Holly Wiencek

Holly Wiencek is the author of Capturing the Magic: A Photographic Journey Through the Walt Disney World Parks. A Florida native and lifelong Disney enthusiast, Holly has been visiting Disney Parks since she was a toddler. With countless visits to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, she has spent a lifetime exploring and learning about the history and legacy Walt Disney left behind and the details created by Disney Imagineering. She spends her spare time making Disney magic in her everyday life and enjoys sharing that magic with her husband and her daughter, Abby. Visit www.capturing-the-magic.com for a preview of the stunning coffee table book, Capturing the Magic and purchase your copy today.

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May 03

Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of Disney’s Deluxe resorts located adjacent to the Magic Kingdom and it is one of the two original hotels on the property that opened with the MK park.  The resort’s ultra-modern A-frame design allows the Walt Disney World Monorail System to pass through it and provide it’s guests the convenience …

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May 02

Disney Planning – Length of Stay

Another question in everyone’s mind when doing their Disney planning is what is their length of stay going to be.  I am a frequent Disney flyer and I always book a week long stay on the Disney property, mainly because I live 10 hours away and always try to maximize my trip.  Really, if I …

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May 01

Pop Century Resort

Looking to stay on the property with a budget in mind?  Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of the “value priced” resorts located in the heart of all the magic.  Starting at $100 per night (prices change seasonally), these rooms afford all the comforts and the conveniences of staying on the property like the Disney …

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Apr 30

Star Wars Weekends 2014

The Star Wars Weekends 2014 extravaganza returns this summer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Every weekend from May 16th through June 15th, guests can immerse themselves in a galaxy far, far away with a full line up of celebrity guests, character interactions, Jedi training academy and limited edition merchandise. Here is a full list of celebrity guests: …

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Apr 29

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

This here’s the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness!  Legend has it that that gold was discovered on Big Thunder Mountain in the town of Tumbleweed in the late 1800’s. Mining was prosperous and a line of mine trains were in place to transport their newfound fortune.  Unbeknownst to the settlers, the mine was sacred ground …

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