Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Electrical Water Pageant Returning to Walt Disney World Resort
The Electrical Water Pageant is soon returning to the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake at the Walt Disney World Resort. This classic has been gracing the waters since 1971 with Disney magic as it glides through the evening with its 14 floating barges that include dolphins, seahorses, and turtles and more! In a video…
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Nigerian Dwarf Goats Added to Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new species has been added to the Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The species is the Nigerian Dwarf Goat. The goats have been added near the end of the safari adventure through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. These miniature West African goats can be seen chasing, climbing, and also playing on the savanna. They…
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Boarding Group Distribution Times for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Getting Update
Boarding Group distribution times for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are getting updated at Walt Disney World Resort. Starting on December 20th, Boarding Group distribution times will be at 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Previously the distribution times were at 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. To get a Boarding Group, guests will need a…
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Begin 2021 at Walt Disney World for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
In a little over three weeks, you can experience the joy of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! This festival will last until February 22, 2021, and will be the perfect start to your new year, no matter what your resolutions are! This festival has always been a place for arts of all…
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Testing Begins on Harmonious Platform at EPCOT
Testing has begun on a platform that is a part of EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. This platform is one of five that will be a part of the show. On December 11, 2020, this first platform was moved into position to begin testing of its onboard show equipment in the World Showcase Lagoon. Once…
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Star Wars Rival Run 2021 Moving to Virtual Races
RunDisney has just announced that the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend will move to virtual races in 2021. The races were originally to be held April 15-18, 2021 in Walt Disney World and included a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Kids Races. Participants will be receiving an email with more information and instructions by December…
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EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion Locations Close as Disney Takes Ownership
EPCOT’s Moroccos Pavilion is undergoing some changes as Disney takes ownership of the locations there. This comes after the operators gave up ownership for the locations due to the financial impact of COVID-19 not making it viable to continue doing business there. Because of this, multiple locations have been closed in the Morrocco Pavilion as…
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Disney Reveals Lineup For Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration will be broadcast on ABC on Christmas morning at 10am ET and 9am CT/MT/PT. This Christmas celebration will be hosted by Tituss Burgess and Julianne Hough. It will also include multiple musical numbers, family stories, laughs, and Disney is also saying there will be some sneak peeks! Disney has…
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On Walt Disney’s Birthday, Dreamer’s Point Statue Confirmed for EPCOT
On what would have been Walt Disney’s 119th birthday, a statue of his likeness was again confirmed for EPCOT. Originally announced at the 2019 D23 Expo, this statue of Walt Disney was supposed to be at a location being called Dreamer’s Point. It would celebrate the ultimate dreamer and also act as an anchor for…
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Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth Brings Merriment from Around the Globe to Walt Disney World Resort
New Holiday Kitchens and character experiences join returning favorites for festive family fun at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth brings seasonal fun from around the globe to the Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Through Dec. 31, 2020,…
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Fireworks Return to Magic Kingdom
Fireworks have returned to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. While they may not be as big and grand as shows like Happily Ever After had, there are still pyrotechnic moments that add a little extra dose of magic to the projections on Cinderella Castle. During the holidays, projection moments add a bit…
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Walt Disney World Extends Parks Hours for New Year’s Eve
The Walt Disney World Resort has extended hours on all of its parks for New Year’s Eve. This comes after it was announced that the parks had increased capacity from 25% to 35%. While the new park hours are longer, they still don’t allow for any midnight celebrations in any of the parks currently. They…
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ABC and Disney Parks Share Inside Look at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT
Last night, Disney shared holiday magic with fans during “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”! During the special, fans got a special look inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which will come to EPCOT in 2021! In the video, which Disney Parks also shared on Twitter, we get glimpses into the newest attraction at EPCOT!…
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4,000 Cast Members to Be Let Go By Disney in First Half of 2021
Disney has disclosed in a filing that it intends to lay off another 4,000 cast members in the first half of 2021. The news came from a 10-K filing that disclosed that it would be laying off 32,000 cast members in total, up from the 28,000 initially disclosed in September. All of these layoffs are…
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Walt Disney World and Brightline Announce Agreement on Disney Springs Station
A train station will be constructed at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Today Walt Disney World Resort and Brightline announced an agreement on the station. This will be another way for guests to travel to Walt Disney World Resort. It will offer those who do not want to drive the option to ride…
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Disney Recognized by 2020 Themed Entertainment Association Awards
This weekend, the Themed Entertainment Association gave Disney some big honors! The Thea Awards are considered some of the highest accolades that theme parks could receive and this week, Walt Disney Imagineering received two! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance I truly believe that there is no surprise that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was one of…
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Three More Restaurants Reopening at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Resort continues to move forward with its phased reopening after being closed due to the impact of COVID-19. This week it was announced that three restaurants would be reopening at both the Magic Kingdom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This comes after it was announced that the park capacity at Walt Disney World…
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ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is’ Star Trevor Jackson Derek and Julianne to Perform Spectacular New Musical Opening Number Festive Flashback Performances to Include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor and Brett…
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EPCOT Updates Offered at D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration
Anyone who has visited EPCOT in the last year or so has seen that there are a lot of changes happening. From a new entrance plaza to walls found in different areas of the parks, to new attractions coming, there is a lot to be excited about for fans of EPCOT! This week during the…
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Park Hopping Returning to Walt Disney World Resort in January 2021
Park hopping is returning to Walt Disney World Resort starting in January 2021. Starting on January 1, 2021, guests with an Annual Pass or Park Hopper ticket will again be able to visit more than one park in a day. There will be some guidelines accompanying this option as Walt Disney World continues modified operations…
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Bret Iwan’s Disney Parks Designer Mickey Ears to Release Tomorrow, November 19
The Disney Parks Designer Collection brings high fashion to Disney! If you’re looking for special Mickey ears, you can find them at Disney parks and on shopDisney as a perfect gift for yourself or others! Tomorrow, you will be able to purchase Bret Iwan’s specially designed Mickey Mouse ears! As you know, Bret Iwan has…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro Gives Look at Disney’s Future
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro today shared with the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference a look at what Disney’s future will be like. D’Amaro didn’t just share what the future will look like though, but also the lessons that Disney had to learn during the last year as it navigated the choppy waters…
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Walt Disney World Resort Donates Holiday Decorations to Give Kids the World Village
This holiday season, you can make a difference at Give Kids the World Village as they light up the night! This Light of a Million Lights not only helps support Make-a-Wish families but you can enjoy it while seeing extra special Walt Disney World decorations! Walt Disney World has donated over three million dazzling lights…
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Disney Springs Gets Into the Spirit of the Season with Christmas Tree Stroll
The holidays are in full force at Walt Disney World Resort. With that comes special cavalcades, character costumes, decorations, food, and merchandise around the resort. Disney Springs has done some special things this year to get into the spirit of the season regarding how it has decorated. While there is no Christmas Tree Trail this…