Tag: Walt Disney World
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Celebrate 65 Years of ‘Peter Pan’ with Magical Photo Opportunities at Magic Kingdom Park
On February 5, 1953, Peter Pan debuted to the world and reminded everyone that with any happy little thought you can fly! from February 4-10, you’re invited to celebrate all the magic with Disney PhotoPass Service at Magic Kingdom Park. Here are the special moments you’ll be able to find: Find Captain Hook and Smee in Fantasyland intermittently from…
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Top Ten Lands in Disney Parks – Part Two
Disneyland established not only the first theme park but the way that many theme parks would be laid out in the future. “Lands” serve as the themed areas where attractions, shows, restaurants, and shops are grouped. Many of them tell a story by itself, and also help solidify stories of attractions. Here’s the top 10 themed lands from…
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Top Ten Misconceptions About the Disney Parks
There’s a lot of trivia out there about the Disney parks and resorts- where the “hidden Mickey’s” are, what time to hit up Splash Mountain (hint: last), how often to eat a Dole whip before admitting you have a problem… But there’s also a lot of misinformation out there about the Disney experience. We here…
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The Wonderful World of Walls – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 816
Welcome to another week of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover and also some new things that have come to the corner. This week the Geeks talk about some of the changes going on at Disneyland. Festival of the Arts has come to Epcot and Murray provided some excellent coverage of…
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Dressing Up for Disney: A Guide for Guys Who Waited Until the Last Minute
It’s fun to dress up and go to your favorite Disney Park. Whether it is a special event, a date, or just a Sunday in the park, there is some added magic to putting on your best and strolling through the park. However, if you are like me, I often forget to pre-plan and find…
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What’s It Like to Run the Dopey Challenge? – runDisney Resolutions
Over 4 years ago I never would have thought I would be running often, let alone running 48.6 miles in 4 days. But, that’s just what I did at the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon. Though it wasn’t my first race, it was still a huge task. This was my experience… The…
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Walt Disney World to Offer Extra FastPasses to Guests For an Additional Cost
Starting today, guests staying in the club level rooms and suites on property have an option to purchase three extra FastPass+ selections per day for $50 per person. The program, which is now in its pilot stages, has guests participating for three days minimum ($150 per guest) and guests can make FastPass+ reservations 90 days…
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A Look at The Edison at Disney Springs
The Edison is a new restaurant and bar at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. It’s hard to describe it as that because it’s more of an experience. There is not just one bar area, there are 3 in the two level Edison. The Edison is part of a chain that has a location near…
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runDisney Opens Registration for Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon and the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge
Today runDisney opened registration for the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon and the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge. This virtual race lets runners race from their own backyards as a part of the runDisney races. The runDisney website describes them this way: Race through the galaxy on a course of your choosing for the inaugural Star Wars Virtual…
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Disney Magic Merges with Magic of Mother Nature on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a plethora of experience to be had for guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. One must-do attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Kilimanjaro Safari. This ride aboard a jeep takes guests into the heart of Africa to see the different animals and habitats that they can be found in.…
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Disney Releases Images of Disney Skyliner Transportation System at Walt Disney World
Last summer Disney announced the new Disney Skyliner Transportation System at the D23 Expo. This new form of transportation will allow guests to travel between resorts at Walt Disney World while offering some pretty incredible views as they visit Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, the Disney Parks Blog released some renderings of what this…
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Lessons we can Learn from Walt Disney
On December 5th, we celebrate and remember the birth of one of the great American innovators, storytellers, and pioneers- Walter Elias Disney. Born in 1901, Walt’s name remains synonymous with quality, joy, and fun. His legacy has stretched well beyond his passing in 1966, and his creations and work will continue on for years to…
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Disney Parks and Superstars to Light Up ABC’s Primetime Special ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ Nov. 30
Merry holiday moments from Disney theme parks around the world and a star-studded cast of entertainers will launch a “25 Days of Christmas” countdown when “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airs Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, from 9:00–11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network. The magical two-hour event will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winner Julianne Hough, multiplatinum…
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Happy 89th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
One of my earliest memories is with Mickey Mouse. But, it doesn’t have to do with the parks. Down the street from me was a video rental store. Yeah, that’s how old I am. Anyway, it was next to a grocery store and after my mom and I shopped for food we’d go to the…
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A Can’t Miss Experience at Epcot: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit at Walt Disney World. If I could, I would go there every day. However, I live in California and Epcot is in Florida. When visiting Walt Disney World, I do like to visit Epcot as much as possible. One of my favorite things to experience at…
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The Muppets are Magical at Magic Kingdom!
This last year The Muppets descended upon Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom. With two new shows called Great Moments in American History, The Muppets share two iconic American historical moments. One show shares about the midnight ride of Paul Revere. The other shares the story of the Declaration of Independence. The stories are told…
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Caitie’s Birthday at Walt Disney World! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 804
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week, it’s going up a little bit later than normal due to it not being a normal week. Caitie celebrated her birthday this week at Walt Disney World! Due to this, this week’s episode was filmed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Mr. DAPs and Caitie Bear talk about…
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Sneak Peek at Toy Story Land Eatery – Woody’s Lunch Box
Today, Disney released concept art of a new part of Toy Story Land, opening at the Walt Disney World Resort next summer. Woody’s Lunch Box will be a themed quick service eatery where guests can order from, well, a lunch box! Since guests will all be shrunk to the size of a toy in this…
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New Minnie Mouse Headwear Arrives this Fall
Later this Fall, Disney Parks will debut a new line of Minnie Mouse headbands. Fresh off the popularity of the rose gold ears, there will be plenty of new sparkly styles to choose from. Not only will there be a few Minnie inspired patterns, but new holiday ones as well. This is a fun collection…
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Going Solo? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 803
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of Star Wars news to cover. The Han Solo movie now has a title. Jake the Droid has been seen wandering around Tomorrowland in Disneyland. The geeks discuss both of these topics and the pros and cons of each of them. They also discuss just…
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Epcot’s 35th Anniversary is Celebrated with Magic and Memories!
October 1 marked the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Epcot. The park marked the occasion with a 35th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fountain Stage featuring Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty, commemorative parks maps and buttons, “I was there” merchandise, and a special fireworks finale following Illuminations. D23 added to the festivities with…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Epcot 35
On Sunday, the Walt Disney World resort celebrated Epcot’s 35th anniversary with plenty of fanfare in true Disney fashion. Fans from all over celebrated with food and memories of Epcot of old. It looked like a fun day of celebration! While some went to parties, others flocked stores for special Epcot 35 merchandise. Some was…
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Sunday Spotlight: Spaceship Earth at Epcot
Today Epcot is celebrating its 35th anniversary. While there is a lot of different things to love about Epcot, one of these is more iconic than the rest. Spaceship Earth is the geodesic sphere that is the centerpiece of Epcot. It can be seen from just about any place at the park. This sphere is…
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Recreate Disney Parks Festival Food with the Disney Food & Wine Festival Coast-to-Coast Cookbook
The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort each have their own Food & Wine Festivals now. In the spring, the Disneyland Resort hosts the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The fall brings the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to the Walt Disney World Resort. With it comes the announcement of a new cookbook. The Disney…