Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Current Country Bear Jamboree Set to Close This Month to Make Way For New Show
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree is set to be coming to Magic Kingdom in 2024. Today Disney announced updates about this new iteration of this beloved opening day attraction. First off, the current Country Bear Jamboree will be ending its run at Walt Disney World on January 27, 2024. Below is a video of this…
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Walt Disney World Resort’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closed for Multi-Month Refurbishment
One of the more popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort is now closed for a multi-month refurbishment. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed on Monday for a routine refurbishment that will see no changes to the theme. The attraction closed on Monday, January 8, 2024, and is expected to reopen in…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Florida Resident Disney Thrills Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new discount for Florida residents wishing to visit in 2024. The Florida Resident Disney Thrill Ticket will be available to purchase starting on January 11th and is a 2-day ticket for $199 (plus tax). There is also the ability to extend this to a 3-day ticket for $219…
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Walt Disney World To Offer Private Star Wars Photoshoots
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it will soon be offering a new private Star Wars photoshoot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The service will be offered by Disney Photopass Service and allow guests to book a 20-minute photo session called Capture Your Moment. Disney has shared the following information…
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Florida Legislators Move Forward With Bill To Return To Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida legislators in the Florida Senate moved forward with a bill that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) to its previous iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. This effort to repeal the legislation that dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replaced it with the CFTOD, which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis controlled…
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Walt Disney World Half Marathon Shortened Due to Weather
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon has been shortened on account of a less than favorable weather report. A posting on the runDisney website made the announcement. Along with changing the length of the course, the start time has also been modified to start 15 minutes earlier. The following announcement was posted on the runDisney…
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Weathervane Installed on Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Built by Louisiana Master Blacksmith
A weathervane has been installed atop Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. This weathervane is custom made by Louisiana’s master blacksmith, Darryl Reeves. Darryl is a 3rd generation master blacksmith and also a Vietnam Veteran. In New Orleans, one can barely walk two blocks before seeing metalwork he has created. His work can be found…
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GEEK EATS: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Foods
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be running this year from January 12 through February 19. This festival is a celebration of arts of all types. From music to cuisines, there will be be plenty of different experiences for guests to enjoy at EPCOT during this festival. Ahead of the arrival of…
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Disney+ Subscribers Can Enjoy Free Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Disney+ subscribers can enjoy free Disney Dining this summer. The offer will be going live on January 3, 2024 and be offered on select dates from July 1st through September 30, 2024. Here is the exact verbiage of the announcement that was made for this offer: Starting Jan.…
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New Disney Vacation Club Lounge to be Built at Walt Disney World Resort
A new Disney Vacation Club lounge is being built at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024. The announcement was made among many other announcements about new things coming from Disney Experiences in 2024. This new lounge will not be an enhancement to the existing DVC lounges that are currently at the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT…
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24 Exciting Things to Look Forward to From Disney Experiences in 2024
2024 is an exciting year for guests visiting the Disney Parks and beyond. There will be new attractions, experiences, and more ways to experience magic. This year, Disney is pulling out all the stops to create unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages. From thrilling rides to immersive shows, there is something for everyone to…
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Fashion, Food, and Fun Come Together in New 2024 shopDisney and Disney Parks Collections
For those that love Disney and also love to eat, 2024 is going to be a really good year. This is especially true for those who like to have merchandise that celebrates their passions. Disney has announced that there will be two new collections coming to shopDisney and the Disney Parks in 2024 that celebrate…
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VIDEO: A ‘Fantasmic!’ Medley by Ragtime Piano Player Grayson at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Stop by Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom and sometimes you can see and hear Grayson making magic while playing the ragtime piano. This talented entertainer engages with guests with a big smile and willingness to take requests. Throughout a set he might play music from Disney films, attractions, or even nighttime spectaculars! Recently, on a…
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New Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection Coming to shopDisney
A new Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection is coming to shopDisney in the 2024!
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares Year-End Letter About Disney and Make-A-Wish
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, wrote a letter that was posted on the Disney Parks Blog highlighting the wishes that were made in the course of the last year by Disney and Make-A-Wish. This comes as the collaboration has led to over 150,000 wishes granted since they first started working together in 1980. D’Amaro,…
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GUIDE: Parking at Walt Disney World Resort
Parking at The Walt Disney World Resort can be a daunting thing. There are a LOT of parking lots at the theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs, and other places. Many of these parking lots have different pricing options and some of the pricing has been recently updated. Below is a look at the…
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Acoustic Version of ‘One Little Spark’ Plays After Luminous
Luminous: The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular that is being presented at EPCOT nightly. This new show utilizes fireworks, fountains, music and lights to remind guests that we are more alike than different. Since it opened earlier this month, it has been delighting guests with both recognizable and new music that is…
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Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 25, 1983
On this day in 1983, the first Walt Disney World’s Very Merry Christmas Parade aired live from the Magic Kingdom. Since then, the broadcast has branched out to include segments from the four Walt Disney World Parks, the Disneyland Resort, all of the international Disney Parks, the Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. This year, we…
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From 3D Printed Remote-controlled Toys to Tasty Popsicles: Even Disney Animals Are Having Fun
Technology and innovative thinking enhance quality of life and encourage natural behaviors for animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 22, 2023) – By employing the latest in 3D printing, motorized mechanics, and innovative uses for recycled items, the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering…
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Disney Sues Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Over Public Records Request
The Walt Disney Company has sued the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, over a failure for the district to release public records. In the lawsuit, Disney accuses the district of failing to preserve and turn over public records in violation of Florida law and the state’s constitution. Disney asked…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…
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270,000 Toys and Counting Donated For Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and Disney is thrilled to share that this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive tally has broken an all-time Disney record with more than 270,000 toys and counting for children in need! Disney believes that there is no better way to celebrate the giving season than by thanking all of those who are…
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New Show Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. This will be a fully reimagined theatrical production called The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. This new musical will be arriving in a refreshed Animation Courtyard theater in the fall of 2024. The new…
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Walt Disney World Announces More “Good-to-Go” Days for Annual Passholders Along With Other New Updates
2024 will be a good year to visit Walt Disney World Resort! Today, Walt Disney World announced that more Good-To-Go Days, All-Day Park Hoppers are returning, reservation updates, and some updates to Dining Plans which will be returning as well. All of these announcements can be read below. What do you think of these updates…