AuburnJen

I, as a rule, do not set up my magic bands to have charging privileges at all.  This way I keep everyone in control, mostly myself.

Thanks to wdwnt.com here are the pictures to prove it too!
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/12/photos-annual-passholder-exclusive-entrance-lines-now-open-walt-disney-world/
  The Passholder-only entrance lines debuted today at Walt Disney World, allowing annual passholders to take advantage of express entry into the theme parks during the busiest time of year.

Signage directs passholders to their exclusive entrance.

Signage over the Annual Passholder entrance at the Magic Kingdom.
photo and article credits: wdwnt.com

They better get going, WWW2017 is right around the corner.

Sounds like a Fiend Mission is in order. Every Fiend that comes to the Fort needs to give Josie a Purple Hoola Hoop!

I think it's a crappy way to go out though... Screw the fans, screw the school, it's all about me.
An injury is a different story. I can see reasoning there.
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They need to have the dole whip with the rum.
 
Period.

There actually is a golf cart parade for the fourth, but that is the only thing anyone decorates for.  
Now, us making fun of everything else, well.....

Choza Del Tequila Coming to Epcot in 2017, Margaritas & More
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/12/choza-del-tequila-coming-epcot-2017-margaritas/
Aaaaaaaaah, Margaritas!  Ole'
Since the closure of the Mexico margarita stand at Epcot, guests have been wondering just when a suitable replacement would arrive. That suitable replacement will open in early 2017. 

Choza Del Tequila, located just steps away from the pavilion’s main entrance, will serve handcrafted and frozen margaritas and feature a well-stocked tequila bar. The outdoor location will also feature tacos, chips with salsa and guacamole, and more.
Disney has yet to officially announce this project, but should soon.
 
Thanks to wdwnt.com for the article and the pictures.  photo credit and article credit:  wdwnt.com

The servers here have a strict limit on the size of the picture.  If you have google photos, you can publicly share the folder or if you use photobucket you can use the link and then you can have whatever size picture you want, just post the link.  By limiting the size of the picture, it leaves room for the database and for all of you to post to threads.  If you need help downsizing your picture, just pm me and I can have you email it to me or super geek.

I have linked the video from the article and there are MANY pictures as well, which I will ask for you to click on the link to go and look at.  The pictures are really nice because they also have the comparison to the concept art underneath the actual picture as well.  It was neat to look at.  My question is on the pictures....drone?  helicopter?  airplane?  thoughts?
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/11/photos-video-aerial-view-construction-hollywood-studios-latest-progress-toy-story-star-wars-lands/
 
video credit: you tube and wdwnt.com

Thanks to wdwmagic.com for the news release.  Here is the entertainment lineup for the Holidays Around the World in Epcot for 2016.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/holidays-around-the-world-at-epcot/news/25nov2016-full-entertainment-line-up-and-schedule-for-the-2016-holidays-around-the-world-at-epcot.htm

photo credit: wdwmagic.com
All entertainment is included with regular park admission, park hours are extended to 9:30pm November 25 to December 24 2016, then 10:30pm from December 25 to December 30 2016.
Performances take place daily from November 25 to December 30 2016 - check daily in the park for any changes to the schedule.
Reflections of Earth
With Peace on Earth Finale 9:30pm, from November 25 to December 24 2016, then 10:30pm from December 24 to December 30 2016.
American Music Machine
On Future World's Fountain Stage, a five person a cappella group performs some of the holiday's most beloved songs. 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Joyful! A Gospel Celebration of the Season
A unique blend of the soulful expressiveness of Gospel and Inspirational Music with the sounds of Jazz, R&B and Urban Music. 1:25pm, 2:25pm, 3:25pm, 4:25pm at the Fountain Stage in Future World.
Candlelight Processional
A joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir. 5pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm. More details.
Holiday Storytellers
Performances take place daily from November 25 to December 29 2016.
Canada - The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North. 12:25pm, 1:20pm, 2:15pm, 3:10pm, 4:25pm, 6pm
United Kingdom - Father Christmas
Join Father Christmas, as he rings in the season, with traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer. 1:05pm, 2pm, 2:55pm, 4:30pm, 5:40pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
France - Père Noël
Discover the magic of Père Noël and the joy of the season through a Christmas letter from a child. 11:20am, 11:55am, 12:30pm, 1:20pm, 2:10pm, 3:40pm, 4:25pm, 5:40pm
Morocco - Morocco Holiday Entertainment
Take a journey through seasons of holidays in Morocco, where celebrations are “the spice of life!” 12:45pm, 2pm, 2:50pm, 3:25pm, 5:15pm, 6:10pm, 7:25pm.
Japan - Daruma
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year! 12pm, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:10pm, 6:45pm.
Italy - La Befana
Meet the kind-hearted witch who arrives on the Eve of the Epiphany to grant gifts to good children. 1:40pm, 2:35pm, 3:30pm, 4:25pm, 5:45pm, 6:25pm, 7pm, 7:30pm.
Germany - Helga
Listen as Helga tells the story of the first Christmas tree and the tale of her first Nutcracker. 1:40pm, 2:40pm, 3:40pm, 4:40pm, 5:25pm, 6:35pm, 7:35pm, 8:30pm.
China - Chinese Lion Dancers
The colorful Chinese Lion Dance brings good fortune and happiness to all during the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival. 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:40pm.
Norway - Sigrid and Julenissen
Enjoy the season of joy and fun with Sigrid and Julenissen, the mischievous Christmas gnome. 11:15am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm.
Mexico - Mariachis and Dancers
Celebrate a Feliz Navidad and join in the color and excitement of the music, dances and traditions of a Holiday Fiesta! 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm.
American Adventure - Santa and Mrs. Claus
Whisper your Christmas wishes in Santa’s ear. Even Mrs. Claus will be here! 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm.
American Adventure - Hanukkah
Discover the traditions of Hanukkah, the story of the brave Maccabees and the miracle of the burning oil lamp. 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 4:45pm.
American Adventure - Kwanzaa
Experience the spirit of Kwanzaa, a celebration of unity, creativity and pride. 12pm, 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm.
American Adventure - Voices of Liberty
Appearing in Dickens costumes, the Voices of Liberty a cappella group presents a special seasonal repertoire of holiday favorites. 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm.

Starting on 11.23.16, the All Star Resorts will be selling pizza at their bus stops each night.  It will have a a limited menu and run from 7 through 10pm.  Thanks to wdwnt.com for the news and article.
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/11/star-resorts-selling-pizza-bus-stop/

photo credit: wdwnt.com
 

How about these instead?
 

photo credit: pilsbury.com

For that amount of money, there had better be a good looking cabana boy at my beckon call.  Just sayin

You know, they ignore me when I ask them to have a Dole Whip machine at my site.  Bastards.

These are the actual trams that pull the cars that the people are in.  They are new.  Here are the pictures.  Thanks to wdwnt.com for the pictures and article.
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/11/photos-new-parking-tram-arrives-walt-disney-world/

photo credit: wdwnt.com

Here is to help you plan this year.  Thanks to disneyaddicts.com for the article.
http://www.disneyaddicts.com/6-great-times-visit-disney-world-2017-6774/
 

photo credit: disneyaddicts.com

If you don't know what it is, you probably need to find out.  I, like other teachers, have been bothered to film this in class.  (just so no!)  I hope, like the comments posted, that it does not become a trend because it will cause havoc at the parks.
Thanks to thedisneyblog.com for the article.  
http://thedisneyblog.com/2016/11/12/magic-kingdom-main-street-mannequin-challenge/
video credit: thedisneyblog.com

The thing is that the ones that had the kids were actually picking a fight with the guy with the 40 foot that was telling him to get the hell out.  The fort rangers were going so far as to HELP THEM PACK THEIR CRAP while the wife watched and the kids played.  They then got all bent out of shape when everyone in the loop turned on them and took the side of the gentlemen with the 40 footer that wanted to park his RV.  By that time, there was not even a space in overflow for him to put his RV.
To his credit, when they finally did leave, he parked that thing in one try and worked his way around Chris's truck (with a little of super geek's help to not ding his beautiful rig with a sign post).  He got a round of applause from all who were watching the spectacle.
Please remember now, this was at 6:30pm and we were supposed to be having a GG at the time!

According to Disneyblog.com, Disney Quest's closing is not happening anytime soon.  DQ was supposed to close so that it could be turned into an NBA experience.  Apparently that is not happening now?  Who knows.  
http://thedisneyblog.com/2016/11/09/disneyquest-gets-life-extension-disney-springs/?platform=hootsuite

photo credit: disneyfoodblog.com

If you went to the Very Merry Christmas Party Ticketed Events in the past like I have, you know that they USED to offer FREE milk and cookies PLUS a FREE picture at the event.  Well, that was many a moon ago until now.  At least they have brought back some of the free food.  Maybe the free pictures for everyone is not far off?  Who knows?
Thanks to Chipandco.com for the link and the article.
http://www.chipandco.com/disney-adds-new-free-treats-mickeys-merry-christmas-party-252799/

photo credit: chipandco.com

Thanks to wdwmagic.com for this article.  Looks like Disney's patent for their shows is going forward.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/04nov2016-disney-gets-faa-approval-for-drone-flights-over-its-us-theme-parks.htm

photo credit: wdwmagic.com

Same here.  Maybe they were only at places where there were preschoolers.  In fact, I have seen fewer preschoolers this weekend than I have ever seen, but perspective is everything.  Having a middle schooler/almost high schooler makes my eyes see a different spectrum I guess.  Funny how that goes...

This is the very reason I chose to have the GG potluck on Saturday and not anywhere near Halloween night.  I will most likely do this again, especially because Halloween will be during the week in 2017 and more people will be able to attend on the weekend and there will be less resistance from the Disney Popo.  

There is a live video of the lighting and lots of pictures.  This is one of my favorite things about the holidays at WDW and one of the neatest things to take pictures of, IMHO.  Thanks Doctor Disney for the link and story.
http://www.doctordisney.com/2016/10/25/frozen-holiday-wish-will-light-cinderella-castle-magic-kingdom-beginning-november-2/

photo credit: doctordisney.com