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POSTED Mon, 10/05/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Springs Extends Weekend Hours Starting October 9th, 2020

While I was in Walt Disney World last month the place that I took the most comfort was at Disney Springs. Despite the masks, temperature checks, and social distance guidelines being in place the sprawling shopping, dining, and entertainment complex gave me the greatest feeling of "normalcy." There I found that music played, crowds bustled, and restaurants welcomed guests to (current) capacity.

POSTED Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Magic Kingdom Holiday Merriment Reimagined In 2020

A reimagined holiday celebration will take place at Walt Disney World this year with running between November 27th and December 30th, 2020. Seasonal shows, decor, activities, treats, and merchandise will be sure to delight the senses of guests during this festive time in the Magic Kingdom and beyond.

POSTED Mon, 09/21/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Highlights From The EPCOT International Festival Of The Holidays Arrive In 2020

A reimagined holiday celebration will take place at Walt Disney World with select highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays running between November 27th and December 30th, 2020. Seasonal shows, activities, treats, and merchandise will be sure to delight the senses.

POSTED Tue, 09/15/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Some November Walt Disney World Park Hours Updates

If there is one thing we can count on at Disney right now, it's that everything is subject to change. Back in September operating hours at all four Disney World parks were reduced. It's not surprising with kids going back to school ini some form or another, September is typically a slower month. That being said, when the November calendar was revealed, it first appeared that these shortened hours would continue.

POSTED Sun, 05/31/2020 - 23:08 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Springs Closes Early Due To Curfew And A Message From Disney Leaders

Civil unrest occurring across the nation has prompted action from Disney as Orlando and Orange County institute a curfew following nights of rioting over the death of George Floyd. Disney Springs will be closing early until further notice to allow guests and cast members the ability to make it home in time. Disney Company leadership CEO Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Bob Iger, and Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer of The Walt Disney Company Latondra Newton also released a joint statement to Cast Members regarding this time of civil unrest.

POSTED Fri, 03/27/2020 - 21:08 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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BREAKING NEWS Walt Disney World Extends Closures

This evening, after the stock market closed, the @DisneyParksNews twitter account released a statement that the Walt Disney World and Disneyland closures would be extended until further notice and Disney cast members (not including operating partners) would be paid through April 18, 2020.

POSTED Thu, 08/29/2019 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Details Revealed For Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge

Amongst the plethora of news that came out of Disney's D23 Expo last weekend Bob Chapek, Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Products for the Walt Disney Company gave guests an all too brief look at the next Deluxe Resort and Disney Vacation Club property to be built at Walt Disney World - Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge.

POSTED Thu, 08/29/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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An Exciting New Stories For The Disney Cruise Line

Bob Chapek took the stage at D23 Expo to share his thoughts about the exciting projects coming to the Disney Cruise Line. He told the massive audience gathered before the D23 stage and shared his belief that every Disney moment a guest has should bring their favorite stories to life in thrilling ways. The Disney Cruise Line is reaching for that vision with new ships, and a brand new port destination that is pure magic.

POSTED Wed, 08/28/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Date

Details are trickling out about the highly anticipated Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion. Read on to discover why this new attraction is seriously ambitious, and worth every moment of anticipation as it readies to open on December 5th, 2019.

POSTED Tue, 08/27/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Opening in 2020

At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney Imagineers are getting ready to open Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway in 2020! You'll be invited to the Chinese Theatre where Mickey and Minnie will be hosting the premier of their newest film "Perfect Picnic." The theater serves as the magic portal through which guests will step from the human world directly into the cartoon world for one Goofy adventure aboard Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.

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 Tue, 11/12/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates ‘Rhino Day’ on November 12

If you're looking to learn more about the mighty and majestic rhinoceros, stop by Disney's Animal Kingdom today, November 12, as the park celebrates Rhino Day.

POSTED Sun, 11/10/2013 - 14:03 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Magic: Week 46

A very important Limited Time Magic takes place this week as Walt Disney World offers a special Salute Veterans at Magic Kingdom Park. Starting Monday, November 11 to November 15, 2013 a special Veterans Day celebration will honor those that have served and defended the country.

POSTED Thu, 11/07/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Holiday Fun at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground Resort

Snow-birds know that there's no place like home for the holidays - especially if you make your winter home at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground Resort! This resort really comes alive at the holidays because guests have a tendency to bring the fun right back to the campground with them. The woodsy environment, and the fresh smell of woodsmoke simply puts a smile on my face when there's a chill in the air. This classic Disney resort packs a big punch when it comes to holiday travel.

POSTED Sun, 11/03/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Ride a Viking Ship and Snack on Schoolbread in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot The Norway Pavilion

Ride a Viking Ship and Snack on Schoolbread in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. The Norway Pavilion takes guests into the heart of Scandanavia as they enter a town square that was designed to resemble the cities of Oslo, Bergen, Alesund, and Setesdahl.

POSTED Fri, 11/01/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Artistic Cocktails Coming to ‘Festival of the Masters’ with ‘Mixers and Masters’

This year's 38th Annual Festival of the Masters is adding a new and delicious twist to the festival - artistic cocktails prepared by some of Downtown Disney's dining.

'Mixers and Masters' will give festival goers a chance to sip on specialty drinks as they stroll through the festival. Participating restaurants will be indicated by feather banners.

POSTED Thu, 10/31/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Catch A Wave At Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Surf School

Though the beautiful shores of Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon make an inviting location for spending the afternoon on a boat, there's no swimming in the natural waterways of the Walt Disney World Resort. And though Walt Disney had dreamed of having a wave machine send ocean-like surf onto the shores of the Polynesian, the erosion proved to be too much for the man made waterway to handle.

POSTED Wed, 10/30/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Ten Tips For Visiting Walt Disney World Water Parks

Hitting one of the fantastic Disney Water Parks is tops on the list of many a traveler headed down to Walt Disney World all year long. So if you intend on spending some serious time soaking up that warm Florida sun, be sure to keep in mind these ten tips from experienced water park fans to make the most of your day at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach.

POSTED Tue, 10/29/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Officially Open

The newest Disney Vacation Club resort is ready to welcome guests into a world of Victorian-era charm and casual elegance.

The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are the 12th resort property for the Disney Vacation Club, and the resort is the first DVC property to feature deluxe studios that sleep up to five guests.

POSTED Mon, 10/28/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Experience Great Shopping and Grab a Pint at Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion

The next time you're making your way through World Showcase, take some time to stop and stroll through the merry streets of the United Kingdom pavilion, as it's a rather unique place to visit.

POSTED Sun, 10/27/2013 - 14:16 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Magic: Week 44

The ghostly goings on for Halloween week at Magic Kingdom are some of my favorite all year long. This week only you can be entertained by the spooky song stylings of the Cadaver Dans as they haunt Frontierland. From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, head to the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon to enjoy the re-styled "The Happy Haunted Horseshoe." This special Limited Time Magic is fleeting though, so be sure to attend while the veil is thin.