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Unique views of Disney from the Grand Cypress Resort

I recently had a chance to spend a couple of nights at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, just down 535 from Apopka-Vineland Road. It doesn’t look as large as it really is from the road, but the place is huge and has many activities. But you can read all about that in our upcoming…

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July 4th fireworks announced for Disney World

A popular July 4th tradition at Walt Disney World Resort will continue this year as star-spangled salutes to America’s independence are presented all across the World. Magic Kingdom: A Fourth of July “Concert in the Sky” will light up the night at Magic Kingdom in honor of Independence Day. Featuring a display of aerial fireworks,…

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Chief Magic Official (CMO) Competition Day 2

Day 2 of the Chief Magic Official (CMO) competitions began at Epcot, where candidates stood by the tip board answering questions from park guests (as well as a few “guests” with unique and challenging questions). The candidates also showed off their Disney trivia skills in a game show of sorts. Later in the day, the…

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Chief Magic Official (CMO) Competition Day 1

Here is a complete photo gallery from the “loudest crowd” competition on Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom today. David, Tripp, and Justin each competed on Main Street USA today sporting CMO shirts with extra-large Cast Member name tags. Each CMO candidate was positioned in a different spot on Main Street. Tripp was closest…

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Chief Magic Official (CMO) Event Schedule

The Top 3 candidates for Disney’s first-ever Chief Magic Official have arrived in Orlando and will begin engaging in various competitions tomorrow. Below is the schedule for the CMO events around Walt Disney World for the next few days, in case anyone wants to try to see and/or take part in the various competitions: Thursday,…

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Many free concerts upcoming at the local theme parks

There are many concerts ongoing and upcoming at the local theme parks including Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and Epcot. All of these concerts are free with park admission. Here’s what’s happening now, and a link to the official pages for the full lists of performers. Already started each Saturday night at Universal…

Disney to build health center for cast members

Today Disney announced the construction of a health and wellness center that will provide disney employees and their dependents who participate in the company’s health plans, an on-site choice for primary medical care and related services. The $6 million, 15,000-square-foot facility, to be completed in 2009, will combine primary care physicians and other medical professionals…