Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Theme Parks Shows Preparation for Phased Reopening With New Video
Disney has released a new video showcasing how the Walt Disney World Resort is preparing its theme parks for guests to return this weekend. It was shared via social media on multiple handles. Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle shared “Our Disney Cast Members are ready, and as excited as ever, to welcome our…
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Disney Parks Shares Their Commitment to Health & Safety Measures
As Walt Disney World begins its phased reopenings of its theme parks this weekend, Disney Parks Chief Medical Expert Dr. Pamela Hymel is sharing how the Disney Parks will continue their commitment to important health and safety measures. Below is her important message to all Cast Members and Guests. As we continue the phased reopenings…
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Magic Kingdom Park Opens for Previews with New Safety Protocols
DisneySince Walt Disney World Resort closed in March, fans have been patiently waiting for when then gates will reopen and let the magic happen once again. Today, cast previews have begun at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom and these previews are allowing fans to get a glimpse of what they can expect when…
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Select Dining and Experience Reservations Now Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is now offering select dining and experience reservations. Guests can now book reservations for up to 60 days in advance starting today. This includes restaurants like Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom, restaurants around World Showcase at EPCOT, and select table-service restaurants at different Disney Resort hotels. The return…
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Oga’s Cantina and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to Open at Walt Disney World Resort
Earlier this week, Walt Disney World Resort closed Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and announced that Oga’s Cantina would not open with Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This week, as guidelines have changed in the state of Florida, Disney announced that both of these bars would begin welcoming guests once again. The guidelines from Florida on June 26…
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Disney Confirms Return Dates for Various Transportation Services at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed the return of several of its transportation services. This comes ahead of the reopening of the parks in just about a week. The Walt Disney World Resort closed in March due to the impact of COVID-19. On July 11th, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will begin their phased…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Get Health and Safety Training as They Return to Work
With just over a week until Walt Disney World Resort parks begin reopening, Cast Members have begun to return to work. Part of the process of returning for Cast Members includes training on the health and safety protocols now in place due to COVID-19. As Cast Members return, they go through a day of health…
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Apple Pie from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are few things more iconic in the American experience than apple pie. This wonderful dessert is one of the most popular in the United States and often shows up on holidays, especially on the 4th of July! In fact, according to the American Pie Council, pies are the preferred holiday dessert of Americans. Apple…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Suspend Disney College Program Indefinitely
Disney Internships and Programs has made the difficult decision to suspend the Fall Programs of the Disney College Program at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney Programs tweeted out the information today and gave information on what those affected by the program’s suspension need to do to participate in an upcoming program. An important update…
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Oga’s Cantina Not to Reopen with Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15
As we draw closer to the opening of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, we get a clearer picture of how the parks will look when they reopen. This week, Walt Disney World updated their website to reflect that Oga’s Cantina would not be reopening with Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15. Oga’s Cantina in…
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NBA Will Officially Resume 2019-20 Season at Walt Disney World Resort
The National Basketball Association had been in talks in the last month or so on when and where to finish the 2019-20 season. It was announced today that the Walt Disney World Resort is about to become the center of the pro basketball world this summer. The NBA officially announced that it will finish its…
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Highlights of the Bob Weis Interview on Princess and the Frog Retheming of Splash Mountain
A retheming of Splash Mountain to the Disney animated feature “The Princess and the Frog” was announced today. The concept of retheming the attraction has been in the works at Walt Disney Imagineering for over a year. The story picks up after the final, magical kiss in the movie, and follows Tiana and Louis as…
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Splash Mountain to Be Rethemed to Princess and the Frog at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Today Disney announced that it will be retheming Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The new story for the attraction will be based on the adventures of Princess Tiana from the Disney animated feature The Princess and the Frog. According to Disney, the attraction will pick up “after the final…
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Disney Hits Pause on Spaceship Earth Refurbishment
Disney has officially hit “pause” on the refurbishment of Spaceship Earth. In a recent post on the Disney Parks Blog, Disney announced that when EPCOT reopens on July 15th, Spaceship Earth will be available for guests to enjoy. This comes after the parks had to close due to the coronavirus. Originally, it had been announced…
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Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Reopening Dates Announced
Walt Disney World Resort will soon be welcoming guests back to experience the magic. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Parks will be reopening on July 11th. EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be reopening on July 15th. Now, DisneyWorld.com has also updated when many of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be reopening.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares New Look at Tri-Circle-D Ranch Ahead of Reopening
Ahead of the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Disney is sharing a look at the new barn at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Throughout the closure of the Walt Disney World Resort, Cast Members have continued to care for the horses that inhabit the ranch. Through the year, Tri-Circle-D…
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Here’s What Will Be Open and Closed When the Parks Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
With the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort coming on July 11th, many people have wondered what exactly will be open and closed. Today, Disney has revealed what entertainment and attractions will be available when the parks reopen and what won’t. Things will definitely be a bit different when guests return to Magic Kingdom and…
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Park Hopping to Be Suspended Upon Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort
When the Disney parks begin reopening on July 11th at Walt Disney World Resort it is now been confirmed that Park Hopping will not be a part of the Disney experience. The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopen on July 11th and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopen on July 15, 2020. Park Hopping…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Stop Offering Free MagicBands in 2021
Starting in 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will no longer offer free MagicBands to Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests. The announcement came as Disney unveiled its new Disney Park Pass System for guests to reserve their park visits. Disney will be “retiring” complimentary MagicBand distribution for Disney Resort hotel guests. This comes as Disney…
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Details Released on Disney Park Pass System for Theme Park Reservations at Walt Disney World Resort Parks
Walt Disney World Resort has revealed details about the reservation system that will be utilized for park visits. Called, Disney Park Pass System, it will allow guests to book park visits for the foreseeable future and also manage attendance in the parks. The first wave of reservations will be opening later in June and will…
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EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival to Become Longest Festival Yet
In just a few weeks, Walt Disney World will open to the public and welcome guests in once again! To make the magic even more memorable, Disney has announced that EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will begin on July 15 and run through the fall, making it the longest-running festival yet! This year, Walt…
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Disney Cancels 2020 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has been canceled this year. The announcement comes via the Disney Parks Blog. In the blog, an extension of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival was announced. However, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Disney H20 Glow Nights have both been canceled this year. This all comes as the…
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Disney Shares More Health and Safety Guidelines
Today Disney continued along the path to reopening its theme parks around the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland reopened first. This was followed by the release of safety guidelines, as shared by the Incredibles. Dr. Pamela Hymel, the Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, also released a letter to Disney guests with an update on Disney Parks…
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Keeping ‘Incredibly’ Safe At Disney Parks
Disney Cast Members are busy preparing for the planned reopenings of Disneyland Resort, subject to appropriate government approvals, Walt Disney World Resort and soon, Tokyo Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney Resort reopened May 11 and today, guests were welcomed once again to Hong Kong Disneyland! Disney Cast Members are looking forward to welcoming guests back to the…