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POSTED Sun, 11/15/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Guests Leaving Tributes at Epcot’s France Pavilion Following Terror Attacks in Paris

Guests visiting the France pavilion in Epcot have been offering their condolences to cast members, many leaving flowers and notes to express their grief and solidarity following Friday night's terrorist attack in Paris.

POSTED Fri, 11/13/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Second Pedestrian Bridge Opens at Disney Springs

If you have ever walked from one of the hotels on Hotel Plaza Boulevard in an attempt to get to Disney Springs you know it was often a rather stressful walk and the intersections were usually a mess of cars and people, all with places to be.

POSTED Fri, 10/23/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New ‘Snacks with Character’ Debut at Walt Disney World Resort

In a continued effort to provide options for guests with food allergies and intolerances, Disney has recently launched the all-new Snacks with Character line of Disney-branded allergy-friendly snacks. The new snack line includes cookies, snack bars, and more.

POSTED Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Club Disney Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in December

A brand-new special event venue is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new Sunset Showcase is scheduled to open later this year on Sunset Boulevard and will host different types of entertainment experiences for guests.

POSTED Wed, 10/14/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New I-4 Exit for Disney Springs Opens for Motorists

Guests traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort via Interstate 4 can now use the new ramp that takes them directly to Disney Springs. The ramp on westbound I-4 takes drives right into one of the new parking garages for the shopping, dining, and entertainment district.

POSTED Wed, 10/07/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Increases Price for Parking

In a week that has already seen an increase in prices for Annual and Seasonal Passes in addition to a price increase for the Tables in Wonderland dining discount card, Disney has also raised the price for parking in the theme park lots.

POSTED Tue, 10/06/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Increases in Price for Annual and Seasonal Passes

Annual and Seasonal Passholders at the Walt Disney World Resort will be paying more money to renew their passes. Disney announced price increases and new levels for passes for Florida residents and out-of-state Passholders, while eliminating a $329 seasonal pass.

POSTED Tue, 09/01/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Launches All-New Twitter Account to Assist Guests

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort have another tool at their fingertips to help them out in the theme parks. The newly-launched Twitter account @WDWToday is similar to the @DisneylandToday account and is designed to help guests in the parks.

POSTED Mon, 08/31/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Several Road Improvements Planned for the Walt Disney World Resort

If you have ever driven your car around the Walt Disney World Resort or been stuck in traffic on a Disney Parks bus you know that road congestion is a big problem. But several road improvement projects are planned and will accommodate the attendance growth and parking issues Walt Disney World.

POSTED Fri, 08/28/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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PhotoPass Previews Now Available on My Disney Experience App

If you recently updated your My Disney Experience app you might have noticed a change when it comes to PhotoPass photos. Now guests using the app in the theme parks can see previews of their PhotoPass pictures.

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POSTED Thu, 09/15/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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20+ Epcot Fun Facts

Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park sprawls across an enormous 305 acres, the expanse makes it three times larger than the Resort's first gate, the Magic Kingdom. Since it opened on Oct. 1, 1982 - Epcot has been welcoming guests to explore a world of new ideas and technology amongst a with a kaleidoscope of nations so that we may celebrate the cultural heritage and achievements of the inhabitants of earth. Read on to discover some Fun Facts about Epcot!

POSTED Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Discover Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Castle Show

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy invite friends from enchanted lands far and wide to celebrate with them at the Royal Friendship Fair. The new show playing on the Cinderella Castle forecourt stage brings to life the more recent Disney stories in a performance featuring an original song, memorable movie music, lively dancing and even a few special effects. 'Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire' invites all those assembled to come together on this day and celebrate friendship.

POSTED Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Guest Review: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort offers three different resort hotel categories to provide ample diversity in price, theme, and amenities and each category fulfills different needs for different guests. While our vacation dreams may lie somewhere on the deck of a Polynesian bungalow, the reality is that for many of us, our wallets lie at an All-Star Value Resort. Luckily for us, at Disney, the value accommodations are still first class, as I discovered when recently staying at Disney's All-Star Sports.

POSTED Wed, 04/13/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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25 Reasons I Love Being A Disney Vacation Club Member

This year the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is celebrating 25 Years ... and beyond of creating amazing vacation magic. Disney's unique concept of a time share and the things that it would offer its owners shook up the industry when it first debuted and has been providing world class service ever since. My husband and I bought our membership in 2008 and while we wouldn't really call it a financial "investment," it is by far the best investment in our family that we've ever made.

POSTED Tue, 03/15/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Theme Park Etiquette And Manners

Walt Disney World is a fantastic and family friendly place to vacation and with friends, loved ones, or even on your own. However - when the temperatures start to go back up and Parks get crowded stressed tourists can tend to get a little grumpy. There are a few etiquette guidelines that everyone should remember and follow in order to keep the experience magical for both yourself and others!

POSTED Wed, 03/09/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Best of Epcot

Epcot opened as Walt Disney World's second gate on October 1st, 1982. A tribute to the vision and creative genius of Walt Disney, this Park was meant to celebrate human achievement, to be a community of new thought, and a permenant installation of modern international culture. The Park is split into two distinct sections, guests stepping through the main gate first arrive in Future World. This portion of the Park is dedicated to science and technology, where guests can explore the bottom of the sea, or reach for stars.

POSTED Tue, 01/26/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line: Deluxe Inside Cabin on the Disney Dream

When planning to take a Disney Cruise, one of the first things that travelers need to think about is their cabin space. What type of cabin should you book? Do you have to have an ocean view, or would it be OK to book on the inside? Cruise ships are famous for their tight quarters, and even though Disney's standard rooms are the largest in the industry, one should give a long hard thought to their stateroom needs. I like having my space, so I'll admit I was nervous when I booked onto my most recent Disney Cruise.

POSTED Thu, 01/07/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Advanced Dining Reservations – Tips For Creating A Disney Dining Strategy

When summer vacations start to hit their 180 day marks, the early-birds come out ready to snap up the best Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) in the Kingdom. I know that it sounds a bit extreme to worry about where you are going to eat six months in advance, however during the crowded summer months popular dining establishments book up fast, and if you haven't made ADRs your meal options may become limited to the quick-service restaurants.

POSTED Mon, 11/30/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving at Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Celebrating Thanksgiving at the Walt Disney World Resort is a great time to start new family traditions and let someone else do the cooking. On our recent Thanksgiving-week vacation we spent "Turkey Day" visiting two theme parks, lounging by the pool, and we let Chef Mickey and pals handle the big meal.

POSTED Wed, 11/25/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Make Your Thanksgiving Meal Magical With Tips From A Disney Chef

With the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, the Disney chef's have been helping fans over on the Disney Parks Blog put a little magic into their Thanksgiving meals with tips and tricks to take your holiday staples and make them shine. Lenny DeGeorge, Executive Chef of Concept Development for Walt Disney World Resorts, came up with some fabulous Thanksgiving tips to help with your holiday meal.