A complete vacation planning guide for Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland and Universal Orlando Resorts. FAQs, Photos, Menus, Tips, News and Information with special sections for disabled, vegetarians and at large folks. http://allears.net Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.7) http://www.feedforall.com http://allears.net/125%20x%20125%20Animated.gif http://allears.net 125 125 Readers share their best tips for touring the Star Wars Weekends that will be held in June in Disney's Hollywood Studios. The most popular advice? Get there early and be patient because there will be CROWDS! http://allears.net/rta/tips.php http://allears.net/rta/tips.php Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 The 13th annual ABC Super Soap Weekend presented by Colgate Total will be held in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park November 15-16, 2008. Stars from the ABC Daytime dramas "All My Children," "One Life to Live" and "General Hospital" will participate in meet-and-greet autograph and photo sessions, celebrity motorcades, star conversations, interactive games and more. No further details have been confirmed as yet. Note that although this fan event has been held Veteran's Day weekend in the past, all official releases so far indicate that it has been moved this year to the weekend of November 15-16. http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_supersoap.htm http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_supersoap.htm Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 The Inaugural 2009 Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend will be held March 6-8, 2009. The weekend includes a fitness expo, a Family 5K, Kids' Races and the Disney's Princess Half Marathon. Registration opened May 5. More information is available at disneysports.com under "Headline Events." Another new event will be introduced this Labor Day weekend -- a "Royal Quinceanera Weekend" , for Hispanic girls celebrating their 15th birthdays. Several special events will be held at Epcot August 29-September 5, including a quinceanera ball on August 30, along with a private viewing of IllumiNations. For more package details, visit www.disneyworld.com/quinceanera. http://allears.net/news/hnews.htm#050608nb http://allears.net/news/hnews.htm#050608nb Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 This week our expert Anita answers questions on soft openings; the flyovers in April; the significance of Soarin's Flight Number; the Aladdin-themed restaurant; new "tiered" pricing for the Parties; and who actually wins Year of a Million Dreams Prizes. http://allears.net/aa/anita.htm http://allears.net/aa/anita.htm Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 The beauty of nature is everywhere in Epcot, especially during the Flower and Garden Festival, as evidenced in this week's photo submitted by Marc Schwartz of Eden Prairie, MN. http://allears.net/pw/pw.htm http://allears.net/pw/pw.htm Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 Disneyland Correspondent Laura Gilbreath switches coasts this week and is reporting daily from Walt Disney World in Orlando. http://www.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/2008/05/ready_my_bonus_trip_to_wdw_par.html http://www.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/2008/05/ready_my_bonus_trip_to_wdw_par.html Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 Columnist Anita Answer continues to write about what goes into pulling her popular weekly column about Walt Disney World together. http://www.allears.net/blogs/andreamckenna/2008/05/ready_anatomy_of_an_anita_answ.html http://www.allears.net/blogs/andreamckenna/2008/05/ready_anatomy_of_an_anita_answ.html Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 Deb Wills prepares for the Disney repositioning cruise that will take her from Florida to California, via the Panama Canal! She will be sharing her experiences via her blog as often as time (and internet connection) allow. http://www.allears.net/blogs/debwills/2008/05/planning_the_disney_magic_pana.html http://www.allears.net/blogs/debwills/2008/05/planning_the_disney_magic_pana.html Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 Steve Barrett, author of the Hidden Mickeys book, writes about searching for the hidden mouse amongst the animals and trees in Disney theme parks, some even shaved into the coats of the animals themselves! http://www.allears.net/blogs/stevebarrett/2008/05/hidden_mickeys_trees_and_anima_1.html http://www.allears.net/blogs/stevebarrett/2008/05/hidden_mickeys_trees_and_anima_1.html Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 In this week's World According to Jack, Jack Spence visits the Concourse Steakhouse one last time before it closes for good at the end of May. He finds the chefs there already testing menu items for the restaurant's replacement, The Wave, due to open at the end of June. http://www.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2008/05/contemporary_resort_update_the_1.html http://www.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2008/05/contemporary_resort_update_the_1.html Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 Among this week's entries, photographer Lisa Berton shares what she does with old digital cameras. http://www.allears.net/blogs/photoblog/2008/05/light_meter_what_do_i_do_with.html http://www.allears.net/blogs/photoblog/2008/05/light_meter_what_do_i_do_with.html Thu, 8 May 2008 09:05:05 -0500 There's a NEW Walt Disney World Resort Offer: This Magic Your Way Package includes Walt Disney World Resort hotel accommodations, Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets and the Disney Dining Plan, which provides one quick-service meal, a select snack and one meal at a table service restaurant per person, per night of your package. For stays most nights 8/24-9/20/2008. Book by 6/22/08. http://allears.net/news/hnews.htm#free http://allears.net/news/hnews.htm#free Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:44:05 -0500 Epcot's annual Flower and Garden Festival began its longest run ever March 19. Be sure to check the site often for updated info on special exhibits, photos and details on the Flower Power Concert performers! http://allears.net/tp/ep/flogar.htm http://allears.net/tp/ep/flogar.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:44:05 -0500 Tickets on sale NOW. http://allears.net/tp/hol_mk.htm 78A71B0B-5B82-4853-9952-1323704A0B85 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 21:44:14 -0500 Dates for the 2008 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party have been announced: September 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 28, 30; October 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31. Tickets on sale NOW. http://allears.net/tp/mk/mnssh.htm http://allears.net/tp/mk/mnssh.htm Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:30:10 -0500