Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Disney Announces Halloween Festivities for Halfway to Halloween Including Return of Oogie Boogie Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween! For this celebration it is announcing many of this year’s Halloween festivities. This includes the return of Oogie Boogie Bash to the Disneyland Resort and also Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to The Walt Disney World Resort. Below is a look at the different things that Disney will be offering…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces That Attainable Housing is Expected to Open in 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that an attainable housing development is expected to be opening in 2026. The announcement was made by Rena Langley, Senior Vice President, Walt Disney World Communications and Public Affairs. In it, Langley shared that the vision for this new housing development has now been expanded to include 1,400 units.…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Give Itself “Superior Authority” Over Disney Deal
On Wednesday the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District met and voted to give itself “superior authority” over Disney to make decisions on planning and development in Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake. This comes following a press conference earlier this week where Governor DeSantis laid out his plans for both the board…
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Disney PhotoPass Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is on May 16 this year. Ahead of this celebration of your mother and mine, Disney has released some ideas for gifts for Mother’s Day. These ideas all revolve around utilizing Disney PhotoPass photos and EZ Prints. EZ Prints has collaborated with Disney PhotoPass Service to create these fun and meaningful gift ideas.…
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Disney vs. DeSantis – The Facts Behind the Feud
The feud between Disney and DeSantis continues as the future for the former Reedy Creek Improvement District continues to be uncertain. Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis passed a bill that replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District and its board with the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and board. Before this…
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Disney Parks Celebrate Halfway to Halloween 2023 With Wickedly Delicious Treats
It’s Halfway to Halloween and that means it is time to celebrate this spooky season with some delicious treats from this haunted holiday. This year, Disney Parks is celebrating Halfway to Halloween by focusing on the Haunted Mansion. This is a celebration of the iconic attraction ahead of the new movie of the same name…
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DeSantis Declares Disney Development Deal with Reedy Creek Improvement District Null and Void at Press Conference
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at the former Reedy Creek administrative office where he effectively dissed Disney for its efforts at what he called self-governing. During his remarks on Monday morning, he created a case that Disney is not superior to the laws enacted by the state of Florida. This was followed by…
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Florida’s Reedy Creek Probe Comes Up Empty
A probe into the agreements made between Reedy Creek Improvement District and Disney by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has come up empty. The probe was ordered by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after it was discovered that an agreement between Reedy Creek and Disney basically left the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District with very little…
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Check Out These Reasons to Be Excited About Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary
On Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be turning 25! This will be a day of celebrating Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park and all that it stands for. Ahead of the big day, the Disney Parks Blog shared four reasons to be excited about this milestone day. Check them out below before the…
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How Tomorrowland Launch Depot Came to Life at Magic Kingdom
With the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run guests can experience the world of TRON like never before. As they exist the attraction, the experience can continue with the Tomorrowland Launch Depot. This isn’t just another store in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. This one continues the story and experience guests have had on the attraction.…
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Kermit the Frog and Animal Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ahead Of Its 25th Anniversary
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Earth Day this year. As things gear up for the big day, Kermit the Frog and Animal stopped by to explore this park at Walt Disney World. Of course, Animal thinks it is his kingdom. Together Kermit and Animal go on a tour of this…
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Walt Disney World Announces EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates have been announced for Disney fans wanting to experiencing this annual offering at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney shared that the festival will begin on July 27 and continue on through November 18, 2023. The festival this year will include more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT.…
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Sharika Mahdi Inspires Imagineers Creating Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
As work continues on the transformation of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and soon Disneyland, more details continue to be shared about the attraction that will be opening in 2024 in both parks. Earlier today it was revealed that final day of Splash Mountain at Disneyland will be May 30th. It…
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Mama Odie and More Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
The Disneyland Resort has announced that the final day for guests to experience Splash Mountain will be on May 30, 2023. The following day, the attraction will be closed as it begins its transformation to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disney has announced more elements that will be a part of this attraction when it reopens…
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How Disney and its Cast have Protected Over 1,000 Species of Animals
When you ask Dr. Zak about his work and workplace, he will not talk about conference rooms or computer monitors. He will also not tell you about Expedition Everest or Pandora – the World of Avatar, even though he works at Disney. Instead, he will tell you about butterflies, bees, birds, and other animals. You…
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Largest Solar Canopy Plant in Europe Coming to Disneyland Paris
The largest solar canopy plant in all of Europe will soon be found at Disneyland Paris. The solar canopy will cover a parking lot at Disneyland Paris and once it is completed, it will generate 36 GWh/year, or enough to handle generating electricity for a town of 17,400 people. The Disney Parks Blog shared details…
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Check Out the History of the Dapper Dans at Disney Parks on National Barbershop Quartet Day!
Today is National Barbershop Quartet Day. For this annual holiday, it is only appropriate to recognize and honor the Disney Parks very own Barbershop Quarter, the Dapper Dans. Since 1959, the Dapper Dans have been making melodies at Disney Parks starting at Disneyland and then expanding to Walt Disney World Resort and beyond. To celebrate…
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New Adventures Coming to Star Tours in 2024 and New Characters Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There will be new adventures coming to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. There will also be new Star Wars characters coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The announcements came during a panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023. The new adventures for Star Tours that will arrive…
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Disney Raises Hourly Rate for Disney College Program
Walt Disney World Resort is raising its rates for participants in the Disney College Program. It announced that participants in the program will be seeing themselves get a raise of $2 per hour with new hires starting at $16 per hour. This will apply to current and future participants in the program. It will go…
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Walt Disney World Resort Resuming Sales of Annual Passes
Walt Disney World Resort is resuming sales of all levels of its Annual Passes starting on April 20, 2023. The return of the passes comes after they haven’t been available for an extended time. Eligible DVC Members will be able to purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass starting on April 13, 2023 as part of…
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How to Experience TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run officially opened at Magic Kingdom today. With the opening, thousands of guests did their very best to be among the first to experience the attraction on its opening day. Guests got up at the crack of dawn to descend on the Magic Kingdom to enter the Grid. For those who weren’t…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Official Opens at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run has officially opened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort was officially opened to public after a ribbon cutting ceremony with cast members who bring the magic to life at the attraction on hand. The brief ceremony brought to life the highly anticipated attraction and…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Update on Journey of Water at EPCOT
Disney CEO Bob Iger shared an update on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana during the Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting. The update shows the new EPCOT experience getting closer to being finished. Once it is completed, the multi-year transformation of EPCOT will be complete. The following was shared by the Disney Parks Blog about the…
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Walt Disney World Gives Local Teachers and Community Early Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run Before April 4 Opening
Disney is donating $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools in honor of the attraction’s official opening. Caps resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration that included over $6.5 million in grants from Disney to Central Florida nonprofits. Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (April 3, 2023) – Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by…