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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 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, 01/17/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Planet Hollywood Observatory Opening Soon, MagicBand 2 News, and More

Happy Tuesday! We have a bit of news to share today including an update on the opening day for Planet Hollywood Observatory in Disney Springs and some news about the new MagicBand 2. Let's check out today's news.

POSTED Wed, 12/28/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Ring in the New Year at the Walt Disney World Resort

If you're planning on celebrating New Year's Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort several of the theme parks have special events planned for Saturday night. Guests at the Magic Kingdom can celebrate on Friday and Saturday night.

POSTED Thu, 11/17/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: New Theme Park Ticket Option, Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday, and More

Happy Thursday and welcome to another Disney news round-up! Mickey Mouse is celebrating his birthday tomorrow and everyone can celebrate at the Walt Disney World Resort. Let's check out the rest of today's news.

POSTED Wed, 07/06/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: New Disney Vera Bradley Designs, New Popcorn Flavors, and More

Happy Wednesday and welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up! The Magic Kingdom was recently named the #3 amusement park in the country in Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards. Disney's Hollywood Studios was #6 on the list, and Disney's Animal Kingdom was #10.

POSTED Mon, 09/28/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jedi Training Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing for a Refurbishment

The Jedi Training Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios is reportedly closing on October 4 for a brief refurbishment. The popular attraction is scheduled to reopen later this year with a new name: Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple.

POSTED Sun, 05/31/2015 - 19:06 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Possible Changes Coming to the Disney Dining Plan

It's been a busy weekend full of possible news and even some rumors when it comes to changes that might be happening with the Disney Dining Plan. We've been hearing quite a few different reports and wanted to make our readers aware of changes that are possible.

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POSTED Tue, 12/04/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Haunted Mansion: Legend of the Bride's Ring

Once upon a time in Liberty Square there was a turnstile located at the exit of the Haunted Mansion. When the turnstile was removed the portion that anchored it to the ground still remained. A little piece of sawed off pipe that scared the ground of the exit, a scar that looked vaguely like a ring. Time went by and soon fans created a story to go along with the scar, and the rumor spread that it was the ring of the bride from the ride's attic.

POSTED Wed, 11/28/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund

There are many ways that the Walt Disney Company helps to contribute to the good of our planet. From the impressive VoluntEARs, to the Florida Green Lodging Program, Disney is always looking for ways to lead the industry in corporate social responsibility.

POSTED Tue, 11/27/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Celebrate with Gingerbread at the Walt Disney World Resort

When Disney fans talk Gingerbread it's hard not to keep their focus on the Grand Floridian's extravagant 16 foot tall Gingerbread House that's set up in the lobby.

POSTED Fri, 11/16/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2012

The Disney Food Blog has done it again with a fabulous new eBook "DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2012!" AJ Wolfe takes you by the hand and shows you the ins and outs of holiday shopping, dining and special events at Walt Disney World with 230 pages full of fantastic information, carefully selected to help you make the most of your winter holiday trip.

POSTED Wed, 11/14/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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Why More and More Women Are Signing Up to runDisney

Women-only running events (95% or greater female) are on the rise, with over 200 events in 2011. Women of all ages, all shapes and sizes, and all athletic abilities are coming together to take on the challenge of conquering a long distance run. There is a sense of camaraderie and a lack of inhibition at these events that have women flocking to run.

POSTED Thu, 11/08/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World's Bay Lake

Across the Water Bridge from the Seven Seas Lagoon and behind Disney's Contemporary Resort is the beautiful Bay Lake. A natural body of water with two small islands Bay Lake is about one mile across and 35 feet deep. When Walt Disney and his staff were searching for property in Florida to but Walt Disney World, Bay Lake was one of the reasons that they chose the spot they did. Walt believed that it was an attractive feature that would add amenities and value to his guests.

POSTED Mon, 11/05/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Begins Again on Nov. 9th, 2012

Now that the Halloween Season is past it's time to look forward to what many Disney fans believe is the most magical time of the year, the Winter Holiday. Beginning this weekend, on November 9th, 2012 you can celebrate the magic of the holiday season with your family at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This special after hours event is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom theme park!

POSTED Thu, 11/01/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Country Bear Jamboree at the Magic Kingdom

Melinda touched on it last week and I wanted to delve a little deeper into the Country Bear Jamboree in the Magic Kingdom's Frontierland. Recently reopened after having been closed for refurbishment. Disney knows that rehabs can put fans of an attraction on edge. Though it's important to keep everything in good shape, most guests want their favorites to remain the same.

POSTED Tue, 10/30/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Wedding Series: Canada Pavilion Courtyard

A Disney Fairytale Wedding is something many would be princesses dream of from the time that they are little, and why not? Walt Disney World offers a vast array of venues and locations for everything that your heart desires. Disney Fairytale Weddings offers two classifications, Escape Weddings which have a smaller number of guests and the couple picks from a standard set of options, and do not include a reception, but instead offer a cake cutting and toast.

POSTED Mon, 10/29/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Two More Weeks for 2012 Eat To The Beat Concert Series

October may have flown by in a haze of great food & wine down in Epcot, but with two weeks left of the International Food & Wine Festival celebration there are still exciting performances left at the festival's evening entertainment sensation 'Eat To The Beat.' This fantastic concert series brings big names in music to cap off the night after a day of sipping and tasting your way through the Marketplace Booths.