Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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FIRST LOOK: Tiana’s Reimagined Look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Attraction at Disney Parks
Earlier today, the name of the reimagined Splash Mountain attraction was announced by Disney. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be arriving at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and also at Disneyland in late 2024. When the attraction opens, Tiana will be sporting a new look. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a look at her reimagined look at…
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Disney Announces that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Be Arriving in Disney Parks in 2024
Today Disney announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, currently Splash Mountain, will be opening at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort in late 2024. The announcement about the reimagining of Splash Mountain happened at ESSENCE Fest. This new adventure will bring guests into the world of Tiana and Naveen as The Princess and the Frog…
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Check Out the Lineup of Performers for the 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at EPCOT
Each year one of the highlights of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Presented by CORKCICLE, this year’s Food & Wine Festival begins on July 14th. Throughout Food & Wine Festival, Disney Live Entertainment will be bringing a wide array of musicians to the America Gardens…
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Check Out the Food Coming to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival on July 14
On July 14, 2022 the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE will kick-off. Each year, this festival is full of delectable dishes and this year is no different. With 25 Global Marketplaces, there is no shortage of things to try as guests go on a global culinary adventure. This week, Disney released…
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reopening on August 25
On August 25th, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will be reopening at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at the Disneyland Resort and also the Walt Disney World Resort. A royal proclamation with the news was shared this week with the news. With its reopening, Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices will be magically transforming guests ages 3 to 12 into…
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Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course Undergoing Most Extensive Redesign in its History
Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course will reopen to golfers later this year as it finishes undergoing its most extensive redesign yet to create an even more magical experience for guests including four updated holes. The redesign of the famed golf course will be led by Ken Baker, the head golf course designer at One Club Limited,…
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Brightline Trains No Longer Coming to Disney Springs
The Brightline high-speed rail station that was supposed to be built at Disney Springs no longer is happening. Disney confirmed to the Orlando Business Journal that plans for the station at Walt Disney World Resort are no longer moving forward. The project was originally announced in 2019. “As many people who are involved in this…
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Disney Vacation Club Has Grand Opening at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
This week Disney Vacation Club celebrated the opening of 200 new resort studios at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with a special dedication ceremony. The ceremony was inspired by the tea party from Alice in Wonderland. Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club was on hand…
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Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Top of the World Lounge Officially Reopening on July 11th
A favorite destination for Disney Vacation Club members is about to be reopened. The Top of the World Lounge on Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be reopening on July 11, 2022. The lounge will be open for eligible members* and has seen changes since it was last open. Disney shared the following…
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Mirabel Heading to Walt Disney World Resort
Mirabel, from Disney’s Encanto will soon be able to be seen by guests visiting Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This week it was announced that she will be joining the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! on June 26, 2022. The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! includes nearly 30 Disney and Pixar characters. Currently, this includes…
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Other Holidays Offerings Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Disney is celebrating halfway to the holidays by making announcements about what is being offered in the Disney Parks for the holidays. Over at Disneyland, some classic nighttime spectaculars are returning. At Walt Disney World, there are several offerings returning as well. This includes Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Holiday transformations of park icons, the…
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Disney Delays Lake Nona Move to 2026
Disney has delayed its timeline for moving employees to a new campus at Lake Nona in Central Florida. The delay was confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel earlier today. A Disney spokesperson said that the move has been pushed back to 2026 to “give people more time” and also to give time for construction to build…
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Disney+ to Present Harmonious Live! With Idina Menzel and Auli‘i Cravalho
On June 21, 2022, in honor of World Music Day, Disney+ will stream Harmonious Live! This will be hosted by Idina Menzel (Frozen, Frozen 2) who will be joined by special guest Auli‘i Cravalho (Moana). This special performance of EPCOT’s Nighttime Spectacular will be streamed on Disney+ in the United States and Canada at 9:00 ET/6:00…
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Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney Offers New Discount
Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney opened at Disney Springs this last December. This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings together the magic of Disney and the wonder of Cirque du Soleil. This week, a new limited-time discount was announced for Florida Residents, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The offer is only…
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Victoria & Albert’s Reopening in July at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa
Victoria & Albert’s is set to reopen in July. The fine-dining restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be reopening on July 28, 2022. Reservations will open up on June 20. Victoria & Albert’s is a recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award since 2000 and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award since…
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Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World
The Minnie Van Service is returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Disney announced that they will be again taking guests for a ride starting on June 29, 2022. The drivers are specially trained cast members and the service utilizes the Lyft rideshare app. Disney shared the following about the service: Minnie Van Service is…
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Special Olympic Athletes Star in Magical Parade Ahead of USA Games at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2022) – Several Special Olympics USA Games athletes experienced the “I’m Going to Disney World” treatment ahead of the 2022 Games as they starred front and center in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on Friday after appearing in a TV commercial airing on…
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Disney Fits White Rhinoceros With Fitness Tracker at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney has put a fitness tracker on a white rhinoceros at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The rhino in question is Helen, who can be found on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Helen has been given this fitness tracker so that the Animal, Science and Environment team will be able…
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Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! to Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on June 13
The story of Finding Nemo will again be on the stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom very soon. Today Disney announced that Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! will be opening at the Theater of the Wild on June 13, 2022. Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Description Based on…
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Check Out the Foods Being Offered for Pride Month at Disney Parks
June is Pride Month and Disney Parks has pulled together some food and beverage offerings to help celebrate. These treats will be available throughout the month of June at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Check them out below and share what you are most excited about! Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Available at Alien Pizza…
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Anika Noni Rose Says “The Princess and the Frog” Re-Imagining of Splash Mountain to Debut in 2024
In an interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan, Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Tiana in The Princess and the Frog may have revealed when Disney intends to open the revamped Splash Mountain at one or more of its domestic theme parks. During the interview, Rose shared that she is continuing to work with…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Now Open at EPCOT
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now open at EPCOT. On May 27th, this new attraction opened at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with the opening of the attraction came the opening of the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion as well. On the opening day, Disney released a video of some of the fist guests…
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Full “Festival of The Lion King” Show Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July
The full version of Festival of The Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 16, 2020. The show has been performed in a modified format since it returned in May of 2021. This meant that the popular tumble monkeys and bird dancers have not been in the show since the reopening.…
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Disney Art Display and Walt Disney World Store Heading to Orlando
A new outdoor art display will soon be seen along the I-4/International corridor in Orlando. Disney announced this week that a new larger-than-life animated display will soon be showcasing favorite Disney characters. This will be done with a magical ribbon wrapping around the Hollywood Plaza garage. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other Fab 50 golden…