It’s all about the Magic!
Established in 2011, the goal of the club is to bring together Villagers who LOVE Disney and want to share their enthusiasm for the MAGIC of Disney with others. We meet to share tips & ideas, as well as have guest speakers from Disney to share even more Disney knowledge, but also...just to have FUN!
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Established in 2011, the goal of the club is to bring together Villagers who LOVE Disney and want to share their enthusiasm for the MAGIC of Disney with others. We meet to share tips & ideas, as well as have guest speakers from Disney to share even more Disney knowledge, but also...just to have FUN!
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April 21st 2026
Strike Masters sewed up first place; Dan & Mary Smith, John Rovelli, Peter King beat second place- Kathy Doehler, Paul Crosby, Jeff Fronk and Dick Winters.
Strike Masters sewed up first place; Dan & Mary Smith, John Rovelli, Peter King beat second place- Kathy Doehler, Paul Crosby, Jeff Fronk and Dick Winters.
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April 15th 2026
Great bus trip! Always making new friends and sharing life experiences together!
Great bus trip! Always making new friends and sharing life experiences together!
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April 18th 2026
Chalking event at Stanton-Weirsdale! Great chalk artists, couldn’t post them all. Maureen Smith thank you for your donation and our Mickey’s Fanatics volunteers!
Chalking event at Stanton-Weirsdale! Great chalk artists, couldn’t post them all. Maureen Smith thank you for your donation and our Mickey’s Fanatics volunteers!
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March 29th 2026
Meet and greet events with Terri Hardin former Disney Imagineer.
Meet and greet events with Terri Hardin former Disney Imagineer.
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March 26th 2026
Photos from March Mickey’s Fanatics meeting….
Featuring ….
Disney legendary imagineer, Terri Hardin !
Photos by Jim Guarino.
Photos from March Mickey’s Fanatics meeting….
Featuring ….
Disney legendary imagineer, Terri Hardin !
Photos by Jim Guarino.
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March 26th 2026
First group event with Disney legendary imagineer, Terri Hardin! Lunch, conversation, laughing and a few treasures!
First group event with Disney legendary imagineer, Terri Hardin! Lunch, conversation, laughing and a few treasures!
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March 13th 2026
Social lunch at Bella Vita!
Social lunch at Bella Vita!
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The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs from March 4 through June 1, 2026, featuring over 60 Disney-themed topiaries, 30+ gardens, 20+ Outdoor Kitchens, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Highlights include new menu items, special Passholder merchandise at Creations Shop, and character displays like Buzz Lightyear and {Link: Lotso.
The Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 lineup:
The Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 lineup:
- April 24-25: FireHouse (NEW)
- April 26-27: Air Supply
- May 1-2: A Flock of Seagulls
- May 3-4: Plain White T’s
- May 8-9: Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
- May 10-11: 98 Degrees
- May 15-16: The Spinners
- May 17-18: Josiah Queen (NEW)
- May 22-23: Iam Tongi (NEW)
- May 24-25: A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
- May 29-30: Queensrÿche
- May 31-June 1: Maverick City Music
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UPCOMING CLUB ACTIVITIES
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The Mickey's Fanatics Club runs monthly bus trips to the Disney Parks. These trips are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the trip does not run. You are responsible for making your own Disney Park Reservation and the cost does not include park admission or bus driver tip. Cost for members is $35 per person and $45 for non members.
To sign up for a trip, please contact Mary Homko at thehomkos@hotmail.com. Mary will respond to let you know if there is a seat available and confirm. Seats are confirmed on a first come, first served basis. Once confirmed, please mail payment payable to Mickey's Fanatics, to Mary at:
Mary Homko
1732 Pebble Beach Lane
The Villages, FL. 32159
Please be sure to include your email address as well as a phone number that you can be reached at during the trip with your payment.
Some mobility devices can be accommodated, but you are responsible for loading them onto the bus. When reserving, please let me know if you will be bringing a device as there is only so much room available.
To sign up for a trip, please contact Mary Homko at thehomkos@hotmail.com. Mary will respond to let you know if there is a seat available and confirm. Seats are confirmed on a first come, first served basis. Once confirmed, please mail payment payable to Mickey's Fanatics, to Mary at:
Mary Homko
1732 Pebble Beach Lane
The Villages, FL. 32159
Please be sure to include your email address as well as a phone number that you can be reached at during the trip with your payment.
Some mobility devices can be accommodated, but you are responsible for loading them onto the bus. When reserving, please let me know if you will be bringing a device as there is only so much room available.
Wednesday, May 6th - Sold out (wait list only)
Bus trip to Epcot
Leave from Lowes's in Summerfield on 441 at 9:30am
Depart from Epcot at 5:30pm
$35 per member/$45 per non member
Checks should be made payable to Mickey's Fanatics.
Payment can be mailed to Mary Homko at:
1732 Pebble Beach Lane
The Villages, FL. 32159
Optional add on to the 5/6 bus trip:
Lunch in EPCOT at Tutto Italia at 12:30pm.
$35 per person includes non-alcoholic drink, caesar salad, choice of Chicken Fettucine, Spaghetti and Meatballs or Potato Gnocchi, and gelato for dessert. Cost also includes tax and gratuity....a great deal! Luncheon is paid directly on your own at the restaurant. No need to pre pay for lunch.
When replying to thehomkos@hotmail.com, please note if you are interested in:
Bus trip to Epcot
Leave from Lowes's in Summerfield on 441 at 9:30am
Depart from Epcot at 5:30pm
$35 per member/$45 per non member
Checks should be made payable to Mickey's Fanatics.
Payment can be mailed to Mary Homko at:
1732 Pebble Beach Lane
The Villages, FL. 32159
Optional add on to the 5/6 bus trip:
Lunch in EPCOT at Tutto Italia at 12:30pm.
$35 per person includes non-alcoholic drink, caesar salad, choice of Chicken Fettucine, Spaghetti and Meatballs or Potato Gnocchi, and gelato for dessert. Cost also includes tax and gratuity....a great deal! Luncheon is paid directly on your own at the restaurant. No need to pre pay for lunch.
When replying to thehomkos@hotmail.com, please note if you are interested in:
- Just the bus trip.
- Just the luncheon.
- Both bus and lunch
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Just a heads up: Our meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month.
There will not be a meeting in December.
WEAR YOUR NAME BADGES!
Meetings start at 6:00 pm and doors open at 5:30 pm.
There will not be a meeting in December.
WEAR YOUR NAME BADGES!
Meetings start at 6:00 pm and doors open at 5:30 pm.
April 23rd meeting: (This meeting will be theater seating.
Speaker Michael Lyons
Through stories drawn from his own experiences working at the Walt Disney World Resort, Michael shares these and more in Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons & Memories From a Twenty-Year Career at Walt Disney World.
Also Morgan Carozza
Morgan will share Disney cruise information and updates on new additions to the cruise line.
Speaker Michael Lyons
Through stories drawn from his own experiences working at the Walt Disney World Resort, Michael shares these and more in Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons & Memories From a Twenty-Year Career at Walt Disney World.
Also Morgan Carozza
Morgan will share Disney cruise information and updates on new additions to the cruise line.
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May 28th meeting:(SOLD OUT)
During our May 28th Meeting, we will have a BBQ catered by Oakwood Smokehouse!
Your choice of Pulled Pork or Turkey.
Please bring your own drink.
Cost is $15 per member.
Limited to 256 members, 1st come, 1st served
If you would like to come please do the following:
1732 Pebble Beach Lane
32159
Reservations are only by email, so do not wait until the April meeting to reserve.
Email Mary at:
thehomkos@hotmail.com
Hope to see you there!
During our May 28th Meeting, we will have a BBQ catered by Oakwood Smokehouse!
Your choice of Pulled Pork or Turkey.
Please bring your own drink.
Cost is $15 per member.
Limited to 256 members, 1st come, 1st served
If you would like to come please do the following:
- Email Mary Homko at thehomkos@hotmail.com with your meal choice of pulled pork or turkey.
- Do not mail your check until your attendance is confirmed.
- Once confirmed, send a stamped, self addressed envelope so that your ticket(s) can be mailed to you along with a check, payable to Mickey's Fanatics, to Mary at:
1732 Pebble Beach Lane
32159
Reservations are only by email, so do not wait until the April meeting to reserve.
Email Mary at:
thehomkos@hotmail.com
Hope to see you there!
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Disney Springs/Luncheon
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May 6th
Lunch in EPCOT at Tutto Italia at 12:30pm
$35 per person includes non-alcoholic drink, caesar salad, choice of Chicken Fettucine, Spaghetti and Meatballs or Potato Gnocchi, and gelato for dessert. Cost also includes tax and gratuity....a great deal! Luncheon is paid directly on your own at the restaurant. No need to pre pay for lunch.
Bus trip available the same day. Please see bus trips.
Lunch in EPCOT at Tutto Italia at 12:30pm
$35 per person includes non-alcoholic drink, caesar salad, choice of Chicken Fettucine, Spaghetti and Meatballs or Potato Gnocchi, and gelato for dessert. Cost also includes tax and gratuity....a great deal! Luncheon is paid directly on your own at the restaurant. No need to pre pay for lunch.
Bus trip available the same day. Please see bus trips.
To reserve a spot at any Disney Springs / luncheon event a $10 placeholder per person is needed if not on account. To reduce the wait time in line at the meetings, fill out the Special Events form on the website and present to Mary with the check. Special events form. https://mickeysfanatics.com/special-events-form.html
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A $10 per person placeholder, make check payable to Mickey’s Fanatics and mailed to Mary Homko at 1732 Pebble Beach Lane 32159, is required if not already on account. Email Mary at thehomkos@hotmail.com to sign up.
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A $10 per person placeholder, make check payable to Mickey’s Fanatics and mailed to Mary Homko at 1732 Pebble Beach Lane 32159, is required if not already on account. Email Mary at thehomkos@hotmail.com to sign up.
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Problems with your Email?
If you are a member and you think you're not receiving the club emails or know a member who isn't, send us a note via the About/Contact page. There's probably a typing error someplace (none of us is perfect). But if we don't know about it we can't fix it.
If you are a member and you think you're not receiving the club emails or know a member who isn't, send us a note via the About/Contact page. There's probably a typing error someplace (none of us is perfect). But if we don't know about it we can't fix it.
How to Join Mickey's "Fan"atics
Unfortunately, club membership is currently closed, due to the popularity of the club and the number of current members. This is only open to Village residents with a valid ID card. However, if you want to be put on a waiting list, complete and submit this form:
Unfortunately, club membership is currently closed, due to the popularity of the club and the number of current members. This is only open to Village residents with a valid ID card. However, if you want to be put on a waiting list, complete and submit this form:
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Once you've submitted this information and received a confirmation email, you are on the waiting list and don't need to resubmit.
For all other questions or comments, use the form on our About/Contact page, email us at mickeys.fanatics.thevillages@gmail.com or contact Debbie Winters at 503-577-6595.
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