Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reveals First Look at Cast Member Costumes and Name Tags
When World of Frozen opens at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20th, guests will be able to enter Arendelle and experience the Frozen franchise like never before. A big part of what will bring this land to life will be the cast members inside of it. This week Hong Kong Disneyland revealed what cast members…
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Last Call for High School Students to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) Oct. 17, 2023 – America’s teens have a couple of more weeks to try to dream big next year at Walt Disney World Resort. On October 31, applications close for Disney Dreamers Academy, a four-day career workshop designed for Black teens and students from underrepresented communities. Anyone interested in applying or…
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Walt Disney World Inspires Florida Students with Inside Look at the Technology Behind the Magic
EPCOT transforms into classroom for “National Go on a Field Trip Month,” students discover how innovative technologies power Disney storytelling through STEM. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Walt Disney World hosted students from Evans High School in Orlando for a learning experience focused on innovation at EPCOT for “National Go on a Field…
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The History and Legacy of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Castle is an absolutely beautiful icon in the Disney Parks. The centerpiece of Magic Kingdom, it is a symbol of magic, hope, joy, and inspiration for all who visit Walt Disney World Resort. Below is a look at the origins, creation, evolution, and legacy of Cinderella Castle. This is a beloved and beautiful castle…
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Disney After Hours Events Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Parks in 2024
Today Walt Disney World Resort announced the return of its Disney After Hours events. These events will allow guests to stay in the parks later into the evening and experience some magical offerings that aren’t normally available to day guests. At the Magic Kingdom, for example, Disney Enchantment will be returning for the after hours…
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New Frozen Holiday Surprise Coming to Magic Kingdom This Holiday Season
This week Walt Disney World Resort announced that a new nighttime moment will be bringing Cinderella Castle to life. The Frozen Holiday Surprise will be happening nightly at Magic Kingdom starting on November 7th. This new nighttime show will bring Frozen friends from Arendelle to the park to bring some holiday magic to life. This…
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Disney Gives Sneak Peek at the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
Across Florida resort, makers of magic – AKA Disney cast members – prepare for the most wonderful time of the year LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Preparation for the holidays is already in high gear at Walt Disney World Resort as The Most Magical Place On Earth gets ready to celebrate “the…
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New Concept Art and Description Released by Disney for Luminous at EPCOT
Luminous will be arriving at EPCOT to light up the nights starting on December 5, 2023. Ahead of its arrival, Disney has released new concept art and an official description for the nighttime spectacular. Both of these can be found on the Walt Disney World website. The description for Luminous is as follows: Luminous: The…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Countersuit
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has filed a motion to dismiss a countersuit that was brought against the district and Governor DeSantis by Disney. This comes as the feud over the former Reedy Creek Improvement District continues to wage on at both a state level and federal level in the courts. This motion to…
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runDisney 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise Revealed!
The runDisney 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is just a few weeks away. Ahead of this magical and delicious weekend, event merchandise has been revealed. There will be plenty to celebrate with for those who are running through and around Walt Disney World Resort during this special weekend. Take a look below…
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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park to Reopen on November 6
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Beach Water Park will be reopening on November 6, 2023. The reopening of Blizzard Beach will come just before the holiday season kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort. Those who are looking forward to visiting this water park will not need a reservation (at this time, check website for details).…
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History of the Disney Park Castles
October 16, 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. When we think of Disney, we think of great storytelling, wonderful movies, and great music. Of course, we also think of the castles at each of the Magic Kingdom-style parks. We start with Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, which was dedicated on the…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Jollywood Nights Food Offerings
This year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios there is a new holiday party being offered. Tickets are still available for a couple of the Disney Jollywood Nights that begin on November 11 and continue through December 10, 2023 on ten select night. This evening of holiday magic will have multiple different offerings throughout the night. This…
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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Officially Opens at EPCOT
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is now officially open at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. The new walk-through experiential attraction opened in World Nature on the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The new attraction comes as EPCOT is the center of Walt Disney World’s Disney100 celebration. Since September 22, EPCOT has…
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13 Facts About Walt Disney World’s Tower of Terror on Friday the 13th
It’s Friday the 13th so it is only appropriate to take a look at the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World Resort. It is even more appropriate to take 13 looks at this terrifying attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, Disney shared 13 facts about the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World Resort.…
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Disney Feud With Florida Governor DeSantis Given More Ammunition With New Universal Orlando Special District Creation?
The ongoing feud between The Walt Disney Company and Governor Ron DeSantis might have just been given more ammunition. This week the Orange County (Fla.) Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to create the Shingle Creek CDD Community Development District (Shingle Creek CDD). This is a special tax district that was proposed by Universal Orlando Resort.…
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Disney Unveils New Mural for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has revealed a first look at a new mural that will be a part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure when it opens in the Magic Kingdom in 2024. On the Disney Parks Blog, Imagineer Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development – Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, shared about this new mural, the artist behind it,…
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Disney Springs Continues Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month Celebration with Vibrant New Art Walk Painting
Mural by Katerina Santos and Juan Travieso (TRATOS) Celebrates Family and Cuban Culture with Image of Son, Luka LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2023) – Vibrant images of life and family have been added to the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression by Katerina Santos and Juan Travieso – known together as TRATOS – with a…
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Prices Go Up For Annual Passes at Walt Disney World Resort
Today it was announced that all-day Park Hopping will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Along with this announcement, Annual Passes prices were also increased for the Walt Disney World Resort. While prices went up for all tickets, parking, Disney Genie+, and Magic Keys at Disneyland Resort, they were restricted at Walt Disney World…
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All-Day Park Hopping Returns to Walt Disney World Resort
Today Walt Disney World Resort has announced that all-day park hopping will be returning for tickets with Park Hopping and also Annual Passes. Currently, Park Hopping is only available after 2:00 PM. However, starting on January 9, 2024, Park Hopping will be allowed at Walt Disney World Resort all day. This will be subject to…
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Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort Reveals New Home Listings
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort has revealed new home listings. In an email sent out today, three new houses were revealed to be on the market for Golden Oak. Golden Oak is an upscale community that was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering. It is within the Walt Disney World Resort boundaries in Lake Buena…
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2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed by runDisney
The 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will be taking place at Walt Disney World Resort from February 22 – 26, 2024. Ahead of the arrival of this weekend, runDisney today revealed the medals that will be given out for the different races. Take a look below at the different medals that will be earned…
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Moana Arrives at EPCOT for New Walt Disney World Resort Meet and Greet
Moana is now meeting guests at EPCOT in the new World Nature neighborhood right across from Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Walt Disney World released images of her in her new location today. This comes on the same day that it began a soft opening period for the new Journey of Water, Inspired by…
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New Display Added in Front of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT
A new display is now found in front of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT. It comes from a collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. The display replicates the tread marks from the tires of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars. This was done using a borrowed prototype rover wheel.…