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POSTED Thu, 11/19/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘Captain EO’ Closing Forever on December 6 to Make Way for New Disney/Pixar Exhibit

It's time to say farewell to Captain EO. And this time it's a forever kind of goodbye. Disney has announced that the on-again, off-again 3D film will leave Epcot forever on December 6 to make way for a new Disney/Pixar Short Film Festival.

POSTED Wed, 11/18/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Colortopia Exhibit Sponsored by Glidden Opens in Epcot’s Innoventions Pavilion

A brand new exhibit sponsored by Glidden paints recently opened in Epcot's Innoventions pavilion. Colortopia is an interactive exhibit that allows guests to explore color and the impact it has on the world around them.

POSTED Tue, 11/17/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Hyenas to the Kilimanjaro Safaris Savanna

Guests visiting Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom can now spot two hyenas on the savanna. The animals were recently introduced to the savanna and are currently on display for brief periods of time while they adjust to their new habitat.

POSTED Fri, 11/13/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Second Pedestrian Bridge Opens at Disney Springs

If you have ever walked from one of the hotels on Hotel Plaza Boulevard in an attempt to get to Disney Springs you know it was often a rather stressful walk and the intersections were usually a mess of cars and people, all with places to be.

POSTED Wed, 11/11/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New ‘Star Wars’ Experiences to Debut in December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Force is strong at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Starting December 1, guests at the theme park will be able to experience Star Wars every day, beyond just riding Star Tours: The Adventure Continues over and over again.

POSTED Tue, 11/10/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jingle Cruise Returns to the Magic Kingdom for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is officially underway at the Magic Kingdom and once again the Jungle Cruise has been transformed into the Jingle Cruise. The fan favorite attraction has been transformed for the holiday season for the past couple of years thanks to homesick Skipper who want to celebrate the holidays.

POSTED Mon, 11/09/2015 - 16:15 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Releases New Image of the Na’vi River Journey Attraction from PANDORA: The World of AVATAR

As construction continues on Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney recently released a new artist rendering of the family-friendly attraction Na'vi River Journey. This is just one of the attractions planned for the new land based on the Oscar-winning film AVATAR.

POSTED Fri, 11/06/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates the Holidays with the Final Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

The holiday season has officially started at the Walt Disney World Resort. This week Disney's Hollywood Studios turned on The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights for one last season. The holiday light display is leaving for good after this year due to the upcoming construction for Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land at the theme park.

POSTED Thu, 11/05/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Food Blog Announces Grand Launch of the ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2015’ E-book

The Christmas decorations are up at the Magic Kingdom and this weekend marks the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of the year, so it must be holiday time at the Walt Disney World Resort! If you're making plans to visit for the holidays you'll want to have a great planning tool to help you make the most of your visit.

POSTED Wed, 11/04/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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More Details Announced for Epcot’s Frozen Ever After Attraction

As work continues on the Frozen Ever After attraction in Epcot's Norway pavilion, Disney has released new details about ride. The flume ride will be housed in the former location of Maelstrom and will use the former ride's Viking ships and water track.

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, 12/13/2017 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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New Stage Show To Replace Animal Kingdom’s Flights of Wonder

Updated! Flights of Wonder at Disney's Animal Kingdom has long taken guests on a journey into the avian world. It introduces guests to some of majestic bird species, while telling the heartbreaking story of how environmental concerns have brought some of them to the brink of extinction. But for 2018 Disney announced something that has been swirling around the rumor mill for ages; an all new stage show just in time for the Park's 20th anniversary. UP! A Great Bird Adventure is sure to be a spectacular celebration of our feathered friends.

POSTED Mon, 12/11/2017 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fun Facts About Christmastime At Walt Disney World

Christmastime at Walt Disney World is full of over the top experiences. The Parks are adorned from every angle, the winter sweets and treats overflow the plates of guests, and the sounds of the season fill the air with a holiday glee. You can't help but feel the joyous tidings of winter delights. Have you ever wondered what it takes to pull off a Disney Christmas? Here are a few fun facts just to get you started!

POSTED Wed, 12/06/2017 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Meet Father Christmas At Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

At Epcot's World showcase guests can experience a world tour holiday traditions in a single afternoon. The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays offers sights, sounds, and tastes of holiday mythology and lore from the 11 countries that are represented around the lagoon. In the United Kingdom Father Christmas takes the stage to delight young and old alike with customs from the British Isles.

POSTED Tue, 12/05/2017 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Gingerbread Academy At Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas

My family has spent a lot of time at Walt Disney World and we know that the holidays are an especially wonderful time to travel. One of our favorite activities outside of the Parks this time of year is to go hotel hopping to see the amazing gingerbread displays. No treat is quite as quintessentially Christmas a gingerbread, and as with everything Disney - they do it with style.

POSTED Thu, 11/30/2017 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Another 5 Reasons To Love Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special hard ticket event at the Magic Kingdom. On select nights in November and December the Park closes early to the general public and guests with party tickets get the run of the Park. Most folks know that festive time is full of unique holiday shows, glittering fireworks, a wonderful parade, but that just scratches the surface of the fun. We're sharing another 5 reasons to love Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

POSTED Wed, 11/29/2017 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Say Buon Natale To Italy’s Offerings For Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

The world is full of beautiful traditions during the winter holidays, with rich stories and traditions that weave a tapestry of holiday delights. Where else but Epcot can you experience the world's holiday traditions in one place than at the 11 World Showcase pavilions. The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays surrounds guests with vivid experiences in sights, sounds, and taste that create special and magical holiday memories.

POSTED Tue, 11/28/2017 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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A Glorious Celebration Of Christmas: Epcot’s Candlelight Processional

One of the most loved events of the holiday season at Walt Disney World is the Candlelight Processional at the American Gardens Theater in Epcot. Each night between now and December 30th, a revolving cast of celebrity narrators will offer guests a glorious retelling of the biblical Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a magnificent mass choir. Happening three times per night, the Candlelight Processional takes place at 5:00, 6:45, 8:15 p.m. and is included with your admission to the Epcot Theme Park.

POSTED Tue, 11/21/2017 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Six Walt Disney World Things I'm Thankful For

There is not a time in my memory that I wasn't a Disney traveler. I raised my kids on Disney trips, just like my parents took me, and their parents took them to Disneyland. Walt Disney World, and the opportunities that it has given me, are things that I am truly thankful for. While it's easy to be nostalgic and emotional about Disney, I also know that there are many very quantifiable reasons that my diverse family keeps returning to Disney Parks over and over again. Below are six Walt Disney World things that I am exceptionally thankful for.

POSTED Thu, 11/16/2017 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Tips To Keep You Moving Towards Your Holiday Destination

The Winter holidays make for some of the busiest travel days all year. It can be difficult to negotiate large crowds with grace when you're on your own, but having to keep a family together and headed in the same direction can sometimes seem down right impossible. Here are 10 tips to keep you moving towards your destination without a hitch.

POSTED Mon, 11/13/2017 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Get Your The ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2017′ E-book Today

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and those fine folks over at the Disney Food Blog are celebrating the launch of the fully-updated DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2017 e-book! It's the ultimate planning tool for travelers heading down to Walt Disney World for a fun family holiday.