Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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As ‘Wish’ Arrives in Theaters, Celebrate With These New Disney Experiences
The newest animated movie from Disney, Wish, is now in theaters. With the arrival of this new film there are also new experiences to be had from Disney. These experiences help celebrate the arrival of this new film and the characters. Check them out below. Ariana DeBose Sings at Disneyland Paris Academy Award-winning actress and…
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GEEK EATS: Pecan Pie From Walt Disney World Resort Chefs
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. As many people gear up for making their Thanksgiving meal, chefs at Walt Disney World Resort are gearing up to give back and make some incredible meals for those in need. Part of these meals include a pecan pie. This pecan pie recipe is made for the Coalition for the…
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Details and Dates Revealed For EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is returning from January 12 through February 19. This festival highlights the visual, culinary, and performing arts as only Disney can. Here are new details on what to expect at the Festival. Some of Broadway’s brightest stars are coming to Walt Disney World as the DISNEY ON…
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Stars and Schedule for 2023 Holiday TV Specials Announced by Disney Parks and ABC
During the holidays every year there are programs that come through the collaboration of Disney Parks and ABC that bring the magic of the holidays at Disney to living rooms and homes. This year is no different. Today, Disney Parks and ABC announced the specifics about the 2023 Holiday TV Specials that include when they…
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Disney Feeds Those in Need Around the Globe This Thanksgiving
Disney has a long history of giving back through the community. This is done in multiple different ways, including through the Disney VoluntEARS program which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This Thanksgiving, Disney is feeding communities in need around the globe in multiple different ways. From Disneyland and beyond, Disney is making helping those who…
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Disney Marching Bands – Day Fifteen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
As we continue through this adventure of 23 Days of Thanksgiving I have had today’s subject in my mind many times. I’m finally sitting down and writing this one. One of my favorite things at a Disney park is its marching band. Whether it is the Disneyland Band, the Main Street Philharmonic, or even the…
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EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Wins Major Award
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT at Walt Disney World will be honored with a prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Attraction in 2024 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). The TEA Awards are internationally recognized and acknowledge exceptional achievements in the themed entertainment industry and celebrate the creative teams who bring…
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New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economicsannounced today. The study found that Disney,…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Hearing Delayed After District and Governor DeSantis Drag Feet
A judge has ruled that the hearing for a lawsuit will be moved from December 2023 to March 2024 after Disney filed a motion for continuance. Disney said that it filed this motion “because the district has not yet produced vital discovery [and] the current date deprives Disney of the opportunity to ‘present facts essential…
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Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Lights Up at Night During ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’
Cinderella Castle is coming to life nightly in a completely new and magical way during a new show moment. Frozen Holiday Surprise has Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and hundreds of Snowgie siblings help bring the castle to life in a magical way. This show is about seven minutes long and is offered nightly at 6:15…
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‘Veterans Have a Home at The Walt Disney Company’: Disney Salutes Veterans and Military Families
As Veterans Day approaches this weekend, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating and saluting those who have served and military families. That includes many of which who have come to call Disney home after serving their country. On Friday, the company highlighted some of these veterans turned cast members with a special look into the honor, values,…
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GEEK EATS: Foods of EPCOT International Festival of Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of Holidays begins on November 24th and continues through December 30th at Walt Disney World Resort. During this celebration, different holidays and their cultures will be celebrated around EPCOT. During the festival, there will be over 15 holiday kitchens with different food and beverages for guests to enjoy. Along with the delicious…
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide
It’s almost the merriest time of year at Walt Disney World Resort. During this festive season, an annual favorite for many Disney fans is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This annual Christmas party will be offered on select nights from November 9th through December 22nd. Ahead of the start of this year’s season of Christmas…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Kicks Off In Support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program
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A long-running tradition that makes a very positive difference is continuing this year. Disney has kicked off once again the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Disney has a very long relationship with Toys for Tots that dates back to 1947 at the program’s origin. Walt Disney and…
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GEEK EATS: Food Offerings for the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World Resort will be celebrating the holidays very soon. When they arrive, there will be plenty of food beverages to enjoy throughout the parks and resorts. There will also be some fun novelties available that are part of the holiday offerings as well. Disney has shared what will be offered during this…
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A Look at all the Disney Gingerbread Houses & Displays for the 2023 Holiday Season
One of the highlights of the holiday season at the Disney Parks every year always has to be the gingerbread displays that can be found in many different places. From hotels to attractions and beyond, gingerbread houses and displays are a large part of the holiday season. Below is a look at different gingerbread houses…
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Walt Disney World Resort Transforms Magic Kingdom for Holiday Season
The magic of the holidays has come to the Magic Kingdom as it underwent a transformation as the Halloween season ended and things were switched to the next season. Throughout the Magic Kingdom, holiday decorations were put in place for the merriest season of all. Below is a video and photos of how things transformed…
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Disney Shares Details and Behind-the-Scenes Video of ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ Ahead of December Debut
On December 5, 2023, Luminous The Symphony of Us will officially debut at EPCOT in World Showcase. This new show will utilize fireworks, fountains, lights and music to connect everyone through commonalities of the heart. This new show shows how unique individual melodies come together to form a great symphony. In this case, it is…
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Asha From “WISH” Arrives at EPCOT
Asha, from the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish, has arrived at EPCOT to meet with Walt Disney World Resort guests. The arrival of this new Disney leading lady at EPCOT comes ahead of the arrival of her movie in theaters this Thanksgiving. It also comes ahead of the arrival of the character at…
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How Many Disney Parks Are There?
Featuring iconic attractions, characters and events, each Disney theme park is a world of its own. In total, 12 Disney theme parks make up the six Disney Resorts in North America, Europe and Asia, and every park offers its own unique blend of entertainment, imagination and adventure. What are the six Disney Resorts? Disney’s six…
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Others Will Be Punished for “Disfavored” Views if Governor DeSantis Wins in Lawsuit Disney Says
Disney has issued another warning about the stakes of a lawsuit it is embroiled in with Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders regarding the future of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. In a filing on Monday, Disney claimed that its free speech was violated and that if Governor DeSantis wins this lawsuit, the company…
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GEEK EATS: Food Offerings for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will soon be delighting guests with holiday magic at the Magic Kingdom. Along with all of the entertainment offerings, there will also be some amazing foods to enjoy. Disney has revealed all of the food offerings that will be available at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ahead of the first…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over Walt Disney World Resort
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over Walt Disney World Resort today to mark the the arrival of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November. The Thunderbirds were hosted by Walt Disney World Resort and added extra magic as guests looked up and saw these magnificent planes fly over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in tight formation.…
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Disney Says Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is Dragging Feet on Document Delivery
As the feud continues between Disney and Governor DeSantis, there is no shortage of controversy. The most recent has to do with documents that Disney has requested from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District for a state lawsuit that is one of two lawsuits that could determine the future design and development decisions for the…