Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World To Offer Private Star Wars Photoshoots
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it will soon be offering a new private Star Wars photoshoot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The service will be offered by Disney Photopass Service and allow guests to book a 20-minute photo session called Capture Your Moment. Disney has shared the following information…
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Florida Legislators Move Forward With Bill To Return To Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida legislators in the Florida Senate moved forward with a bill that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) to its previous iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. This effort to repeal the legislation that dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replaced it with the CFTOD, which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis controlled…
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Walt Disney World Half Marathon Shortened Due to Weather
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon has been shortened on account of a less than favorable weather report. A posting on the runDisney website made the announcement. Along with changing the length of the course, the start time has also been modified to start 15 minutes earlier. The following announcement was posted on the runDisney…
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Weathervane Installed on Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Built by Louisiana Master Blacksmith
A weathervane has been installed atop Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. This weathervane is custom made by Louisiana’s master blacksmith, Darryl Reeves. Darryl is a 3rd generation master blacksmith and also a Vietnam Veteran. In New Orleans, one can barely walk two blocks before seeing metalwork he has created. His work can be found…
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GEEK EATS: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Foods
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be running this year from January 12 through February 19. This festival is a celebration of arts of all types. From music to cuisines, there will be be plenty of different experiences for guests to enjoy at EPCOT during this festival. Ahead of the arrival of…
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Disney+ Subscribers Can Enjoy Free Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Disney+ subscribers can enjoy free Disney Dining this summer. The offer will be going live on January 3, 2024 and be offered on select dates from July 1st through September 30, 2024. Here is the exact verbiage of the announcement that was made for this offer: Starting Jan.…
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New Disney Vacation Club Lounge to be Built at Walt Disney World Resort
A new Disney Vacation Club lounge is being built at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024. The announcement was made among many other announcements about new things coming from Disney Experiences in 2024. This new lounge will not be an enhancement to the existing DVC lounges that are currently at the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT…
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24 Exciting Things to Look Forward to From Disney Experiences in 2024
2024 is an exciting year for guests visiting the Disney Parks and beyond. There will be new attractions, experiences, and more ways to experience magic. This year, Disney is pulling out all the stops to create unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages. From thrilling rides to immersive shows, there is something for everyone to…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #1 Disney at 100
It probably comes as no surprise that the top story of the year is the Walt Disney Company and Studios turning 100 this year. From theme parks to movies, there was celebration throughout. Disneyland kicked it all of in January with decorations throughout both theme parks and two new night shows. Wondrous Journeys has become…
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Fashion, Food, and Fun Come Together in New 2024 shopDisney and Disney Parks Collections
For those that love Disney and also love to eat, 2024 is going to be a really good year. This is especially true for those who like to have merchandise that celebrates their passions. Disney has announced that there will be two new collections coming to shopDisney and the Disney Parks in 2024 that celebrate…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #2 Epcot Renewed
Nearing the end of the countdown is the second place of Epcot nearly reopening it’s new areas after a very lengthy refurbishment and construction. It’s been known that Future World would be transformed with some new areas and looks, and one such area would be World Celebration. New attractions have been opened, like Guardians of…
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VIDEO: A ‘Fantasmic!’ Medley by Ragtime Piano Player Grayson at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Stop by Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom and sometimes you can see and hear Grayson making magic while playing the ragtime piano. This talented entertainer engages with guests with a big smile and willingness to take requests. Throughout a set he might play music from Disney films, attractions, or even nighttime spectaculars! Recently, on a…
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New Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection Coming to shopDisney
A new Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection is coming to shopDisney in the 2024!
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares Year-End Letter About Disney and Make-A-Wish
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, wrote a letter that was posted on the Disney Parks Blog highlighting the wishes that were made in the course of the last year by Disney and Make-A-Wish. This comes as the collaboration has led to over 150,000 wishes granted since they first started working together in 1980. D’Amaro,…
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GUIDE: Parking at Walt Disney World Resort
Parking at The Walt Disney World Resort can be a daunting thing. There are a LOT of parking lots at the theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs, and other places. Many of these parking lots have different pricing options and some of the pricing has been recently updated. Below is a look at the…
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Acoustic Version of ‘One Little Spark’ Plays After Luminous
Luminous: The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular that is being presented at EPCOT nightly. This new show utilizes fireworks, fountains, music and lights to remind guests that we are more alike than different. Since it opened earlier this month, it has been delighting guests with both recognizable and new music that is…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #5 Destination D23 Announcements
It’s time again for the countdown of the top Disney stories that really made some buzz throughout the year. The number five spot goes to one event, but several announcements. At the very first presentation of Destination D23 in September, several park announcements were made to the awe of the crowd and viewers at home.…
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From 3D Printed Remote-controlled Toys to Tasty Popsicles: Even Disney Animals Are Having Fun
Technology and innovative thinking enhance quality of life and encourage natural behaviors for animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 22, 2023) – By employing the latest in 3D printing, motorized mechanics, and innovative uses for recycled items, the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering…
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Disney Sues Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Over Public Records Request
The Walt Disney Company has sued the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, over a failure for the district to release public records. In the lawsuit, Disney accuses the district of failing to preserve and turn over public records in violation of Florida law and the state’s constitution. Disney asked…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…
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270,000 Toys and Counting Donated For Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and Disney is thrilled to share that this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive tally has broken an all-time Disney record with more than 270,000 toys and counting for children in need! Disney believes that there is no better way to celebrate the giving season than by thanking all of those who are…
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New Show Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. This will be a fully reimagined theatrical production called The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. This new musical will be arriving in a refreshed Animation Courtyard theater in the fall of 2024. The new…
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Walt Disney World Announces More “Good-to-Go” Days for Annual Passholders Along With Other New Updates
2024 will be a good year to visit Walt Disney World Resort! Today, Walt Disney World announced that more Good-To-Go Days, All-Day Park Hoppers are returning, reservation updates, and some updates to Dining Plans which will be returning as well. All of these announcements can be read below. What do you think of these updates…
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Walt Disney World Cancels Disney Jollywood Nights Tonight Due to Severe Weather
With extreme weather making its way across Florida, Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it has canceled tonight’s Disney Jollywood Nights (review here). Guests who were planning on attending the hard-ticketed event tonight will get an automatic refun. Disney Jollywood Nights is the newest holiday party at the Walt Disney World Resort. This party…