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POSTED Mon, 10/05/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Mon, 09/21/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Tue, 09/15/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Sun, 05/31/2020 - 23:08 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Fri, 03/27/2020 - 21:08 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Thu, 08/29/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Thu, 08/29/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Wed, 08/28/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Tue, 08/27/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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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POSTED Wed, 09/10/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Lush Green Roofs Help Invoke the Spirit of Norway at Epcot

I've had a love affair with World Showcase since Epcot's early days. As a teenager I was in awe of the imagineers work on each pavilion and how they managed to condense down the culture and vitality of an entire country into each beautiful stop. For a very long time now one of my most beloved Epcot details has been a roof in Epcot's Norway Pavilion. Yes, you read that right, a roof.

POSTED Tue, 09/09/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Magic Kingdom's Town Square Firehouse

Fire-fighting enthusiasts will want to be sure to stop by Engine Co. 71 in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Sitting in a prominent location right next to City Hall, this Town Square Firehouse is the home base for the Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom Recruitment Center. Here, Merlin enlists Theme Park guests to help battle a villainous take over of the Magic Kingdom in an interactive card game through the Park that's fun for all ages.

POSTED Mon, 09/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 10 Things You Can Get for Free at the Walt Disney World Resort

There's nothing inexpensive about a Walt Disney World vacation. From the hotel to the theme park tickets to airfare to food to must-have souvenirs, it's likely that your wallet is going to be a bit lighter at the end of the vacation.

POSTED Fri, 09/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Don’t Let a Rainy Day at Epcot Get You Down

If there's one Walt Disney World theme park where getting caught in the rain isn't such a bad thing, it would be Epcot. Of course, a rainy day at Disney World beats a rainy day anywhere else and you shouldn't let a little rain dampen your day at any of the theme parks.

POSTED Thu, 09/04/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Grab a Good Meal at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe at the Magic Kingdom

When you're looking for a good place to rest your weary feet and grab a quick bite to eat at the Magic Kingdom, head over to the intersection between Adventureland and Frontierland and stop at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe.

Of course the regulars just call it Pecos Bill's and one of our favorite things about the quick service location is the themeing and decor. Depending on which entrance you use you will either see the "Wild West" signage in Frontierland or the Caribbean-style sign from the Adventureland entrance.

POSTED Wed, 09/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Experiences and a Premium Dessert Party Added to Mickeys’ Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney villains are getting a lot of attention at this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

This year's holiday event will feature Villains Mix & Mingle: Live on Stage at the Castle Forecourt Stage, and guests at the party will have a chance to meet their favorite Disney villains at locations throughout the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Tue, 09/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

First Aid And Response At The Walt Disney World Parks

When traveling you should always be responsible for your own minor first aid, but when things get more complicated, rest assured that Walt Disney World has a fully staffed first aid and emergency response system to get you to the care you need.

POSTED Mon, 09/01/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The FastPass+ Lunch Experience at Be Our Guest

Lunch at Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom is the most sought-after quick service meal in the entire kingdom. If you aren't lucky enough to score a FastPass+ for lunch you either have to try to get one of the new standby tickets or stand in a terribly long line and hope to get in.

POSTED Fri, 08/29/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Entertainment Options Replacing Several Fan Favorites at Epcot’s World Showcase

Disney has announced that several popular entertainment acts are being replaced in Epcot's World Showcase.

In the next few weeks Mo'Rockin', Off Kilter, Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps, and the World Showcase Players will all have their final performances at Epcot.

Disney said they are "refreshing the atmosphere entertainment around World Showcase with the addition of new acts and enhancements to some existing performances."

POSTED Tue, 08/26/2014 - 16:38 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Imagineers Reveal the Story Behind Disney Springs

Disney Springs isn't just a lengthy expansion project that is transforming Downtown Disney into something new.

As with all great Disney attractions, Disney Imagineers have developed a storyline for Disney Springs and it begins back in the mid-1800s.

The story is that a small settlement started near the natural springs and eventually that settlement grew into a small town. The Imagineers see the storyline as way to tell about the history of Florida in addition to Disney history.