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INTERCOT- the INTERnet Community Of Tomorrow, is your personal guide to Walt Disney World featuring news and information about the "most magical place on earth" with "more information per square megabyte" than any other Disney World site on the Internet.

May 9, 2013

INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast - Episode 50:
By The Time I Sneezed We Were Toast

We're still here - no seriously we are and we're talking anything and everything including our ailments, the rise of Lacrosse and car games while driving.  Yep, it's a Disney podcast too so we throw in some RunDisney, the Mickey Mouse Club, Animal Kingdom's 15th, Sounds Like Summer (yes, there will be singing) and more.  Grab your favorite cool beverage and enjoy our 50th episode of the INTERCOT Insider Live!

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Late Summer Discounts Released

Disney has released late summer room discounts valid for the following dates: August 15 - September 28, 2013. Discounts range from 5% - 30%, depending on the selected resort. Rooms are limited and subject to availability. For details contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form.

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May 6, 2013

Free Disney Dining Plan Returns!

Disney has released a Free Dining offer for Disney Visa Cardholders for guests arriving September 2-25, 2013. At this time ONLY Disney Visa Cardholders can book this special. Minimum 2-Day Magic Your Way ticket required. Minimum 3-night length of stay.  Offer must be booked by July 31, 2013. For details contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form. Please note, this offer will open up to the general public on May 9, 2013.

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May 1, 2013

2013 Holiday Party Tickets On Sale

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party" and "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" dates have been released. These are hard ticket events. Guests must purchase separate admission to attend. Walt Disney World limits the number of tickets sold in order to keep the crowds down and many dates sell out in advance. Purchase tickets by calling (407) W-DISNEY. Tickets on sale now.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
September  10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, and 29
October 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
November 1

Event Details

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 
November  8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 21, and 22
December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, and 20


Event Details

April 29, 2013

Festival of Fantasy Parade Coming to Magic Kingdom Park in 2014

In honor of the completion of New Fantasyland™ in 2014, the characters and settings of New Fantasyland will burst forth onto the streets of the Magic Kingdom® Park in the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will feature fantastical floats, vibrantly-colored costumes and energetic performances. Featuring a cavalcade of beloved Disney characters interacting with Guests, the new parade includes characters from classic Disney animated films such as The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Pinocchio and Tangled, along with the new Disney-Pixar favorite Brave.  An original score is being created – full of beloved Disney classic songs along with a specially-created parade theme.


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April 25, 2013

Disney Parks to Kick Off a ‘Monstrous Summer’ With 24 Hours of Magic on Both Coasts

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will kick off a Monstrous Summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours nonstop on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season. The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time marking the beginning of a summer of fun inspired by the upcoming Disney•Pixar comedy adventure Monsters University.

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runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Adds New Race, New Challenge and New Medals

Building on the success of its women-focused events, runDisney is broadening the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort next year by adding a 10K and a new two-race challenge.  The Princess 10K gives runners of various levels more opportunities to run through Disney theme parks and receive a specially-designed finisher medal. And runners looking for an even bigger challenge can sign up for the 10K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday (19.3 miles total) to earn the inaugural Disney Glass Slipper Challenge Medal to go along with medals from each individual race.  The Princess Half Marathon Weekend, scheduled for Feb. 20-23, is one of two women-focused runDisney events. The other is the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend in January at Disneyland Resort in California. 

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April 12, 2013

INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast - Episode 49:
Gotta Put The Gators Somewhere

After an extended and unintended break, the crew is back and talking Disney Springs, DVC points going thru the roof, Mr. Rogers and Captain Kangaroo, RFID, Vera Bradley purses, #runICOT and a lot more. It gets a little silly at times but you'll be giggling along with the latest episode of the INTERCOT Insider Live!

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April 3, 2013


Magical Journeys Exclusive Offer: Book a 2013 Disney Package and Get a Thank You Gift Card!

April is a favorite month at Magical Journeys. It's their birthday! To celebrate another year and the arrival of Spring they are offering clients a Thank You Disney gift card from April 1-30, 2013.  Book a NEW Walt Disney World Travel Company Package of 3 nights or longer with 4 day tickets for any date in 2013 to receive a Disney gift card that will buy you more than a few Dole Whips. This offer can be combined with anything else that Disney offers too! For details contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form.

Discussion & Details Here

March 28, 2013



Summer Savings for Disney Visa Cardholders

Disney has released discounts, at select resorts, for Disney Visa Cardholders vacationing between June 13 - August 14, 2013.  Discounts save vacationers up to 15% on Value Resorts, up to 20% at Moderates and the Wilderness Lodge and a savings up to 30% on Deluxe Resorts and Villas. Room restrictions may apply. For details contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form.

Discussion & Details Here

March 23, 2013


Park Calendar Released Through October 2013

The Walt Disney World Resort has released it's Extra Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for October 2013. For guests visiting during this time, you will want to visit the Park Hours and Events pages to assist in planning your trip. Remember, all times and schedules are subject to change, so check back often.

March 22, 2013

runDisney Introduces New Race, New Challenge, New Medals to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend January 8-12, 2014

Today, runDisney reached another milestone as they expanded the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with the addition of the Walt Disney World 10K, the Dopey Challenge, new medals and the return of the popular Runner’s World Challenge. This next year, runDisney is adding a 10K race to  Completing the 5K, the 10K, the Half Marathon and the Full Marathon in the four consecutive days will earn runners the Dopey Challenge Medal. That coveted piece of hardware will be clanging around the necks of  finishers with the Mickey Marathon medal, the Donald Half medal, the 5K Family Fun Run medal, the Goofy Challenge medal, and the new Minnie 10K medal. Six medals for 48.6 miles over four days. Are you Dopey enough to do it?

Discussion & Details Here

March 18, 2013

INTERCOT Bracketology Challenge - Prizes!

INTERCOT.com has put together our Bracketology Challenge again this year for the folks who visit the site and keep it going all year long. What's at stake? The three best bracketologists will receive INTERCOT T-shirts! Hey, we know it's not much but cut us a break, Free Stuff is Free Stuff - and it's all for bragging rights over your fellow INTERCOTees anyway! Be sure to fill things out before the first round game tips Thursday March 21!

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March 14, 2013

Disney Unveils Vision for Disney Springs

Walt Disney World Resort today announced the multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, a unique destination that will treat guests to significantly more shopping, dining and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm. Disney Springs will feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands. Disney will share more details on specific experiences coming to Disney Springs in the future. Construction is slated to begin next month with new areas opening in phases. Disney Springs is expected to be complete in 2016.

Discussion & Details Here

March 11, 2013

INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast - Episode 48:
Get Out Of The Line!

We get back on track with a FULL episode discussing one of our favorite topics - Coffee and also get cranky (shocker) about lines.  Carol explains how she's scared of the My Plus Doodad and John wonders what a omnimover boat ride is.  We also talk Star Wars, Cosmetics, the new Thunder Moundain Queue, and get in some singing.  It's everything you've come to love and expect from the INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast.

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March 3, 2013

INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast - Episode 47:
Half a Podcast is Better Than None.

Well, it's been a long time since we've had a technical glitch but it happened again in Episode 47 where we lost the whole second half of the show. Still, there's an hours worth of conversation on Disneyland v. Walt Disney World, Retirement, Pirates Adventure, Movies and more - so all is not lost. Tune in, laugh and cry with us on a very special INTERCOT Insider.

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