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POSTED Mon, 10/31/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Prepares for Magical Holiday Season

You might be filling up bowls of candy for trick-or-treating today, but the Walt Disney World Resort is thinking about the winter holiday season! The very first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party happens just one week from today!

POSTED Sat, 10/29/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Saturday News Round-Up: PizzeRizzo Opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ‘Moana’ Preview Coming to the Studios, and More

Happy weekend! We have a bit of news to share with you today including an opening date for the new PizzeRizzo at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and word that Disney World is increasing security measures at the theme parks. Let's check it out!

POSTED Thu, 10/27/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: New Projection Show Starts Next Week at Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs is Ready to Celebrate the Holidays, and More

Can you believe that next week is the beginning of November? You know that means all things holiday-themed starts very soon at the Walt Disney World Resort! And in a non-holiday bit of news, the Magic Kingdom is getting a brand new projection show. Let's check out today's round-up.

POSTED Mon, 10/24/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Holiday News Round-up: New Nighttime Holiday Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, New Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom Card, and More

It's time for another Disney news round-up, and today is holiday-themed. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights might be gone, but you'll have a chance to celebrate the holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios with an all-new spectacular. Read on to find out more holiday news!

POSTED Mon, 10/17/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Princess Elena Meet-and-Greet, Dinosaur Refurb Extended, and More

Happy Monday and welcome to another Disney new round-up! Today we're talking about a new princess meet-and-greet at the Magic Kingdom, some other character meet-and-greet news, and much more. Let's check it out.

POSTED Fri, 10/14/2016 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Celebrate Christmas with New Holiday Spectacular and Santa Meet-and-Greet

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights might be gone, but Disney's Hollywood Studios is ready to celebrate this holiday season with a new "holiday spectacular" and a new Santa meet-and-greet!

POSTED Thu, 10/06/2016 - 17:15 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Breaking: Walt Disney World Closing All Theme Parks Ahead of Hurricane Matthew’s Arrival

The Walt Disney World Resort has announced it is closing its theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs as of 5 p.m. today and all locations will remain closed all day Friday, October 7, as the Orlando area braces for the arrival of category 4 Hurricane Matthew.

POSTED Thu, 10/06/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: New Teaser Trailer for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5,’ DFB Launches new YouTube Channel, and More

Welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up. Today we're talking about a new YouTube channel from our friends at the Disney Food Blog, the Muppets returning to Epcot, and much more. And of course, we're keeping all our friends and readers in Florida in our thoughts today as the state prepares for Hurricane Matthew.

POSTED Wed, 10/05/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Vacation Deals for Early 2017

If you're thinking about taking a Walt Disney World vacation in the early part of 2017, listen up! Disney recently announced a couple of new vacation deals, including the Play, Stay, Dine, & Save package that features a dining plan!

POSTED Mon, 10/03/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Dining Discounts Available for Annual Passholders in Celebration of the Magic Kingdom’s 45th Anniversary

The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 45th anniversary on October 1, and as part of the on-going celebration Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders can take advantage of new dining discounts at select theme park and resort hotel restaurants.

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 Thu, 04/04/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World New Round-up For April 4th, 2019

April is Earth Month, and Disney is calling attention to its approach on the environmental efforts of Disney Parks. One such display includes a larger-than-life sculpture of penguins, between The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends, that is made entirely out of recycled marine debris.

POSTED Mon, 04/01/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy At Disney's Hollywood Studios

Aspiring racers of all ages will be all revved up as Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy is now open at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Down Sunset Boulevard, the new attraction is located next to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at the Sunset Showcase.

POSTED Fri, 03/29/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Effective May 1, 2019 Disney Bans Smoking In Theme Parks

Effective May 1, 2019 Disney Parks will be entirely smoke free zones. Smoking areas will no longer be present inside Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, or at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Designated smoking areas will be available located outside the entrances to the entertainment areas listed, as well as at Disney Springs.

POSTED Thu, 03/28/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Spring Break Survival Tips for Walt Disney World

As the cold weather begins to wain, schools across the country let out for Spring Breaks and families flock to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. With Four Theme Parks, Two Water Parks, and Disney Springs there is a world of fun waiting for them in the vacation kingdom. However - when crowds are high a Disney vacation takes an extra level of planning. Read on for 10 Spring Break Survival Tips!

POSTED Thu, 03/28/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Vacation Club Riviera Resort Sales Begin

The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is the Disney version of a vacation ownership program, a time share so to speak. However unlike a traditional timeshare where owners buy a specific size unit in a set time of year, the DVC works on a point system that allows members the flexibility to travel in the way they choose at a wide variety of beautiful DVC resorts. Disney has announced that sales for the all-new 15th Disney Vacation Club Resort, Disney's Riviera Resort, are now open to current DVC Members.

POSTED Wed, 03/27/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Springs NBA Experience Gets Opening Date

Sports fans can kit up and head to Disney Springs for the opening of an all new NBA Experience August Aug. 12, 2019. Collaborating with the NBA, Disney has created a brand new, one-of-a-kind environment packed with 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors. Guests will feel as if they're at the arena and in the heat of a game as they move through this interactive experience.

POSTED Wed, 03/20/2019 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Welcome Spring With News From Walt Disney World

It's spring, and that means wonderful things are taking shape across Walt Disney World. Since this is a time for new beginnings, I thought a news round-up would be in order to tempt you into thinking about your next Walt Disney World vacation.

POSTED Wed, 03/13/2019 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Waterside Fun At at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

As the weather down south starts to warm, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts are stepping up their poolside offerings just in time for swim season. Exclusive access to the fabulous 3-acre swimming pool called Stormalong Bay is one of the main reasons many travelers choose these posh Epcot area Resorts, and from what we see the popular pool are just keeps getting better. Check out some of the waterside fun at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts.

POSTED Tue, 03/12/2019 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Channel Your Inner Artist With New Programs At Walt Disney World Resorts

Fun new master classes are popping up at several Walt Disney World Resort hotels to give your family even more vacation adventure. Led by professional artists guests who participate in these programs will create their own Disney inspired masterpieces to cherish forever. It's the perfect way to add a pop of creative magic to your activities outside of the Disney Parks.

POSTED Thu, 02/28/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Everything We Know So Far About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Disney's Hollywood Studios is currently undergoing a massive transformation across several areas of the Park. At 14-acres in size a new land focused o the Star Wars Universe will transport Guests to planet Batuu, for an adventure that is truly out of this world. So what's the skinny? Read on for everything we know so far about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.