Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Sunday Spotlight: Liberty Tree in Liberty Square
Visit the Magic Kingdom and enter Liberty Square and in the middle, there is a beautiful tree. This tree, called the Liberty Tree, is a representation of the original Liberty Tree that was found in Boston, Massachusetts during the colonial era leading up to the Revolutionary War. Underneath the tree a plaque says: The Liberty…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in AMERICAN History Says Goodbye
Today The Muppets Present… Great Moments in AMERICAN History ends its run at the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. This daily show told the story of two important moments during the Revolutionary War as the United States of America became a country. There were two regular shows, one that told the story of the midnight…
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Around the World – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! With the Walt Disney World Resort celebrating a few anniversaries this week, there is a lot of news coming from Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. This includes the end of Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and The Muppets Present… Great Moments in AMERICAN History. While those went goodbye,…
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Get Festive With Your Special Look into Holiday Decor at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Are you ready to get festive at Walt Disney World Resort? Get ready with your sneak peek into decorations for each land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Watch this video below for your special behind-the-scenes look! In Discovery Island, guests will find that all the decorations were handmade by the community of artists. At night, guests…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience: Peek into a Bright Future for the Beloved Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2019) – At Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot continues the biggest transformation of any Disney theme park in history, developing groundbreaking attractions, magnificent new landscapes and unforgettable entertainment spectaculars. Guests are now invited to see an enticing glimpse into this bright future when they visit Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot…
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Magic Journeys – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 953 (#471)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER, live from Epcot! This week Mr. DAPs is joined by Mikey Really Likey right after the world premiere of Epcot Forever at the Walt Disney World Resort. They discuss this new firework spectacular along with other new offerings coming to Epcot. This includes the new preview center The Epcot Experience. They…
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“Epcot Forever” Takes Fans of Walt Disney World on a Musical Journey Down Memory Lane
This week, Epcot Forever made its world debut to guests of Walt Disney World Resort. This show comes just after IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth performed for the final time after a nearly 20-year run. While fans of this classic show were concerned about what would come next, many were delighted to find that this new…
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The Epcot Experience Opens on Epcot’s Anniversary and Reveals Exciting Plans For the Future!
The Epcot Experience opened today at Epcot as the park celebrates its 37th anniversary. Situated in the Odyssey Events Pavilion, this preview center gives a look at what is coming to Epcot in the coming years. The highlight of this new attraction is a room with a 360 degree screen wrapping around the inside of…
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Fans Show Up To Say Goodbye to Epcot’s Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
On October 1, 1999 IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth opened at Epcot as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s Millennium Celebration. After the Millennium Celebration ended, “200” was dropped. On September 30, 2019 Illuminations: Reflections of Earth was presented to thousands in attendance for the last time. This show was beloved by millions over the years…
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Musical Chairs? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there was a lot going. On the Spider-Man front, there is a new deal between Disney and Sony. Over in Star Wars, it appears the Kevin Feige is developing a new movie. The Disney theme parks saw a pretty substantial shakeup of leadership. In the…
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What Is Known About Epcot Forever
“Epcot Forever” will be making its debut performance on October 1 at World Showcase Lagoon. This new nighttime spectacular will be brought to life with a spark of imagination that features fireworks, lasers, water, illuminated kites, and special effects. This show will take guests on a journey through the past, present, and future of Epcot,…
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Walt Disney World Resort President George Kalogridis Promoted
Since 2013, George Kalogridis has been the president of the Walt Disney World Resort. Before that, he was president at the Disneyland Resort. This week, it was announced that he is being promoted to a new position. George Kalogridis will be the President, Disney Segment Development and Enrichment. In this new role, Kalogridis will be…
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Special Offers Invite Canadian Residents to Enjoy Discount on Theme Park Tickets for Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2019) – With a magical holiday season just around the corner and even more excitement planned for both resorts in 2020, this is a great time to visit Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. To make a visit even more magical, Canadian residents…
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Disney Shares Inside Look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
This morning on Good Morning America an inside look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. While it didn’t give away all of what will be happening on this new attraction, it did give some new details. Watch below as some of the details are revealed about this attraction. The bulk of the new information…
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Check Out This Behind the Scenes Look at the Music for Epcot Forever
Epcot Forever is less than a week from debuting at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. When it does debut, it will be a love letter to Epcot of the past, the present, and the magical new things that will be arriving there in the future. Epcot Forever will begin performances in the World…
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Catherine Powell Departs Disney as President, Disney Parks Western Region Position Eliminated
Disney has restructured the way the Disney Parks in what it calls the western region is structured. The position of President, Disney Parks Western Region is being eliminated. The heads of the individual resorts of this region will now directly report to Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With this change of structure,…
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Season of Change – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there are quite a few headlines to cover from the Disney and geek communities. A lot of the news has to do with the changes that come around the time of the end of the fiscal year for The Walt Disney Company. This mainly revolves…
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More Narrators Announced for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Walt Disney World is right in the middle of its Halloween and Food & Wine celebrations but there are more exciting things also on the horizon. One annual tradition that many look forward to is Epcot’s Candlelight Processional. Each year, the story of Christmas is told by a celebrity narrator with the help of a…
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Disney Gives a Behind the Scenes Look at Epcot Forever
Epcot Forever will be arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1st. This limited-time nighttime spectacular will include fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special effects kites. This is a show that will take guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot itself. This will include some favorite music…
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Saying Goodbye – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 951 (#469)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are lots of things that are saying goodbye at Disney theme parks. The geeks chat about the transitions in entertainment. At the Disneyland Resort, the Laughing Stock Co. and Pixarmonic Orchestra ended their run this last weekend. At Walt Disney World, the Muppets Present… Great…
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There’s Magic in the Air with New Disney Skyliner
Innovative gondola system will fly guests in style from four Disney resort hotels to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2019) – There will soon be magic gliding above the treetops of Walt Disney World Resort when the new Disney Skyliner takes flight Sept. 29, 2019. As much a magic…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History Dropped from Magic Kingdom Entertainment Schedule
On October 2, 2016, The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History arrived at the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. Since then, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo (and Chickens), Sam Eagle and the town crier J.J. Jefferson have been telling some of the great moments in history, “but only the American ones.” There are two…
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Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Offers Multiple Opportunities for Halloween Photos
There are many different ways to celebrate Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some of them are in the parks and include entertainment, food, merchandise, or even parties. One common thread throughout all of these different celebrations big and small is there will be people taking pictures of and with the experiences. Disney Springs…
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New Merchandise Exclusive to Annual Passholders Revealed for 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is now offering guests the best that Disney has to offer in terms of food, beverages, and entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort. This week, some Walt Disney World Annual Passholder (AP) exclusive merchandise was revealed for APs visiting Epcot for this festival. First off, there…