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Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap Feb. 10, 2013

Thomas Smith

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Experiences

You know we love sharing inside tips here on the Disney Parks Blog and this week Walt Disney Imagineer Jonathan Ackley had more than a few for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.

Early Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Concept Art

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is an in-park interactive experience in which you join forces with Merlin to defeat Disney Villains who are scheming to take over Magic Kingdom Park. You use maps to search for villain hideouts throughout the park, visit magic portals and use magic spell cards to foil each villain’s plan.

Paying attention to spell choice is one of many tips Jonathan shared. You can find his complete list in Jennifer’s original story.

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And our “Celebration of True Love” is just one of many experiences planned during Valentine’s Day week as we continue our “Limited Time Magic” surprises at Disney Parks. We shared an update on some of the special experiences you can expect during February 11-17 and we asked for your stories of love, especially those with a Disney connection.

Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week.

A Recipe for Disney Cruise Line’s Marinated Lamb Chops – Fleet Culinary Standards and Consistency Chef for Disney Cruise Line Stephen Walker shares the recipe for Marinated Lamb Chops with Couscous Tabbouleh and Mint Mojo, a guest favorite at Cabanas on the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream.

Meet the New Disneyland Ambassador Team – Get to know the new 2013-2014 Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team, Megan Navarette and Sachiko White, as they officially began their two-year term.

Circle D Ranch Welcomes Two New Horses to the Disneyland Resort – Meet Bug and Finn, a pair of Brabant Belgian draft horses that recently came to the Disneyland Resort from a farm in the Midwest.

D23 and The Walt Disney Archives Decipher the Contents of Brad Bird’s Mysterious ‘Tomorrowland’ Photo! – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club called upon the Walt Disney Archives’ Director Becky Cline to examine the contents of a mysterious box that showed up in the Walt Disney Imagineering archives.

Enter For Your Chance to Experience New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park Like Royalty – Experience New Fantasyland in a way like never before with a five-day/four-night vacation to Walt Disney World Resort that includes a stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite and a VIP tour. Enter now for your chance to win!

Disney Cruise Line Voyage Report: Adventures on the Disney Magic – Explore the Disney Magic and take a look at some of the lesser known adult-exclusive activities onboard.

Maurice’s Treats Coming to Fantasy Faire at Disneyland Park – The new Fantasy Faire, opening March 12, will be home to more than just Disney royalty – it will also be home to delicious new treats. Take a look!