Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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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…
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27th EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Blooms 90 Days from March 4 to June 1, 2020
Festivities include new Garden Rocks concerts, Outdoor Kitchen flavors and topiaries LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2020) – The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continually sprouts fresh surprises for Walt Disney World Resort guests, and this year there’s more fun in store than ever before when the 90-day spring extravaganza bursts into bloom…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Invites Guests into a Cartoon Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida unveils first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2020) – It’s a world premiere nearly a century in the making! When Mickey Mouse burst upon the silver screen in 1928 as the star of “Steamboat Willie,” he changed the world…
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Sneak Peek of Disney’s “Mulan” Coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line
We are just weeks away from Disney’s live-action hitting theaters! This retelling of the animated Disney film will come to theaters on March 27, 2020. To celebrate the film coming so soon, Disney is bringing a sneak peek of the film to Disney Parks and ships on the Disney Cruise Line! It will begin on…
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All-New Merchandise Inspired by Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Available March 4
It is nearly time for an exciting new adventure to debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is bringing a thrilling story to guests in a way that has never been seen before. To celebrate the newest addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there is all-new merchandise that you can bring home to…
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New Scavenger Hunt Adventure at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT!
A new experience has arrived at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. This new experience allows guests to go on a scavenger hunt throughout the pavilion with Finding Dory’s friends. Guests can grab a complimentary scavenger hunt book when they arrive at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Then they can follow the…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway a Crowning Achievement in Multiyear Transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2020) – Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on a roll. As part of a historic multiyear transformation, the Walt Disney World Resort theme park has unveiled a years-long string of smash hits that would make any movie studio jealous, inviting guests inside some of their favorite stories. Now a new…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Seeking Commander
When it opens the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will offer Star Wars fan the uptime Star Wars experience. Guests will get to go on a cruise through the galaxy and visit Batuu when they go in this ultimate Star Wars experience. It has already been announced that later this year the Galactic Starcruiser will be…
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An ‘Impossible’ Partnership Comes to Disney Parks
Impossible Foods has announced a new strategic alliance with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. As part of the alliance, the food tech startup’s flagship product – Impossible Burger – will be designated as the “Preferred Plant-Based Burger” of Walt Disney World®Resort, Disneyland®Resort and Disney Cruise Line. On February 28, Disney will debut Impossible Foods menu…
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Spaceship Earth to Begin Grand and Miraculous Reimagining on May 26
“Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time and for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers.” Disney has announced today that we will see an update to this centerpiece attraction! Spaceship Earth, the attraction that sits inside the iconic geodesic sphere, will undergo a…
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Annual Passholder Exclusives Coming to Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT
In just a few short weeks, guests will be treated to Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort! This festival brings bright flowers and fun photo ops to the resort on a yearly basis, but this year it will also bring annual passholder exclusives! Passholder-Exclusive Magnets – Passholders can receive two new…
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Disney Channel Fan Fest Returns to Disneyland Resort, Expands to Walt Disney World
The third annual Disney Channel Fan Fest, an interactive and uniquely Disney experience for kids and families, will kick off at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on Saturday, May 9. The event will also expand to Walt Disney World during the world-renowned EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival over three weekends (May 16-17,…
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Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Opens at EPCOT!
Today the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue opened at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Hosted by Coca-Cola, this new dining establishment at the America Pavilion is themed around Sam Eagle of The Muppets and offers different barbecue dishes from around the United States. It is a distinctly patriotic place to eat. The Regal…
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Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle to Get New Look Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort
Cinderella Castle is one of the most photographed icons around the globe. Today it was announced that this magical castle will be getting an updated look. The announcement came via the Disney Parks Blog from Jason Kirk, vice president, Magic Kingdom Park. Kirk shared that Cinderella Castle will soon be getting a new magical look.…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day April 18-22
Special activities and entertainment are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 18-22. This is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, as well as the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. The celebration will end with an all-day extravaganza on Earth Day, April 22. Each day of festivities includes a stellar lineup of…
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Walt Disney World Tickets and Annual Pass Prices Increase for 2020
This morning, Disney fans noticed a change to Walt Disney World’s ticket structure. Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus Add-Ons, as well as Annual Pass prices have gone up from last year, which has become a yearly occurrence. To clarify, the Park Hopper Add-On allows guests to visit multiple parks on the same day. The…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Say Goodbye to “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away”
“Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” will be saying goodbye soon at the Walt Disney World Resort. The show, which brings characters from many different Star Wars together will be saying goodbye on February 22nd, according to the Walt Disney World website. The show includes heroes, villains, and droids from the Star Wars universe.…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Marquee Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020. Ahead of its grand opening, the new marquee debuted above the entrance on the Chinese Theatre. This new attraction will be the first ride-through attraction in Disney history that will be focused on Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The details…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Reservations to Become Available Later This Year
When Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opens in 2021 it will allow guests to experience Star Wars in a more immersive way than ever before. This will be the ultimate Star Wars experience. Soon, guests will be able to reserve their spot to board the Halcyon when it begins taking guests on galactic adventures. Disney has announced…
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MVP Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Super Bowl LIV Win at Walt Disney World Resort
Super Bowl LIV MVP Patrick Mahomes joined a Super Bowl tradition on Monday and went to Walt Disney World after the Kansas City Chiefs won the big game. This year was even more special as he shared the special day with a Make-A-Wish child. Nathaniel, a young man from Texas, joined Mahomes, Mickey Mouse, Minnie…
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Training Begins for Opening Team Cast Members of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
This weekend, Disney’s Hollywood Studios hit another major milestone! With Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opening in just over a month, training has officially begun for the opening cast on this attraction! In the video below, we get to meet some of the trainers and a special trainee that may look familiar to guests of…
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Roger’s Top 5 Walt Disney World Experiences
I recently spent a week at Walt Disney World, and while it’s one of my favorite places to visit, I try to find a highlight of each visit. This time around, I will share my top 5 favorite experiences. Number 5 Number 5 on my top 5 at Walt Disney World is a tie between…
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Disney Parks Creating Magical Moment During Super Bowl LIV MVP Ceremony as Part of Iconic Disney Super Bowl Tradition
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2020) – This year’s Super Bowl MVP ceremony is getting some extra magic, as Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish will make a super-sized announcement following the game Sunday night. Together, Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish have granted more than 140,000 wishes for children facing serious illnesses, and this Sunday night they will…