Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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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.…
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Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana to Soft Open Starting October 6
Disney has announced that EPCOT’s newest attraction, Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana, will be soft opening starting October 6th. This will continue through October 15th on select days and hours. These will be magical surprises for guests who are in EPCOT. The attraction will be officially opening on October 16, 2023. Journey of…
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3 Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Getting New Dishes Starting October 11th
Three Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will be getting some new dishes in their restaurants starting on October 11th. Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Banana Cabana at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort all will be getting new menu items. The new dishes were shared on the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional Narrators
The list of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT this year has been announced. This annual tradition headlines the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which begins on November 24, 2023. The EPCOT Candlelight Processional is a telling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, a mass choir, a 50-piece orchestra, herald…
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Meet the Global Disney Ambassador Team for 2024-2025
Recently there have been announcements happening around the globe that have introduced the new Disney Ambassadors for the different Disney Parks and Resorts. The process to become a Disney Ambassador includes interviews, role shadows, media training and more. All of this helps get the new Global Disney Ambassador team ready to step into their new…
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Disney Springs Celebrates Halloween With Live Entertainment
The spookiest time of the year is here, and Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+ are helping you get into the spirit with themed family-friendly entertainment each weekend this month throughout Disney Springs as you shop, dine, and play! Experience a jack-o-lantern like you’ve never seen it before as it moves through Disney Springs with a DJ…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Discounted Tickets
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced new discounted tickets for guests visiting next spring. Starting on November 14th, Walt Disney World will be introducing a new special package offer for families that want to save in the spring of 2024. This will allow for children (ages 3 through 9) to get theme park tickets…
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The Figment Loungefly Backpack Returning to shopDisney
After selling out, the Figment Loungefly Backpack is returning to shopDisney on October 4, 2023. This is the same day that The Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks tumbler will also be returning to shopDisney. Both sold out quickly after arriving on the website. The arrival of the Figment Loungefly Backpack came with the return of Figment…
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Walt Disney World Resort Donates $1.5 Million to Florida Nonprofits
The Walt Disney World Resort has donated $1.5 million to19 Florida nonprofits. These nonprofits have the fact that they all create positive change in Florida in common. “Florida has been our home for more than half a century and each organization receiving a grant is doing amazing work for our community,” said Rena Langley, Senior…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Replace Disney Pass Perks With $3,000 Stipend
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted on Wednesday to replace perks that employees and retirees of the district received previously with a larger paycheck instead. The district board voted on a $3,000 stipend instead of Disney passes and Disney discounts that were once offered. This new offering last for two years before it is…
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New planDisney Pocket Guide Released For The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Today The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will officially be opening and welcoming guests in for the first time. This new Disney Vacation Club property at the Disneyland Resort will offer a magical new place for guests to stay with modern amenities. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel pays homage to the history of Disney. With the…
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Walt Disney World Launches Seasonal Water Park Pass
A new water park seasonal pass for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World is now available for those looking to visit the Disney Water Parks throughout the upcoming winter and spring seasons. The new pass gives you access to both water parks, based on availability now through May 24, 2024.…
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Get Ready to Visit Disneyland & Walt Disney World Resort with Birnbaum’s 2024 Guide Books
Birnbaum’s 2024 Disneyland Resort: The Official Guide Book and Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide are now both available on shopDisney for Disney guests who are looking forward to planning their vacations to either Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. These guides have been a staple for Disney travelers for years…
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Joffrey’s Kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort to Offer $1 Coffee on National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is on September 29, 2023. On National Coffee Day, Joffrey’s Kiosks throughout the Walt Disney World Resort will be joining in the celebration and offering $1.00 hot (16 oz.) or iced (24 oz.) Walt Disney World Resort Blend drip coffee on National Coffee Day. At participating locations* guests will be able to…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Discounts for 2024 Visits
It is the time of year to start thinking about the next year! Ahead of the arrival of 2024, Walt Disney World Resort is announcing ways to save for guests visiting early next year. Disney has announced ways to save for guests visiting from January 9, 2024 through March 24, 2024. These discounts can be…