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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March 3rd 2026
Bowlers tore up the lanes today! Mikki Henning 275, Linda Franc 200; Dick Winters 300, Jim Bennett 237; John Rovelli 233; Steve Homko 221; sub: Sam Pagoria 212 and Joe Baluha 201
Bowlers tore up the lanes today! Mikki Henning 275, Linda Franc 200; Dick Winters 300, Jim Bennett 237; John Rovelli 233; Steve Homko 221; sub: Sam Pagoria 212 and Joe Baluha 201
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February 26th 2026
A great meeting tonight! Lots of lucky winners! We welcomed some new members and had a wonderful video presentation from the author of Making Mary Poppins, Todd Pierce.
A great meeting tonight! Lots of lucky winners! We welcomed some new members and had a wonderful video presentation from the author of Making Mary Poppins, Todd Pierce.
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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:
- March 5-7: The Music of ABBA (NEW)
- March 8-9: Simple Plan
- March 13-14: Blue October
- March 15-16: Billy Ocean
- March 20-23: THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
- March 27-28: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- March 29-30: 38 Special
- April 3-4: Chubby Checker
- April 5-6: Sugar Ray
- April 10-11: Information Society (NEW)
- April 12-13: Rick Springfield
- April 17-18: Berlin
- April 19-20: The Commodores
- 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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February 10th 2026
An absolutely beautiful day spent with fellow club members at Epcot. Lunch at Tutto Italia was sooooo good. Thanks to our master negotiator, Debbie Winters, for getting us a fantastic deal. Thanks to all who attended
An absolutely beautiful day spent with fellow club members at Epcot. Lunch at Tutto Italia was sooooo good. Thanks to our master negotiator, Debbie Winters, for getting us a fantastic deal. Thanks to all who attended
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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, March 25th
Animal Kingdom Destination
Leave from Lowe's on 441 in Summerfield at 9:30am
Leave from Animal Kingdom at 5:30pm
$35 members
$45 non-members
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
Animal Kingdom Destination
Leave from Lowe's on 441 in Summerfield at 9:30am
Leave from Animal Kingdom at 5:30pm
$35 members
$45 non-members
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
Wednesday, April 15
Magic Kingdom Destination
Leave from Lowe’s on 441 in Summerfield at 9:30am
Leave from Magic Kingdom at 5:30pm
$35 members
$45 non members
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
Magic Kingdom Destination
Leave from Lowe’s on 441 in Summerfield at 9:30am
Leave from Magic Kingdom at 5:30pm
$35 members
$45 non members
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
Wednesday, May 6th
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.
March 26th - Our club speaker for March is a former Disney Imagineer, Puppeteer, master Sculptress, Actress, Terri Hardin.
If you are interested in purchasing any of her designs prior to the meeting, here is her store info. She will deliver it at the club meeting. https://terri-hardin-designs-inc
This meeting will be theater style seating.
If you are interested in purchasing any of her designs prior to the meeting, here is her store info. She will deliver it at the club meeting. https://terri-hardin-designs-inc
This meeting will be theater style seating.
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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 details on our past and upcoming Meetings and Bus Trips to the Walt Disney World Resort, to read club or Disney News, or to view club Photos, please visit those pages on this site.
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.
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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