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Friday News Round-up September 21st, 2018

Have you stayed in the know with all things Disney this week? Don't worry if you didn't have a chance, we're here with the Friday news round-up to bring you up to date!

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Ending in the Second Half of 2019

Since October of 1999 Walt Disney World guests have enjoyed gathering each night on the shores of World Showcase Lagoon to watch the nightly spectacular IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Today Disney announced that the popular nighttime show will end its run at the close of the 2019 summer season.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Details

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off the holiday season at the Magic Kingdom starting November 9. This very popular holiday hard ticket event is more than just cookies, hot cocoa, and snow flurries on Main Street U.S.A. Check out what else you'll find at the party.

Disney News Round-up: Halloween on the High Seas and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

What's that you say? It's ONLY August so why are we talking about Halloween already? Well, because this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts on August 25 at the Walt Disney World Resort! And, if you're sailing Disney Cruise Line this fall you can celebrate Halloween on the High Seas too!

Disney News Round-Up: New Disney Dooney & Bourke Designs, Talking Skull Returns to Pirates of the Caribbean, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another round-up of Disney news. Today we're talking about the new Disney Dooney & Bourke collections coming to the Disney Parks this summer, the return of the talking skull on Pirates of the Caribbean, and much more.

Happily Ever After Debuts at the Magic Kingdom

Happily Ever After debuted last Friday night at the Magic Kingdom, replacing the popular nighttime fireworks show Wishes. The new nighttime spectacular features fireworks, projections, and even Tinker Bell!

Disney News Round-up: New Celebration Cakes, Driverless Shuttles at Disney World, and More

Happy Monday and happy first day of May! We have a big news round-up today including information on new celebration cakes, rumors of driverless shuttles coming to Disney World, and two new colors and designs for the retail MagicBands!

Enjoy a Live Stream of Wishes from the Magic Kingdom on March 23

Wishes, the iconic and fan favorite fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom, is ending forever on May 11. If you don't have a chance to make it back for one more performance, you'll have a chance to watch Wishes from the comfort of your couch on March 23.

‘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.

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.

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Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party In The Magic Kingdom

Ever wonder what it would be like to watch the Wishes fireworks spectacular in the Magic Kingdom without the crowds? How about with a guaranteed seat and an all you care to eat dessert buffet? Well Iive got good news for you. The Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party gives you just that!

Top 10 Things to Do at Walt Disney World Resort without a Theme Park Ticket

There are so many things to do in the theme parks during your Walt Disney World vacation that it's easy to forget about all the fun things you can do outside the parks. Planning non-theme park fun is easy and it might even save you some money since you don't need a park ticket to have a magical time.

22 Top Tips For Touring The Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom today is just one small part of a Walt Disney World vacation, but this icon of the Vacation Kingdom is what most people think of when you say that you're "going to Disney World." It's big, it's beautiful, and it's a world of fantasy and adventure that has become a right of passage for millions of Guests. However, it can also be a crazy hectic world of bustling tourists all trying to pack the most fun they can into their day.

Disney Makes Your Holiday Proposal Most Memorable

I'm frequently asked about the most romantic places to hit while taking a holiday at Disney with your true love. December is a prime month for romantic notions to turn into magical moments and Walt Disney World is full of special places to make your holiday marriage proposal most memorable.

Five Things That Make Every Disney Vacation My Best Disney Trip Ever

A Walt Disney World vacation offers something for everyone, and even regular visitors who take and annual trip or more can be treated to new and exciting experiences. However, there are also those things that fans come to know and love, those things that you just couldn't imagine going to Disney and not doing. This is my "must do" list of five things that make every Disney vacation my best Disney trip ever.

Last-Minute Details for This Weekend’s Villains Unleashed Event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

On Saturday night, August 23, more than 50 Disney villains will be set free to roam Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Villains Unleashed event.

This one-night, hard ticket event will include rarely seen Disney villains, meet-and-greet areas, special food and merchandise themed to the event, the Villainy in the Sky fireworks, Oogie Boogie's Freaky Funhouse, and more.

5 Reasons To Love Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

There are so many reasons to love Walt Disney World's Flagship Resort Hotel it's difficult to narrow our choices down to just five! This Victorian styled beauty sitting on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon dominates the landscape with sparkling white elegance and a charming red roof reminiscent of the Hotel del Coronado. Disney says this is the creme de la creme of its resort hotels and who are we to disagree?

Celebrate the Spirit of Humanity with IlllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

One of the most spectacular fireworks displays at Walt Disney World happens every night in Epcot.

Of course we're talking about IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the nighttime show that tells the story of the history of our planet in three parts and features lasers, fire, water, and fireworks in addition to a dramatic musical score.

The show debuted as IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth during Disney's Millennium Celebration and was so popular that it has remained at the park ever since.

25 Fun and Fantastic Ways to Propose At Walt Disney World

It's a summery season of love and many a bride dreams of having a June wedding, but June is also a wildly popular time to propose. We've polled some of our Disney minded friends and come up with some fun and fantastic ideas of their best places to propose in Walt Disney World. It's just a little something to get you thinking about where the perfect place would be to ask the one you love!

Walt Disney World's Most Romantic Restaurants & Dining Experiences

Valentine's Day is coming up and its not hard for couples visiting the Walt Disney World Resort to find dining locations infused with romance. Disney Dining serves up the love all year long at some great spots for an intimate dinner for two. With locations ranging from a private yacht to a theme park and from subdued to spectacular you'll never run out of options for a cozy meal on your date night, honeymoon, or anniversary.