Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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All About the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex opened in March 1977. With over 260 acres, this expansion of Walt Disney World Resort has become an incredible facility that offers amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes the opportunity to compete among the very best. Through the years, just like Disney generally does, this facility has continued to grow…
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Bluey and Bingo Delight Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Bluey and Bingo are now delighting guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station. While there is currently a virtual queue being utilized to see these Australian Cattle Dogs (also known as Heelers) from Australia, this will soon be changing. Starting on June 2nd, a standby queue will be available, and…
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“Grumpy’s Gauntlet” Statue Debuts at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
On Friday, Disney Golf unveiled a new Grumpy statue as a part of the recently redesigned four holes at Disney’s Magnolia golf course. Appropriately enough, the statue marks the entryway to these holes and is now being affectionately called “Grumpy’s Gauntlet.” The statue that recreates the cranky dwarf from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs…
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Banana Ball Takes Over Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Ahead of Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
It is a very exciting time to be a fan of Banana Ball and Disney. The collaboration between the two continues to delight fans with their entertaining antics paired with Disney magic. This week, two Banana Ball teams stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a ton of fun ahead of two games at the ESPN…
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Disney Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Soarin’ Across America
Soarin’ Across America is now open in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Starting on July 2nd, it will be available for guests to experience at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Already, decorations are going up at the Disney California Adventure attraction. As this new attraction joins Disney Celebrates America for the 250th…
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The Magic in the Maintenance of the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Many different types of magic happen both visibly and invisibly that make for a magical experience for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Some of these people can be seen singing and dancing, operating attractions, or even serving ice cream. Other jobs may not be so visible, but the results of what is done are…
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Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Once Again Retains MICHELIN Star
For almost any Disney fan who has experienced it, Walt Disney World Resort’s Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is recognized as the best Disney restaurant, period. Once again, Disney fans aren’t the only ones giving this restaurant high accolades. For the third year in a row, the restaurant has retained…
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Disney Partners with AccuWeather for Disney Parks Weather App
Disney and AccuWeather have teamed up on a new app that will help guests plan for park visits by knowing weather reports. The new app, called Disney Weather Check, will allow guests to check the weather before (and as) they visit their favorite Disney destination. This will include Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Aulani,…
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Disney Reveals Details About Drawn To Wonderland at The Magic of Disney Animation
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is seeing a lot of magic being added inside its gates. This includes the recently opened Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in one corner of the park. Work continues on a new Monsters, Inc. inspired attraction and land in another corner. In the center of the park, The Magic of…
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There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow for Reimagined Carousel of Progress
The Carousel of Progress is going to get a new great big beautiful tomorrow. Last year, it was announced that the attraction would be receiving a new Walt Disney audio-animatronic after the introduction of the figure in Walt Disney – A Magical Life at Disneyland earlier in the year. Today, it was announced that Walt…
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Rizzo the Rat Gives Tour of Newly Opened Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Today, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new version of the attraction is a love letter to The Muppets and is packed with Easter Eggs. With the official opening, it is only appropriate that one of The Muppets gives a tour of G Force Records. For this…
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Joe From Legal Provides Clarification on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026. When it does, fans will get to rock out with The Muppets at Walt Disney World Resort in a whole new way. This will start with a tour of G-Force Records, now being run by The Muppets. It…
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From Sea to Shining Sea: Walt Disney Imagineering’s Tom Fitzgerald on Creating Soarin’ Across America
On May 26th at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT and then on July 2nd at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort, Soarin’ Across America will take guests on a sweeping flight across some of the most iconic sights found in the United States of America. This third iteration of the attraction comes as Disney joins…
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Take a Look at the Easter Eggs at Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026. When it does, there will be plenty of fun Easter Eggs and nods to The Muppets found throughout the attraction by Muppet fans. These all begin from the moment guests walk up to the area, enter the queue,…
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Guide: Updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Starting May 22nd, the updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will be taking flight. For these updated experiences, the Mandalorian and Grogu will both be joining the fun for missions that see the Millennium Falcon starting at Tatooine and then heading to Bespin, Endor, or Coruscant. Just as with the original version of the attraction, Hondo…
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Magic Found in Details of The Magic of Disney Animation Courtyard
The Magic of Disney Animation courtyard has opened early. Officially scheduled to open on May 26th, this area recreates the look and feel of The Walt Disney Studios. This area provides access to the future The Magic of Disney Animation, the Studio Theater with The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, and also a soundstage…
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Soarin’ Across America Score Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Soarin’ Across America officially debuts at Walt Disney World Resort on May 26th in EPCOT and Disneyland Resort at Disney California Adventure on July 2nd. Ahead of the arrival of this newest version of Soarin’, the score by Bruce Broughton has been released on music streaming services. The release comes with the version of the…
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Check Out All The Versions of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogo at Disneyland!
On Friday, May 22, 2026, the world will get a brand new Star Wars film with The Mandalorian and Grogu. With the opening of this film in theaters, there will also be a new update of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new version adds new gameplay, new destinations, and…
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Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Woody Are Debuting New Accessories in Disney Parks Ahead of ‘Toy Story 5’
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. When it does, Woody, Jessie, and Buzz will be off on a new adventure as they face the challenges that come with technology in toys! Today, the Disney Parks shared that the Toy Story trio will be debuting new accessories to their looks in the…
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Special Perks Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at Passholder Lounge in EPCOT
The Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Lounge is back at Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, and there are special V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days perks. Open daily from 11 am – 7 pm, this relaxing air-conditioned space will offer complimentary snacks, water, and Moroccan mint tea, a unique Disney PhotoPass Animated Magic Shot, and…
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Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 20, 1996
On this day in 1996, Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf opened at the Walt Disney World Resort. One of two mini golf complexes at the resort, the Fantasia site houses two 18-hole courses—the family-friendly Fantasia Gardens and the challenging Fantasia Fairways. The course recreates five scenes from the ‘Fantasia’ film: Toccata and Fugue, The Nutcracker Suite,…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals New Photos and Video of Updated Cinderella Castle
The new paint job on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is nearly complete. This project at Walt Disney World Resort was announced at Destination D23 last fall. Work began earlier this year. Already, the castle is looking beautiful with this new look that draws inspiration from its classic look. As work comes to completion, Disney…
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Tiffins Restaurant Celebrates 10th Anniversary With New Menu Items
10 years ago, Tiffins Restaurant opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. During the decade it has been open, it has offered incredible global cuisine that has been inspired by travel around the world. As the restaurant celebrates this milestone anniversary, the Disney Parks Blog shared about the restaurant and the new flavors that can now be…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Picks New Leaders for Walt Disney World, Disney Signature Experiences, and Disneyland Paris
The game of musical chairs of Disney leadership continues at The Walt Disney Company. After the elevation of former Disney Experience Chairman Josh D’Amaro to the role of Disney CEO, the former Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum was promoted to the role of leading Disney Experiences. This set off one round of musical chairs that saw…