Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates America With Patriotic Fanfare This Fourth of July
The Most Magical Place on Earth salutes America’s birthday with fireworks, food and fantastic entertainment LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 22, 2023) – Fourth of July is a time for patriotic celebrations across the United States, and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will commemorate the holiday with exciting fanfare. Star-spangled spectaculars are a time-honored…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy Applications Opening Date at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Gospel singing sensation Pastor Mike Jr. joined the announcement Sunday after serving as one of the many celebrity speakers at last year’s event NEW ORLEANS – (July 2, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort was centerstage Sunday at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture to announce the opening of applications and nominations for the 2024 Disney Dreamers…
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Disney Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look at Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
The Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a can’t-miss show for any Indiana Jones fans at Walt Disney World Resort. Ahead of the arrival of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in theaters this weekend, Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. Read below what Taylor…
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Disney Continues to Win the Popularity Contest in Feud with Governor DeSantis
As the feud between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney Continues there are more than legal battles happening between the two parties. As mentioned a few weeks ago, there is also the battle of public opinion. When last checked, this was a battle that Disney was winning. Now, new polls have come out that continue…
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Disney and Governor DeSantis Have Different Court Dates in Mind For Federal Lawsuit in Ongoing Dispute
In the most recent update to an ongoing feud between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the two parties have each shared when they would like a lawsuit to be tried. The lawsuit was brought about by Disney in federal court against Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders after they moved to…
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Disney Wins Shareholder Lawsuit Over Criticism of Governor DeSantis
The Walt Disney Company has won a lawsuit brought against it by a shareholder who argued that Disney acted negligently when it criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Legislature over a sexual identity law. The lawsuit was brought against Disney by shareholder Kenneth Simeone. In the lawsuit, Kenneth Simeone sought internal records…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Parks 4th of July Food Guide
It’s almost time for the 4th of July. Disney Parks are a great place to visit for Independence Day with amazing fireworks and entertainment. There are also plenty of food options to celebrate the day as well. Take a look below at what will be available to eat and drink at both Disneyland Resort and…
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Water Tower Topped with Tiara Arrives at Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
The new water tower with a tiara on top of it has arrived at Magic Kingdom. The installation of the iconic part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure marks a milestone in the transformation of this attraction from Splash Mountain. It will be opening with its new story in 2024. The story revolves around Tiana creating a…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Disney Lawsuit
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a motion to get a lawsuit that Disney has filed against him dismissed. The lawsuit, which was filed in Federal court in April, says that Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders of waging a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the company. This lawsuit also alleges that DeSantis has…
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runDisney Celebrates 626 Day by Announcing the Theme to the 2024 Springtime Surprise Challenge
It’s 626 Day which means it is all Stitch all day! RunDisney has gotten into the spirit of the Stitch Ohana by announcing their theme to the Challenge division of the Springtime Surprise weekend in 2024. Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge is the theme for those that complete 19.3 miles over the course of the run weekend.…
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New Culinary Series Adds Tasty Twist to Disney Springs Flavors of Florida
Weekly culinary experience featuring world-renowned chefs latest enhancement to annual gastronomic event; delicious entrees, cool drinks and desserts among Florida-inspired menu offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 20, 2023) – Disney Springs Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE returns to Walt Disney World Resort this summer with more delectable dishes and a hefty dash of Florida…
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Walt Disney World Resort Hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 22, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort was once again Florida’s largest event site Thursday for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson – an annual event designed to promote safe water practices worldwide. More than 650 Florida youth from six nonprofit organizations took part in the event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and at…
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Walt Disney World Genie Plus to Go Park by Park Starting June 27
Walt Disney World has announced that, starting June 27, Genie Plus will go to a park-by-park pay system. That means that different prices of Genie Plus will be based on the park. There is an option for Multi-Park for park hoppers so that you can make multiple Lightning Lanes throughout the day. And, yes, some…
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Walt Disney World Resort 4th of July Festivities Announced
The 4th of July is a fantastic time to be at Disney Parks. Walt Disney World Resort has announced its festivities for this year’s Independence Day celebration. For fans wanting to get their patriotic fix at Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are the places to be. Magic Kingdom At Magic Kingdom, the…
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Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle Dressed as the Sanderson Sisters Heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Halloween is edging closer and closer and more details continue to be revealed about different Halloween celebrations at Disney Parks around the globe. Today, a new details was released that will excite Hocus Pocus fans visiting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. In a post on social media, Disney shared that Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle will be…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Unveils New Logo and Adopts New Whistle Blower Policy
On Wednesday the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District unveiled a new logo and adopted a new whistle blower policy during its meeting. The new logo comes as the district begins to make the transition from its former Reedy Creek Improvement District identity to its new identity. The new logo was unveiled by district administrator Glen…
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GEEK EATS: Check Out These Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs
Disney Springs will be celebrating Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE from July 1 through August 13. During this time, there will be over 30 locations throughout Disney Springs that will be presenting a variety of dishes that won’t want to be missed. Along with the dishes to enjoy, there will also be demonstrations from…
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Water Tower Being Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom During the Summer of Celebrate Soulfully at Walt Disney World Resort
Progress continues to be made on both coasts on the future Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. In 2024, the attraction will be opening at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland in Disneyland Resort. At Walt Disney World, the former Splash Mountain closed earlier and progress is ahead of Disneyland’s version of the attraction. As…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Testing of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Later this year guests visiting EPCOT will be able to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the progress being made on this attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. In a post on social media, Imagineering shared that they have begun to “teach water how to play.”…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Firefighter Union Leader Explains Contract Hold Up
The leader for the firefighter union of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District provided more insight on what the hold up is for a contract that had already been approved by firefighters. This comes after the new administrator for the district reopened contract negotiations with the firefighters union. According to union leader Jon Shirey, the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Posts Casting Call for Bruno From Disney’s “Encanto”
Disney has posted a casting call for a character look alike for Bruno from Disney’s Encanto. This is not for any specific event but instead for a future use of the character potentially for future special events. In Encanto, Bruno is the youngest child of Alma and Pedro and has the gift of precognition. This…
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New Administrator For Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reopens Negotiations with Firefighters
“Winning is easy, governing’s harder,” says George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton. This could the case for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as its new administrator has reopened contract negotiations with firefighters for the district. This comes after the firefighters had already voted on a previously agreed upon contract. The firefighters voted and…
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As Disney and DeSantis Feud Continues in the Courts, the Battle of Public Opinion Appears to Have a Winner
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Since Disney came out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law last year, it has found itself embroiled in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This has led to Governor DeSantis making statements like “there’s a new sheriff in town” while attacking the efforts of “woke Disney.”…
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Dates and Details Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
The Halfway to the Holidays season is in full swing! This week there have been a plethora of holiday announcements being made by Disney! This has included: Along with some of the new offerings coming to Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line for this holiday season, there is also a returning favorite. Mickey’s Very…