Wow!  Disney is redesigning Fantasyland!!  This will be the largest overhaul in the theme parks 36-year history!

Here are some highlights of what is to come:

- New ride based on ‘The Little Mermaid’- an enclosed ride that will carry guests through Ariel’s underwater realm.
- New meet-and-greet Pixie Hollow, home to Tinker Bell and fairies!!  My daughter can’t wait for this one!
- Expansion of ‘Dumbo’ attraction- double the size with a circus atmosphere and interactive queue to entertain children waiting in line.
- Greater focus on princesses, such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty & Belle- dances with Cinderella and play a role with Belle in a performance!!
- Update with 3-D effects of Star Tours attraction (this is at Disney Hollywood Studios)

These all sound like awesome plans and  will take some time to complete. The overhaul will be finished by 2013.  The refurbished Star Tours will debut in 2011 at Disney Hollywood Studios.

I have a 6 year old daughter who has grown up going to Disney parks and I know any advances Disney makes to the parks will be as exciting to her

as any child going to Disney for the first time!!  Disney also said they will incorporate some villains from some of the movies to appeal more to boys.

We will be anxiously awaiting these new upgrades to Magic Kingdom and we hope you and your family will come see the magic that is going on

right now at all of the theme parks around Orlando!

Disney\’s Fantasyland

The fact that Disney is buying the Marvel Super Hero name will not affect any rides at Universal Studios. All attractions such as Hulk coaster, Spider Man, Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, Storm Force Accelatron as well as Marvel Super Hero Island will remain the same.

However, Disney does have the legal right to build their own attractions using the super hero characters and name.  Bob Iger, CEO of Disney did say that “using the Marvel characters will help them grow their theme park business and better entertain people”.

Maybe Disney will start something new and exciting to all teenagers out there that have outgrown the “classical Disney characters”… We will keep an eye on it and keep you up to date on any news about Orlando attractions!

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Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom now offers guest a picnic in the park for lunch.  Guest can get a picnic location map to find areas to sit down and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Animal Kingdom.The theme park that celebrates nature and all its amazing creatures now lets people have a picnic with a reusable bag, eating plates, utensils and bottled water.  Guest can pre-order the picnic meals in front of the Animal Kingdom guest relations office. The meals start from $24.99 for 3 people up to $59.99 for a 6 people.

I am sure many of you have felt like you ran all around a Disney Theme Park on vacation.  This time you have a chance to really run through a theme and for a good cause.

On February 28 run a 5K race for The V Foundation for Cancer Research at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  A 5K race is a great way to get some exercise and something good for your body and cancer research.  Enjoy a morning run through Disney’s Hollywood Studios and meet others who enjoy a healthy lifestyle and helping others.  The race starts at 7:00am and participants receive Inaugural ESPN Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods T-shirt and a Goody Bag.  You will even get a Finisher’s Medal to show off to everyone back home what extra you did on your Disney Vacation.

For more information contact Disney at 407-938-3398 or Disney world sports website.

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Every year one of Florida Spirit’s busiest times of the year is Christmas Holiday Season.  Many people are still shocked when they learn that Orlando and Disney World are really popular during Christmas time.  I know that warm sunny weather, palm trees and theme parks are not the first thing people think of when envisioning the Holiday Season.  The truth is, for many people, Orlando and most importantly Disney World are the very essence of the

For many of us Christmas time is about family, sharing the wonder of imagination and even a little magic.  It is a time when children dream even bigger and smile even wider.  Adults reflect on years past and our own childhood.  Christmas helps us remind ourselves of the people we are and continue to strive to be.  We tend to see the World as a smaller place and that we all have a lot in common.

I feel that the magic of Disney is that they provide this every day of the year, but during Christmas time people open their eyes even more to it.  Disney has great seasonal shows and all the characters that several generations grew up with, come together.

I do agree, even after 18 years living in

This is where Florida Spirit Vacation Homes  plays its role. We rent vacation homes located a few miles from Disney World and the vacation homes are really great for the families during the Holidays.  Over the years we have seen it all.  We have helped guest get Christmas trees and even decorations.  Many families drive to us and bring

 If you are feeling the need this year for even more of the Christmas joy and spirit and have not made plans yet, consider us.  There are great savings and values for everyone in