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POSTED Wed, 04/24/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom “Rivers of Light” To Be Updated

It was just a few months ago that we posted about the beautiful nighttime show at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Rivers of Light. Today we're excited to share that the show is being updated with sharp new video and familiar Disney music to offer guests the next chapter in this stirring story on the Discovery river.

POSTED Fri, 09/21/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Friday News Round-up September 21st, 2018

Have you stayed in the know with all things Disney this week? Don't worry if you didn't have a chance, we're here with the Friday news round-up to bring you up to date!

POSTED Thu, 09/20/2018 - 20:02 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Fun Coming To Walt Disney World In 2019

Disney just announced a whole slew of limited time offerings for 2019 that will keep guests in the party mood from January to September! We'll have more information coming for you about the exciting new events as Disney expands the details, but here's a peek at how Walt Disney World will be celebrating all year long in 2019.

POSTED Fri, 09/14/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney News Round-up For Friday, September 14th, 2018

It's been another busy week trying to keep up with following all things Disney. Here are a few bits of recent news we didn't want you to miss!

The Walt Disney Company tops Forbes' list of the World's Best Regarded Companies for 2018, moving up four spots from 2017, the first year that the rankings were compiled. Disney ranks No. 1, earning the highest marks among Forbes' 2018 Global 2000 companies.

POSTED Mon, 09/03/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2019 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Disney & Major League Baseball are both as American as apple pie, so it's no wonder that the Atlanta Braves have been making their spring home at the ESPN Wide World of Sports (WWoS) for more than 20 years. In fact the very first event held at WWoS was a Braves Spring Training Game. Sadly, 2019 will be the final year for The Atlanta Braves to hold Spring Training at Walt Disney World. Now is the time to make your travel plans to enjoy both of these the great American institutions in the same fabulous vacation.

POSTED Mon, 11/20/2017 - 21:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Black Friday Deals, Disney Springs Shopping News, and More

Happy Monday! We're getting ready for the big holiday here at WDW for Grownups and today we're sharing some holiday shopping news from Disney Springs along with a couple other fun items. Let's check it out.

POSTED Wed, 03/15/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the Walt Disney World Resort

It's time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Walt Disney World Resort. This year's celebration includes food, beverages, special merchandise, and the Mighty St. Patrick's Festival at Raglan Road in Disney Springs.

POSTED Thu, 12/15/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Receives Top Honors from Travel Industry in 2016

It's been a good year for the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The division has been recognized with more than 150 awards for excellence in guest experiences including dining and theme park attractions.

POSTED Mon, 06/06/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2017 NFL Pro Bowl Events To Be Held at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Hold onto your seat football fans, last week the NFL and ESPN announced that the annual Pro Bowl (aka the NFL's "All-Star" game) will be coming to Orlando in 2017. While the game itself will be played at Camping World Stadium near downtown Orlando several events leading up to it will be taking place at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Thu, 03/10/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Updates at Disney’s Port Orleans and the Possibility of Resort Fees at Walt Disney World

There have been some exciting things happening at some of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, specifically Port Orleans and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge! And we're hearing about a potential resort fee at all Walt Disney World hotels. Read on!

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POSTED Tue, 10/15/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Details for Avatar-Inspired Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Announced at D23 Expo Japan

After two years of rumor and speculation, the Avatar-themed land at Disney's Animal Kingdom really is happening.

Last weekend at the D23 Expo Japan, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tom Staggs presented a first look at the new Avatar-inspired experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The announcement came via a video featuring James Cameron, director of Avatar and Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. You can watch it below.

POSTED Mon, 10/07/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Travel Around the World at Epcot and Find Some Great Entertainment along the Way

UPDATE 8/29/2014: As of September 27th, 2014 the World Showcase Players, Off Kilter, and the Spirit of AMerica will no longer be performing at Epcot. You can find more information HERE.

POSTED Wed, 08/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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Disney Home Entertainment Blu-ray Giveaway

For the first time ever, Disney is opening its vault and releasing three classics on Blu-ray! Available in stores now, Robin Hood, Oliver and Company and The Sword in the Stone are three must-have movies to be added to your Blu-ray collection, So Disney's given us a set to share with our readers!

All three movies are being released to celebrate their anniversary and Disney doesn't disappoint with the great features that each Blu-ray includes.

POSTED Thu, 07/25/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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After Hours Entertainment District Coming To the Disney Magic

Disney Cruise Line's Original Ship, The Disney Magic is scheduled to go in for a dry dock refurbishment that is going to knock the socks off anyone who had seen her before. An amazing number of spaces are being completely redesigned to update technology, freshen the spaces, and add all new excitement to this classic ship. The adult only entertainment district is one of the areas that is being gutted and replace with some all new environments.

POSTED Fri, 06/28/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Magic: Independence Week Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

On Monday we talked a bit about ways to celebrate the 4th of July at Walt Disney World without having to manage the intense crowds at the Parks. Today, we're diving into the thick of it so that you can know where to head inside the Disney Parks to get your red, white and blue on for an entire week during a special events!

POSTED Wed, 06/19/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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DiVine Performance Art At Disney's Animal Kingdom

Tucked amongst the leaves and foliage of Disney Animal Kingdom is a street performance of great renown. It's easy to miss, to walk right by, but if you keep your eyes open you just may run into DiVine. Elegant and elusive DiVine has been captivating guests who happen upon her since 1998.

POSTED Fri, 06/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Top 10 Spots for a Beer with Dad at Disney

Father's Day is Sunday and to celebrate our Disney loving Dads I thought I would come up with a list of the top 10 places to share a beer with Dad at Walt Disney World. There's no shortage of spots to grab a brew, but these all have something just a little more special about them. They all have that magical spark that can make any day a celebration. So without further ado, and in no particular order... away we go!

POSTED Thu, 06/13/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Learn About Conservation with the Cast of ‘The Lion King’ at ‘The Circle of Life’

If you find yourself with an extra 20 minutes or so to spare before your Soarin' FastPass can be turned in, take a short walk upstairs to the Harvest Theater in The Land Pavilion and catch a showing of The Circle of Life.

POSTED Thu, 06/13/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Tribute Bands Set to Rock This Summer in the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series

Break out the hair gel and tune up your air guitar - some of the world's best tribute bands are going to take the stage this summer at Epcot during the Sounds Like Summer concert series.

The concert series kicks of June 9-15 with Stayin' Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees. Other classic bands and artists will also get the tribute band treatment this summer including U2, The Police, Billy Joel, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

After the first weekend the bands set to appear are:

POSTED Tue, 06/04/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Live A Pirates Life at Walt Disney World Resort

If your family is a pirate loving crew then the Walt Disney World Resort may be just the place for a summer break. With multiple attractions spread across the property you can be living an imaginative pirate's life whether your favorite is Captain Jack or Captain Hook. We've scoured the land and come up with tips to guide you to the treasures.