Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Pins Around Our World | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 9, 2001
On this day in 2001, the first major pin trading festival, “Pins Around Our World,” kicked off at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Disney’s official pin trading program began at Walt Disney World in 1999 during EPCOT’s Millennium Celebration. Pin trading soon became a global phenomenon, spreading to all Disney Parks. Guests of the 4-day festival had…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Host The Warrior Games in 2027
The Warrior Games are returning to Walt Disney World Resort in August 2027. This is an annual adaptive sports competition for the military community. It celebrates the strength, resilience, and healing journeys of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Its return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be the third time…
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Spaceship Earth Series Gets Pilot Order for Disney+
The next Disney attraction to make the jump from the parks to the screen could end up being EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth. Disney+ has given the green light for a pilot of a series that would be based on the classic Walt Disney World Resort attraction. A logline for the series was also shared. It reads…
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Check Out These Disney PhotoPass Shots For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Today is the first day of this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This after-hours ticketed event is full of treats, entertainment, characters, and seasonal fun! It also has some wonderful photo opportunities from Disney PhotoPass Service. Ahead of the first Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort for the year, Disney PhotoPass shared a look…
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Hallmark Announces Premiere Date of “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Come True”
In early July, a sneak peek from the upcoming holiday movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True was released. This movie will premiere on Hallmark Channel, and now there is an official release date. Hallmark Channel is pleased to announce that Saturday, November 28 will be the premiere day for Holiday Ever After:…
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Add Some Character to Your Resort Refillable Mug at Walt Disney World
Buying a Resort Refillable Mug at your favorite Walt Disney World Resort Hotel is one of the best ways to enjoy unlimited drinks during your vacation. The mugs come in a variety of designs and colors, and at one point featured the Resort you were staying at. Now you can add a character handle accessory…
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DescenDANCE Party x Camp Rock Jam Now Happening at Disney Springs
Disney Springs at Walt Disney World is calling all VKs (Villain Kids) and Campers to get ready to start the party at the DescenDANCE Party x Camp Rock Jam! At this party, you’ll be chillin’ like a villain while you sing and dance along to some of your favorite Disney Channel hits. While there, guests…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most delicious events at Walt Disney World Resort each year. This year, the Food & Wine Festival will be returning to EPCOT on August 27 and continuing to November 21, 2026. During this time, guests at EPCOT will be able to enjoy delicious foods…
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Diamond Horseshoe to Get Pop-Up Food and Drinks at Magic Kingdom
The Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is soon getting a fun culinary offering in the form of a pop-up experience. This limited-time offering will be arriving this fall. It will continue the legacy of this location that is known for “western hospitality and old-world glamour tucked on the edge of…
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Geek Eats: Halloween Foods at Disney Springs 2026
Halloween is materializing at the Walt Disney World Resort. At Disney Springs, Halloween offerings will be arriving on August 11th. This year, guests who visit will get to experience some new culinary creations and also some returning favorites. They will be found throughout Disney Springs at locations like Amorette’s Patisserie, The Ganachery, or Jock Lindsey’s…
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New Looks at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Reveal Magical Connections with Disney Stories and Nature
Work continues at Walt Disney World Resort on Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. This beautiful new resort is inspired by nature and looks to be a beautiful addition to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Today, Disney released a look at the variety of spaces that will be found when the resort is finished and guests can…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise Revealed
This week, the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place. Ahead of the first Halloween party of the season at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has revealed what merchandise will be available to partygoers. The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is on August 7th and continues on select nights at Magic Kingdom through October…
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FØØD by Swedish Chef Now Serving New Muppet Drinks
Anytime there is something new connected with The Muppets is a good time. This year has been a good year for fans of The Muppets with The Muppet Show special event. This year also saw the arrival of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As part of this newest version…
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Trash Cans at Walt Disney World Receive Upgrade
Disney Parks trash cans have had the same look since Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. Disney Parks trash cans have also been themed to the various lands and parks, and many of them are unique to that particular theme park. Now, new trash cans have been introduced at the Walt Disney World Resort. These…
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Outgoing Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Shares Thoughts on Last Day Before Retirement
Today is Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle’s last day before retirement. Vahle has led the Walt Disney World Resort for the last six years. This is the culmination of a career that has spanned over three decades at Disney. Before his current roles (he also oversees Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineering and Sourcing for Disney…
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Disney Imagination Campus and The Muppets Announce Return of Imagination Day for 2027
Disney Imagination Campus, along with The Muppets, is proud to announce the return of Imagination Day in 2027. Imagination Day is a Teacher Professional Development course for teachers from kindergarten to high school. In a teaser video on Instagram, Kermit the Frog joined Ashley Eckstein to let everyone know that Imagination Day is returning in…
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Disney Villains Collection Heading to Disney Store and Disney Parks
More Halloween merchandise is heading to the Disney Store and the Disney Parks. Today, a new collection was released that is sure to be incredibly popular. The Disney Villains Collection will be arriving on the Disney Store and the Disney Parks on August 3, 2026. This frightfully fun collection celebrates favorite Disney villains in a…
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Bakari, New Silverback Gorilla, Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Lead Family Troop
Bakari, a new silverback western lowland gorilla, is the new leader of the family troop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As he is settling into his new role in his new home, the Disney Parks Blog shared details about this transition. Bakari is a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla who can now be found at Gorilla Falls Exploration…
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Cutie Ghost Collection Materializing on Disney Store
More Halloween merchandise has arrived at DisneyStore.com. This time it comes in the form of the Cutie Ghost Collection, which was announced today on Disney’s online retailer. It will be found at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on August 3 and on DisneyStore.com on August 10 at 8 AM PST. This collection returns after…
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Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package Coming to EPCOT
A new way to dine and enjoy fireworks is coming to EPCOT. This comes in the form of the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package. This allows people to enjoy a delicious meal at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya while watching Luminous The Symphony of Us. Reservations for this new offering will be available starting on August 27, 2026.…
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Mayor Winddancer Joins Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last year. This year, it is getting a new character as part of a new preshow sequence. That new character is Mayor Winddancer, who continues to be voiced by Patrick Warburton. Mayor Brian Winddancer now sets up the story as part of the preshow before everything gets…
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New Fish Arrives at The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
The Seas Pavilion in the World Nature of EPCOT has welcomed a new fish called a Napoleon Wrasse. The humphead wrasse (Crassilabrus undulatus), also known as a Napoleon Wrasse, is the largest species of wrasse mainly found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. The wrasse can be found on the east coast of Africa around the mouth of the Red Sea, and in some areas…
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Disney Showcases California Grill Sushi Chef and His Culinary Magic Making
There is magic to be found in many different ways when on a trip to Disney. Whether it is in the parks, resorts, or even the cruise line, there is no shortage of ways to get some Disney magic. A favorite way for many involves the culinary magic that comes from the Disney chefs around…
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How Walt Disney World Resort Invests in the Magic
There are a lot of exciting things that are coming to the Disney Parks. This includes new attractions, lands, and experiences for guests to enjoy when they are finished at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and beyond. While work actively continues to bring new stories and experiences to the parks, investments and work are also…