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POSTED Mon, 04/03/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display, My Disney Experience App Update, and More

Happy Monday! We're back with another edition of our Disney news round-up! Today we're talking about the updates to the My Disney Experience app, the Easter egg display at the Grand Floridian, and more.

POSTED Thu, 03/30/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Dates Announced for Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, Security Changes at Disney World, and More

Happy Thursday! We're so close to the weekend! It's been another busy week of Disney news and we've rounded it up. In today's news we have the dates for the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, updates on security measures, and much more.

POSTED Mon, 03/27/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: FastPass+ Opens for Pandora Attractions, Check out the Theme Song for ‘Happily Ever After,’ and More

Happy Monday! We have some exciting news to report about Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom, plus Disney is giving guests a sneak preview of the theme song for the new nighttime spectacular at the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Fri, 03/24/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Cake Decorating at Amorette’s Patisserie, New Pixar Music Show, and More

Happy Friday! We've made it through another week and we're that much closer to the weekend. Today we have a lot of Disney news including a new cake decorating class in Disney Springs, a new musical show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and much more! Let's dive in and check it out.

POSTED Tue, 03/21/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Enjoy a Live Stream of Wishes from the Magic Kingdom on March 23

Wishes, the iconic and fan favorite fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom, is ending forever on May 11. If you don't have a chance to make it back for one more performance, you'll have a chance to watch Wishes from the comfort of your couch on March 23.

POSTED Mon, 03/20/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Tiffany & Co. Coming to Disney Fantasy, Updates on Pandora - The World of Avatar, and More

Happy first day of spring! As we bid adieu to winter, we have some exciting news today including updates coming to the Disney Fantasy and more details about Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

POSTED Thu, 03/16/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Miss Adventure Falls Officially Opens at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

The newest Disney water park attraction, Miss Adventure Falls, officially opened on March 13 at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. And then, due to colder-than-normal temperatures in Orlando, the water parks were closed on March 14, 15, and 16. But let's check out this new attraction!

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, 03/09/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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More Details Announced about ‘Star Wars’ Galactic Nights One-Night Event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A special one-night event, Star Wars Galactic Nights, is planned for April 14 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney recently released more information about this hard ticket event including special experiences and more.

POSTED Tue, 03/07/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil’ to End Performances on December 31

After nearly 20 years of performances, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil will have its final performance on December 31. The show has been seen by more than 10 million guests since beginning in 1998, and now you have just 10 months left to catch a performance.

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, 10/07/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Five Free Things To Do At Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival

While costs at Walt Disney World continue to raise, it's always nice to know where you can find the freebies during your trip. For guests visiting the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival as few special events are still included in the price of admission. Here are our five favorite free things to do at Food & Wine.

POSTED Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2020 Flower and Garden Festival Dates Announced

Grab your calendars and look forward to springtime travel, because the 27th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival will be happening March 4 through June 1, 2020. 90 days of everything blooming and bright will return with specially Themed Gardens, How To Garden Seminars, Outdoor Kitchens, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, and the famous Disney topiaries.

POSTED Tue, 09/24/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Skyliner Gives Guests A New Perspective In Transportation

It just goes to prove that everything old becomes new again. Disney Skyliner is opening to all September 29th at the Walt Disney World Resort, giving guests a new perspective in transportation. This brand-new aerial gondola system glides above the treetops connecting four resorts directly to Disney Parks in a fun and free way to travel.

POSTED Thu, 09/19/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot's 2019 Candlelight Processional Narrators

UPDATED The list is complete! Disney fans that have made Walt Disney World for the holidays a family tradition return year after year to see Epcot's Candlelight Processional. Each night from November 29 - December 30, 2019 a revolving cast of celebrity narrators will offer guests a glorious retelling of the biblical Christmas story. This classic tale of the Jesus' birth is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a magnificent mass choir.

POSTED Tue, 09/17/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Adventure Awaits New Year’s Eve At Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The Walt Disney World Resort is a popular place to spend the New Year's Eve with parties and events going on across the property. This year guests will be able to ring in the new with festivities at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The park's New Year's Eve celebration will cap off an cheerful season of all-new holiday experiences that celebrate the wonder of nature.

POSTED Fri, 09/13/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World News Round-up For Friday September 13, 2019

The 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals have been revealed, and they offer a very retro-future look. The gold toned hexagons each feature a different chatacter associated with their race along with white, blue, and yellow racing stripes. If you think that's cool " read on and find out what else has been "full of win" at Walt Disney World this week!

POSTED Mon, 09/09/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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7 Things Not To Miss At Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the flagship of Disney Resort Hotels. From the moment of arrival guests are immersed in victorian themed grandeur, from the red gabled roof and white Mickey Mouse gingerbread, to the colorful marble floor inlaid with some of Disney's most beloved characters, this is the pinnacle of Disney's Resort Hotels. The motto here is to "Dream Big, Live Grand" so I'm giving you my list of 7 things not to miss at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

POSTED Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World News Round-up For Friday September 6, 2019

Much of the Disney news this week focused around Hurricane Dorrian, but I'm happy to say that the Walt Disney World Resort escaped the worst of the damage when it took a turn north before making landfall on the U.S. mainland. It is with a much lighter heart I'm happy to report on everything else going on like the Eland calf that was born at Animal Kingdom. The baby was named Doppler for its post-storm arrival time, and is bonding well with mama.

POSTED Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Ten Tips For Stretching Your Disney Travel Budget

You can't really get around the fact that travel to Walt Disney World is an expensive vacation. None-the-less Disney veterans usually have a few tricks in their bag to minimize costs while still having a ton of fun. The following list has my Ten Tips For Stretching Your Disney Travel Budget.

POSTED Mon, 09/02/2019 - 23:25 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Hurricane Dorian Barrels Towards Florida

This article was last updated Tuesday September 4, 2019 10:30AM EST, and will continue to be updated throughout the weather event. If you have a vacation planned onboard the Disney Cruise Line from Port Canaveral this week, your travel may be impacted by the storm.