Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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New Baby Eland Arrives At Walt Disney World Resort As Storm Departs
This week most of the news surrounding the Walt Disney World Resort has been focused on Hurricane Dorian. However, as the storm mainly passed the Walt Disney World Resort without causing too many disruptions. As the storm continued past the Walt Disney World Resort, Cast Members were kept busy preparing for the storm to arrive.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 10 Must-Do Experiences Inside the New Land
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in when the land opens Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, here are 10 “must-do”…
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Walt Disney World Releases Adjusted Hours Ahead of Hurricane Dorian [Updated]
The Walt Disney World Resort has released new information about its hours ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. The hurricane has not reached Florida yet but ahead of its arrival, Disney has released several updates: Walt Disney World Resort Parks The Walt Disney World Resort will update its hours on September 3rd to the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Provides Updates Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian is expected to make landfall on the East coast of the United States early next week. Currently, it is a category 5 storm that could make landfall anywhere from Florida to the Carolinas. Ahead of the storm arriving, the Walt Disney World Resort has released a statement on how it will impact its…
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A Tale of Two Lands – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
This week Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This comes several months after it opened at the Disneyland Resort at California. Just like in California, the Walt Disney World Resort version has the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction. It also will have Rise of the Resistance later this year. Guests can visit…
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Get Out of This World Shots From Disney PhotoPass at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World
Now that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is open in Walt Disney World, guests are all getting their intergalactic shots! When you enter the land, be sure to search for a Disney PhotoPass cast member. You can normally find a photographer on Main Street, U.S.A. or with your favorite characters but now they have journeyed all…
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TSA Reviews Policy on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coca-Cola “Thermal Detonator” Bottles
Last week, fans getting ready to travel to Batuu asked the Transportation Security Administration about the new “thermal detonator” coke bottles. For many guests, this has been a souvenir to remember their travels off-planet. When TSA originally responded on Twitter, they said that replica explosives could not be packed in any bags, even if it…
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Building a Planet – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests of the park are getting to meet with Rey and Chewbacca, eat the local cuisine, shop in the market, and fly the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. All of this while visiting the Black Spire Outpost on the planet called Batuu.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Beyond! – Opening Day Attraction Wait Times Throughout The Years
The Opening Day of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios brought huge crowds that arrived at the Park in the very, very early hours of the morning. Disney’s Hollywood Studios was scheduled to open at 6 am today, tomorrow, and Saturday for all guests, even those not staying at a Disney Resort. Guests…
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Cirque du Soleil and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Announce Tickets Are on Sale Now for New Show Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
New Cirque du Soleil production to premiere spring 2020 at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 25, 2019) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly anticipated new show coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This morning Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new land will allow guests to live their Star Wars adventure as they fly the Millennium Falcon, relax at Oga’s Cantina, shop in the local market, or enjoy a meal at Docking Bay 7. Guests will also have the opportunity to be a…
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‘Disney Genie’ Coming to Vacation-Planning Guests of Walt Disney World in 2020
This weekend at D23 Expo, Disney brought us an incredible amount of announcements. The Disney Parks, Resorts, and Experiences panel always brings so much excitement about the future of Disney for fans. This year, Bob Chapek announced “Disney Genie”, a new tool to help Walt Disney World guests plan the perfect vacation! Disney Genie will…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort
This morning Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. This comes a day before guests will be welcomed to Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Bob Chapek led the ceremony with Hondo Ohnaka, Vi Moradi, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and BB-8 joining as well. The event began with Hondo…
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Family-Oriented Changes Coming to Epcot in Walt Disney World in the Next Few Years
When EPCOT Center opened to guests in 1982, it focused on 5 ideals, information, technology, environment, education, and entertainment. This foundation was key to every experience inside this Experimental Community of Tomorrow. This weekend, Bob Chapek announced the changes that would be coming to the beloved park at Walt Disney World. It’s no question that…
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Get Your First Peek at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
We just can’t wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to open! We will all get our chance to take on the First Order on December 5 at Walt Disney World and January 17 at Disneyland Park. This attraction is one of the most highly anticipated of all time and we are excited to share…
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Disney and Make-A-Wish Team Up For Wishes of a Lifetime
For almost 100 years, Disney has proclaimed a message that there is power that comes with wishes. On Sunday during the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel at the D23 Expo this was shown in another way. This was done as the panel came to a conclusion and the CEO of Make-A-Wish was invited to…
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D23 Expo Day Three – Disney Parks and Disney Voices – DISNEY Reporter
The final day of the D23 Expo was a day full of options! As with all the day, there were lots of opportunities to experience different things from The Walt Disney Company. Obviously, there were the main panels to be experienced. But there were also other presentations, games, and experiences happening throughout the Anaheim Convention…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek Reveals the Next Generation of Storytelling at Disney Parks at the D23 Expo
New details shared on the Avengers Campus coming to both California and Paris, the transformation of Epcot, the expansion of Disney Cruise Line, and uniquely Disney experiences beyond the parks ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2019) – Today at D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled details on how Disney is…
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Walt Disney World Resort Offers More Disney After Hour Events at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney After Hours continues to offer Disney guests opportunities to experience the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a unique way! Guests going to these parties get three hours in the Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom all to themselves! They are also allowed to arrive at the respective park at 7:00 pm before…
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The Magic of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – An Observation
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now several months into operation at the Disneyland Resort and will soon be open at the Walt Disney World Resort. Since opening on the West Coast, there has been a lot of observation, analysis, and speculation on how successful it has been for the Disneyland Resort. The opinions have varied…
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel
Search for panelists open Sept. 5-12, 2019, at MomsPanelSearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – Disney Destinations is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel – an online question and answer forum for planning Disney vacations. Each year for the past decade, thousands of hopeful candidates…
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Walt Disney World Unveils New Wedding Locations at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Getting married at a Disney Resort is like adding a healthy dose of pixie dust on the most magical day of most people’s lives. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings has magical wedding venues around the globe for couples to give their big day a healthy dose of Disney magic. Now, they have shared some new options…
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New Mid-Day Magic Ticket Invites Guests to Enjoy an Afternoon and Evening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Fun After 12 p.m.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – With the Aug. 29 debut of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the 24thEpcot International Food & Wine Festival leading the way, the fall season will bring plenty of excitement to Walt Disney World Resort. The new Mid-Day Magic Ticket, available starting today, is a great value for…
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Get Ready for Halloween with these Spooky Essentials Flying into Disney Parks this Fall
Can you believe that the Halloween season at the Disney Parks is coming so soon? We are only a month away from the start of the season that includes candy, creepy creeps, and of course some amazing merchandise! We have your sneak peek into the spooky essentials that you will definitely need in your shopping…