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Dec- 2016 -26 December
12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know
5. Character Dining is Smoother with One Camera Man. Character meals are a really fun way to meet characters without waiting in line, while enjoying a delicious meal. Characters drop by your table to say hello, sign autographs, and take photos with the group. If you are taking photos of only the kids in the group with the characters, having a designated camera parent is a good idea. The family
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26 December
12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know
1. Earlier Arrival May Result in Earlier Seating. The restaurant has no responsibility to seat you until your actual reservation time arrives. However, cancellations around your reservation time could result in earlier seating for your family if you choose. If you would love to be seated earlier, mention your thoughts to the host or hostesses at check in and let them know your party is open to ear
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26 December
12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know
2. Walk Up Spots Are Worth Trying. Even with all the dining options on the property, it is not unusual to find popular restaurants booked solid. My family has been lucky enough to be able to walk up for seating at restaurants across the property quite a few times. While there are no guarantees, last minute cancellations do happen. So, if you are meandering around a resort and are drawn in by th
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26 December
12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know
3. Cancellation is Free. If you see a restaurant opening that your family may be interested in on the Disney website, go ahead and book it while it is available. Dining cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance. This means that you can switch around your dining schedule as long as you have made any cancellations at least a day before your selected reservation times arrive. Cancelling within
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23 December
10 Amazing Facts Behind Hidden Mickeys
You may have heard Disney fans refer to “Hidden Mickeys” either on vacation or in passing conversation. Here are ten fascinating facts about this extra measure of Disney fun…
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23 December
10 Amazing Facts Behind Hidden Mickeys
1. What They Are Hidden Mickeys are a phenomenon occurring either by accident or on purpose that forms a likeness to Mickey Mouse. Usually Hidden Mickeys take the shape of Mickey’s head (one large circle topped by two smaller circle “ears”) but can sometimes be the shape of his whole body.
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23 December
10 Amazing Facts Behind Hidden Mickeys
2. History According to Disney lore, the history of Hidden Mickeys dates back to the 70’s and 80’s when Imagineers were designing Epcot Center. Because it was deemed a more adult park with alcoholic beverages available, Disney executives made the initial decision to distance all character references from Epcot (a decision which was changed relatively quickly, of course). Nonetheless, Imagineers we
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23 December
10 Amazing Facts Behind Hidden Mickeys
3. Rise in Public Popularity Hidden Mickeys became a “thing” in 1989 when Arlen Miller wrote about sightings for a weekly cast member publication. The concept was picked up by Disney News who spread the story to the general public where it caught on quickly among Disney fans.
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23 December
10 Amazing Facts Behind Hidden Mickeys
4. Official Endorsements Although there has been no official endorsement of the Hidden Mickey movement, it’s rumored that Imagineers are currently encouraged to include Hidden Mickeys in any new projects due to overwhelming popularity.
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23 December
10 Amazing Facts Behind Hidden Mickeys
5. Physical Locations Hidden Mickeys can be found in all Disney theme parks and around the resort grounds. Some popular places to look for Hidden Mickeys include sidewalks, rock work, shrubberies, and attraction theming. Keep your eyes peeled – at Disney World there are supposedly over 1,000 Hidden Mickeys to be found! Photo Credit: ABC News
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