurs have come back…to Florida? Well, almost. First, there’s DINOSAUR at the Disney Animal Kingdom – a fast, exciting and wild ride through the past to save a lost dinosaur from extinction. Next, journey to Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure. Learn more about dinosaurs through interactive games and exhibits, explore prehistoric playgrounds, fly above the trees on the back of a Pteranodon and finally take a boat tour straight from the movies on the Jurassic Park River Adventure.
That’s not all! Check out Planet Dinosaur at the Brevard Zoo near the beach in Melbourne, Florida – featuring thirteen life-sized and life-like dinosaurs – through May 11th.
And coming this fall to Downtown Disney, there’s T-REX – a one-of-a-kind restaurant complete with lush prehistoric landscapes, a dino-themed gift shop and, of course, giant animated dinosaurs!
Don’t miss these “dino-mite” Orlando vacation attractions!
April 8th, 2008
The enchanting and swashbuckling adventure continues! Walt Disney World has extended its popular Pirate and Princess Party at the Magic Kingdom.
Renamed Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party, this extended celebration continues on select nights April 1st through June 4th from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Now there’s more opportunities for you to explore the Magic Kingdom and discover all its hidden treasures – more of the dazzling parades, more explosive fireworks and more Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook! And don’t forget, both kids and adults alike can dress in their favorite Pirate or Princess costume for a truly immersive experience that only Disney World could dream up.
For your “map” to all the Party’s treasures, visit the Walt Disney World Pirate and Princess Party site today.
March 26th, 2008
This months Tip from Deb at All Ears Net includes helpful hits and tips on how to meet your favorite characters and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Many characters can only be found at certain times and locations, so to help plan your day Deb has outlined some great ideas to make sure you meet characters like Buzz, Woody and Jessie from Toy Story!
Several times through out the day you can see all kinds of characters at Sorcerer Mickey’s Hat. Oh and don’t forget to pose with the Cars from, Cars!
Are you a fan of Mr. and Mrs. Incredible? They hang out near the Magic of Disney Animation. And in the Animation Courtyard are the stars of Playhouse Disney!
Learn more from Disney Expert, author and editor of AllEarsNet.com, Deb Wills!
February 14th, 2008
More than 600 faithful Disney fans gathered in Camp Hill, PA on July 16, 2007. Guests were able to meet their favorite Disney authors and website editors, learn valuable tips from the experts, and enjoy a day of fun with other members of the Disney community.
Each person who attended the event, as a sponsor, participant or speaker could not help but feel the magic of Disney throughout the entire day. Together, the group raised more than $9,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a silent auction filled with more than 110 donated items. Among the many speakers that day was Deb Wills, editor of AllEarsNet.com and co-author of WDW for your Special Needs. Read Deb’s article about the Magic Meets event at the All Ears website.
The ALL STAR Team looks forward to next year’s MagicMeets event, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2008!
August 23rd, 2007
Expert Tips from Deb Wills on your first day at Walt Disney World:
If you’re like me, you are so excited that you want to do something, anything, right away. But, depending on the time of day of your arrival, and your mindset, touring one of the parks might not be the best use of your time and/or theme park admission. Never fear, there are plenty of alternatives to visiting a theme park as soon as you arrive. Read more at Tips from ALL EARS Net: http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/tips_from_all_ears.asp
June 8th, 2007
Following the traditions at Cinderella’s Castle, Spaceship Earth and the Tree of Life, the Sorcerer Mickey Hat at Disney-MGM Studios was created to mark the 100 Years of Magic Celebration in 2001, which stands proudly at the end of Hollywood Boulevard.
Interesting Facts about The Sorcerer Mickey Hat at MGM Studios:
Head Measurements: The hat, if it were wearable, would be a size 605 7/8.
Mickey would have to be 350 feet tall if he were to wear this giant hat.
The Hat itself is 100 feet tall.
The interior space equals nearly 60,000 cubic feet.
The hat and ears sit atop a solid foundation that uses enough concrete to cover the length of a football field.
It can hold 444,744 gallons of water.
Six stars and two moons adorn the hat.
Paint Job: The hat is painted with a custom technique called chameleon paint, which shifts color as guests move around it. The hat required enough paint to cover 500 Cadillacs.
The Mickey Ears feature a new special effect called Light Ribbons, which change color and sparkle with internal pixie dust lighting.
Holding it All Together: There are 13,493 bolts that hold the hat together; 26,986 washers; and 17,000 feet (or 57 football field) of underground utility piping.
March 26th, 2007
Part of the fun in visiting Walt Disney World is meeting your favorite character? Come on now, you can admit it! We are all Disney fans here.
So exactly how do you track the characters down? Here’s some tips:
1) Read the Times Guide – Each theme park has one and they mark
character greeting locations and times.
2) Stop into Guest Relations and ask the Cast Member if, Peter Pan
(insert your favorite character) will be appearing in the park today.
They have numbers they can call to see where characters will be making
appearances. If your child has been aching for a photo with Donald Duck,
when you arrive at the park in the morning, your best bet would be to go
to Guest Relations. They can find out for you where the good spots are
to spot that duck. Though, these schedules are always subject to change,
there’s a good chance of finding them.
3) Wander around aimlessly – part of the fun is just running into a
character purely by accident! You just never know who you might run
into.
4) Animal Kingdom’s Camp Minnie Mickey Character Trails are a great
place to go while nearby Festival of the Lion King is being performed.
Another great time is when the park first opens and everyone else is
headed for the Expedition Everest or the Kilimanjaro Safari attraction!
5) Epcot’s Future World has an indoor Character Connection area where
you can see several favorites all at the same time.
6) Magic Kingdom – Mickey is usually holding court in Toon Town in his
very own area!
7) At the Disney-MGM Studios you can find characters from movies like
the Incredibles, Sully and Mike and more.
Want a little less hectic way of greeting characters? Consider a
Character Meal — we’ll talk more about them in a future column!
Learn more about Character Meet and Greet at ALLEARSNET!
March 25th, 2007
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