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    Santa and Mrs. Claus Chill Out at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

    Every year, ahead of Christmas Eve, Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their elf Candy Kane, take a relaxing vacation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Even though this is their annual vacation, they make time to meet with guests. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, caught up with the merry couple

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    Disney’s Hollywood Studios Welcomes Christmas with a Flurry of Fun Retro Decor

    Right now, guests are lining up daily before dawn for a chance to ride Walt Disney World’s new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, but that attraction is far from the only reason to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios this month. Each of the Orlando resort’s four theme parks celebrates the season in its own style, from the Magic Kingdom’s traditional

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    Riviera Resort Opens at Walt Disney World

    Located smack between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot, Disney’s 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort, opened today at Walt Disney World. The resort offers deluxe accommodations inspired by Walt and Lillian Disney’s trips to Europe’s Mediterranean Coast.  We are celebrating the opening of the Riviera Resort with a GIVEAWAY. One lucky winner will receive a Riviera Resort-themed autograph

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    The Unofficial Guide to the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

    Christmas brings a flurry of activities celebrating the happiest time of the year. Every park gets a holiday makeover, with Yuletide festivities galore. My favorite events take place at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Join me on a tour! If you are looking to introduce your kids to Epcot, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is a

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    The Unofficial Guide to Christmas at Disney Springs

    Disney Springs is all spruced up for the holiday season, and Disney’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex has much to offer. Find out all about Christmas at Disney Springs, including the wide variety of free entertainment. Christmas Tree Trail Featuring 23 custom-decorated holiday trees, each themed for a popular Disney movie or character, the trail is an absolute must-see. Beautiful