Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Newest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Reveals How Jungle Cruise Becomes Jingle Cruise Overnight
A new episode of Disney Unscripted has been released by Disney Parks. In this episode, Disney shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the Jungle Cruise becomes the Jingle Cruise overnight. This video shows how the magic of Disney brings the merriment of the holidays to this classic Adventureland attraction in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney…
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What if the Jingle Cruise Had a Theme Song?
Many Disney attractions have theme songs. Think of Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, or even it’s a small world, and most likely the theme song for these attractions comes to mind. One attraction that doesn’t (or if you are a Disneyland guest, never did) have a theme song is the Jingle Cruise. The Jingle…
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Walt Disney World Railroad | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 2022
On this day in 2022, the Walt Disney World Railroad reopened at the Magic Kingdom after a four-year hiatus. The Railroad was suspended in December 2018 for the construction of the TRON Lightcycle/Run attraction. The project included a new tunnel for the train to pass through. The Walt Disney World Railroad started as an opening…
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New ‘Imagineer That!’ Answers The Age Old Question: How Do You Make Fun Smells Like Gingerbread?
A new Imagineer That! has arrived, just in time for Christmas. In this newest episode, Tom Morrow 2.0 explores the answer to the question: How Do You Make Fun Smells Like Gingerbread? Kaley from Disney Live Entertainment helps answer this question that seems even more relevant this time of year. After all, as one experiences…
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Painting to Begin on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in January 2026
Earlier this year, at Destination D23, it was revealed that Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint job. This new paint job would be inspired by the beloved classic paint job that many Disney fans had grown up seeing when visiting Magic Kingdom. One big question that has remained is when the painting would…
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Celebrate the Opening of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ with Disney Experiences Around the World
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters! With the arrival of the third film in the Avatar franchise, Disney Experiences is helping guests celebrate around the globe in multiple ways. Below is a look at how the arrival of Avatar: Fire and Ash can be celebrated in the Disney Parks and beyond! Avatar: Fire…
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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Extends Hours
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a must-visit destination for Disney and tiki fans at Walt Disney World Resort. Now, there is even more time to make this happen. The hours for this Walt Disney World tiki bar have been extended. This is a very good thing, as this is a…
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Water Park Season Pass Returns to Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney World Water Park Season Pass is returning! Starting today, the pass can be purchased for guests to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. The pass will allow guests to return to either of Walt Disney World’s water parks whenever they want between now and May 9,…
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Disney’s Riviera Resort | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 16, 2019
On this day in 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort opened at Walt Disney World. Plans for the resort were first announced at the D23 Expo in 2017. The Riviera is a Disney Vacation Club resort located close to EPCOT on the Disney Skyliner gondola system. It is styled after Walt Disney’s trips to the Mediterranean, including…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Concept Art for Carousel of Progress Holiday Scene Ahead of Update
At Destination D23 earlier this year, it was announced that the Carousel of Progress would be getting updated. The main focus of this announcement was that Walt Disney would be added to the attraction in Audio-Animatronic form in the Magic Kingdom attraction. The announcement brought the attraction to the forefront of conversation among Disney fans.…
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New Bites and Drinks Come to Martha’s Vineyard at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
There are some new bites and drinks to enjoy for guests who are visiting Martha’s Vineyard at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. These new offerings were announced on the Geek Eats social media channels on Monday morning. They offer a glimpse into what Walt Disney World Resort guests can enjoy on their next visit to Disney’s…
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Disney and Citizen Announce Magical Holiday Countdown Experience with Free Watch Engraving at EPCOT
Disney and Citizen have announced a magical holiday countdown experience. With this experience, guests can get their new Citizen watches engraved for free when visiting EPCOT. This all centers around the Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display and light show that can be found in EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall. As the clock counts down to midnight on New…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Final Day for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will soon be Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Previously, it was known that this transformation would be sometime in 2026. Already, the transformation has begun with the preshow being closed off. Now, the final day for the current version of this attraction is known. The final day…
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Walt Disney World Cast Members & Guests Donate Over 25,000 Toys to Florida Families
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This wonderful time of the year is being made even more magical by Walt Disney World cast members and other guests who came together through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive for Central Florida families. This is in support of Toys for Tots. So far this year, cast…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is always a magical place to visit. During the holidays, the magic is amplified even more! Throughout the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, there are lots of merry offerings to be experienced and enjoyed. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Merry Menagerie brings a healthy dose of merry magic with the hand-crafted…
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Gary Sinise Shares About “Snowball Express” at Walt Disney World Resort
Gary Sinise and his Gary Sinise Foundation have an annual tradition of taking children and families of fallen heroes to Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season. This is a 5-Day trip that is filled with connection, remembrance, and the magic of Disney. The “Snowball Express” began in 2006 and continues to grow each…
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2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Details Revealed
Watching The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade is an annual tradition for many Disney fans. This parade will air on ABC at 10:00 a.m. EST and stream starting at 11:00 a.m. EST on Disney+, Hulu, and the Disney YouTube channel through January 4, 2026. Viewers will get to see stars like Gwen Stefani, Coco…
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GUIDE: Artists of 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off on January 16 and continues through February 23rd. When it does, guests will get to experience the arts in many different ways. While doing this, they will also be able to see and meet artists who will be on hand for the festival. This will…
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Merchandise Revealed for 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins on January 16 and continues through February 23. This is a celebration of the diverse types of art, which can be found in various forms throughout the park. This includes visual, culinary, and even performance art! Along with the festival’s entertainment and food offerings, there will…
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Where to Find and See Photo Spots and Movie Screenings for ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ in Disney Parks and Beyond
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. There are also some fun opportunities to experience the movie and elements of it in the real world in the Disney Parks and hotels. This includes screenings and other experiences at some Disney hotels and photo ops in the parks, hotels, and beyond.…
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Walt Disney World Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Two of Its Magic Kingdom Trains
Two of the trains at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom are celebrating 100 years on the rails. In 2025, the Roger E. Broggie and Walter E. Disney hit this milestone. These historic locomotives are still favorites with guests and also continue the legacy of Walt Disney’s love of trains. They also reflect Disney’s commitment to…
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Geek Eats: Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies with Maple Buttercream Recipe
Who’s ready for another cookie on National Cookie Day? Throughout the day, Daps Magic is sharing cookie recipes from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays chefs. Already, recipes for the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie from the Holiday Kitchen, Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam from the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, and the Ginger-Molasses Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing from Experimental Prototype Cookies of…
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Geek Eats: Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe
Today is National Cookie Day! To help celebrate this most delicious of days, Disney has shared a few favorite recipes of some of its EPCOT chefs from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Below is the recipe for the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe from the Holiday Kitchen. These are rich chocolate cookies that…
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Disney Holiday Magic Quest | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 4, 2020
On this day in 2020, the first ‘Disney Holiday Magic Quest’ aired on the Disney Channel. The celebrity competition show was hosted by Raven-Symoné. Stars from ‘Zombies 2’ competed in a series of challenges overnight in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The actors were tasked to restore the holiday magic stolen by Maleficent…