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Disney Springs Extends Weekend Hours Starting October 9th, 2020

While I was in Walt Disney World last month the place that I took the most comfort was at Disney Springs. Despite the masks, temperature checks, and social distance guidelines being in place the sprawling shopping, dining, and entertainment complex gave me the greatest feeling of "normalcy." There I found that music played, crowds bustled, and restaurants welcomed guests to (current) capacity.

Magic Kingdom Holiday Merriment Reimagined In 2020

A reimagined holiday celebration will take place at Walt Disney World this year with running between November 27th and December 30th, 2020. Seasonal shows, decor, activities, treats, and merchandise will be sure to delight the senses of guests during this festive time in the Magic Kingdom and beyond.

Highlights From The EPCOT International Festival Of The Holidays Arrive In 2020

A reimagined holiday celebration will take place at Walt Disney World with select highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays running between November 27th and December 30th, 2020. Seasonal shows, activities, treats, and merchandise will be sure to delight the senses.

Some November Walt Disney World Park Hours Updates

If there is one thing we can count on at Disney right now, it's that everything is subject to change. Back in September operating hours at all four Disney World parks were reduced. It's not surprising with kids going back to school ini some form or another, September is typically a slower month. That being said, when the November calendar was revealed, it first appeared that these shortened hours would continue.

Disney Springs Closes Early Due To Curfew And A Message From Disney Leaders

Civil unrest occurring across the nation has prompted action from Disney as Orlando and Orange County institute a curfew following nights of rioting over the death of George Floyd. Disney Springs will be closing early until further notice to allow guests and cast members the ability to make it home in time. Disney Company leadership CEO Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Bob Iger, and Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer of The Walt Disney Company Latondra Newton also released a joint statement to Cast Members regarding this time of civil unrest.

BREAKING NEWS Walt Disney World Extends Closures

This evening, after the stock market closed, the @DisneyParksNews twitter account released a statement that the Walt Disney World and Disneyland closures would be extended until further notice and Disney cast members (not including operating partners) would be paid through April 18, 2020.

Details Revealed For Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge

Amongst the plethora of news that came out of Disney's D23 Expo last weekend Bob Chapek, Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Products for the Walt Disney Company gave guests an all too brief look at the next Deluxe Resort and Disney Vacation Club property to be built at Walt Disney World - Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge.

An Exciting New Stories For The Disney Cruise Line

Bob Chapek took the stage at D23 Expo to share his thoughts about the exciting projects coming to the Disney Cruise Line. He told the massive audience gathered before the D23 stage and shared his belief that every Disney moment a guest has should bring their favorite stories to life in thrilling ways. The Disney Cruise Line is reaching for that vision with new ships, and a brand new port destination that is pure magic.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Date

Details are trickling out about the highly anticipated Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion. Read on to discover why this new attraction is seriously ambitious, and worth every moment of anticipation as it readies to open on December 5th, 2019.

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Opening in 2020

At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney Imagineers are getting ready to open Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway in 2020! You'll be invited to the Chinese Theatre where Mickey and Minnie will be hosting the premier of their newest film "Perfect Picnic." The theater serves as the magic portal through which guests will step from the human world directly into the cartoon world for one Goofy adventure aboard Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.

When it comes to Disney World, trip planning is huge undertaking. In fact, many a first visit to Disney World is marred by a lack of planning. While it might be tempting to think that it's "just a theme park," and that you can show up and have a blast by winging it, the size and complexity of the resort is daunting even for experts. These articles will help you make the most of your Disney trip, and might even introduce you to some activities and attractions you haven't heard about!

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Creating Your Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Deck

The craze for Disney's new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive game at Walt Disney World is growing quickly. Barely two months after it's official launch and there are collector sites, blogs, and rumors popping up across the web dedicated to this fun new attraction. Disney's Imagineers are still tweeking known game play problems, but the busy summer season is coming and more guests than every will be playing.

Why I runDisney

I am so excited to be a part of the WDW for Grownups family! As a new runDisney columnist for WDWFG, I'm hoping to bring some of my running and Disney experience to this community. Please contact me anytime with questions, tips -- anything! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you in the coming weeks.

The Tea Caddy in Epcot's United Kingdom

One of my favorite spots to stop and shop while touring Epcot is the Twinings Tea Shop located in the United Kingdom Pavilion. I know I can buy Twinings at home, but something about the charming thatched roof and cottage atmosphere just makes buying my tea at Epcot just that much more wonderful.

Adult Retreats on the Disney Fantasy

Every now and then I like to through in a post about the Disney Cruise Line. We've talked in the past about the fantastic adult retreats on board the Disney Dream. Today I wanted to share with you the latest in adult Disney Cruise Fun, straight from Disney Cruise Line's Newest Ship, the Disney Fantasy.

Gardening Enthusiasts Find Lots of Inspiration at Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival

Recently, I had the opportunity to take in a day at Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival. One of the biggest and most anticipated annual events held at Walt Disney World, the Flower and Garden Festival, which is co-sponsored by HGTV, boasts acres and acres of gorgeous blooms, more than 75 Disney character topiaries and other special displays, and scores of seminars and chats.

The Basics of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Are you looking for a fun new way to spend some time at the Magic Kingdom? Why not give Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom a try! Disney's new live action role play game opened in February and guests have been lining up to save the Kingdom ever since.

It's the Walt Disney World Marathon's 20th Anniversary

Coming in 2013 the Walt Disney World Marathon will be celebrating it's 20th Anniversary Race during a fun filled weekend of activities for all ages. Race weekend (January 10th-13th, 2013) hosts fun events for families to enjoy that stress the importance of physical fitness for every age.

Three Fun Disney Apps for your iPhone

More than ever the iTunes store is showcasing some of the many Disney themed applications that are being produced by creative Disney fans to both entertain you and to make your vacations go more smoothly. Last week we talked about the Fantastic Fireworks Photography Field Guide as a useful tool. This week I've got three Fun Apps to bring a little more Disney into your daily life.

Disney's Star Wars Weekends Bring Out The Elite

Star Wars Weekends are coming soon to Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Park will be filled to the brim with a who's who of Star Wars Fans and Elite. The star studded guest list continues to come out with more of the fan favorites than ever, below are just a few of the people you could meet. Star Wars Weekends are an annual event held at Disney's Hollywood Studios taking place each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012.

Epcot's Japan Pavilion Koi Pond

All around the Disney parks there are beautiful, entertaining spots that many guest often miss. These places are all about theme magic, and if one is so focused on getting to the next ride, or making it on time to their ADR it can be easy to overlook. But to travelers who like to enjoy the journey these spots can paint vivid pictures of the beauty and culture of the areas in which they can be found.