Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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All “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” Announcements for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration will feature gold character statues throughout all 4 theme parks. Called the “Disney Fab 5 Character Collection,” these golden statues each have a story as they were revealed. Imagineers, artists, voice actors, celebrity Disney fans, and many others have helped reveal these statues. As they start to appear in…
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Creations Shop Now Open at EPCOT!
EPCOT’s new flagship store, Creations Shop, is now open. This morning the store’s opening marked another step in the transformation of EPCOT. According to a post on the Disney Parks Blog, Creations Shop celebrates Disney’s legacy of creativity. This is done by honoring the nostalgia of EPCOT’s past and also the exciting promises of EPCOT’s…
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Menu and More Revealed for EPCOT’s Space 220
The menu and other details have been revealed for EPCOT’s soon-to-be-open Space 220 restaurant. First off, it will be opening on September 20. The first week will be available solely for walk-ups with reservations becoming available starting September 27th. Reservations can be booked starting on September 20th. Along with details about when and how to…
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Candlelight Processional Returning to EPCOT
An annual holiday tradition is making its return to EPCOT this year. Today it was announced that the Candlelight Processional will be returning for the Festival of Holidays. This comes after it was not presented last year due to the pandemic. The Candlelight Processional has a long legacy at both Walt Disney World and also…
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Updated Finding Nemo Musical Swimming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022
Entertainment continues to gradually make its way back into the Disney Parks. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that a re-imagined version of Finding Nemo – The Musical is currently in development for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new version of the show will be centered on the same characters as the original version. The new…
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Walt Disney World Unveils 50th Anniversary Monorail Wrap
As the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort gets closer and closer, more details about the celebration continue to be revealed. Today, Walt Disney World released a look at a monorail with a wrap that is themed to The World’s Most Magical Celebration. With three photos, all three parts of a monorail can…
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Candy Kitchens at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts Offering Mobile Ordering
Mobile ordering has simplified the food ordering process at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. This allows guests to use their mobile devices to order food and arrive within a specific window of time to pick it up. Now, this offering is coming to candy kitchens at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Mobile…
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Disney Fab 50 Character Collection Begins Arriving at Walt Disney World Resort
Ahead of the official beginning of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection has begun to appear in the parks. These 50 gold recreations of characters from around The Walt Disney Company will be on display as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration. The first golden characters to arrive in…
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Disney Releases Video of Recording of You Are the Magic for Disney Enchantment Fireworks Ahead of Magic Kingdom Arrival
With just weeks to go until Walt Disney World Resort begins the celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Disney has released a video of one of the elements of this celebration. The song You Are the Magic will be featured in Magic Kingdom’s new fireworks spectacular Disney Enchantment. The show will inspire Disney guests to believe…
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EPCOT’s Creations Shop and Club Cool Opening Date Announced!
There have been a lot of exciting changes happening at EPCOT. Within the next month, the Space 220 restaurant will open, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will shrink guests for a culinary adventure through Gusteau’s kitchen, and Harmonious will light up the night in World Showcase Lagoon. Today it was also announced that both Creations Shop and…
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Cap’n Jack’s Clam Dip – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration begins in less than a month. One of the ways of celebrating is with food! To help Disney fans at the parks and not, a new cookbook is coming out in conjunction with the celebration. This fall, Delicious Disney: Recipes & Stories from the Most Magical Place on Earth,…
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2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Medals Revealed
Ahead of the kick-off to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration, medals have been revealed for the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon. For this marathon, the design of the medals is influenced by The World’s Most Magical Celebration. This weekend of races will give runners the opportunity to run anywhere from 3.1 to 48.6 miles.…
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Space 220 Opening at EPCOT on September 20, 2021
Space 220, the out-of-this-world restaurant that will soon be open at EPCOT, now has an official opening date. Imagineer Zach Riddley shared the news on social media this morning that the restaurant will be opening on September 20, 2021. Another way to look at it is that Space 220 is opening on 9/20. Along with…
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Disney Reveals Look at Disney KiteTails Ahead of Arrival at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will kick off its 50th Anniversary celebration at all of its theme parks. This celebration will include many new offerings of entertainment. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this will include a new show called Disney KiteTails. This will be a show that is full of magical kites bringing…
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A Comparison of Disneyland’s Magic Key and Walt Disney World’s Annual Pass
This month saw the announcement of Disneyland Resort’s new Magic Key pass program and Walt Disney World Resort’s new Annual Pass program. Initially, these two programs could seem quite different with two very different names. However, there are also some similarities. Below, let’s take a rough look at the similarities and differences between these two…
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply to Become a 2022 planDisney Panelist
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2021) – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for a chance to become a 2022 planDisney Panelist. planDisney is an online question-and-answer forum for planning Disney vacations. For more than 13 years, thousands of hopeful candidates apply annually to become part…
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Walt Disney World Resort Unveils New Annual Pass Program
Walt Disney World has unveiled its new annual pass program. This comes ahead of its 50th-Anniversary celebration that starts on October 1, 2021. The new passes will be available starting on September 8. With this new system, there are four tiers that will be available to Florida residents. This new system is similar to the…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Newest Western Lowland Gorilla Name Revealed
One of the most magical things at Walt Disney World Resort is the magic of the new life that comes through the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Last month, a new baby western lowland gorilla was born at the park. This young one was born to parents Azizi and Gino. In the weeks since birth,…
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The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World to Broadcast on ABC on October 1
As Walt Disney World Resort kicks off its 50th-Anniversary on October 1st for guests visiting the Resort in Florida, there will also be a celebration on ABC. Disney has announced The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World will be broadcast on Friday, October 1st from 8-10 p.m. ET. The program…
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Menu Revealed for EPCOT’s La Crêperie de Paris
On October 1, 2021 La Crêperie de Paris will open at the France pavilion at EPCOT. This opening will coincide with Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary celebration kickoff. La Crêperie de Paris is a traditional crêperie that has a menu that is inspired by the Brittany region of France. This establishment is a table and…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Shares New Look at EPCOT’s Reimagined Club Cool
Club Cool will soon be back at EPCOT. Imagineers are hard at work on this new version of this beloved experience. When it is completed, guests will again be able to experience different Coca-Cola flavors from around the world, including the legendary Beverly. This morning, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a new look on Instagram at…
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Walt Disney World Unions Reach Agreement with Disney on Cast Member Vaccinations
Walt Disney World Resort and unions have reached an agreement where the Resort’s cast members will be vaccinated. The Service Trade Council Union and Walt Disney World’s agreement requires cast members to be able to show proof of vaccination by October 22, 2021. The Service Trade Council Union is made up of six unions representing…
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Disney Provides Updates on The Princess and the Frog Attraction
Since last year’s announcement that Splash Mountain will be updated to become an attraction based on The Princess and the Frog, fans have been wondering what exactly that will be like. Today, Disney shared an update on the process, the inspiration, and the progress being made on this attraction. Part of the process is going…
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Bret Iwan, Voice of Mickey Mouse, Debuts New Mickey Merchandise
Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse, is doing more than just lending his voice to Mickey. He also now has designed a line of merchandise that inspired by the world’s most famous mouse. As a part of the Disney Artist Series collections, Bret’s designs can currently be found at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.…