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POSTED Mon, 03/06/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

Typhoon Lagoon Welcomes Miss Adventure Falls on March 12

The newest water ride at Typhoon Lagoon is set to open on March 12. Miss Adventure Falls is a family-friendly white water adventure that brings to life the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a "treasure-hunting heroine" who just happened to get stranded at Typhoon Lagoon during a storm.

POSTED Fri, 03/03/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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More Information Announced for Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

The Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge are slated to open on July 17. Sales for the new Disney Vacation Club property will start on March 8 for current DVC members and general sales will open on April 5.

POSTED Thu, 03/02/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Party for the Planet Announced, New Trailer for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Released, and More

Happy Thursday! It's time for another Disney news round-up and today we're talking about the Party for the Planet at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, and much more. Let's check it out.

POSTED Fri, 02/24/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Princess Half Marathon Happening Now, Update on Pandora - The World of Avatar, and More

Happy Friday! We did it, we made it through the week. And now we have some Disney news to share, including a really cool video about Pandora - The World of Avatar, which opens in May at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Let's check out what's happening.

POSTED Thu, 02/23/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘Celebration at the Top’ Announced for California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort is hosting a new nighttime event, Celebration at the Top - Sip, Savor, Sparkle. Guests will enjoy small bites, drinks, and a viewing of the Magic Kingdom's fireworks from a private observation deck.

POSTED Wed, 02/22/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2018 Summer Sailing Itineraries

Disney Cruise Line has announced the sailing itineraries for the summer of 2018 and new ports of call including Milan, Italy are included. There are also new sailings from Rome and Barcelona in addition to a first-time visit to Cork, Ireland.

POSTED Tue, 02/21/2017 - 20:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Caribbean Beach Resort Guests Notified of Impacts from Upcoming Construction Project

Late last week we shared the news that two of Disney's moderate resorts - Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach - are scheduled for major refurbishment projects. Now we're hearing what that construction project means for guests at Caribbean Beach Resort.

POSTED Sat, 02/18/2017 - 20:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Updates Planned for Disney’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts

Two of Disney's moderate resorts, Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach, are getting some major upgrades in the next two years. The changes include new buildings, new dining experiences, and new retail spots.

POSTED Fri, 02/17/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney World Might be Building a Gondola-Style Cable Car System on Property

There's a rumor swirling about that seems to be gaining some ground and that rumor is that Disney World might possibly maybe be building a gondola-style cable car system on property to link certain resorts and theme parks.

POSTED Thu, 02/16/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Gives Sneak Preview of Commemorative Merchandise for 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

The 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival kicks off in less than two weeks on March 1 and Disney has recently given guests a preview of some of the commemorative merchandise from the Festival. This year's merchandise includes apparel, garden items, and much more.

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, 09/02/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Star Wars: Secrets Of The Empire At The VOID Disney Springs

UPDATED 10/2020 This attraction has been closed permanently.

POSTED Fri, 08/30/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World News Round-up For Friday August 30, 2019

It's been a busy week for news about the Walt Disney World Resort, at D23 we got a peek of what the Reimagined Epcot will look like, while Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened! It's a good time to be a Disney fan, so read on and make sure you haven't missed a thing. Before I start with the theme park news though I want to remind folks that it is hurricane season.

POSTED Wed, 08/28/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Play Disney Parks App Deepens Experience Of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is set to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios tomorrow, and as with traveling to any foreign (or planet in this case) you really need to make sure you have a good guide. Thankfully the Play Disney Parks mobile app has a function that will turn you mobile device into a your very own Star Wars: Datapad that's equal parts mobile game platform and utility tool.

POSTED Mon, 08/26/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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New Epcot Concept To Have Four Distinct Neighborhoods

Zach Ridley is the Imagineer in charge of transforming Epcot from the theme park we have known, to a vibrant family focused place to be enjoyed for decades to come. Zach took the stage at the D23 Expo to give fans a peek at what is in store. He told us how this next chapter of Epcot's Journey had "deeply personal meaning to the Imagineers working on the transformation." The transformation of Epcot is about "the power of hope, the power of possibility, the power of wonder." Let's talk about what's going on.

POSTED Mon, 08/26/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Guests Will Be Able To Explore The Journey of Water In Epcot's New Future World

The future of Epcot looks lush and green from concept art shown at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California this weekend. Included amongst the plans revealed is a new walk through attraction called "Journey of Water" that was inspired by the playful personality of the element in Disney's Moana.

POSTED Sun, 08/25/2019 - 20:02 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser To Offer First-Of-Its-Kind Vacation Experience

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was recently awarded by TIME Magazine as one of the World's Greatest Places. At Walt Disney World this extraordinary new land is set to open on August 29th, 2019. While being amongst the world's greatest is a huge honor, Disney's Hollywood Studios is about to launch our concept of what the "world" is into outer space. A First-of-its-kind vacation experience is in store for guests who book this voyage onboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon.

POSTED Sun, 08/25/2019 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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New Cinematic Adventures Around World Showcase

Four new films are on their way to the theaters of Epcot. Movies play a role in all of our lives, bringing us a sense of travel and adventure that leave us wanting more. They spark our imaginations and challenge us all to go forth into the world and explore. In this spirit Disney is bringing a new level of artistic beauty to The Land and World Showcase which will offer a bright new picture our planet that inspires guests to discover more.

POSTED Sun, 08/25/2019 - 17:58 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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New Cirque du Soleil Show Inspired By Disney Animation

Over the past two years Cirque du Soleil has been doing extensive research into the world of Disney Animation for this extraordinary collaboration. They dove in and worked closely with legendary Disney animators to understand the process of animation and feel physicality as well as the emotion of it. Their goal was to find out how can animation be eternal, and capture that proverbial genie in the bottle of a show.

POSTED Sat, 08/24/2019 - 11:46 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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New Icons For New Offerings At Epcot

Disney Parks and Resorts revealed a brand-new look for the Epcot pavilion icons to usher in a new era of family entertainment at the popular theme park. With exciting new experiences on the way that called for new icon designs of their own (such as the Play Pavilion and Guardians of the Galaxy) it was a natural fit to give Epcot's standards new iconography as well.

POSTED Fri, 08/23/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World News Round-up For Friday August 23, 2019

Are you counting down until the jump gates are open to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios? If you are as excited as we are you'll probably be pretty happy to hear that TIME Magazine just named Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge one of TIME's 'World's Greatest Places.' Opening date for the East Coast version is a rapidly approaching August 29th.