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1/4/2017

New Years Eve 2016 at EPCOT 

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Today we have the first of our New Years Updates, the first from EPCOT at Walt Disney World. 
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It was a busy yet fun night as we rang in the new year with fireworks, DJ's, more fireworks, more DJ's and lots and lots of people. 

​Written by Renée Girard
Here we go! EPCOT NYE!! 
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Magic Kingdom full signs up at the Epcot monorail entrance. ​
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Lines to get into Epcot just after 8pm. Crowded, but not too bad.
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We're in, let's do this! ​
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75 minute standby line for Spaceship Earth at 8:30pm.
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Epcot wait times as of 8:35pm.
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200 minute line for Test Track as of 8:45pm.
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Dj stage with a countdown clock on Spaceship Earth in Future World. ​
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People camped out for a prime viewing spot for the fireworks at midnight. ​
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Dance party in the U.K.!
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The New Year bar and menu in France.
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The Morocco bar is the best themed pop up bar so far! Very cool!
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Japan bar and menu.
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We are about to experience the Silent DJ Groove in Japan!
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So fun! Silent DJ Groove is awesome. 2 different DJs to choose from. Everyone is having a blast! ​
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Still dancing away to the hits in Japan!
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Moved on to America, where there's another dance party happening at the American Gardens Theatre.
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Lasers and dancing in Italy!
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Yeahhhh, Epcot is a little busy...
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Any guesses to how long they've been camped out for the fireworks? ​
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New Year's Eve menu in Italy. ​
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China is lit!! ​
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Don't care about the fireworks? Frozen Ever After is only a 30 minute wait! ​
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Loved the fire and fog at the dance party in China!
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People camped out on the lawn in Future World for the fireworks.
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IllumiNations has begun. New Year's Eve countdown finale fireworks soon! ​
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IllumiNations is over, time for New Year's Eve countdown! ​
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The Epcot New Year's Eve fireworks were amazing! Definitely one of their best shows.
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Happy New Year! #EpcotNYE @WDWToday pic.twitter.com/MBFKFjjtSs

— Park Journey (@Park_Journey) January 1, 2017
Yes it was crowded but we made it out and home safely. Happy New Year from the east coast!
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Related Updates: 
  • Disneyland Resort Update - Avengers Half Marathon, Star Wars Land and Tower of Terror
  • The Disney California Adventure that could have been 
  • Fun at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2016
  • Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
  • Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Part One and Part Two


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7/19/2016

Frozen Ever After Review and awesome shirts at Uniqlo Disney Springs

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Over the weekend Renée made a couple of trips to Disney to check out some of the new offerings at Disney Springs as well as finally getting over to EPCOT to check out Frozen Ever After. Be sure to check out her thoughts on the new ride and all of the amazing shirts you can find at Uniqlo USA.

Written by Renée Girard 
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Club Cool at Epcot is surprisingly empty. I doubt it's due to the new Coke store at Disney Springs but ya never know
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Frozen Ever After is currently at a 60 min wait. Much more bearable than 4-5 hours! We'll be back later with FP+
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Should you be in the mood for cookies n cream funnel cake, you can get that in America at Epcot.
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Are selfie sticks still banned at WDW? If so, I'm impressed that this lady made it all the way to Japan in Epcot!
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Is this how you Pokemon Go?
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Too bad Spice Road Table at Morocco in Epcot is so empty. Really good food with a fantastic view!
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It's time to finally ride Frozen Ever After!
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With a 90 minute wait, at least most of the queue is indoors and out of the heat.
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Editors Note: She looks absolutely thrilled to be here
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Ready to set sail on our journey through Arendelle!
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Olaf and Sven start us out on Frozen Ever After, and I'm already impressed with the animatronics.
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Disney really did a great job with Frozen Ever After. I liked it much more than I expected to!
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The Frozen ride wouldn't be complete without a little song called "Let It Go"
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Maelstrom still holds a place in my heart, just because it's classic Epcot, but Frozen Ever After is very well done.
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After the Frozen gift shop, there's still a regular Norway gift shop. Not really sure what this means though!
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Next lets head over to Disney Springs where there's always something new to check out.
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Got a bite to eat at Frontera Cocina which was decent, but no seating for quick service guests
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The new HomecomingFL looks great, and also has a nice bar with a grab and go window. Will try that next time!
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The popular clothing store Superdry is now open
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The Polite Pig is opening soon DisneySprings and if it's anything like CaskLarder and ravpig it'll be delicious!
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The main reason we went to DisneySprings this time was for the new UniqloUSA store, and it is awesome!
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The UniqloUSA store Disney Springs is two floors of Disney and non-Disney clothing at affordable prices!
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I was surprised by the amount of Disney branded items available at Uniqlo
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The Disney Project shirts are fantastic, and I think the pizza design one is my favorite
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Disney Pixar shirts at UniqloUSA ? Yes please, I'll take them all!
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Some of the Alice in Wonderland shirts at UniqloUSA
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And let's not forget Star Wars!
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Another look at some of the Disney Pixar shirts UniqloUSA . There are so many, I want them all!
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Thanks again to Renée for yet another amazing update from Florida. Definitely could spend a few bucks in the Uniqlo store for sure.

Related Updates: 
  • Dine Out for Orlando United and Disney Springs Update
  • Soarin around EPCOT to meet Anna and Elsa
  • Star Wars a Galactic Spectacular Fireworks Show at Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • First Look at Tiffins and Nomad Lounge at Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • May the 4th be with this Disney's Hollywood Studios Update


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7/5/2016

Dine out for Orlando United and Disney Springs Update

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Last week was the Dine Out for Orlando United event and restaurants all over Orlando and the surrounding area were giving a portion (or in some cases ALL) of their sales to Orlando United. 
If you'd like to donate to the One Orlando Fund you can still do so (just click the link above). 

We'll also take a look around Disney Springs and the new Coca Cola Store that opened a few days later. 

Written by Renée Girard 
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​Dining at Disney Springs tonight at @MorimotoAsia Street Food where 100% of tonight's sales go to #OrlandoUnited
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Sales from draft beers at @RaglanRoadPub at #DisneySprings go to #OrlandoUnited tonight so of course we're here!
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Erin McKenna's Bakery at #DisneySprings also sells an #OrlandoStrong donut. #OrlandoUnited @embakeryfl
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Walls are down around the Coca-Cola store at #DisneySprings. Looks great!
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Some progress and a new structure up around the Planet Hollywood Observatory at #DisneySprings
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Really enjoyed checking out the unique gifts at the new #DisneySprings store Sugar Boo & Co
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Stopped by @DisneySprings again tonight to see the new Coca-Cola store that just opened today.
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The Disney Springs Coca-Cola store is 3 floors and has a great design that you see immediately upon entering.
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Lots of Orlando Coca-Cola clothing items available for purchase at the #DisneySprings store.
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I really liked the unique collectible items handmade in Kenya at the #DisneySprings Coca-Cola store.
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You can have a Coca-Cola themed kitchen if you want, thanks to items on the 2nd floor at #DisneySprings store.
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Of course you can get your own Coca-Cola Orlando glassware too. ​
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There are all sorts of varieties of Coke bottles lining the shelves.
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There are limited edition Orlando Coca-Cola grand opening bottles, each numbered through 500.
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On the third floor of the Coca-Cola store is the rooftop bar, which was busy but manageable.
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You can get a pretty good view over the buildings at #DisneySprings from the roof of the Coca-Cola store.
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Some cool landscaping on top of the Coca-Cola store facing the parking garage
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You can also get a glimpse of the construction going on at Planet Hollywood
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The most popular item at the Coca-Cola bar is the Tastes of the World international tray. ​
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We only wanted the Smart Watermelon from China, and they were kind enough to give it to us! Miss this drink at Epcot
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Also tried BB Wolf's Sausage Co, and was pleasantly surprised by the vegetarian Italian sausage.
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Art Smith's Homecoming is opening in 2 weeks at #DisneySprings . Looking forward to it! ​
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Blaze Pizza is also nearing completion at #DisneySprings and is sure to be a hot spot.
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Thanks again to Renée for another amazing update from Orlando and for being such awesome supporters of the local area. 

Related Updates: 
  • Soarin around EPCOT to meet Anna and Elsa
  • Star Wars a Galactic Spectacular Fireworks Show at Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • First Look at Tiffins and Nomad Lounge at Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • EPCOT Flower and Garden and Disney Springs Update
  • May the 4th be with this Disney's Hollywood Studios Update


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