Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Maleficent Bursts into Flames in Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
“This afternoon, as Festival of Fantasy parade made its way through Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, one of the floats made a disastrous stop. As Maleficent made her way to Liberty Square, she quickly went from shooting fire during her duel with Prince Phillip, to quickly catching on fire herself and burning until Cast…
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Epcot’s Future World to Be Home of Space-Themed Restaurant
Since being announced that an immersive space-themed restaurant would be coming to Walt Disney World, there has been much speculation on where it would land. Now we know. The Disney Parks Blog announced this week that the new space-themed restaurant will be coming to Future World at Epcot. The new restaurant will be built between…
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6 Ways to Get Married Like a Royal at Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (May 9, 2018) — With the highly anticipated Royal Wedding right around the corner, lots of couples are looking to add a bit of royalty to their lives. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons offers so many easy ways for a bride and groom to add royal touches to their special…
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Get Your First Look at Disney H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon in Walt Disney World
This Summer, it’s time to party at Typhoon Lagoon! Walt Disney World announced earlier this year that guests would be able to attend a special Summer event under the moonlight called H20 Glow Nights, and now we get to see our first glimpse into what guests at these events will be able to see! H20…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Brunch, Bangles and Bags at Disney Springs
Delightful dining, unique gifts and family activities make it easy to honor Mom at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests can add a little extra pixie dust to this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations with a great mix of dining, shopping and entertainment at Disney Springs. A memorable brunch is the perfect…
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Celebrate May 4th By Making a Difference for Dylan
Dylan’s Story In December of 2017, six-year-old Dylan Caponas was taken to the emergency room for flu-like symptoms that were worsening. These symptoms were actually signs that he was entering septic shock brought on by leukemia. That night Dylan went into cardiac arrest three times and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Throughout the month of…
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Party For The Planet: Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary
Animal Kingdom not only celebrated Earth Day on April 22, but its 20th anniversary as well. The park was bustling with debuts and ceremonies. Ceremony Over at the Lion King Theater in Africa, a special 20th anniversary presentation had the Vice President over Animal Kingdom, the Vice President of parks at Walt Disney World, and…
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“New Species of Theme Park.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Marks 20-Year Anniversary in Special Earth Day Ceremonies
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 22, 2018) – Disney’s theme park of exploration is a place unique in all the world. Here Walt Disney World guests can venture to the snowy flanks of Mt. Everest, raft down a rainforest river, view wildlife on an African savannah and travel light years to an alien planet where…
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Play in an All-New Way at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort This Summer
Coming this summer, guests at Disney parks will be able to bring the magic alive in an all-new way! Guests on iOS and Android will be able to download the free Play Disney Parks app and enjoy the parks like never before! As guests explore the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, the app will…
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Pandora Continues to “AMP” Up Disney’s Animal Kingdom With New Pandora Utility Suit
Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to get more and more exciting, especially in Pandora! Over the weekend a new Pandora Utility Suit was unveiled on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney social media. This new suit, based off of the Amplified Mobility Platform (AMP) found in the movie Avatar, tower 10 feet high above those walking around…
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New Tech Being Developed for Millennium Falcon Attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios sometime next year. When it does, there won’t just be new experiences arriving, but also some incredible new technology. This new tech is being developed just for some of these new attractions. For the Millennium Falcon attraction, some of the tech that…
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Exciting New Experiences and Entertainment Highlight an Incredible Summer that Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
Fun includes new entertainment in all four theme parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th anniversary celebration, a new Typhoon Lagoon nighttime party and the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 15, 2018) – From Super Heroes to an intergalactic concert, from eye-popping shows to a nighttime beach party to get your…
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Bring the Magic of Disney PhotoPass Service Home with Instagram
Walk into any Disney theme park and you’ll find a multitude of cast members with cameras waiting to capture every special moment! Now, guests don’t have to leave these special memories just inside the Disney gates. Disney PhotoPass Service has joined Instagram and will be sharing all the magical moments captured through the Cast Members…
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Walt Disney World Resorts to Charge for Overnight Parking
There are some changes coming to the way people park when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, specifically for the popular resort hotels. Guests staying overnight at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will soon be charged to park overnight. This change will take place for guests booking rooms starting March 21st. Prices will vary…
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2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with New Merchandise
This week marks the start of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, which runs from February 28th to May 28th. This year is extra special, as Walt Disney World celebrates the 25th Anniversary of this beloved festival. To commemorate, there is a tremendous amount of new merchandise that will be available – over 75…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with A ‘Party For the Planet’ April 22-May 5
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will celebrate Earth Day this year with a 20th anniversary “Party for the Planet” celebration April 22-May 5. Rafiki’s Planet Watch will offer backstage experiences for guests to visit the animal hospital, learn about animal nutrition, or delve into the world of Disney’s conservation efforts. Guests will also be able to find special photo…
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More Details of Star Wars Hotel at Walt Disney World Released
On the Disney Parks Blog, there are new details and views of the Star Wars hotel that will open in a couple years. It’s been said before that windows will look out into space. Also previously mentioned is the connection to Galaxy’s Edge, which will open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios next year. With another mention…
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Sunday Spotlight: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
One of my favorite things to do when visiting Walt Disney World is to go aboard the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. This classic, that once also was at Disneyland, is ten minutes of happiness! It gives guests a relaxing tour above Tomorrowland with some absolutely beautiful views! The PeopleMover in Florida’s Magic Kingdom opened in…
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Toy Story Land to Open on June 30th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
This summer, guests at the Walt Disney World Resort will be able to shrink down to the size of Andy’s toys to visit Toy Story Land. The new land, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will be opening on June 30, 2018. The new land will offer guests to hang out with Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the…
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Avatar Flight of Passage Recognized for Outstanding Visual Effects
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is a professional organization that recognizes outstanding visual effects in motion pictures, television, and other media. VES is the only organization in the entertainment industry to fully represent all visual effects, and the awards are considered prestigious and a feat in the industry. Last night, Avatar Flight of Passage won the award for…
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The Disney Corner Pops Up at Disney Springs
A new retail venue opened at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort today, and it is full of all things pink, princesses, and polka dots! The Disney Corner is a shop dedicated to all things princess and Minnie Mouse, and is two full stories of girly goodness! While we don’t know how long…
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Sweets and Treats to Enjoy at Disney Parks This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air on both coasts of the Disney Parks & Resorts! Spending the day with your special someone? Celebrating with a group of Gal Pals? There’s plenty of sweet treats to taste and enjoy! Walt Disney World boasts some delicious desserts at Disney Springs. Located at Amorette’s Patisseries and the Ganachery, you…
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Timeline for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Announced!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are finally getting their very own attraction. Announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim last year, this attraction will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This last weekend at the D23 Expo Japan, it was announced when this attraction will be actually arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort. Bob Chapek,…
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Star Wars Resort Details and Galaxy’s Edge Toy News
In Japan, the D23 Expo via Bob Chapek just announced more details regarding the Star Wars Resort that is planned for Walt Disney World. First, it will be connected to Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s not clear on whether it’s just story or actually connected, but there will be something seamless about it.…