As part of their Limited Time Magic promotion, both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be offering romantic meals for two at select restaurants during True Love Week.
From February 11 to 17, several restaurants will feature prix fixe menus so you and your sweetie can enjoy a memorable Valentine’s meal. At Walt Disney World Resort, you can enjoy specially-created meals at Artist Point, The Wave… of American Flavors, Hollywood Brown Derby and Yachtsman Steakhouse. To make a reservation, you can book online at disneyworld.com/dining or call (407) WDW-DINE.
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As part of their Limited Time Magic promotion, Walt Disney World is gearing up for “True Love Week,” a festive week-long celebration of love and romance.
Beginning February 11 and running through February 17, guests at Walt Disney World will find romantic touches around every corner. According to Disney, this week is not just about romantic love between couples, but a celebration of the love between friends and family as well.
During True Love Week, guests can enjoy:

Romantic Settings - ”Sweetheart” themed decor will abound at the resort, including heart-shaped signs, banners and …

Boston sneaker manufacturer New Balance has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to become the official athletic shoe for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
New Balance CEO Rob DeMartini said:
New Balance and Disney share a commitment to quality and innovation. We are proud to work with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts to showcase New Balance’s brand excellence and the benefits of an active lifestyle.
The agreement will cover exclusive footwear, branding opportunities and running events. Additionally, New Balance will also be the …

The Boardwalk Bakery at Walt Disney World Resort’s Boardwalk Inn is currently closed for renovations, according to our friends at The Disney Food Blog.
The popular breakfast, lunch and dessert eatery will be closed until April 26 for renovations, which will include several new features as well as brand-new menu items to enhance the guest experience.
When the bakery reopens, guests will enjoy a brand-new queue, a new entrance and a refillable mug station as well as new sandwiches and soups. A temporary location has been set up during the closure, and …

On Wednesday, a Walt Disney World employee found three hand grenades in a trash can in Downtown Disney.
A law enforcement official with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a janitor found the hand grenades, but that no one was injured. According to official investigative reports, the hollowed-out grenades would not have posed a threat to anyone, but they planned to blow the grenades up so they could be properly disposed of.
The grenades were discovered by the Disney employee around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, and investigators removed the grenades around 10 p.m. Kathleen …

Disney Parks has just announced their “Disney Time” sweepstakes, where you’ll have the chance to win a fun-filled vacation to either Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort! In fact, the company is giving away one vacation per day throughout the entire month of January.
There are five magical vacations to choose from, and you can pick your favorite and enter daily for your chance to win. The vacation options include:

Character Cuddles and Happy Happenings - This vacation includes a welcome in-room decor package, one Disney Character dining experience, VIP viewing at …

On January 1, Walt Disney World Resort will cut the shopping discounts offered to visitors who purchase premium annual passes, which can cost upwards of $700 each.
Previously, the discount offered 20 percent off merchandise purchases. Come the new year, the resort will slash those discounts in half to 10 percent. Spokesman Bryan Malenius declined to offer comment on why the resort has decided to cut back on the discount, but did say that “[Walt Disney World] regularly evaluates our discounts and offers for annual pass holders and make adjustments.”
Since 2010, the entertainment …

If you missed the holiday hubbub at “The Happiest Place on Earth,” you can still celebrate the holiday season, Disney-style.
At Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom park, guests are invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a variety of festive entertainment options. If you plan to catch one of the fireworks spectaculars, arrive early and plan to stay for the entire day. Typically, the park reaches maximum occupancy very early in the day, and will close during mid-afternoon.
On December 31, you’ll still be able to catch Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade …

In a continuing effort to streamline the guest experience, Walt Disney World has begun rolling out more RFID technology to several locations throughout the parks.
RFID, or radio frequency identification, has already been in use at the parks for certain situations – such as employee parking cards that allow them to enter their office building to report to work. However, media reports are now saying that the theme park has begun implementing RFID technology in other areas of the park including several retail locations and the entrance to all four Walt …

Several Central Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World, are donating unclaimed electronic devices to local charities to help fund their ongoing efforts.
One such charity that benefits from Disney World’s donations is Harbor House of Central Florida, who sell the donated smartphones on eBay and Craigslist. According to CEO Carol Wick, the donations have generated about $50,000 annually for the women’s shelter.
The funds generated from the donated phones are used to provide food, medication and other items for residents of Harbor House. Older models are given to the women in …