A Mom and The Magic from September 2015

Ocean Spray cranberry bog returns to 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

September 29, 2015 by AllEars

After a one-year hiatus, the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog is back at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. AllEars.Net's Kristin Ford and Deb Koma had the chance to wade in the bog during the festival's opening and weekend and learned more about harvesting this healthy fruit.

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We’ll miss Duffy the Disney Bear when meet-and-greets at Walt Disney World end next weekend

September 26, 2015 by AllEars

Duffy the Disney Bear's last day to greet guests in his special home in Epcot was October 3. Duffy merchandise will still be available in the parks, at least for now.

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Tips for families attending 2015 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

September 24, 2015 by AllEars

Blogger Kristin Ford's family thinks Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party is one of the best hard-ticket events at Walt Disney World and has been attending the party for more than a decade. She has some up-to-date tips for families who want to make the most of their time and money.

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‘Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular’ at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party just might put a spell on you

September 21, 2015 by AllEars

"Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular" debuted last week at the first Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, where the show is performed exclusively four times during each party night. Blogger Kristin Ford shares her thoughts on this new show, performed on the Castle Forecourt Stage.

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Magical Moments on our first trip to Disneyland

September 19, 2015 by AllEars

Disney theme parks and resorts are known for the “Disney Difference,” an often intangible factor that sets Disney Parks and Resorts apart from other entertainment experiences. Part of the “Disney Difference” can be attributed to the excellent level of service that cast members provide, but perhaps the seemingly random and unexpected experiences that cast members … Continue reading "Magical Moments on our first trip to Disneyland"

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What types of souvenirs do you buy at Disneyland?

September 17, 2015 by AllEars

Entering the gift shops at a Disney theme park can be an exciting, over-the-top experience for a first-time visitor. There are so many cool things that you didn't know you needed until you see them! You might like to hear what blogger Kristin Ford's family brought back from their first trip to Disneyland.

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Tips for gearing up for fun at Disneyland’s Cars Land

September 15, 2015 by AllEars

Since it opened in 2012, Cars Land has been the must-do area for most guests at Disney California Adventure. On our recent visit to Disneyland, my family and I fell in love with this section of the theme park, too. A guest - even one who didn't ride the main attraction - would be hard-pressed not to enjoy the level of detail that makes Cars Land so immersive.

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Reviews of Disneyland’s most popular character meals

September 12, 2015 by AllEars

Who could visit Disneyland and not meet some of their favorite characters? One of the easiest, and perhaps most efficient, way to do so is by attending meals where the characters circulate among tables rather than standing in lines in the theme parks. On our recent trip to Disneyland, we booked three character-dining meals: Storytellers Cafe, Ariel's Grotto and Goofy's Kitchen.

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Review: Disneyland’s Carthay Circle World of Color dinner package

September 10, 2015 by AllEars

During her first trip to Disneyland last month, blogger Kristin Ford decided to splurge on two top dining experiences that allowed premium seating for the popular night-time shows that require FastPasses. In this post, she relates her experiences with the Carthay Circle World of Color dinner package.

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