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As the cost of flying continues to increase, more and more people are driving to Disney World.  We are frequently asked to share our best Disneyworld driving tips.  We are happy to help!

One of the best Disneyworld driving tips that we can offer will also save you money by helping you to avoid a costly speeding ticket!  Yes, there are police at Disney World and they don’t look a thing like Mickey!  In fact, they look an awful lot like the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and they are waiting for you as you enter the Disney World property.

The speed limit right before the Magic Kingdom toll plaza drops to 35mph.  However, as you are soaking in all that Disney Magic, you might not notice those pesky speed limit signs.  Oftentimes, there will be a line of friendly sheriff’s just waiting to welcome you to Disney!

If you want to avoid starting your vacation with an expensive ticket, be very careful of the speed limits as you enter Disney property and as you drive through Disney World.  The speed limits are often lower than you might expect and you will be ticketed!

Check back for more Disneyworld driving tips as well as other tips and reviews to make your vacation even more magical!

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Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

by diana on February 6, 2012


An eight-foot-tall floral Sorcerer Mickey topiary will welcome you to this year’s Epcot Flower and Garden Festival , Marcy 7- May 20, 2012.  Mickey will be standing on top of a 12-foot floral mountain cliff, directing broomsticks, buckets, hippos, alligators and more, straight from Disney’s Fantasia.  For these 75 days, you will be able to explore specially made topiaries and gardens, learn planting, style and design techniques and catch the Flower Power concerts.

At Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, you’ll be able to see Bambi’s Butterfly House filled with multiple species of butterflies and Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden, where Disney fairy topiaries will welcome you into this garden designed with play structures for children ages 2-5.  HGTV celebrities will be on hand each Friday through Sunday and nationally recognized garden personalities will be there Monday through Thursday.  Friday through Sunday you will be able to enjoy Jose Feliciano, Chubby Checker and The Wildcars, Paul Rever and The Raiders and many more at the American Gardens Theatre.

 Epcot theme park admission is required. Most Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival events are included with admission to Epcot theme park. Availability is limited for some events. To see more than 100 topiaries throughout Epcot and plan your trip to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, contact Diana atdiana@beyondcasltes.com.

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Disney’s Art of Animation

February 1, 2012

Everyone is anxiously anticipating the opening of Disney’s Art of Animation resort.  Who wants to wait to enjoy elaborately themed family suites and grounds that allow you to walk through Radiator Springs or a canyon with the Lion King’s hyenas on each side.  I know we can’t wait!  Disney’s Art of Animation resort will be a true celebration [...]

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Race Report: Tinker Bell Half Marathon at the Disneyland Resort

January 30, 2012

Yesterday morning, I joined more than 12,000 other athletes for the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon here at the Disneyland Resort. Featuring an all-new course and a seriously shiny new medal (see above), the race is the latest in the runDisney line-up.

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In Time For Valentine’s Day: A Sweet Meet-and-Greet at Magic Kingdom Park

January 30, 2012

Remember how you felt the first time you met Mickey or Minnie? I first met Mickey at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, when I was 29. He had an artist outfit on and was holding an artist palette – you know the look! Meeting Mickey is a memorable experience for so many reasons, so special that Disney Floral & Gifts wanted to make your child’s meet-and-greet experience just a bit more magical this Valentine’s Day.

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Disney Cruise Line Top Five: Adult Activities on a Disney Ship

January 30, 2012

There’s no doubt that kids will have a blast on a Disney cruise, but a question we get often is “what about adults?”

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Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World

January 30, 2012

“Better-for-you” options at five mini shops serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is the overarching theme of the new Landscape of Flavors food court still being tweaked for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, opening in May. The new restaurant will be adjacent to the lobby.

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Walt Disney World Resort Guests Hold the Power With Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Cards

January 30, 2012

When the new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game debuts at Magic Kingdom Park in February, it will be up to our guests to defeat Disney villains who are wreaking havoc through the theme park.

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Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap

January 29, 2012

This week, Disney Cruise Line announced the 2013 itineraries for the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder and we shared all of those new destinations and ports right here on the Disney Parks Blog. The Disney Magic is headed back to Europe and Athens, Greece, is just one of the new destinations listed in our [...]

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2012 is Full of Fun at Universal Studios

January 27, 2012

2012 is going to be an exciting year at Universal Studios Orlando.  New attractions are coming, favorite attractions are being revamped and it’s the 100th anniversary of Universal Pictures.  You don’t want to miss this! Contact us today at 740-953-0373 or diana@beyondcastles.com and start making your plans to be part of this amazing year at Universal Studios Orlando! Here’s [...]

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