Just What THE World Needs...More Pirates!

An all new Pirates of the Caribbean experience is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios soon!

Check out more pirate-themed fun available at Walt Disney World here.

The all new attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean:  The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow is set to open December 6, 2012.  This walk-thru experience will take you on a journey through the stories we have come to love in Disney's popular movies starring Johnny Depp as the eccentric Capt. Jack Sparrow.

This beloved Disney movie about pirates is set to come out of the vault on Feb. 5, 2013!

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!

Candice

Nov. 2012 - WDW Attraction Closures

ATTRACTION CLOSURES

DISCLAIMER:  This is unofficial information found from various sources.  This information is subject to change without notice.  Please contact Walt Disney World directly to confirm.  Though I make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, it is not guaranteed.

LIST OF CLOSED ATTRACTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2012:

MAGIC KINGDOM

Fantasyland......New Fantasyland Expansion Construction.....Grand Opening Dec. 6, 2012.....Soft Openings Nov. 19, '12

EPCOT

Future World.....Test Track.........................CLOSED UNTIL Dec. 6, 2012……….Poss. Soft Openings 1-2 wks earlier

Future World….Epcot Character Spot…...CLOSED Oct. 21, 2012 – Feb. 2013…Characters will be near Fountain View Ice Cream

DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure.....................CLOSED Oct. 8, 2012 - Nov. 16, 2012

Studio Backlot Tour..........................................................CLOSED Oct. 8, 2012 - Nov. 16, 2012

DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM

No Closures in November (as of 11/5/2012)

DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON

Water Park………………………………………………..CLOSED for refurb Oct. 28, 2012 – Jan. 5, 2013

Please check the Walt Disney World website and calendar for additional information or contact WDW directly.

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!

~Candice

Thankful...

November is a month for thankfulness!

Social media is full of people expressing their thankfulness, so I thought we could have a little fun with it as well.

I am definitely thankful for Disney!  And I am so thankful for all of the wonderful Disney experiences I have had over the years.  I'm sure you are too!

So let's enjoy, "Blast From the Past November."

Share your favorite Disney pics with us!  From your first trip to Walt Disney World to your Disney On Ice experience last week, we want to see it!

Send your photos with a brief caption to:  candicestoves (at) yahoo (dot) com

I look forward to sharing the memories!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Villains Week: Watch Out for the Boogie Man

Disney has some spooktacular villains of the non-human variety!
Think monsters and creatures that go bump in the night.
Here are some of our favorites!

Oogie Boogie (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Randall (Monsters Inc.)

Chernabog (Fantasia)

The Headless Horseman (The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad)

Dragon Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)

Backson (Winnie the Pooh)

Here are some animals with attitude, turned Disney villain.

Check out these Disney Mean Girls.

These Disney villains are definitely Bad Boys!


HAPPY HALLOWEEN
&
HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Disney purchases Lucasfilm Ltd.

Huge News!

The Walt Disney Company just announced that they are acquiring Lucasfilm Ltd. to the tune of $4.05 billion!

In addition, The Walt Disney Company announced that "Star Wars Episode 7" will be released in 2015.  They plan to release a new Star Wars film every 2-3 years.  Disney is looking forward to expanding the Star Wars brand internationally.

As of today, Disney also currently owns Pixar, Marvel, ESPN & ABC.  The Disney family is growing!

Are you excited about this news?


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Villains Week: Bad to the Bone

Disney has a host of animals with attitude!
Check out these not so cuddly Villains!

Lucifer (Cinderella)

Honest John (Pinocchio)

Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)

Tick-Tock Croc (Peter Pan)

Siamese Cats (Lady and the Tramp)

Shere Khan (The Jungle Book)

Prince John (Robin Hood)

Iago (Aladdin)

Scar (The Lion King)

Sabor (Tarzan)

Hopper (A Bug's Life)

Alpha, Beta & Gamma (Up)

Mor'du (Brave)

Check out Disney's Mean Girls here!

Come over here to see Disney's Bad Boys!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice

Pumpkin Delight - WDW Swan & Dolphin Resort

Every year, when fall rolls around, I cannot help myself.  I want pumpkin-flavored everything!

Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin scones, pumpkin-chocolate chip granola bars...the list goes on!

Well this year, I'm adding another one to my list.

Pumpkin Delight from Walt Disney World's Swan & Dolphin Resort

Doesn't it look delicious!?!

You can get the recipe here.

HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!

Candice