Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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New Adventures From ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Andor,’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ Coming to ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ in April!
Starting on April 5, 2024, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be including new characters and destinations come from Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian. During the adventure, guests might receive transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu. They also might visit Peridea, from Ahsoka. These updated experiences will be coming to…
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All the Orange Bird Offerings at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is off to a great start! Along with over 70 topiaries (including a Groot topiary), there are plenty of offerings to be experienced and enjoyed around EPCOT during this festival that continues through Mary 27, 2024. This includes delicious dishes, the Garden Rocks concert series, and much…
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Geek Eats: 2024 St. Patrick’s Day at Disney Parks Foods
St. Patrick’s Day is just a couple of weeks away. When it arrives, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will have themed foods for some lucky guests to enjoy. Below is a look at all of the food options that are coming to both resorts for St. Patrick’s Day. Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Red…
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Disney Releases Timelapse of Groot Topiary Installation at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
As the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts, Walt Disney World Resort released a timelapse video of the installation of a new Groot topiary. This Groot topiary is new this year to the festival that begins today at EPCOT and continues through May 27, 2024. The “flora colossus” can be found near Guardians…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Claims Success with Disney District Takeover
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to claim that the former Reedy Creek Improvement District has been improved thanks to his actions. This district is the home for most of Walt Disney World Resort. In 2023, the district was dissolved and replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The new version of this district has…
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Ticket Prices at Walt Disney World Resort Going Up in 2025
As Walt Disney World Resort has begun selling tickets and hotel rooms for 2025, it has also revealed that some ticket prices will be going up next year. The cheapest ticket at Walt Disney World Resort is a single-day ticket for a single park. Prices are variable by day and by demand. This base price…
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Walt Disney World Resort Adds Water Park Access for Hotel Guests
The Walt Disney World Resort today announced that its hotel guests will get access to one of its water parks (Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park) on the day they check into their hotel starting in 2025. Not all of the details have been released about this new offer yet. However, what…
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Disney Hosts Princess Party at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando
Disney donates Disney Princess-inspired hospital gowns and pants, books, toys and more to AdventHealth for Children in collaboration with Starlight Children’s Foundation Orlando, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort and Starlight Children’s Foundation hosted a Disney Princess-themed party fit for royalty for patients at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando. The princess party included a visit from Belle…
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Marcella Swett Pains ‘Gullah Magic’ for Disney Springs Art Walk at Walt Disney World Resort
Guests visiting Disney Springs and checking out the Disney Springs Art Walk can find a mural called Gullah Magic. This piece was painted by Marcella Swett recently and highlights the heritage of the Gullah people. This also happens to be a part of Swett’s story as well. She is also a cast member at Disney…
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Figment Comes to Life in Topiary Form Ahead of 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival as More Details Are Released
Figment has come to life in EPCOT ahead of this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This year, Figment can be found in a prominent place in the newly opened World Celebration Gardens. He is one of more than 70 topiaries that can be found throughout the park during the 90 day festival. The festival…
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Ice Cold Hydraulics Opens on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get fueled up when visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Over by Muppets Courtyard on Grand Avenue, Ice Cold Hydraulics is now open. This new location has snacks including baked goods, savory treats, frozen treats, and more. The menu includes the following: Snacks Frozen Slushies With Alcohol Beer Wine Beverages Frozen…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Visits Walt Disney World District to Highlight Successes on One Year Anniversary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stopped by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as the one year anniversary nears. Governor DeSantis signed the bill creating the district where Walt Disney World Resort mostly resides on February 27, 2023. While at the district, Governor DeSantis held a press conference to highlight the successes he sees from the…
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Easter Displays & Grand Cottage Returning to Walt Disney World Resort
Springtime is almost here, and one of the best parts about Spring at Walt Disney World are the incredible delights the culinary teams whip up, especially for holidays like Easter. We all know how dazzling the displays are for Christmastime, and Spring/Easter are right up there. This year is no different because, once again, select…
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Soarin’ Around the World Returning to EPCOT on February 28
Soarin’ Around the World is returning to EPCOT and replacing Soarin’ Over California. Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the final day to experience Soarin’ Over California will be on February 27, 2024. The following day Soarin’ Around the World will be returning for guests to experience. The original version of the attraction had…
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Disney Highlights 6 Festivals in 2024
Disney continues to lean into festival. This year, there seem to be more than ever before! Whether visiting the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts, there are some really enjoyable festivals experience for guests of all ages. As people plan their trips to the Disney Parks in 2024, there are a lot of different possibilities…
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Disney’s Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward After Narrowly Clearing Hurdle
A plan for affordable housing near Disney and West Horizon moved forward after narrowly clearing a hurdle this week. This came as neighbors voiced opposition to the project coming to the area. The proposal is for 1,400 units of mixed-income. Over 1,000 of them would be reserved as affordable. Some of the concerns from neighbors…
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GEEK EATS: 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food and Beverage Offerings
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on February 28, 2024. It continues through May 27. During this time, EPCOT will be transformed into a beautiful flower-filled garden with incredible experiences that include some delicious food and beverage offerings. This year there will be 20 Outdoor Kitchens…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Debuts New Baby Elephant
A new baby elephant has debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. This 312-pound calf named Corra is a two-months old African elephant. In a fun family story, Corra’s mother, Nadirah, was also born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This makes Corra the first second-generation elephant in Disney Animal Kingdom’s history. Corra will be no stranger on the…
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Broadway Star Launches Black History Month Festivities at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2024) – Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott kicked off Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month celebration this week as the grand marshal in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom Park. Scott, who dazzles theatre audiences with his performance as Genie in the hit Disney musical “Aladdin,’’…
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening This Summer at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with making the announcement for the opening timeline, it shared a first look at Tiana’s audio-animatronic figure. This is the first audio-animatronic for this character. Along with showing a picture of Tiana, Imagineer Charita Carter shared a…
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Walt Disney World Shows Off First Ever Disney Villains Inspired Wedding Gowns
2024 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection from Allure Bridals includes Four Disney Villains Inspired Gowns Available Starting Today LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2024) – They’re some of Disney’s most popular characters, and now Disney Villains’ characters inspire new gowns that are part of the 2024 Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings collection from Allure Bridals. Blending…
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1900 Park Fare Reopens on April 10 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney has announced that 1900 Park Fare will be reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10, 2024! Reservations will be opening on March 5. When guests get to experience this reopened restaurant, there will be many familiar favorites returning. This will include the strawberry. There will also be some new menu…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month, Disney will honor and ‘give flowers’ of recognition to creators, storytellers, and magic makers for their contributions to culture The Walt Disney Company is committed to celebrating and inspiring a more inclusive world through the creation of authentic stories, experiences and products that capture the imagination of all people. Disney is celebrating Black heritage…
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Disney Appeals Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis After Judge’s Dismissal
Disney is appealing a judge’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Florida leaders. Judge Allen Winsor of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida in Tallahassee dismissed the initial lawsuit in its entirety on Wednesday. Disney had sued the Governor and other Florida leaders alleging that the…