Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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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…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look at Journey of Water, Inspired By Moana
Recently, Walt Disney Imagineering placed Te Fiti to the World Nature neighborhood in the upcoming experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared a look behind-the-scenes at Journey of Water. This gave a look at the years of work that have gone into bringing Te Fiti to life at EPCOT.…
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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Returns March 1, 2023, With New Additions
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival dates and highlights have been announced for Disney. This year, the festival will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort on March 1 and continue through July 5, 2023. This celebration of spring includes beautiful gardens along with entertainment, topiaries, merchandise, and of course food. This year, there…
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Guests Drop By Splash Mountain For Their Last Visit to Laughing Place at Magic Kingdom
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, guests came to the Magic Kingdom to go for a last drop on Splash Mountain and to say goodbye to their laughing place. The day started with hundreds of people beelining for the attraction. As the day continued, the attraction’s line held steady at around 200 minutes. This was fairly…
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CreativeSoul Photography Collaborates With Disney on Re-Imagined Disney Princess Inspired Diverse Dolls
Disney has unveiled a collaboration with CreativeSoul Photography and Black owned businesses that will debut on February 3 on shopDisney, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Resort. This collaboration features a special-edition artist series collection of dolls across the African diaspora, inspired by Disney Princesses. The CreativeSoul Doll Collection will be featured at the EPCOT…
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New Parking Lot Names Announced for EPCOT
As EPCOT continues its ongoing transformation, there have been a lot of changes to the park. Now, there are some changes to the parking lot at EPCOT as the transformation continues. This morning it was announced that the parking lot has new names. Those aren’t the only changes though. Guests arriving at EPCOT will see…
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Disney Announces Offer For Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Voyagers
Disney has announced a new offer that could save voyagers aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser up to $700 when staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for two nights. The offer, now found on the the Walt Disney World Resort website is the first to be combined with the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser…
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Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Increases Event Minimum at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
This year, it has gotten a little more expensive to say “I Do” at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Previously, event minimums for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings could start at $3,000 for the Cruise Line and go well above 100K for theme park weddings. Starting in 2023, the minimums have increased for all locations.…
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Creative, Talented and Inspiring High School Students Chosen for This Year’s Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentoring event fosters dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities; 100 outstanding students from New York to California to be part of the multi-day event in March LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2023) – A budding artist, an aspiring neurosurgeon and a creative storyteller are among the 100…
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Reedy Creek Improvement District Updates Plan for Walt Disney World Resort Expansion as Florida Governor Angles for Control
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the Reedy Creek Improvement District since the Florida legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis passed legislation to disband it. Since then, there has been much speculation about what Reedy Creek’s future will look like. While the path forward isn’t clear yet for Reedy Creek, things continue to develop…
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80-Year-Old New Orleans Area Man Remains “Perfect” at 30th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
It’s one thing to run in all 30 Walt Disney World Marathons; it’s another thing to complete your latest at age 80. That’s the story of Rudy Smith from Gretna, LA, one of just 59 people who have achieved the feat of running in every Walt Disney World Marathon since the race was established in 1994, but the only octogenarian among them, having recently turned 80.…
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Disney Friends Returning to Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom
Some favorite Disney friends are coming back to Magic Kingdom after being gone since the pandemic. On January 15th, Pete’s Silly Sideshow will be reopening in the Storybook Circus area of New Fantasyland. This is where guests will be able to meet Minnie Magnifique, Daisy Fortuna, The Astounding Donaldo, and The Great Goofini. Each of…
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Celebrate Creative Art, Food and Performances at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Jan.13 – Feb. 20, 2023
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2023) – Global visual, culinary and performing arts create a tapestry of wonder during EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T at Walt Disney World Resort, Jan. 13 – Feb. 20, 2023. EPCOT becomes the stage for this 39-day festival, with extraordinary artwork, culinary creations inspired by art movements and…
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Don’t Miss Any of These EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Photo Ops!
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins on January 13 and continues through February 20, 2023. During its run, there are some fun Disney PhotoPass photo locations to check out and enjoy. Five have been highlighted by the Disney Parks Blog as ‘can’t miss’ opportunities. These five are shown below. The Festival of the Arts…
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Walt Disney World Resort Modifying Guest Experiences
Walt Disney World Resort is modifying its guest experiences for both hotel guests and Annual Passholders. The changes were announced this week by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman Josh D’Amaro. For guests at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, parking will be complimentary parking instead of the $15 – $25 per vehicle charge. Traditionally,…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run to Open at Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023
Yesterday Disney Parks revealed a tease about the opening of TRON Lightcyle / Run at Magic Kingdom in the form of a “clu.” Today, another clue was revealed and then the official opening date was announced for the new Tomorrowland attraction. It will be opening on April 4, 2023. When the attraction officially opens on…
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Harmonious and Disney Enchantment Final Show Dates Announced Along with the Removal of EPCOT Barges at Walt Disney World Resort
The closing dates for Harmonious at EPCOT and Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom have been announced. Both shows will be ending their run on April 2, 2023. This will be just days after the end of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration ends on March 31, 2023. Along with the ending of these two…
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Disney College Program Adds Character Performers Once Again at Walt Disney World Resort
Auditions for character performers have returned to Walt Disney World Resort. On January 9, the announcement was made by Disney that this program would be returning. Incoming Disney College Program participants can once again audition to be character performers that will be a part of the magic starting in the fall of 2023. Details of…
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Disney Parks Instagram Clu Appears to Reveal TRON Lightcycle / Run Opening Date at Magic Kingdom
The Disney Parks Instagram posted a clue today that appears to reveal the opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run. The clue seems to show the date of the original attraction’s opening at Shanghai Disney Resort and then the Magic Kingdom date seems to be revealed. Check out the Instagram post here and then continue on to…
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There Are New Disney Munchlings Now Available, Check Them Out Here!
There are two new collections of Disney Munchlings available. Disney has announced the arrival of Garden Goodness and Fruity Finds. Disney Munchlings first debuted in September 2022 ahead of the D23 Expo. They are a line of plush that are themed after fan-favorite foods and treats. They are are mirrored after Disney pals and Disney…