Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World and Brightline Announce Agreement on Disney Springs Station
A train station will be constructed at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Today Walt Disney World Resort and Brightline announced an agreement on the station. This will be another way for guests to travel to Walt Disney World Resort. It will offer those who do not want to drive the option to ride…
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Disney Recognized by 2020 Themed Entertainment Association Awards
This weekend, the Themed Entertainment Association gave Disney some big honors! The Thea Awards are considered some of the highest accolades that theme parks could receive and this week, Walt Disney Imagineering received two! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance I truly believe that there is no surprise that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was one of…
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Three More Restaurants Reopening at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Resort continues to move forward with its phased reopening after being closed due to the impact of COVID-19. This week it was announced that three restaurants would be reopening at both the Magic Kingdom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This comes after it was announced that the park capacity at Walt Disney World…
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ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is’ Star Trevor Jackson Derek and Julianne to Perform Spectacular New Musical Opening Number Festive Flashback Performances to Include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor and Brett…
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EPCOT Updates Offered at D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration
Anyone who has visited EPCOT in the last year or so has seen that there are a lot of changes happening. From a new entrance plaza to walls found in different areas of the parks, to new attractions coming, there is a lot to be excited about for fans of EPCOT! This week during the…
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Park Hopping Returning to Walt Disney World Resort in January 2021
Park hopping is returning to Walt Disney World Resort starting in January 2021. Starting on January 1, 2021, guests with an Annual Pass or Park Hopper ticket will again be able to visit more than one park in a day. There will be some guidelines accompanying this option as Walt Disney World continues modified operations…
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Bret Iwan’s Disney Parks Designer Mickey Ears to Release Tomorrow, November 19
The Disney Parks Designer Collection brings high fashion to Disney! If you’re looking for special Mickey ears, you can find them at Disney parks and on shopDisney as a perfect gift for yourself or others! Tomorrow, you will be able to purchase Bret Iwan’s specially designed Mickey Mouse ears! As you know, Bret Iwan has…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro Gives Look at Disney’s Future
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro today shared with the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference a look at what Disney’s future will be like. D’Amaro didn’t just share what the future will look like though, but also the lessons that Disney had to learn during the last year as it navigated the choppy waters…
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Walt Disney World Resort Donates Holiday Decorations to Give Kids the World Village
This holiday season, you can make a difference at Give Kids the World Village as they light up the night! This Light of a Million Lights not only helps support Make-a-Wish families but you can enjoy it while seeing extra special Walt Disney World decorations! Walt Disney World has donated over three million dazzling lights…
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Disney Springs Gets Into the Spirit of the Season with Christmas Tree Stroll
The holidays are in full force at Walt Disney World Resort. With that comes special cavalcades, character costumes, decorations, food, and merchandise around the resort. Disney Springs has done some special things this year to get into the spirit of the season regarding how it has decorated. While there is no Christmas Tree Trail this…
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Disney Begins Annual Toys for Tots Drive
The Disneyland Resort has begun its annual Toys for Tots Drive. This annual tradition brings joy to children in underserved communities during the holidays. This year Disney is joined by Neil Patrick Harris to bring holiday magic to these kids. From now through December 13, 2020 you can donate toys at shopDisney.com/ToysForTots or bring new…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Reveals Ride Vehicles for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley unveiled what the ride vehicles for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will look like when the attraction opens at EPCOT. The look at the attraction reveals blue ride vehicles with a paint scheme to shows rockets that have been whizzing through the galaxy and showing the wear from the…
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Holiday Cavalcades Bring Cheer to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This holiday season may look a little different but Disney is still bringing magic! At Walt Disney World Resort, there is still plenty of merry to be made. If you’re visiting the parks, you have the chance of being surprised and delighted by holiday cavalcades at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom! At Magic Kingdom,…
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GEEK EATS GUIDE: Taste the Holidays at 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of Holidays
The holidays have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort! In just a few short weeks, you will also be able to taste the holidays at EPCOT! This year, the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of Holidays presented by AdventHealth will be the bit of magic we all need for the holiday season. The beauty…
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Magic Kingdom’s The Hall of Presidents Presumably to Get Update as Joe Biden Elected President
Today it was announced that Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States. With the projected election of a new president, the show will presumably continue the tradition of updating this show to incorporate the president. This would include a new speech that a new President Biden would give within the…
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Muppets Return to Magic Kingdom
The Muppets have returned to the Magic Kingdom as it begins its holiday season. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo (and chickens of course), and Sam Eagle have all returned for the merriest time of the year. Today, guests visiting Liberty Square saw Kermit and the gang in the windows they once inhabited for The Muppets…
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Magic Kingdom Gets Extra Magic for the Holidays!
2020 has been a year full of unexpected surprises. Many of the Disney Parks around the globe spent a good portion of the year closed. As they have slowly reopened (and some sadly again closed) the Disney Parks have provided magic, hope, and comfort for the guests who have visited. This week, Magic Kingdom at…
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Jingle Cruise Returns to Magic Kingdom
The Jungle Cruise has apparently been transformed for the holidays once again this year to become Jingle Cruise. The overlay of The World Famous Jungle Cruise was not promoted ahead of time. However, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today discovered the overlay. The holiday celebrations officially begin at the Walt Disney World Resort on November…
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A Halloween Mystery – Where is Buzzy from EPCOT Center?
Happy Halloween everyone! When choosing my costume this year, I wanted to honor one of my favorite infamous Disney legends. In my head, everyone had heard the stories of the animatronic that went missing from EPCOT just a few years ago. As I planned my costume, I realized many friends, even ones that were huge…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
Today the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over EPCOT to help kick off National Veterans and Military Families Month. The month of November is known as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Throughout the month, the nation pauses to honor those that have served the United States in uniform along with their families that support…
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Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue Will Now Be Available Outside of Hollywood Studios
Since Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests have been rope dropping the park for a chance to get on the attraction. Even Mr. DAPS and Murray have faced the struggle of trying to get to the park in time! This morning, Walt Disney World announced that you will no longer need…
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Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Coming to Disney Springs!
Donut fans rejoice! There will soon be a new destination for you to stop when visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew will soon be arriving at Disney Springs West Side with some of the fanciest donuts you ever did see…. or photograph. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew will…
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Walt Disney World Resort Entrance to Get New Look Before the 50th Anniversary
Magic is happening at the Walt Disney World Resort! Starting today, the entrance to the most magical place on earth is being refreshed. This change will be a beautiful signal to families who are traveling to the parks that the start of their vacation is here! The new color scheme on the entrance is designed…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Baby Endangered White Rhino
There is a cause for celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Over the weekend, the park celebrated the birth of a baby white rhinoceros to Disney’s Animal Kingdom family. This is not only exciting from the birth of a baby standpoint but also because it continues to push forward efforts to save this beautiful endangered species.…