A complete vacation planning guide for Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland and Universal Orlando Resorts. FAQs, Photos, Menus, Tips, News and Information with special sections for disabled, vegetarians and at large folks. http://allears.net Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.7) http://www.feedforall.com http://allears.net/125%20x%20125%20Animated.gif http://allears.net 125 125 Effective immediately, the booking window for Walt Disney World dining, recreation and tours will be 90 days, instead of 180 days. All existing reservations will be honored as booked. Disney Resort Hotel Guests are now able to book 90 days prior to their scheduled check-in date for the first 10 days of their stay. (Guests of the Swan and Dolphin, Shades of Green, Downtown Disney Area Hotels and Good Neighbor Hotels are not eligible for this benefit.) Day guests can book 90 days before the date they wish to dine. Grand Gathering experiences and La Nouba reservations can still be made up to 180 days in advance. http://allears.net/din/restnews.htm http://allears.net/din/restnews.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 The annual MouseFest gathering of Disney internet communities was held earlier in December, but the memories linger on... http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/ http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 As fireworks fill the sky at the Magic Kingdom, 2008 Walt Disney World Ambassadors Kerri MacPherson and TC Newman join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in wishing everyone have many reasons to celebrate in the coming year. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2008/12/mickey_mouse_and_minnie_mouse.html http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2008/12/mickey_mouse_and_minnie_mouse.html Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 With the slower winter months, a number of refurbishments have been announced around the Walt Disney World resort, including: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin will be closed for refurbishment March 2-9, 2009; Sounds Dangerous at Disney's Hollywood Studios is temporarily closed and will begin operating on a seasonal schedule starting January 4, 2009; Caribbean Beach Resort's Trindad South Pool will be closed for refurbishment February 9-20, 2009. For a complete list of upcoming closings/rehabs, remember to check our site. http://allears.net/tp/rehabs.htm http://allears.net/tp/ep/rehabs.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 It's time to vote for YOUR favorite photo! http://www.allears.net/pw/pw.htm http://www.allears.net/pw/pw.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 This week AllEars Disney expert Anita Answer is on holiday -- but she'll return January 5 with an all-new column! http://www.allears.net/aa/anita.htm http://www.allears.net/aa/anita.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 The AllEars Picture This! Photo Bloggers (Barrie Brewer, Scott Thomas, and Lisa Berton) continue to share their favorite photos, tips on getting memorable Disney photos and even some fun and games! http://www.land.allears.net/blogs/photoblog/ http://www.land.allears.net/blogs/photoblog/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500 The Viking Ship in the Norway pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase has been removed, reports Jack Spence in The World According to Jack. http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2008/12/norways_viking_ship_is_gone.html/ http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2008/12/norways_viking_ship_is_gone.html/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0500