Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort President releases Statement on New Reedy Creek Improvement District Framework After Florida Legislature Passes Bill
Today the Florida Senate passed HB 9B, the bill that would change the Reedy Creek Improvement District to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and allow Governor Ron DeSantis to pick the five board members who will be on the board of directors. It is assumed that Governor DeSantis will sign this bill into law…
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Reedy Creek Bill Headed to Governor Ron DeSantis After Passing In the Florida Senate
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would give Florida control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and also rename it, among other things. This comes after the House of Representatives in Florida passed the bill earlier this week. The next stop before it becomes law will be Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who has…
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Florida House of Representatives Passes Reedy Creek Bill
The Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 9B today. This is the bill that would rename the Reedy Creek Improvement District and also change its board of directors, among other things. The bill will head to the Florida Senate next. The vote was largely along party lines with 82-31 in favor of the bill.…
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Walt Disney World Resort President releases Statement in Response to Florida’s Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill Proposal
Earlier today the Florida State Legislature filed a bill proposal that showed what it has planned for the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The plan would have the Governor appoint five board members to the district, which would also have a new name. Within hours of the bill being filed, the President of Walt Disney World…
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Full Room Cleaning and Housekeeping Schedules Are Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Today it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be returning to full room cleaning and regular schedules for housekeeping by the end of February. Housekeeping will be cleaning rooms daily or every other day, depending on the location. The full cleaning of rooms includes replacing towels and amenities, cleaning the bathrooms, making…
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Florida Legislature Files Proposed Bill For Future of Reedy Creek Improvement District
The Florida State Legislature has taken one step forward in its efforts to reshape the Reedy Creek Improvement District. “HB 9B – Creed Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties” has been filed. The bill spells out several changes to Reedy Creek including renaming it as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. It does not…
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Disney Live Entertainment Joins Instagram
Disney Live Entertainment has joined Instagram. This branch of Walt Disney Imagineering works on telling storytelling through live entertainment. Its mission: “Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, the Disney live entertainment teams create, produce and deliver the most creative and engaging live entertainment in the world.” Disney Live Entertainment works on live storytelling…
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Florida Lawmakers to Meet in Special Session to Discuss Future of Reedy Creek Improvement District
The Florida legislature will be meeting this week in a special session to discuss the future of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. This is the entity that allows Walt Disney World Resort special governing powers. The special session will begin on Monday and also include other initiatives of Governor Ron DeSantis. Currently the goal of…
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Walt Disney World Unions Rejects Contract Proposal
Disney cast members from six unions at Walt Disney World Resort have rejected a contract proposal from Disney that would have seen wages go up $1 yearly. It would have also seen a nearly 10% increase the first year. This comes as negotiations have been ongoing since last August. Disney released a statement about the…
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Disney Releases Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run As Cast Members Begin Previews at Magic Kingdom
Disney has released a POV video of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. This comes as cast members begin previews of the new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. The video was shared on social media with the following captions: The new Tomorrowland attraction will be opening at Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023…
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Disney Shares More Story Details About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Splash Mountain recently closed permanently at the Magic Kingdom to be reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. As the work begins to transform this from one attraction to another, Disney has revealed more story details about the new attraction that will be coming to both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. Along with the new story details also…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Soulfully During Black History Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month. Recently Daps Magic shared about how the Disneyland Resort was honoring the month and more with Celebrate Soulfully. Today learn how Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating Black History as it continues to Celebrate Soulfully as well. The Disney Parks Blog shared about all that is going on at Walt…
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Disney Princess Inspired Dolls By The CreativeSoul Photography Now Available!
The CreativeSoul Doll Collection Inspired by Disney Princess is now available in Disney Parks and also on shopDisney. These beautiful dolls are really works of art. They take inspiration from Disney Princess and star young girls across the African diaspora as concept models. The dolls are created to have natural hairstyles and are highlighted with…
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Valentine’s Day Food Guide – Disney Parks & Resorts
Valentine’s Day is almost here and love is in the air and there are some delectable treats to enjoy while in the parks with your loved one, or just to enjoy by yourself! Disney has released a look at all the foods that are being offered for this season at Disney Parks and Resorts from…
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Garden Rocks Concert Series Returns For the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
One of the highlights of every EPCOT festival is the live music that is offered at the America Gardens Stage at the America Pavilion. With the return of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, the Garden Rocks Concert Series will also be making its return. There will be plenty of incredible music to enjoy throughout…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals Showtimes for ‘Happily Ever After’ and ‘EPCOT Forever’
Two nighttime spectaculars are returning to Walt Disney World Resort this spring. Both Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever will be lighting up the nights above Magic Kingdom and EPCOT respectively starting on April 3, 2023. It is also now known that both of these shows will be presented at 9:00 PM. The return of…
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5 Favorite Moments from Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary
The 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort draws to a close soon. The World’s Most Magical Celebration began on October 1, 2022 and will be ending on March 31, 2023. This celebration brought new nighttime spectaculars, new attractions, merchandise, foods, and other entertaining experiences to Walt Disney World Resort as guests celebrated this…
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Disney PhotoPass Photographers Get New Green Costumes at Walt Disney World Resort
It’s not easy being green, unless perhaps you are a Disney PhotoPass Photographer. Disney PhotoPass Photographers have new costumes at Walt Disney World Resort and they are green. They aren’t just green in color, but it is also environmentally friendly. The new costumes will debut in the parks on February 1, 2023. These new costumes…
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Tron: Lightcycle / Run to Utilize Virtual Queue upon Opening at Magic Kingdom
The days are getting closer to the opening of Tron: Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. When this new attraction opens at Walt Disney World Resort, there are a few things to know to get the most out of the experience. The following four tips were offered by Disney for Tron: Lightcycle / Run ahead…
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New Mobile Order Locations at Disney Springs Added to My Disney Experience App
More locations have been added to the My Disney Experience app for mobile order at Disney Springs. The My Disney Experience app continues to add more options and locations to make things more convenient for guests. This includes Mobile Order, Merchandise Mobile Checkout, and also the car locator. For Mobile Order, there are now two…
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runDisney Announces Return of Coast to Coast Race Challenge
The runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge is returning in 2024. Today it was announced that this compilation race challenge will be returning to runDisney racers. To qualify, runners must complete any 10-mile race or longer at both Walt Disney World Resort and also the Disneyland Resort in the same calendar year to receive a…
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Roundup Rodeo BBQ Menu and Opening Date Released by Disney
Today the menu for the Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios along with the opening date. The new restaurant will be opening on Mary 23, 2023. Disney released the following description about the Roundup Rodeo BBQ: Using some of his favorite toys, games, and playsets, Andy has created a rodeo arena for his toys…
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Disney Parks Unveil Celebrate Soulfully Food Offerings for Black History Month
February is Black History Month and both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be honoring Black heritage and culture with Celebrate Soulfully. This celebration will include entertainment, experiences, and also authentic food. Throughout the month, both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be be offering ways to honor and experience Black…
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Entrance Sign Installed at Magic Kingdom for TRON: Lightcycle / Run
This morning Walt Disney Imagineering revealed that the entrance sign for TRON: Lightcycle / Run has been installed in front of the attraction at Magic Kingdom. This comes just months before it officially opens at Walt Disney World Resort on April 4, 2023. In the coming months there will be cast member previews along with…