Disney World – Fantasyland Expansion

At the end of last year, rumors that Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was undergoing a Fantasyland expansion were officially confirmed. With completion scheduled for 2012 and 2013, the Fantasyland is being DOUBLED in size and will include more chances for Disney fans to meet and interact with their favorite Disney Princesses- Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, and Sleeping Beauty.

And by ‘interact’ I don’t mean just a Meet

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How Disney Empowers Young Girls

Disney has always portrayed women as empowered, independent females who were able to overcome great odds. (Well all right, in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, the prince did most of the work. But it was still a wonderful romance!) In Snow White, the lead girl manages to avoid being murdered and changes the lives of the seven dwarves. In Disney’s Aladdin, princess Jasmine breaks free from the

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Disney – Pin Trading

Walking around the Disney World Orlando parks, you may notice that most of the cast members wear lanyards around their necks covered in pins. Many avid Disney fans do as well. They walk around the parks wearing pin-covered backpacks, fanny packs, and hats. They comment on each other’s shiny collectibles, proudly displaying their own like badges.

Pin trading is a Disney hobby that can often turn

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Disney’s “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party”

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a must-see for visitors with younger children and any diehard Disney fans. Although Halloween night is already sold out, other nights are still available- so hurry and get your tickets in advance! The event starts at 7pm and continues until midnight. Things to do include trick-or-treating for costumed guests, as well as special parades and fireworks.

Prices are as

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