The interior looks like it was designed to get people in and out quickly. I am not a big coffee drinker, especially in the morning, but I might stop by for an iced coffee drink of some kind in the mid-afternoon.
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New trailer for Disney’s upcoming movie *Frozen*, based on the classic fairytale *The Snow Queen.* Unfortunately, this trailer does not give us a view of the female protagonist, who will be voiced by Kristen Bell.
I am currently 187 days out from my next trip to Disney World. I am already starting to get nervous about making ADRs in a few days.
Speaking of things that I hope are going on next year when Elyssa and I are down there for our honeymoon.
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Chip and Dale Debut as Ewoks
Okay, I think this is pretty cool.
I hope that they do the 24-hour thing again next year when Elyssa and I are there for our honeymoon.
A sensible, more level-headed look at the Disney-related controversy of the day.
Over the weekend, [Merida](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merida_(Disney)) from Pixar’s [Brave](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=r*bqlTuiXSo&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fmovie%252Fbrave%252Fid544101708%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30)[^f4255], was coronated as the 11th Disney Princess. As you can imagine, there are tons of great pictures and video of the event.
* A comprehensive set of photos and a video from [Inside the Magic](http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/05/merida-becomes-11th-disney-princess-in-coronation-ceremony-with-first-ever-queen-elinor-appearance-at-walt-disney-world/)
* A bunch of photos and a video from [StichKingdom](http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-merida-coronation-photos-videos-62635/)
* Video and pictures (including some good ones of Merida arriving on Angus) from [AllEars.net](http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/2013/05/merida_becomes_newest_disney_p_1.html)
* A couple of pictures from [The Disney Blog](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDisneyBlog/~3/0tqXVkPCz4E/) that I am not sure I saw other places.
* A few pictures from the [Disney Parks Blog](http://blogs.disney.com/insider/articles/2013/05/11/welcome-merida/)
* Video from the [Disney Parks Blog](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DisneyParks/~3/Yang9G9ZE3Y/)
* Some photos a full writeup of the event from [Small World Vacations](http://www.smallworldvacations.com/blog/post.cfm/disney-welcomes-merida-into-the-disney-princess-royal-court)
I am wicked jealous I did not get to attend[^fn1].
Of course, even a celebration like this is not without its controversy. Brenda Chapman, who received writing and directing credits for *Brave* but was [fired during its production[(http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/25/entertainment/la-et-women-animation-sidebar-20110525), [is not pleased with the 2D version of the Pixar character.](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/blogs/beth-kassab/os-brave-creator-joins-petition-against-disneys-merida-make-over-20130513,0,1342190.post) There is an in-depth rundown of the [whole kerfuffle](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThemeParkInsider/~3/Lxl5oYIM0XU/) at *Theme Park Insider.*
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[^fn1]: Mostly, because I think Elyssa really would have enjoyed seeing it.
In case you ever wondered what people meant when they said an “E ticket” attraction.
Everybody!
> There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of everyday.
I can’t hear you…
> There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away.
Woah. That is a pretty impressive first quarter.
An interesting take on the debate as to whether Animal Kingdom is a full day or half day park. Personally, I love Animal Kingdom, and have no problem spending a full day there.
I really wish I had been at Disney World for Star Wars day. It is also going to be really tough to be really close to Disney World during Star Wars weekend in a few days, but not be in a position to go. Next year, however, I will be all over it.
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2013 Disney World Free Dining Offer
The question of course: do you save more by getting a room discount or do you save more by getting the free dinning? That’s a tough call and something you should evaluate before deciding which package to accept.
I am totally doing this on my honeymoon next year.[^fn1]
[^fn1]: Yes, my honeymoon will be at Disney World, and, yes, we are planning it so that we will be there for–hopefully–two Star Wars Weekends.
Photo updates like this make me so happy.
I would not necessarily follow the advice, but I do think it is a pretty cool little flow chart.
I was not there the day it opened, but I was there the next day. It has been my favorite Disney park ever since. I cannot believe it has been 15 years.
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Everyone Loves a Disney Parade!
A great writeup over at the WDW Radio blog talking about some of the great parades that have taken place at Disney parks. I love reading articles like this and thinking about all the great memories I have at Disney parades(*And that one time Prince Charming winked at my fiancé. Not cool Prince Charming. Not cool.*).
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Be Inspired … (Running a runDisney Race)
I am going to think of this picture as I train to run one of these races next year.