Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Celebrates World War II Veteran’s 101st Birthday with Special Flag Retreat at Magic Kingdom
World War II hero Herb Maneloveg celebrated his 101st birthday during a special Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom on January 25th. This was just one of several ways that Walt Disney World Resort celebrated and honored this war hero. Herb served as a Private in the U.S. Army’s 106th Infantry Division during the Battle…
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Disney Urges Shareholders to Vote Against DAS Proposal
Disney recently agreed to let a proposal from shareholders that would see its Disability Access Service (DAS) be reviewed by an independent expert be voted on. This will happen at its annual shareholder meeting this spring. Now, Disney has also revealed that it is advising shareholders to vote against this proposal. This comes after DAS…
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Walt Disney World Honors Magic Makers During Disney Cast Member Service Celebration
Dating back to the days of Walt Disney, cast members have been honored for their service to the House of Mouse. This is a tradition that continues today. Yesterday, Walt Disney World closed the Magic Kingdom early for a special night that honored those who make the magic happen for guests who visit the Most…
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New Treats Come to Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom
Some delicious new treats have come to the Main Street Confectionery at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. These treats aren’t just delicious to eat, but also equally pleasing for the eyes… or camera lens. Check out these new offerings below! The Main Street Confectionery can be found on the right side of Main Street when…
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VIDEO: Inside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Behind‑the‑Scenes Secrets from Imagineers Who Built It
Walt Disney Imagineering has released another video that gives a look at how things work. This time, the behind-the-scenes look was for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The video is a part of the WED Rides. In these videos and the WED Walks, Disney gives a behind-the-scenes look at Disney attractions and experiences with the…
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New 2026 Merchandise Revealed for Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has revealed new merchandise for 2026. This covers a wide range of different types of merchandise that help bring memories home from the Most Magical Place on Earth. The Disney Parks Blog shared the following look at the new merchandise for guests to get this year to commemorate their experiences and…
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Check Out the Lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT
The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort on March 4, 2026. It continues until June 1, 2026. As is always the case with this festival, the Garden Rocks Concert Series will also be returning. This year has an incredible lineup. It also sees the return of the dining package…
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Dates and Details for 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Revealed
Walt Disney World Resort has released the dates and details for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. This beautiful festival is full of color with fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun found throughout EPCOT. This year, the Flower & Garden Festival will run from March 4 through June 1, 2026. During…
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Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will soon be offering the Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience. The experience will reopen on March 19th, with reservations available starting February 19, 2026. The experience now features new touches inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film Alice in Wonderland and promises an unforgettable experience. The experience will offer a…
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Disney Open to Reviewing Impact of Disability Access System (DAS)
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to address a shareholder proposal to review the impact of its Disability Access System (DAS). This system has gone through multiple changes over the years. The most recent significant change saw it focus on “Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait…
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Disney PhotoPass Offers Wide Variety of Magic Shots for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts began today at Walt Disney World Resort. This celebration of all of the different types of art continues through February 23, 2026. During it, guests can enjoy visual, culinary, performance, and many other types of artwork. Some of the other types of artwork can be found in the…
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Disney Parks Share Look at ‘Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY’ at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
As the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has shared a look at the exhibit Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY. This gives guests at EPCOT a behind-the-scenes look at DISNEY ON BROADWAY. This exhibit is at CommuniCore Hall each day between 9:00…
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EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Merchandise Highlights
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has kicked off at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests will be able to experience the many different types of artistic offerings at EPCOT during this festival, which continues until February 23, 2026. Along with the visual art, there is also culinary art and performance art to be experienced. This…
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Meet Disney Fine Artist Heather Edwards at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts today at Walt Disney World Resort. This celebration of all types of art continues through February 23rd. One of the perks of this festival is that throughout its run, there is the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet the artists who created it. One of the Disney Fine…
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Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 16, 2011
On this day in 2011, Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! debuted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. The parade replaced the Block Party Bash and reimagined some of its floats. It also had similarities to the Pixar Play Parade in California, which began in 2008. Both Pixar parades adapted the same theme song…
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New Savory Waffles Coming to Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs
Some new delicious offerings are coming to Disney Springs at Marketplace Snacks. These come in the form of three new savory waffles. Traditionally, Marketplace Snacks is known for its decadent, photo-worthy sundaes, with ingredients like soft serve, hot fudge, fruit, and cookies stacked and served in Mickey Mouse waffle cones. With the new savory waffles, the base will continue to…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney Fine Artist, Bret Iwan, to Appear at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts on February 16 and continues through February 23rd. During this beautiful festival, EPCOT will be full of many different types of art. Ranging from artwork to bring home to culinary art to some incredible entertainment art, there is no shortage of ways to appreciate (or learn…
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Geek Eats: Foods of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Festival of Holidays begins on January 16 and continues through February 23rd. This beautiful festival is a celebration of many different types of artwork. This includes visual, performing, and culinary arts. Ahead of the start of this festival, Disney has shared the variety of beautiful-looking and tasting foods that will be available during this…
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Pizza Planet Spring Rolls at Popcorn & Snacks Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get some snacks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Eats announced that Pizza Planet Spring Rolls at Popcorn & Snacks will be opening today in Toy Story Land. A video was released showing the arrival of the new offerings. Currently, the new location has not been added to the My…
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Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 6, 2021
On this day in 2021, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew opened their doors in Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort. The specialty snack shop was a new concept designed specifically for the West Side of Disney Springs. It carries jumbo-sized, extravagantly-garnished donuts, gourmet cold brew coffees, and savory sandwiches, all known for being…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares More Details About Summer Time Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort is a fun summer destination for many families. As they start thinking about their summer vacation plans, Disney has shared more details about the various offerings available at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. This includes new experiences, the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, and the return of some other popular…
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Walt Disney World Modifies ‘Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!’ After Incident With 400 Lb Ball
The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! is currently being shown in a modified form at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This comes after an incident yesterday with the opening scene of the stunt show. At the beginning of the show, the scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark is recreated with Indiana Jones seeking out an idol.…
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Disney Fine Artist Tim Rogerson to Appear at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be offered at Walt Disney World Resort from January 16 to February 23, 2026. Throughout its run, there will be a variety of artistic offerings to experience. This ranges from entertainment to culinary arts to other forms of art that will delight guests visiting EPCOT during this…
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Disney’s Pleasure Island | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 31, 2005
On this day in 2005, the last nightly New Year’s Eve celebration took place in Disney’s Pleasure Island at the Walt Disney World Resort. From 1990 to 2005, the area nightclubs would pause at midnight every night for a public countdown and fireworks display. This farewell celebration on the actual New Year’s Eve marked the…