Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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‘Toy Story 4’ Stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen Share Thoughts on Toy Story Land as It Celebrates First Anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2019) – Happy one-year anniversary Toy Story Land! On June 30, 2018, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., reached a milestone in its multi-year transformation with the opening of this immersive new land. Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films and…
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Sunday Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
It is very rare that a stage show opens the same day as the animated feature of the same name does. However, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage did just that. Opening on November 22, 1991, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage tells the story of Beauty…
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Disney Confirms Country Bears and Tiki Birds to Remain at Walt Disney World
Disney has had a lot to announce this summer. With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it was expected that most of the summer would be spent talking about things arriving at the Disney Parks. However, the news this week hasn’t been about things coming to the Disney Parks, for which there are many.…
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Local FIRST Robotics team celebrated recent world championship win today at Magic Kingdom Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. June 24, 2019—Thirty Central Florida high schoolers, who double as teammates on a local FIRST Robotics team, were celebrated today during an exclusive early morning experience at Magic Kingdom Park. Together, the students and their leadership team—which includes several Walt Disney World Resort Disney VoluntEARS—spent an early morning in Tomorrowland prior…
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Soarin’ Around the Galaxy – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week’s edition has news ranging from the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, to Toy Story 4, to the newest Pixar film. It also has details about Avengers: Endgame. We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. We’ll see you in the parks!…
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‘‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’’ Disney’s Blizzard Beach Hosts One of the Largest Florida Locations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 20, 2019) – Disney’s Blizzard Beach hosted nearly 200 attendees as part of the 10th annual “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’’ on Thursday morning at Walt Disney World Resort. Three-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Rowdy Gaines kicked off the lesson, where children of all ages learned basic swim strokes. Children from the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Salutes America’s Birthday with Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebrations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 21, 2019) – An all-American red, white and blue fireworks spectacular will bathe the sky this Independence Day at Walt Disney World Resort, joined by live entertainment, scrumptious treats and patriotic pageantry. Here’s what’s in store for Fourth of July 2019: Magic Kingdom Park – Park Hours: July 3, 8…
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New Enhancements Come to Minnie Van Service at Walt Disney World as Service Celebrates Milestone.
The Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the milestone of having transported 1 million guests. With this milestone comes a whole new era of magic for the ridesharing service at Walt Disney World. Disney has announced that Lyft, which operates the service, is now the official rideshare of Walt Disney World…
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60 Years of Movement – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 938 (#456)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks cover the 60th anniversary of the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarines at Disneyland. They also discuss the arrival of Bo Peep on Pixar Pier. Merchandise is now being sold at the Main Street Cinema and this is also chatted about. Following which, a new segment…
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Walt Disney World Annual Pass Prices Increase Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening This August
As summer draws even closer, the fun of Star Wars at the Walt Disney World becomes even more real! You may have read earlier this week that Annual Passholders will have special events to look forward all summer long. In these events, guests have the chance to experience Galaxy’s Edge before the general public. Of course, with…
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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will Have the Chance to Experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge First in 2019 Summer Offerings
It is a great summer for Walt Disney World annual passholders! While every single day, you can experience the magic of Disney theme parks and water parks, there are some extra special perks coming! Earlier today it was announced that Walt Disney World annual passholders would have multiple special offerings coming their way this summer.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Passholders Can Enjoy Special Offerings This Summer
New ticket deals, limited-time dining discounts, special event offers and more LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 17, 2019) – Walt Disney World Resort Passholders enjoy a full year of magic, and this summer they can take advantage of several new perks and benefits with special, limited-time offerings. From special ticket deals to exclusive merchandise opportunities and…
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Toy Story Drop! Pop-Up Experience Comes to Disney Springs This Summer!
Toy Story fans will want to visit Disney Springs this summer for a new experience. The newly-opened Toy Story Drop! pop-up experience is something that can’t be missed at the Walt Disney World Resort. Toy Story Drop! is a new mobile game that guests can experience in Disney Springs. Toy Story Drop! is a mobile game that…
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The Animation Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station This July
This summer Rafiki’s Planet Watch is reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With the reopening will be the return of the Conservation Station, Wildlife Express Train, Habitat Habit, and Affectation Station. One new thing that will be arriving with the reopening of this area of the park will be The Animation Experience. The Animation Experience Animation…
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Bounding on Batuu: The Dos and Don’ts for Outfits at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to enter and become a part of the Star Wars stories. When visiting Batuu and become a part of the world that Disney has created, there is a need to become even more a part of the story as one interacts with its inhabitants, build lightsabers, build droids, and…
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Enjoy a Magical Day with Dad this Father’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 6, 2019) – Whether Dad’s ideal day is spent enjoying sports and the great outdoors, experiencing exciting attractions or sampling delicious cuisine, there is something for every guy’s fancy at Walt Disney World Resort this Father’s Day. Here are just a few of the options for making Dad’s day the…
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Smoked Brisket with Chorizo-Cheese Fondu – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are just a few short weeks left for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Guests visiting the festival at Epcot can experience incredible flowers and gardens just as one would expect. They can also taste some incredible foods and beverages and listen catch some incredible entertainment. One great location to get food…
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New Summer One World Ticket for Walt Disney World Resort Available June 4
Special-offer ticket includes admission to all four theme parks and two water parks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 22, 2019) – The season of summer fun is nearly upon us and now, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to make lifelong memories with family and friends. For the first time, guests can…
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Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels to Offer Mobile Ordering
Mobile ordering for food is coming to select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. For anyone who has utilized this function in Disney Parks, this will be welcome news. The new service will be offered in the coming months. The mobile ordering will be coming online at several different food locations at the Walt Disney World…
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Alumni of the Mickey Mouse Club Visit Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
Alumni of the Mickey Mouse Club were at the Magic Kingdom for a very special reunion. Cast Members from all seven seasons of the ‘All New’ Mickey Mouse Club reunited for a special cavalcade at Walt Disney World. This is the cast who filmed their show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the Disney Channel which…
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Toy Story 4 FORKY Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Merchandise has arrived at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort for FORKY from the upcoming Disney-Pixar film, Toy Story 4. FORKY, a character created by Bonnie, will be appearing in Toy Story 4 this June. FORKY (Tony Hale) doesn’t believe he is a toy. He thinks he is a spork who absolutely doesn’t belong…
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24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Expands to 87 Days Global Dining Delights and Festival Fun on Tap Aug. 29-Nov. 23
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 9, 2019) – A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation will bring irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to the 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 29-Nov 23, 2019. This year, the celebrated summer-into-fall festival at Walt Disney World Resort will add a dozen extra…
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It’s a Season of Plenty this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
New nighttime shows, the longest foodie festival in Disney history, and a galaxy far, far away among many highlights in 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2019) – As the calendar turns the page into fall later this year, the curtain will lift on an exciting time for Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars:…
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Walt Disney World Resort Unwraps and Unveils 64 Disney Skyliner Gondolas!
This week 64 Disney Skyliner Gondolas were unwrapped and unveiled in the skies above the Walt Disney World Resort. The 64 gondolas include wraps that feature Disney films, attractions, and characters from across its many properties. These gondolas have been tested recently with guests attempting to see what was underneath the wraps. Now, the wraps…