Tag: Walt Disney World
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Mickey and Minnie at 93, Walt Disney World at 50 – A Look at How Walt Disney World Has Celebrated Mickey and Minnie’s Birthdays
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are the two that started the adventure that has led to a huge resort in the middle of Florida. This year that resort, and of course I’m talking about Walt Disney World, is celebrating 50 years. It seems appropriate to discuss the ways in which the resort has celebrated the mice…
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runDisney Springtime Surprise Race Weekend Takes Runners on Nostalgic Journey During Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary
Newly designed 2022 race weekend inspired by beloved races from the past with several new twists; Event will change themes each year LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2021) – The 2022 edition of the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, the newly designed running event at Walt Disney World Resort that will change its theme each year,…
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Birnbaum’s 2022 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide – Mr. DAPs’ Book Review
Walt Disney World is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary and Birnbaum’s 2022 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide is now available. This guide takes a look at The World’s Most Magical Celebration and offers lots of tips and trips for how to get the most out of a trip to Walt Disney World in…
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Disney Releasing Soundtrack for Harmonious and You Are the Magic Single
The soundtrack for Harmonious is set to be released this Friday (October 29, 2021) along with a single for You are the Magic from Disney Enchantment. Both will be released by Walt Disney Records. There will be 10 tracks for the soundtrack that is officially titled Harmonious: Globally Inspired Music from the EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular.…
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Disney Genie to Launch at Walt Disney World on October 19th
After the kickoff of the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World Resort, there is another launch set to happen. On October 19th, Disney Genie will launch at Walt Disney World. This new service will be available in the My Disney Experience app for guests of the Resort. It will offer features to help guests…
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More Live Entertainment and Character Meet and Greets Returning to Walt Disney World Resort!
As Walt Disney World Resort continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, it also continues to bring back more character experiences and entertainment. Already guests can enjoy the Let the Magic Begin stage show at Cinderella Castle when Magic Kingdom opens. The piano player on Main Street, USA has also returned. In EPCOT’s World Showcase, Alberta…
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Disney KiteTails is a High Flying Hit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney KiteTails is now being performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom daily as a part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. This energetic and fun show takes place at the Discovery River Theater each day currently at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM. There are two variations of the show.…
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New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Starbucks ‘Been There’ Mugs Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Starbucks ‘Been There’ mugs commemorating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary have arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Accompanying ornaments also could be found as well at the locations where Starbucks merchandise was sold in the parks. The price for the mugs is $22.99 and the ornament is $12.99. Each showcase icons…
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Disney Grants $3 Million to Central Florida Nonprofits as Part of 50 Year Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort has kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebration. The Most Magical Celebration on Earth celebrates 50 years of magic-making in Central Florida. However, Disney doesn’t just make the magic inside its theme parks. Over the last 50 years, Disney has also actively contributed to the community around it. Over the last five…
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Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade Debuts at Magic Kingdom as Part of 50th Celebration
Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade debuted today at Magic Kingdom. Wearing EARidescent outfits, Mickey, Minnie, and friends were joined by dancers as they made their way through the park along the parade route. The cavalcade is part of the entertainment lineup for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Dubbed, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the next…
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Walt Disney World Introduces Interactive MagicBand+
Walt Disney World has announced a new interactive iteration of its MagicBand. This new MagicBand, called the MagicBand+ will allow guests to amplify and interact even more than they could with the traditional MagicBand. The MagicBand+ will be able to interact in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and allow guests to pretend to be a bounty…
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Limited Time Menu Revealed for California Grill in Celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
In 1971, a restaurant opened at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Top of the World opened on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Each night there were two offerings of a dinner/dance show. In 1995, the name changed to California Grill. California Grill featured fresh and seasonal dishes that were prepared in an…
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Spaceship Earth’s Beacon of Magic Look Previewed Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
When the 50th Anniversary celebrations begin at Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 2021, icons of the four parks will come to life at night as Beacons of Magic. Imagineer Zach Riddley has previewed what EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth will look like when it becomes a Beacon of Magic for part of The World’s Most…
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Rise of the Resistance at Walt Disney World Resort to Offer Standby Queue
This Fall, Walt Disney World is bringing magic to guests in a whole new way! Starting September 23, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be able to access Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance through a standby queue! In the past, guests have been able to access virtual boarding groups for this epic Star Wars…
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All “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” Announcements for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration will feature gold character statues throughout all 4 theme parks. Called the “Disney Fab 5 Character Collection,” these golden statues each have a story as they were revealed. Imagineers, artists, voice actors, celebrity Disney fans, and many others have helped reveal these statues. As they start to appear in…
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Space 220 Opening at EPCOT on September 20, 2021
Space 220, the out-of-this-world restaurant that will soon be open at EPCOT, now has an official opening date. Imagineer Zach Riddley shared the news on social media this morning that the restaurant will be opening on September 20, 2021. Another way to look at it is that Space 220 is opening on 9/20. Along with…
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Walt Disney World Resort Unveils New Annual Pass Program
Walt Disney World has unveiled its new annual pass program. This comes ahead of its 50th-Anniversary celebration that starts on October 1, 2021. The new passes will be available starting on September 8. With this new system, there are four tiers that will be available to Florida residents. This new system is similar to the…
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The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World to Broadcast on ABC on October 1
As Walt Disney World Resort kicks off its 50th-Anniversary on October 1st for guests visiting the Resort in Florida, there will also be a celebration on ABC. Disney has announced The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World will be broadcast on Friday, October 1st from 8-10 p.m. ET. The program…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Restaurant Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort
A new restaurant is coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The new establishment, Steakhouse 71, will be opening just off the main lobby. The new restaurant will be casual-themed with its name coming from the year that Walt Disney World Resort opened. This dining location appears to be replacing what was formerly The Wave. The announcement…
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Disney Gives Behind the Scenes Look at the Creation of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection
Over the last few weeks as Walt Disney World ramps up for its 50th anniversary celebration, different characters have been unveiled to be a part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. These characters come from all reaches of The Walt Disney Company and have included the original Mickey Mouse himself, Figment, R2D2, and more!…
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Disney Genie Service Introduced for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
Disney has introduced a new service that will be replacing the former Fastpass, Fastpass+, and Maxpass at its domestic Disney Parks. Disney Genie Service, or simply Disney Genie, is a new service that will help guests get the most out of their day at Disney. The service itself is free but there are additions that…
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Tickets to Go on Sale for Drawn to Life on August 20 Ahead of November Opening at Walt Disney World Resort!
New Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 Tickets on sale August 20! LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 17, 2021) – After more than a year of waiting, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to announce that Drawn to Life is scheduled to open on Nov. 18. The highly…
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Walt Disney World Ambassadors Pass the Torch
It is time to pass the torch for the Walt Disney World Ambassadors. This week, Marilyn and Stephen shared a message as they pass the torch to new Ambassadors Ali and Raevon ahead of the 50th-Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. The following message was shared via the Disney Parks Blog from Marilyn and Stephen, who…
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Sales of Walt Disney World Annual Passes to Return Ahead of 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today the future of what was formerly known as the Disneyland Annual Pass program was revealed with the details that were shared about the Magic Key program. However, Disneyland wasn’t the only domestic Disney theme park making news. Along with the news about the Magic Key, it was also shared that new pass sales will…