Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Cal Kestis legacy lightsaber hilt from Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order can soon be purchased at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This came after the Disney Parks Blog asked fans which legacy lightsaber they would like the most. This lightsaber was the result of that poll. The legacy lightsaber will be available on March 25, 2022, at…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Reveals Future EPCOT Starbucks Location
This week Imagineer Zach Riddley revealed the future home of Starbucks at EPCOT. In an Instagram post, Riddley shared concept art for Connections Café. The new dining location will be located right across the breezeway from Creations Shop. Riddley shared that Connections Café will be opening sometime this spring. The Starbucks location that will be…
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4 Month Old Rhino Arrives at Disney Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris
4-month-old white rhino calf Logan made his debut on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week. She joined her mother, Lola in the attraction. She is the third rhino that has made a debut on the Harambe Wildlife Reserve in the last 13 months. This was also the first time that rhino…
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For About $5,000… Thoughts on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Since Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser first began taking guests on voyages to the stars earlier this month I have been one of the many fans ingesting as much about this new experience. I will admit to many conflicted thoughts about this, mainly coming from the price. There are also thoughts about the experience and the…
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Disney Updates Mask Policy on Disney Skyliner
Walt Disney World has again updated its mask policy, this time for the Disney Skyliner. For fully vaccinated guests, face masks are now optional aboard this highway in the sky. Guests who are not fully vaccinated are still required to wear face masks aboard the Disney Skyliner. The news comes from the Walt Disney World…
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New Disney Vacation Club Villas Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
This week it was announced that Disney Vacation Club (DVC) plans to develop new villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. This popular resort sits along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon and has views of Magic Kingdom. The new villas are expected to be available for DVC sometime in…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Vehicles Coming to Magic Kingdom
Progress continues to be made on TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Soon, guests will see the ride vehicles soaring above Tomorrowland as Imagineers enter the next phase of ride testing. In a post on the Disney Parks Blog, the next phase of ride testing was explained. The next phase is a process called…
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Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Experience to Close on March 14
The EPCOT Experience debuted in 2019 at the Odyssey Pavilion. Since then, it has given glimpses of what will be coming in the future at EPCOT. As those future glimpses become reality, it was announced today by Imagineer Zach Riddley that the EPCOT Experience will end its run on March 14, 2022. The closure of…
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Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Returns to Magic Kingdom After Two-Year Hiatus
A parade has returned to Magic Kingdom for the first time since the park closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Today, Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade made a triumphant return to eager guests at Magic Kingdom. It comes nearly two years since its last performance. Guests were ecstatic for the parade’s return and…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Emails Disney Team About Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent an email to Disney employees on Monday afternoon in response to Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The email came after Disney has remained silent on the bill and taken heat for this decision. The intensity of criticism grew when it was discovered that Disney had supported financially state legislators…
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Grammy Award-Winning Artist Kelly Rowland Among Marquee Celebrities Set to Inspire Students During Disney Dreamers Academy’s Landmark 15th Year
As the 2022 program’s ambassador, Rowland will join other Hollywood stars to help mentor 100 students at the exclusive Walt Disney World Resort event in March that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2022) – Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and television executive producer…
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Sales Begin for New Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Sales Begin for New Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Members can purchase points beginning March 3 with general sales opening to the public March 31 ORLANDO, Fla. (March 2, 2022) – Disney Vacation Club® announced that the new villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Brings New Stories to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort
First-of-its-kind vacation experience deepens immersion of themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests can experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in new ways. Through the Play Disney Parks mobile app on their smart devices, they can unlock new levels of interactivity and engagement across the popular themed land.* On the…
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Check Out The Characters Found on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!
The inaugural voyage of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser begins on March 1st! When the Halcyon first takes guests on that day to a galaxy far, far away there will be quite a range of characters to meet and interact with during the course of their two-night cruise. This includes obviously the ship’s crew, heroes of…
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Photos and Video: A Comprehensive Look at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
When guests cruise aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser they will be experiencing Star Wars like never before. The ship they will be aboard, the Halcyon will take them on a galactic adventure with a stop on Batuu. Along the way, there will be space battles, lightsaber battles, some favorite Star Wars heroes and villains,…
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Check Out Some of the Merchandise for EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
When the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival begins on March 2nd there will be plenty of gardens to enjoy, topiaries of Disney characters, delicious food, and also some merchandise that is exclusive to the festival. The merchandise includes colorful garden tools, cheerful drinkware, stylish accessories, and more. Disney gave a look at some of…
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Take a Look at the Food for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins its beautiful run on March 2nd. This will have EPCOT blooming beautifully through July 4th. While there will be plenty of gardens and topiaries to enjoy throughout the park, there will also be many culinary options to enjoy. There will also be different ways to enjoy…
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A Look at the Immersive Storytelling Found on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will begin taking guests to a galaxy far, far away starting on March 1, 2022. When it does, guests will get to experience a new type of immersive storytelling. Disney brought together three of the people who helped bring this adventure to life to share what immersive storyteller really means. Portfolio…
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Disney and State Farm Announce Multi-Year Partnership
This week Disney and State Farm announced that they will be working together for the next few years. Both companies, nearly 100 years old, tout their shared values that focus on being good neighbors and helping people to realize their dreams. Together, this will help both companies to engage with more people in new ways.…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – What to Wear
Guests will soon be going on cruises through a galaxy far, far away. When they do, just like any other cruise, they will want to dress appropriately. Guests going aboard the Halcyon are encouraged to create their own Star Wars backstory and to also dress the part! To do this guests can choose their story,…
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Disney to Livestream Final Disney on Broadway Concert Series Performance at EPCOT
Today is the day of the final Disney on Broadway Concert Series and also the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. As the series draws to a close, the finale performance will include a special performance with four incredible Disney on Broadway performers. This includes Michael James Scott who portrayed the Genie in Aladdin, Ashley…
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Prices Go Up at Walt Disney World for Multiple Day Visits
Prices have gone up again at Walt Disney World for guests wanting to visit for multiple days with base tickets, park hoppers, or park hopper plus tickets. The price hikes did not impact single through three-day tickets. As Walt Disney World now utilizes a tier system, prices for different days are at different rates for…
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More Details Revealed About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will soon be taking guests on voyages around a galaxy far, far away. When it does, guests will be experiencing Star Wars like never before. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and also Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser have both been in the works at Walt Disney Imagineering. The entire goal has always been…