Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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“Toy Story 4” Voice Talent, Filmmakers and Walk-Around Characters Come Together at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort
Filmmakers, voice talent and walk-around characters from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” descended upon Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, this morning to celebrate the upcoming release of the movie. Activities culminated in a special surprise following a screening of the film when filmmakers Josh Cooley, Mark Nielsen and Jonas…
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Celebrate New and Old Friends of “Toy Story 4” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Summer
Toy Story 4 is just two weeks away from arriving in theaters. For fans of the franchise though, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the place to be this summer. On top of being the home of Toy Story Land, there is also merchandise, food, and character experiences to be had! Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can…
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Language Guide: Learning the Lingo of Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
When visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge guests will find that there are a few language variances from what they are used to. This is because on Batuu, while the language is similar to that of most of the guests, it also has some differences. For those preparing to visit Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, DAPS…
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Enjoy a Magical Day with Dad this Father’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 6, 2019) – Whether Dad’s ideal day is spent enjoying sports and the great outdoors, experiencing exciting attractions or sampling delicious cuisine, there is something for every guy’s fancy at Walt Disney World Resort this Father’s Day. Here are just a few of the options for making Dad’s day the…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Fall 2020 Itineraries with Fun and Festive Holiday Sailings to Tropical Destinations
Halloween and winter holiday adventures are closer than ever with departures from New York, California, Texas and Florida CELEBRATION, Fla. (June 6, 2019) – In fall 2020, Disney Cruise Line will enchant guests of all ages with Halloween and winter holiday celebrations on sailings departing from New York, California, Texas and Florida. The 2020 fall…
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Disney Musicals in Schools program brings performing arts to five more Central Florida schools with a grand finale event at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 29, 2019—Dozens of local elementary school students took to the stage and stepped into the spotlight as part of the grand finale act of the 2018-2019 schoolyear’s Disney Musical in Schools program, held at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The students recently completed the 17-week immersive program, designed…
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New Holiday Festivities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lead a Sleigh-Full of Enchantment During a Season of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort
New fireworks show joins the fun of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as Walt Disney World transforms into a winter wonderland beginning Nov. 8 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2019) – Starting Nov. 8, Walt Disney World Resort will unwrap the 2019 holiday season with very merry festivities across its theme parks, resorts and…
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Star Wars 101: A Brief Introduction to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Star Wars saga was created by American filmmaker George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., the California-based entertainment company he founded in 1971. When Lucas retired in 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm and Disney continues to create stories about this galaxy far, far away. Star Wars encompasses 10 feature films (with an…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Invites Guests to Be Heroes of Their Own Adventures in Groundbreaking New ‘Living Land’
In Star Wars films, exotic locales function almost like characters unto themselves, setting the tone for the adventures to come. In the same way, exploring the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be an attraction experience all its own when the epic new land opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Guide to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an anchor attraction inside the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.* It combines immersive storytelling with interactive gameplay to make guests the protagonists of their own Star Wars adventures in a way…
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New Summer One World Ticket for Walt Disney World Resort Available June 4
Special-offer ticket includes admission to all four theme parks and two water parks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 22, 2019) – The season of summer fun is nearly upon us and now, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to make lifelong memories with family and friends. For the first time, guests can…
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Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels to Offer Mobile Ordering
Mobile ordering for food is coming to select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. For anyone who has utilized this function in Disney Parks, this will be welcome news. The new service will be offered in the coming months. The mobile ordering will be coming online at several different food locations at the Walt Disney World…
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Disney to Retire Shop Disney Parks App on May 31st As It Streamlines Guest Shopping Experience
Disney will soon be shutting down the Shop Disney Parks app. This is part of an effort to help streamline the guest shopping experience. Instead of using the Disney Parks app, guests are being encouraged to instead begin to use shopDisney. Guests visiting shopDisney will discover that it has become a comprehensive online shopping hub…
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Toy Story 4 FORKY Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Merchandise has arrived at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort for FORKY from the upcoming Disney-Pixar film, Toy Story 4. FORKY, a character created by Bonnie, will be appearing in Toy Story 4 this June. FORKY (Tony Hale) doesn’t believe he is a toy. He thinks he is a spork who absolutely doesn’t belong…
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Cast Members from Disney’s “All-New” Mickey Mouse Club to Have a Homecoming to Walt Disney World Resort this Weekend
Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? Generations have known this answer is M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! Since 1955, there have been many magical iterations of the Mickey Mouse Club, all spreading the love and joy of Disney. This weekend, Walt Disney World Resort will host cast members from all seven seasons…
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Takumi-Tei Restaurant Coming to Delight Walt Disney World Guests at World Showcase in Summer 2019
As Epcot continues to grow and transform this year, there is going to be so much to do and see! We announced that the space-themed restaurant would be coming to World Showcase this year and now we have even more exciting foodie news to share! This summer, Takumi-Tei Restaurant will be coming to Japan Pavilion…
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Disney Parks to Release Limited-Release Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Ears by Vera Wang, Heidi Klum, The Blonds, Betsey Johnson and More
New Disney Parks Designer Collection Celebrates Legendary Mouse Duo, Available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World and Online at shopDisney.com BURBANK, Calif. (May 13, 2019) – Today, Disney announced an exclusive, limited-release collection of Mickey ear hats and Minnie ear headbands designed by notable celebrities, designers and artists extending the stories of fan-favorite Disney Parks…
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24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Expands to 87 Days Global Dining Delights and Festival Fun on Tap Aug. 29-Nov. 23
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 9, 2019) – A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation will bring irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to the 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 29-Nov 23, 2019. This year, the celebrated summer-into-fall festival at Walt Disney World Resort will add a dozen extra…
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It’s a Season of Plenty this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
New nighttime shows, the longest foodie festival in Disney history, and a galaxy far, far away among many highlights in 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2019) – As the calendar turns the page into fall later this year, the curtain will lift on an exciting time for Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars:…
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Walt Disney World Resort Unwraps and Unveils 64 Disney Skyliner Gondolas!
This week 64 Disney Skyliner Gondolas were unwrapped and unveiled in the skies above the Walt Disney World Resort. The 64 gondolas include wraps that feature Disney films, attractions, and characters from across its many properties. These gondolas have been tested recently with guests attempting to see what was underneath the wraps. Now, the wraps…
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Walt Disney World Resort Honors Top Disney VoluntEARS with $2,500 Grants to Gift to the Nonprofit Organizations of Their Choosing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 8, 2019—While Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS are recognized year-round for their dedication to serving the Central Florida community, it’s only once a year top Disney VoluntEARS receive the highly sought-after title of “VoluntEARS of the Year.” Each year, Walt Disney World Resort honors a VoluntEAR of the Year, VoluntEARS…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 30 Magical Years with Debut of New Nighttime Projection Show
“Wonderful World of Animation” to cap milestone day at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park, including special merchandise, food and beverage, and character appearances LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 1, 2019) – Today Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated its 30thanniversary in a grand style befitting the glamorous Walt Disney World Resort theme park. The day…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Gorilla
A new gorilla has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new baby gorilla is named Grace after the GRACE gorilla sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctuary is dedicated to helping gorillas orphaned by poaching. Grace was born on May 1, 2019. The birth of Grace…
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Walt Disney World Resort announces $1.5 million investment in Valencia College for state-of-the-art culinary arts and hospitality facility in downtown Orlando
The world-class facility will be renamed The Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Valencia College as part of the college’s reimagination and relocation of the program to downtown Orlando. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 6, 2019—As part of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s vision of an educational ecosystem in the downtown Orlando area,…