Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular to Historically Takes Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a Galaxy Far, Far Away!
The Star Wars universe continues to grow at Disney Theme Parks with the announcement that this summer Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be getting the most advanced pyrotechnic display it has ever seen. The best part? It will be an immersive Star Wars fireworks experience that will take viewers throughout the Star Wars galaxy to locations…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire to Debut at Magic Kingom June 17th!
Guests visiting Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer are in for a new treat. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will come to life in front of Cinderella Castle daily starting on Jun 17, 2016. It will bring to life both classic and contemporary Disney favorites in a musical celebration with Mickey Mouse and his group…
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New ‘Finding Nemo’ Merchandise Swims to Disney Parks
Time to get your Finding Nemo merch on! Recently, brand new merchandise featuring characters from the film have been hitting shelves. From shirts to hats and even ornaments, the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will have all things Finding Nemo AND Finding Dory. Disney Parks Blog shared a few photos of items guests can find rolling…
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Tickets for Walt Disney World Resort’s Holiday Special Events Now on Sale
A few months back, dates were announced for the upcoming Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the Walt Disney World Resort. On Thursday, Oh My Disney shared that tickets for this special event as well as tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are now officially on sale. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party…
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Earffel Tower Removed At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Orlando Sentinel has confirmed that the iconic Earffel Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now gone. Walt Disney World announced that it would be coming down, back in January, as part of the ongoing renovation of the park. The renovation is making way for Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land, and some other entertainment opportunities.…
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A First-Look at Disney Parks Soarin’ Around the World
Opening this summer at Epcot is that of Soarin’ Around the World. Guests can experience the well known attraction in a brand new way. From new sights and sounds, the attraction will literally take you to some of the most well known locations of the world. Over on Oh My Disney, the blog shared an…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park to Premiere New Entertainment with Various Shows & Experiences This Summer
On Tuesday evening, Disney Parks Blog announced brand new nighttime summer entertainment headed to the Walt Disney World Resort’s Animal Kingdom Park. Beginning this Memorial Day Weekend, guest can look forward to seeing the park in a whole new way. From new shows to after dark experiences, looks like summer is going to be great. Here’s…
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The Dark Side of the Star Wars Half Marathon
This past weekend Walt Disney World played host to the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon: The Dark Side. The amazing race was a companion to the Star Wars Half Marathon: The Light Side that is at Disneyland in January. The race always begins in the Expo. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex played host to…
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Mickey Mouse-Shaped Solar Farm Now Operational in Orlando
Mickey Mouse and solar power….what do they have in common? Over in Orlando, a 22-acre solar farm is now operational and its shape represents none other than the mouse himself! According to Daily Mail, the solar farm will soon be able to provide power for around 1,000 homes. The facility which is run and paid for by Duke Energy, is…
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Ground is Broken for Star Wars Expansions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Work has officially begun on the Star Wars expansions at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The announcement of the official groundbreaking at both resorts was made today via the Disney Parks Blog with an accompanying 360 degree photo. The photo included quite a few Star Wars bonuses that featured BB-8, R2-D2, Storm…
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Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom Delayed
Disney Parks Blog has announced that Rivers of Light and the magic experience with Tree of Life is delayed. The original starting date for the “day to night” experiences was supposed to start on April 22, but there is now no exact date to start. The hope is that it will bring the best for…
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Dream Along With Mickey Says Goodbye
Dream Along With Mickey is saying goodbye to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This show which celebrates the magic and power of dreams concludes its nearly ten year run today. The show originally debuted September 2006 during The Year of a Million Dreams. About 20 minutes long, Dream Along With Mickey shows how Mickey Mouse,…
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LEGO Minifigure Disney Collection to Debut in May
Any LEGO fans out there? Disney has introduced a new LEGO Minifigure Disney collection, set to make its way to the Walt Disney World Resort this May. According to the Disney Parks Blog, these 18 Minifigures will be available at Disney Springs’ World of Disney Store and The LEGO Store, as well as a variety of other…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates
Is it too early to be thinking about Halloween? Never! Disney Parks Blog shared on Wednesday the upcoming dates for Walt Disney World Resort’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year, the Magic Kingdom will host 29 different nights of spook-tacular fun. Running from September 2 through October 31, on select nights, it’s a fun event…
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New After Hours Magic Kingdom Event Announced
Walt Disney World is offering a special after hours ticketed event at the Magic Kingdom. This 11 pm to 2 am will have a limited amount of admission. Disney Parks Blog posted the information today which also pointed out that the limited amount of admission will give less wait times for popular attractions like Space…
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‘Night of Joy’ Returns to the Walt Disney World Resort
Set for September 9-10, 2016, Disney Park’s Night of Joy returns! This time around, the live music event is to be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This year, we’re expanding Disney’s Night of Joy in many ways. Guests will have more options than ever with two nights of Contemporary Christian music,…
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Baymax, Joy, and Sadness to Greet Guests at Epcot
Epcot has had its Character Spot for a few years now where the “Fab 5” have usually greeted guests in front of colorful, fun backdrops. Disney Parks Blog has reported that next month, some upgrades to the Character Spot will also introduce some new pals to get photos with. For Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto, a…
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Disney Parks to Present Sneak Peek of ‘The Jungle Book’
Disney Parks are about to get wild. Both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will soon host previews for the upcoming film, The Jungle Book. Disney Parks Blog has shared that beginning March 18, guests can enjoy a sneak peek of the film. Previews will be presented at Disney California Adventure’s Bug’s Life…
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Disney Parks ‘Turtle Talk with Crush’ to Add a New Splash of Characters
Dude! Looks like the interactive Turtle Talk with Crush show at Epcot and Disney California Adventure Park is about to get an update. With the new Finding Dory film on the horizon, Dory herself will be soon be making waves as she joins the show. Disney Parks Blog shared on Wednesday that the attraction’s cast will…
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‘Zootopia’s’ Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps Make Their Way to Disney Parks
With the release of Disney’s Zootopia this Friday, Disney Parks Blog has shared that characters Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps will soon make appearances at both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The article goes on to say that this coming spring, the characters will arrive. Guests can find these two at Disney…
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Rivers of Light Gets A Premiere Date
Announced today on the Disney Parks Blog is the Rivers of Light premiere date. April 22, 2016 – Earth Day – will be the official premiere date for the nighttime spectacular. Set on the Discovery River in Animal Kingdom, this night show will feature water screens, projections, and other light elements to show off an…
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Disney Springs Keeps Growing – 30 New Locations Announced
Disney Springs is still undergoing its change from being Downtown Disney, and the Disney Parks Blog recently announced more dining and retail headed to the Walt Disney World shopping center. Several locations have already taken up residence, like Morimoto Asia and BOATHOUSE. Slated to open around May 15 are: Anthropologie kate spade new york LACOSTE…
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Upcoming March Disney Parks Pin Releases
March is finally here! Here’s to a new month and new batch of Disney Parks Pins. Check out the list below for upcoming pin releases. Enjoy! Disneyland Resort Walt Disney World Resort Disneyland Paris
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Harrison Ford Provides New Details on Upcoming Disney Parks ‘Stars Wars’ Experience
Noted a while back, the public was informed that the one and only Harrison Ford would share some very exciting details on the new Star Wars themed lands of Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios park, during ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60.” On Sunday, we finally got that chance! With new themed attractions,…