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Straight from the Disney Parks Blog - Monstrous Summer is officially underway here at Disney Parks, and today We’ve got even more scary fun news to share with you. From now until August 31, 2013, you can play “Monsters University” and Disney Parks-themed games for a chance to win a Disney Parks vacation at either the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort! Here’s how it works: Visit DisneyMonstrousSummer.com now through August 31, 2013. Pledge a fraternity or sorority from “Monsters University.” Play fun mini-games to help your fraternity or sorority dominate campus. Playing the games helps you earn bonus entries in the sweepstakes (but you don’t need to play to enter). Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – Identify the Fearful: As a scarer, you’ll want to scare people that will give off the most scream energy. Learn how to identify the fearful with this video guessing game. Haunted Mansion – Pair the Scare: It’s important to always use the right kind of scare. Through t

Thanks to those familiar with the situation, there is now a much more complete picture of how the full  MyMagic+  experience will work when it goes live later this year at Walt Disney World. The exact details are changing fairly frequently and there will still likely be changes between now and the full launch. So remember, none of this information is set in stone. FASTPASS+ You will be able to make FASTPASS+ reservations 60 days out from arrival, plus 10 days, similar to resort reservation dining. The guest will select the park and the three preferred experiences. The system will then return up to 4 groups of availability from which to pick - early, mid day, late, or all day. Grouping of guests allows one My Disney Experience user to copy the details to others traveling in that party with same FASTPASS+ reservations. FASTPASS+ allows one park per day. Return policies will be similar to current FASTPASS - must arrive within time window. You will be able to modify your sel

Please be aware of the following in-park operational adjustments that will take place on July 4, 2013 due to the scheduled fireworks show that will be presented later in the evening at Disney's Hollywood Studios: There will be a fireworks show Thursday, July 4 at 10:15 p.m. above the Sorcerer’s Hat stage (the special events stage that was formerly used by the Disney Channel Rocks! performers). The show will consist of rooftop firing locations on The Great Movie Ride, One Man’s Dream and Voyage of The Little Mermaid. IN-PARK CLOSURES: Closures inside the park will consist of Pixar Avenue (including Toy Story Midway Mania and the surrounding area), the Studio Backlot Tour and The Great Movie Ride courtyard. Thank you Orlando Theme Park News for this information.

Surf’s Up at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with the grooviest dance party this side of Mt. Mayday. Starting June 24, guests of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park can enjoy a taste of the new Disney Channel Original Movie “Teen Beach Movie” as part of Limited Time Magic. Happening at various times throughout each day through Sept. 2, “Teen Beach Movie: Dance Party” features a hip DJ spinning remixes of retro tunes, beach-themed games and some really rad “bikers” and “surfers” to party with guests as they dance away the dog days. Taking over part of Typhoon Lagoon’s main beach and wave pool area, guests can join in relays on the sand, hula hoop spinning, water balloon and beach ball tossing, and more fun in the sun activities. One of two Disney award-winning water parks (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is the other), Typhoon Lagoon features a new generation of water adventures for Walt Disney World guests with the first-ever water coaster thrill ride attraction in Central Flori

Disney has announced that the 'Long-Lost Disney Friends' character meet and greets will be returning for a second event as part of Limited Time Magic.   This time you get to help choose the returning characters by  placing your vote on the official Disney Parks Blog site . No time-frame for when the event will take place has yet be announced. Voting is open now, and characters up for votes are: Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horse Collar Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John Fifer Pig, Fiddler Pig, Practical Pig and Big Bad Wolf Clarice, Chip and Dale Wendell, Liver Lips, Shaker and Big Al Chicken Little and Abby Mallard Brer Bear, Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit Flick and Princess Atta June and Leo from Little Einsteins Tweedle Dum, Tweedle Dee and Queen of Hearts Louis the Alligator and Dr. Facilier (Face) Penguins from Mary Poppins Suzy and Perla 'Long-Lost Disney Friends' was one of the most popular Limited Time Magic events

Disney Parks guests can get their red, white and blue on for an entire week during a special tribute to the stars and stripes with Independence Week July 1-7, 2013 — all part of Limited Time Magic at Walt Disney World Resort. It’s a seven-day patriotic extravaganza as Disney Parks honor America with a Fourth of July celebration like never before. At Magic Kingdom, a 15-minute 360-degree fireworks spectacular rockets into the air every night with ”Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” Guests can enjoy a patriotic spectacle as Goofy, Donald and Pluto lead a spirited procession down Main Street, U.S.A, prior to the daily Celebrate a Dream Come True parade at Magic Kingdom. The rousing pre-parade features the Main Street Philharmonic, Citizens of Main Street and Walt Disney’s historic horse-drawn calliope. Patriotic-themed merchandise and tasty treats inspired by Americana will also be on the menu all week long. On Independence Day only:

Dream Cars Weekend , a car enthusiast's DREAM vacation, will be the LARGEST CAR EVENT ever at the Walt Disney World® Resort during Labor Day weekend. Special guests include racing legends Don Garlits and Geoff Bodine. Plus jet dragster Elaine Larsen and the world renowned artist Laurence Gartel with six of his famous Art Cars. Themed nightly dinner parties with live entertainment, dyno, NASCAR simulator, micro racing and more. Special resort room rate of $99 per night plus a FREE pair of after-4pm theme park passes. Details: Special $99 per night rate at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort; Show Pre-Registration - $75 includes 1 event shirt, 1 event canvas bag & 1 Moonlight Beach Party Ticket (additional tickets sold separately). Note that this special event is open to all makes, models and years - Cars, Trucks, and all Specialty Vehicles. For additional information on this special event, feel free to visit www.DreamCarsWeekend.com.

Next week's Limited Time Magic brings a Monsters U Dance Party and Pep Rally to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The fun starts on June 14 at the Sorcerer Hat Stage. Here is the full info from Disney. "Make way for a Monsters University Homecoming celebration! The MU School of Scaring is hosting a campus bash inspired by Disney/Pixar's Monsters University and it all goes down each evening at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Hit the quad where you can hear your DJ—"Monster of Scaremonies"—spinning the latest beats, and take part in a series of fun activities. Then, get pepped up as the MU cheerleaders pop in to lead the MU Fight Song before those monsters of rock, Scare Supply, take the stage. Enjoy a medley of monstrous mash-ups, and laugh along as they're joined on stage by Mike and Sulley. It's a pep rally of epic proportions, and it's all part of Limited Time Magic!" About Limited Time Magic Throughout 2013, Limited Time Magic wil

Star Wars Weekends is into its final weekend and here is the full line-up to help your planning. Sniff...sniff!!! Weekend 4 (June 7 - June 9) Visiting celebrities: Billy Dee Williams - (Lando Calrissian) Peter Mayhew - (Chewbacca - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) Tom Kane - (Voice of Yoda - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Hosts: Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars) Autograph Sessions at Echo Lake: James Arnold Taylor – 9:45 a.m. Ashley Eckstein - 4:30pm at Darth's Mall, 5:45pm at Echo Lake Billy Dee Williams - 9:45am, 1:30pm, 4pm Peter Mayhew - 12pm, 2pm, 4:30pm Tom Kane - 9:45am, 3:00pm, 4:30pm. Park Hours: 8am to 10pm Jedi Training Academy (Star Tours Stage): 8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4

Nintendo is visiting Downtown Disney this month to promote the Wii U console and the upcoming Disney Infinity platform coming this August. The Nintendo tour opens today and is located near Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney's Marketplace until June 23 2013. Also part of the experience is a photo opportunity with Mario and Luigi. Source: WDWMagic

Click the link below to download a printable PDF version of the Magic Your Way: Facts On Walt Disney World Prices (requires the free Adobe Reader software). The press release contains complete information about current Walt Disney World Resort ticket prices, resort hotel rates, special savings for Florida residents and more. Magic Your Way: Facts On Walt Disney World Prices (PDF)

Summer sizzles at Epcot as some of the world’s greatest tribute bands rock the stage on select summer nights. Classic hits U2, The Bee Gees, The Police, and many more will rock during Sounds Like Summer concert series. The high-energy performances for Walt Disney World Resort guests take place at the open-air America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase. The schedule (entertainment subject to change without notice): June 9 to 15: Stayin’ Alive ~ A Tribute to the Bee Gees June 16 to 22: Hotel California ~ A Salute to the Eagles June 23 to 29: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot ~ The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Show June 30 to July 6: Slippery When Wet ~ The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute July 7 to 13: SouthBound and Company ~ A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd July 14 to 20: The Police Experience ~ A Tribute to The Police July 21 to 27: 2U ~ A Tribute to U2 Show times are 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. – except on July 4 when show times are 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m. Sounds Like

Car Masters Weekend, now in its third year, is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day as Downtown Disney West Side hosts a classic car show with a modern twist June 15-16, 2013. Featuring all things “Cars,” the event also showcases meet and greets with Disney/Pixar “Cars” and “Cars 2″ characters, a sock hop at Splitsville, select discounts on food and shopping, and more exciting entertainment for the whole family. In a race for ‘Best in Show’ at Sunday’s awards ceremony, car enthusiasts from the local Muscle Car Network of Central Florida will display more than 150 classic, muscle and exotic cars for families to view and vote on their favorites. Guests also can take pictures with favorite Disney•Pixar “Cars” and “Cars 2″ characters Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile. Revving up the fun, legendary automotive designer Chip Foose and Disney/Pixar “Cars” filmmaker Jay Ward will host celebrity chat shows on the Car Masters Stage throughout the weekend. Foose, who co

A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas has officially set sail at Magic Kingdom Park. Inspired by the popular “ Pirates of the Caribbean ” film franchise, this interactive quest lets you turn into one of Captain Jack’s pirate recruits, arms you with magic talismans and treasure maps, and lets you embark on one of five different pirate raids throughout Adventureland. The task is to prove your pirate worth by collecting valuable treasures while fending off some of Captain Jack’s enemies, including the Royal Navy and Captain Barbossa. A Pirates Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas, is included with regular park admission. It joins Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom as another interactive offering at the Magic Kingdom Park. Make sure you check it out today, savvy??? All photos copyright Walt Disney Company