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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, 03/03/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Join a Cast of Characters for Lunch and Dinner and Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

If you have kids (or grandkids) who are in the Disney Junior phase and happen to love Sofia the First or Jake and the Never Land Pirates, chances are you've thought about visiting Hollywood & Vine at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The Disney Junior Play 'n Dine character meal is a great place for the kids to meet their television favorites, and it's a good place for the grown-ups to nosh on some delicious eats.

POSTED Thu, 02/27/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Very Merrytime Cruises for the 2014 Holiday Season

It might seem as if we just finished the winter holiday season, but if you're thinking about planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation for the 2014 holidays, listen up!

Disney Cruise Line just announced the events for the Very Merrytime Cruises taking place from late November through the end of December.

POSTED Wed, 02/26/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Price of Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets Increased for Second Time in Less Than a Year

For the second time in less than a year, the Walt Disney World Resort has raised the price of admission for all four theme parks.

A one-day ticket for the Magic Kingdom will now cost $99 for guests age 10 and older. This $4 increase makes the Magic Kingdom the most expensive Disney Park.

POSTED Tue, 02/25/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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5 Reasons to Stay at the Caribbean Beach Resort

Are you torn between taking a tropical vacation and going to Disney World? Then consider staying at the Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World and enjoying the best of both worlds!

POSTED Mon, 02/24/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Experience the Culture and Rugged Wilderness of our Northern Neighbors in Epcot’s Canada Pavilion

If you start your tour of the World Showcase in a counterclockwise way, your first stop will be Canada and it's definitely a pavilion you'll want to spend some time exploring.

The Canada Pavilion is one of the most beautiful pavilions in World Showcase and if you just walk by thinking "oh it's 'just' Canada" you are most certainly missing out on a great experience.

POSTED Thu, 02/20/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Raven Pole at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Walt Disney World's Wilderness Lodge Resort is a popular destination for guests who want to stay close to the Magic Kingdom, but still feel like they're been transported to another time and place. The AAA four diamond rated property, was inspired by the great lodges of the American West and is home to several beautiful pieces of Native American artwork including stunning collection of moccasins, headdresses and some rather extraordinary totem poles.

POSTED Wed, 02/19/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Rent a Surrey Bike at Disney's Boardwalk Resort

Though we all love touring the Parks, many people schedule "days off" into their Walt Disney World vacations, especially when they'll be traveling for an extended period of time. If you're looking for something to do on your non-park day, why not head over to the Epcot Resort Area? Aside from strolling, shopping and snacking your way down the wooden planks, at Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Villas you can rent a Surrey Bike and go for a ride!

POSTED Tue, 02/18/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Epcot’s International Gateway Gives Guests a Serene ‘Backdoor’ Entrance to the Theme Park

Tucked away in a quite space between France and the United Kingdom is Epcot's International Gateway, the "less hectic" secondary entrance and exit for the park.

POSTED Mon, 02/17/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Art and Artifacts On Display at The Hall of Presidents

The Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom opened with the park back in 1971. Once of the classic Disney attractions it takes center stage in Liberty Square with a 25 minute film and show featuring Audio-Animatronic figures of all the past and present U.S. Presidents. Being somewhat of a history geek, I enjoying stopping to watch the show, especially on a hot day.

POSTED Fri, 02/14/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Tiki-Tankard Souvenir Cup Available at Magic Kingdom’s Sunshine Tree Terrace

Fans of the citrus swirl frozen treat already make it a point to visit the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom.

But now there's a new reason to visit and it's the souvenir cup called the Tiki-Tankard.

This cup looks like a Tiki straight out of Adventureland and can be filled with your choice of a fountain drink for just $7.99.