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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 Mon, 05/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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2014 Star Wars Weekend Celebrity Line Up

Only a couple of weeks away from the beginning of Star Wars Weekends, Disney has released the list of all your favorite actors and actresses and the dates that they will be participating in this years event. Before we look at the list, the two hosts this year are celebrities in their own right and deserve special consideration.

POSTED Mon, 04/28/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Fittipaldi Cup Comes to the Walt Disney World Speedway as Part of The Exotics Course

For one day this June, the ultimate exotic car experience is coming to the Walt Disney World Speedway with the Fittipaldi Cup.

On June 13 The Fittipaldi Cup comes to the Speedway and this one-of-a-kind program gives participants a chance to drive supercars, street cars, and karts in timed and scored events.

The drivers participating in the event are competing to win the Fittipaldi Cup trophy. The exotic car event includes two 6-lap driving experiences in cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, and Nissan.

POSTED Mon, 04/28/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Learn about the Man behind the Mouse at ‘Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream’ in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

If there is one attraction that should be a "must see" on any Disney fan's list, it is 'Walt Disney: One Man's Dream' at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Originally created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Walt's birth, it opened on October 1, 2001 as part of Walt Disney World's 100 years of Magic Celebration. A few years ago the attraction's marquee was updated to reflect that D23: The Official Disney Fan Club was now presenting the attraction.

POSTED Tue, 04/22/2014 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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5 Reasons to Stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge

Wake up, walk out onto your balcony, and take in views of an African savanna. This is just the beginning of the many amazing possibilities that await you at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Here are 5 reasons why you should consider staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge on your next visit.

POSTED Mon, 04/21/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Germany’s Karamell-Küche

There are plenty of iconic and fan-favorite snacks at the Walt Disney World resort, including Dole Whip, schoolbread, and Mickey ice cream bars.

But over the last few years another snacks has been added to the "must eat" list of Disney foodie fans. We're talking about the homemade caramel corn from Karamell-Kuche in Epcot's Germany pavilion.

POSTED Wed, 04/16/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author

How To Make The Most Of A runDisney Expo

Today, I'd like to share with you how to navigate a typical runDisney Expo. The expos on each coast have some differences (location, order of pickup, placement of booths) but the process is very similar. When I went to my first runDisney Expo, I was in a great big hurry and the organization of the event made things go very smoothly! Every expo I've been to since has been exactly what you would expect from runDisney: organized, energetic, full of smiling volunteers.

POSTED Tue, 04/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Previewing The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

The last bit of the New Fantasyland is still under construction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, but each day fans get a little closer to getting to ride on the "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train." The opening date is set for "later this Spring" but when exactly we still don't know. Walls have been down and a there were even some test riders recently. The rock-work is getting its finishing touches and the top of the mountain planted.

POSTED Mon, 04/14/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Shopping at the House of Good Fortune in Epcot’s China Pavilion

Epcot's China Pavilion is one of the more beautiful locations around World Showcase, and it's also a hidden gem when it comes to great shopping.

When visiting the pavilion, we always stop and take time to explore the garden. The lotus pond in front of the temple is stocked with floating water lilies and other plants and fruit trees, and also features a small waterfall. The area was designed to create a mood of serenity and if you stand there long enough you might feel a sense of calm wash over you.

POSTED Fri, 04/11/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The DFB Podcast: One Sweet Collaboration

Walt Disney World for Grown-ups very own Bradley Johnson collaborates with the phenomenal AJ Wolfe of the Disney Food Blog to bring fans a fun podcast.

What's a podcast you ask? That's simple, a podcast is a program of music or talk that's made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet. It's kinda like an episodic radio show, that's available anytime online.

POSTED Tue, 04/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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3 Thrills At Disney's Hollywood Studios

If you like a little adventure on your vacation, be sure to stop by Disney's Hollywood Studios (DHS) at the Walt Disney World Resort to check out these three thrilling rides. Opinions often differ on what DHS has to offer, but fans of thrill rides almost always agree that the big three attractions here offer up some of the most sensational moments on property.