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POSTED Wed, 04/27/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney After Hours Price Reduced by 50 percent for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members

Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can purchase tickets for the Disney After Hours at the Magic Kingdom for a reduced price. The new reduced price is $75 and is valid on tickets for the remaining dates of the event.

POSTED Wed, 04/20/2016 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Updates on Toy Story Land, Frozen Ever After, and More at the Walt Disney World Resort

We have more exciting news coming out of the 'Awaken Summer' press event at Walt Disney World, including information on the opening of Frozen Ever After, Soarin' Around the World, and an update on Toy Story Land.

POSTED Wed, 04/20/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Memorial Day Weekend Brings Extended Hours and Nighttime Experiences to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom is officially extending park hours and starting most of the new nighttime experiences and entertainment beginning Memorial Day Weekend. The highly-anticipated Rivers of Light show is not part of the lineup, for now.

POSTED Fri, 04/15/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tickets Now on Sale for Night of Joy 2016 at the Walt Disney World Resort

Tickets are now on sale for the Night of Joy 2016 at the Walt Disney World Resort. For the first time ever the event will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex rather than at the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Thu, 04/14/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate Earth Day with Party for the Planet

Disney's Animal Kingdom is ready to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with its Party for the Planet presented by Disneynature. The party is a way to encourage guests to connect with nature and enjoy fun activities throughout the theme park.

POSTED Mon, 04/11/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Updates FastPass+ at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney has updated the FastPass+ service at the Walt Disney World Resort giving guests more flexibility when it comes to planning their FastPass+ selections. The updates also allow guests to choose who is in their "party" for the FastPasses.

POSTED Sat, 04/09/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures’ Coming this Fall to the Walt Disney World Resort

Earlier this week we told you about the D23 Expo 2017, and now we have news about another D23 event but this one takes place at the Walt Disney World Resort! D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures is scheduled for November 19-20 at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

POSTED Thu, 04/07/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Disney Early Morning Magic Event Coming to the Magic Kingdom

Disney has recently announced another new hard ticket event for the Magic Kingdom. This one, Disney Early Morning Magic, takes place before the park opens and includes access to three attractions plus breakfast at Pinocchio Village Haus.

POSTED Wed, 04/06/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Vacation Club Eliminates Discounts for Resale Market Buyers

Disney Vacation Club has changed its policy on discounts and other membership extras for new buyers who are purchasing an ownership interest via the resale market. The changes are effective immediately.

POSTED Tue, 04/05/2016 - 19:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Rivers of Light Opening Delayed at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney has announced that the opening of Rivers of Light, the new nighttime experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom, has been delayed. The nightly show was supposed to start April 22.

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 Wed, 08/22/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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13 Fun Facts About Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion

Fall has officially kicked off at Walt Disney World, with the opening nights of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! To celebrate the arrival of this most spooktacular time of year I though I'd share 13 fun facts about Liberty Square's popular attraction, The Haunted Mansion.

POSTED Tue, 08/21/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Celebrate 90 Years With Mickey Mouse

Walt Disney himself once mused "I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." 90 years later, the Walt Disney Company is in full party-prep mode for the birthday of the one and only Mickey Mouse. 90 years is a gigantic milestone for a little fella that stole the hearts of people around the world. One party simply will not do, so Disney is planning celebrations around the globe.

POSTED Tue, 08/14/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Animal Kingdom and the Disney Conservation Fund

The Disney Conservation Fund has inspired millions of people to take action to protect the planet for more than two decades now. At Disney's Animal Kingdom dedication to the Disney Conservation Fund is not just an add on, it is a way of life that has provided more than $70 million to programs committed to reversing the decline of wildlife in more than half the countries on the planet.

POSTED Mon, 08/13/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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TRON Attraction At The Magic Kingdom

We Disney fans have become pretty used to construction walls over the past few years. I don't think any of us like them, but we usually love what's there when they come down! Over at the Magic Kingdom Park Tomorrowland is getting ready for a pretty exciting addition the new TRON attraction is now under construction.

POSTED Sun, 08/12/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Eat To The Beat Concert Line-up

Updated with the full event roster. The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is a fan favorite event held each fall at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. A culinary extravaganza that lasts for months, this annual foodie mecca is also home to a great evening concert series called "Eat To The Beat." Old favorites, and new comers alike will take the American Gardens Theater stage three times a night to turn up the volume and entertain Epcot guests as they enjoy a World Showcase of international foods and beverages.

POSTED Thu, 08/02/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book Is Here

It's here! The must have planning tool that celebrates Disney's most delicious event of them all. TheDFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, is ready to download now! This great guide has all the info you need to know, to be ready to go for a full 75 days of festival fun.

POSTED Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Cultural Art Galleries of Epcot's World Showcase

Epcot was born of a desire to bring together people and cultures from across the globe. Conceived as an experimental community where differences would be celebrated, as people lived and worked together and learned that we are really all the same. While many people today simply make their way around World Showcase for the food and wine, those who delve deeper into the pavilions will discover a series of small galleries continue to celebrate the diverse cultural arts and crafts unique to each region.

POSTED Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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“Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” Makes Its Debut Inside The American Adventure

Epcot's American Heritage Gallery at The American Adventure opened the doors on a new art exhibit last week. The 89 cultural pieces on display represent 40 different American Indian tribes from seven geographic regions across the United States. "Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art" is an exciting exhibition that is now open for Guests to explore.

POSTED Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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6 Must Have Apps For Walt Disney World Travel

When planning a Walt Disney World Vacation, technology can play a big part in getting the show on the road. Travel apps, loaded onto your smart phone, can put all the travel documents and information you could ever need right at your fingertips. Disney's no different with proprietary tech that helps you to interact with the entire resort. Here are my must have travel apps for a Walt Disney World vacation.

POSTED Mon, 07/23/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tips for a Child Less Walt Disney World Vacation

Walt Disney World is the Vacation Kingdom of the world, and every year millions of families flock to Florida to indulge in this right of passage vacation. We know that Walt Disney World is also an amazing place to travel for adults even without the kids. While you will find children in all corners of the Walt Disney World Resort, we've pulled together some suggestions of where to go (and where to avoid) if you want to do Disney child... less.