Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Disney Parks Donate Supplies to Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
In the last few weeks, The Walt Disney Company has taken many steps to help the general public stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. It began with closing the theme parks until it is safe to go back, then they announced that they would be donating all excess food to local food banks. Today, Disney…
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The Walt Disney Company Purchases More Land Near Walt Disney World Resort
Last year, The Walt Disney Company purchased 235 acres of land northwest of Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course. This week, we found out that Disney has purchased 26 acres of more land adjacent to the spot they purchased from Lake Reedy LLC just last month. While Disney has not disclosed what their intent is with…
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The World Famous Jungle Cruise Quarantine Returns with More Jokes and More Skippers!
With the Disney Parks continuing to remain closed and people continuing to “stay in place,” Skippers of the World Famous Jungle Cruise have decided to continue on with their mission to bring humor to the world. Of course, this can’t be done currently in the dangerous jungles of Adventureland (look out for signs of danger!).…
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Walt Disney World No Longer Accepting Reservations Before June 1
This week, Walt Disney World Resort announced that they would be closing to the public indefinitely. While many fans have taken this time to speculate on when they could reopen, there has been no certain deadline on when we could be back. Today, Walt Disney World announced that they would no longer be accepting reservations…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Zebra and Porcupine to the Park
Though Walt Disney World Resort is currently closed to the public, the magic doesn’t stop! This month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new baby zebra and porcupine to the park. These new babies were born to animals that already live in Disney’s herds and will continue to live on property! The female prehensile-tailed porcupine,…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Earlier this month, Disneyland and Walt Disney World announced that they would be closing until the end of March to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, they closed all resorts, shopping areas, and parks to protect guests. As the end of March has quickly approached, Disney fans have been looking for an answer…
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Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort to Close Until May 15
This morning, Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort officially closed to the public. While Walt Disney World has still not officially announced a date that they will reopen to guests, Shades of Green has announced that their closure will begin today and last until May 15. While most resorts on Walt Disney World…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Extended Closure of Its Resort
The temporary closures of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have been extended in light of the continued request from the New Coronavirus Response Headquarters to refrain from holding events, etc. as well as the current situation in Japan and abroad. The reopening of the parks is planned for April 20 or beyond, for which a…
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Homemade Disney Rides Made By Creative Families to Brighten Your Day
It is a difficult time both for park-goers and Cast Members. However, some creative families and skippers have come up with wonderful ways to pass the time before the Disney parks reopen: House Pirates of the Caribbean This family has made a great rendition of the classic attraction. One feature is making great use of…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Reaching Out to Alumni Ahead of 50th Anniversary
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is reaching out to alumni of the program ahead of its 50th anniversary this summer. A post on their Facebook is telling alumni that the band would like to “hear from you and see where your journey has led.” It then details instructions on how to fill out a…
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The History of Figment at EPCOT Center in Walt Disney World (1983 – Present)
The world can always use a little bit more imagination! In 1955, Disneyland was founded on the imagination that lived in the world and the possibilities that could happen when we believe in our dreams. When EPCOT Center opened to the public in 1982, they opened the Imagination! pavilion alongside it, which explored the exact ideas…
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runDisney Cancels Star Wars Rival Run Weekend
The Star Wars Rival Run Weekend will not go forward as planned on the weekend of April 16-19, 2020. The announcement was made on the runDisney website. According to the website the decision was made out of an effort to make sure that the safety of both Cast Member and Guests is paramount in the…
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Disney Halts Construction in Central Florida Due to Coronavirus
The Walt Disney Company has temporarily halted construction operations at Walt Disney World as the coronavirus continues to impact Central Florida’s once booming building industry, according to the head of the region’s top construction trade organization. “It wasn’t immediately known if construction workers will be paid or when construction operations will resume,” said Mark Wylie,…
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Disney to Close Disney Stores, Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, & Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
The Walt Disney Company is closing all of its Downtown Disney and Disney Springs locations. It will also be closing its Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Disney has decided to make this decision in “an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and cast members.” This…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Donate Excess Food to Second Harvest Food Bank During Closure
This week, Walt Disney World announced that they would be suspending normal operations through the end of March. This move was a preventative measure to keep cast members and guests healthy as fear of COVID-19 continues to grow. As part of their care for the Central Florida community, Walt Disney World Resort has announced that…
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Disney Auditions Postpones Auditions
Disney continues to move to protect cast members, or in this future cast members, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Today, Disney Auditions tweeted that it would be postponing auditions due to the outbreak. At this time, there aren’t a lot of details regarding the postponing of auditions. However, expect that auditions will continue to be…
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Disney Announces Closure of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris Resorts
Today The Walt Disney Company announced the closure of multiple Disney resorts due to the coronavirus outbreak. The news began with the announcement that the Disneyland Resort will be closing the gates to its parks starting on March 14th. The hotels at the Disneyland Resort will be closing two days later on March 16th. Later…
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What to Do When the Parks Are Closed – Easing the Disney Trip Withdrawals UPDATED
Parks withdrawals can be tough. Back in the day, before I was local to the parks, I would venture to Disneyland only a few days out of the year. In between visits I had to find some creative means to satisfy the cravings of a visit. And this was before YouTube and broadband internet! With…
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Disney Parks Give Coronavirus Update
The Walt Disney Company is reassuring guests to its theme parks in California and Florida that steps are being taken during the coronavirus outbreak, which prompted the closure of its theme parks in Asia. Dr. Pamela Hymel, Chief Medical Officer for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, said Disneyland and Walt Disney World are already exceptionally clean…
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Plant-Based Cookie Fries from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The Disney Parks culinary teams at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts have been really upping their game when it comes to having plant-based offerings. There are now hundreds of different plant-based options to be found on different menus in the Disney Parks. You can find these offerings by looking for the green…
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Mickey Shorts Theater Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with New Short
Yesterday was a big day for Mickey and Minnie fans who were visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Not only did the park celebrate the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, it also debuted the Mickey Shorts Theater. There, guests can enjoy a one of a kind Mickey & Minnie short called Vacation Fun. This theater…
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“All Aboard” as Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is Now Open
Disney’s Hollywood Studios rolled out the red carpet Tuesday night for two very special mice, as well as other Disney friends and invited guests to celebrate the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway with a special dedication ceremony. “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a crowning achievement in the multiyear transformation of Disney’s Hollywood…
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Honoring and Celebrating Walt, Trains, and Mickey & Minnie Through the Years
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have been international and cultural icons spanning generations. It all began on November 18, 1928 with their first appearance aboard a black-and-white steamboat in “Steamboat Willie,” and continues today with their latest adventure searching for the perfect picnic spot. The first Disney Parks attraction featuring our favorite mice opens tomorrow…
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Drawn to Life – New Cirque du Soleil Production at Disney Springs Reveals Acrobatics and First Look at Set
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to reveal two acrobatic acts and the set of Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated, new family friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Written and directed by…