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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.

Club Villain Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in January 2016

If you've ever dreamed of hanging out with some of the Disney Villains, now's your chance. An all-new dance-and-dine event, Club Villain, is headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios in January 2016 at the new Sunset Showcase.

Rockin’ Burger Block Parties Begin Saturday, September 25 at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The 20th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has officially started today. In addition to the Marketplace Booths where you can wine and dine your way around World Showcase, there are many special events planned throughout the festival.

Transitions Optical Signs Agreement to Sponsor Signature Events at Walt Disney World Resort

Several signature events at the Walt Disney World Resort have a new sponsor.

Transitions Optical Inc. recently signed an agreement with the Walt Disney World Resort to become a sponsor of several events including the runDisney series, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the Festival of the Masters in Downtown Disney.

The company will also be sponsoring the Atlanta Braves spring training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Orlando City Soccer Club Will Play 2014 Home Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

The Orlando City Soccer Club announced plans to play its 2014 home games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort.
This temporary move occurs as the Lions' home stadium, the Florida Citrus Bowl, is undergoing renovations.

Fans can purchase tickets for the 2014 season immediately, while season ticket holders for 2014 will receive first choice for seats for the 2015 season, which is expected to be the Lions' inaugural Major League Soccer season.

Holiday Magic Starts at Walt Disney World Resort with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Holiday Magic Starts at Walt Disney World Resort with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. As the holiday season quickly approaches, the Walt Disney World Resort has some festival and magical events planned for guests.

Unofficial Gay Day Merchandise Sold at Magic Kingdom During Annual Event

Despite its neutral stance on the annual Gay Days, Walt Disney World is selling merchandise that unofficially celebrates the event.

The items include designs incorporating rainbows, which is a symbol of the gay-pride movement. Products include red tank tops with a rainbow-colored Mickey Mouse head, a rainbow mug, a rainbow wallet, and Mickey Mouse Vinylmations in rainbow colors. These items were displayed with other rainbow items that are found year-round in the parks including pins and antenna toppers.

New Highlights For This Year's Food & Wine Fest

Though it's set to start this fall, it's never too early to start talking about Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival. For 2012, the festival is set to run 46 days (September 28 through November 12) and will have some new features as well as returning favorites.

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Art and Book Signing Events at Disney

If you're planning a trip to Disney in late March or early April and need something else to help round out your itinerary, then take note of these two upcoming events: a Walt Disney World Artist Showcase and a book signing.

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Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Who says fairytales don't come true? They sure do during Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Where else do you get to run through Cinderella's Castle, meet your favorite princes and princesses, and get a "crown" for finishing?!

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.

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.

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.

Favorite Time of Year to Visit Walt Disney World

One would think that a Disney fan's favorite time to go to Disney Parks would be the most popular time of year, but that's just not so. The heat and crowds of the popular summer season can almost send even the most dedicated fan into a tither. Many families choose to travel only when their kids are out of school, and this makes for crowds of (sometimes first time) guests struggling to get to their rides in elbow to elbow masses.

Top 7 Must-Do Booths of the Food & Wine Festival

We've just returned from the opening weekend of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival, and as usual it was spectacular experience. New offerings and old favorites have combined once again to prove why the Festival is one of the most popular-if not the most popular-events at Walt Disney World every year. After nearly two full days of painstaking research, here are our top 7 must-do booths of this year's Food & Wine Festival.

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Disney's Coronado Springs Rix Lounge is High Energy Fun!

If you're looking for a place to party all night where the top 40 hits play on a state of the art sound system, in sophisticated atmosphere, with the music pumping and people on the dance floor jumping, then Rix Lounge at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort may be the place you've been looking for.

Walt Disney World Special Events, Park Time or Party Time?

Time is precious when you're on a Walt Disney World Vacation, and creating your touring strategy is an important part of making the most of it. How do special events that you want to attend factor into your schedule?