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Disney News Round-up: NBA Experience News, DVC Member Christmas Eve Dinner, and More

Happy Monday! We're back to start the week with another Disney news round-up. Today we're talking about the NBA Experience coming to Disney Springs in 2019, the Disney Vacation Club member holiday dinner, and so much more!

Disney News Round-up: Disney’s Yacht Club News, Four Seasons Hosting Celebrity Chef Dinner, and More

Happy Friday! We're back with another Disney news round-up. Today we have a round-up filled with resort news including updates from the Yacht Club, a report about a new tower hotel, and much more. Let's check it out.

Disney News Round-Up: New Holiday Vacation Package, New Transport Vehicle at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and More

Happy middle of the week! We're back with another Disney news round-up and today we're talking about the new holiday vacation package from Disney, more updates on the dog policy, and a few other items.

Full List of Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced

The full list of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional has been announced. Additions to the complete list include Disney Legend Kurt Russell, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, and the voice of Ariel, Jodi Benson.

Four Disney World Resort Hotels to Allow Dogs to Stay in Rooms

Four Walt Disney World Resort Hotels are part of a new pilot program that allows guests to bring their dogs to stay with them in the hotel rooms. This new program allows up to two dogs per room for an additional nightly fee. The hotels are: Yacht Club, Art of Animation, Port Orleans Riverside, and Fort Wilderness.

Disney News Round-up: Ferrytale Fireworks Cruise Returning, New Disney Parks Blog Newsletter, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another edition of our Disney news round-up and today we're talking about the return of the Ferrytale Fireworks Cruise on Seven Seas Lagoon, a new Disney newsletter, and an update on the Halloween night Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Disney News Round-up: D23 2018 Events Announced, Minnie Van Service Expands, and More

We're back with another news round-up and we're talking about the expansion of the Minnie Vans at the Deluxe hotels, a new slate of D23 member events for 2018, military discounts for 2018, and much more!

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for One Night in December

Star Wars fan, get ready! Star Wars: Galactic Nights is returning to Disney's Hollywood Studios for one night, December 16. The gala event features a red carpet arrival for guests, fireworks, a panel discussion about the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and more.

Watch a Live-Stream of 'Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade' Friday Night

Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is one of the highlights at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. And, if you're wishing you had plans to attend a party this year but you're stuck at home instead you can catch a live-stream of the parade Friday night!

Dates Announced for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

The dates for the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts have been announced. The Festival, which debuted this year, will kick off January 12, 2018 and run through February 19. And for the first time the Festival will run seven days a week!

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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5 Holiday Surprises We Love At Walt Disney World In 2020

No one was quite sure just how merry and bright Walt Disney World would be in this very interesting year we've had. We should have known better though because no matter what the current climate, bringing the magic is what the good folks at Disney do. Read on to find out where we found a little extra holiday spirit to make winter vacations extra special.

Join Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition At EPCOT

Chip n' Dale have been supplanted by a friendly little snowman this year at a the Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. You and your family are invited to gear up for Olaf's Holiday Tradition Expedition. This adventure will take guests around World Showcase to round up some misplaced holiday traditions.

Holiday Cheer At Disney's Contemporary Resort

The showpiece of Disney's Contemporary Resort has always been the magnificent tile mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair. Guests who spend their holidays at the resort will notice that the many Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and Swags are festooned in sparkling ornaments that evoke the colors and feeling of this 91-foot high artwork. Take a look at some of the holiday style at this Disney Deluxe Resort.

Relax at Disney's Riviera Resort Beau Soleil Pool

Disney's Riviera Resort is a gem in the crown of Disney Vacation Club properties. The stylish European design takes guests to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, and spending time at lounging by the serene Beau Soleil pool was truly one of the highlights of my trip.

Make Sure You're Prepared For Changes To The Disney Gift Card Website

Well, if you've got a lot of Disney Gift Cards laying around or connected on the Disney Gift Card website, there are some important changes coming soon that you need to know about. You are going to want to gather up your gift cards and log into the website before DisneyGiftCard.com gets updated.

Holiday Cheer At Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Wilderness Lodge has long been considered to be one of the most beautifully decorated Disney Resorts over the holiday season. The cozy theme of western park lodges makes for the perfect backdrop to festive trees, garland swags, and beautiful wreaths throughout the resort.

Festive Fun For The Holidays At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Parks are bustling with holiday cheer and you can find special treats located in every Park. Start of your holiday celebration at Disney's Holiday Studios with a viewing of "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" a festive finale has been added featuring Olaf and celebratory songs of the season.

Frozen Friends At The LEGO Store Disney Springs

The LEGO store at Disney Springs is a brick-lovers paradise with everything on hand from collectible play sets inspired by some of your favorite Disney films and characters to individual bricks, kits, and LEGO-themed merchandise of all sorts. One of this fan's favorite things about LEGO and Disney is the larger-than-life sized models of beloved Disney Characters made entirely out of LEGO Bricks!

Wonderful Winter Holidays At Disney Springs

There's no better place to get your Christmas shopping on this year than at Disney Springs. To help accommodate the expected crowds, Disney Springs will be extending hours to 11:00 PM every day of the week starting November 22nd! Let's take a look at some of the holiday magic guests will find this year.

Get Your DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2020 Now!

The Disney Food Blog has done it again with a fabulous new eBook "DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2020 !" AJ Wolfe and her whole team takes you by the hand and shows you the ins and outs of holiday shopping, dining and special events at Walt Disney World with 400 pages full of fantastic information, carefully selected to help you make the most of your winter holiday trip.