Just refurbished Disney Magic!

The Disney Magic just got a total transformation, and is now sailing again!  You can see lots of pictures of the newly re-imagined Disney Magic HERE. If you have been dreaming about a Disney cruise, now is the time to go!  The winter months offer the lowest rates of the year, and the temperature in the Caribbean is still fairly warm.

Doing Halloween Disney-style!

I have seen some great Halloween/Disney ideas, so I thought I would share.  Comment below if you try any of these!

31 days of Disney Halloween Crafts & Recipes

Disney themed pumpkin carving templates

Disney Villain-inspired eye makeup

NEW Addition to Animal Kingdom Park

Disney recently announced a NEW addition coming to Animal Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World!  Avatar Land is in the beginning stages, but they are hoping to begin construction in 2013.  Read the entire article posted by Disney Parks blog here.

If you'd like more info, check out the FAQs!

Tip Tuesday

Animation Academy

If you are looking for something unique to do, or if you just need a break from the heat, be sure to check out the Animation Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios park.  Classes begin every 30 minutes, and last about 20 minutes.  You are led by a Disney animator as you sketch your own Disney character.  When you're finished, your artwork is yours to keep.  The best part- this class is FREE!

30 FREE things to do at Walt Disney World

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation on a budget? I can help!! Here's a list of 30 FREE things to get/do at WDW (no park entry required- great for a non-park day!) 

* Get customized park maps before you go
* Order the Disney Vacation Planning DVD
* Check out Yeehaw Bob Jackson @ Port Orleans Riverside's River Roost (Wed-Sat night)
* Resort Hop- visit each of the resorts and take pictures at each one
* Take the kitchen tour @ Animal Kingdom Lodge (4pm daily)
* Take an animation drawing class @ Art of Animation (11am, 2pm, 5pm daily)
* Get a chocolate sample @ Ghiradelli in Downtown Disney
* Join Chip n Dale for a campfire sing-a-long @ Ft. Wilderness
* Watch an outdoor movie at most resorts
* Watch the Wishes fireworks from the beach @ The Polynesian
* Check out all the entertainment @ The Boardwalk
* Ride the Monorail
* Get hula lessons @ The Polynesian
* Nighttime animal viewing w/ night vision goggles @ Animal Kingdom Lodge
* Get a celebration button at any resort
* Take a boat or ferry ride
* Watch the "Old Faithful" geyser @ Wilderness Lodge
* Play with Lego's @ the Lego store in Downtown Disney
* Watch the Electrical Water Pageant from the Polynesian's beach
* Visit the petting zoo @ Ft. Wilderness
* Look for hidden Mickeys everywhere
* Go to Story time at the fire-pit @ Animal Kingdom Lodge
* Take the Sanaa Cultural Tour @ Animal Kingdom Villas
* Get mardi gras beads @ Port Orleans French Quarter
* Do The Hustle with cast members @ Pop Century
* Play in the splash area @ Downtown Disney
* Take the Wonders of Wilderness Lodge Tour
* Get a Lei @ The Polynesian
* Visit Tri-Circle-D ranch to see the Disney horses @ Ft Wilderness
* Watch the pianist play @ the Grand Floridian

And as a bonus: It's not free, but each resort has a pressed penny machine. For just $.51 you can get a great souvenir!