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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 Wed, 02/13/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler

Registration is now open for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler, this thrilling runDisney event in its second year will be held October 4-5th, 2013 at the Walt Disney World Resort. A nighttime run that takes you down streets haunted by Disney's most frightening villains through ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex and into Disney's Hollywood Studios for a finish in the shadows of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

POSTED Sat, 02/02/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 6

The Countdown to Super Sunday is going on at Walt Disney World from Friday February 1 to until Saturday February 9, 2013 it's a week long Super Sunday celebration.

POSTED Fri, 02/01/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Unique Sips to be Showcased at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Florida Orange Groves Winery has been taking it's place Epcot's Marketplace Booths with a showing at the 2010-2012 International Food & Wine Festivals, and now as a featured sip at the 20th Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival too!

POSTED Tue, 01/29/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid in the New Fantasyland

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, is the great new dark attraction located in the Enchanted Forest of the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. The ride opened this past December to great fanfare and has been delighting Walt Disney World guests who experience it.

POSTED Thu, 01/24/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Line Up for the 2013 Epcot Flower Power Concert Series

A fan favorite feature of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival includes the The Flower Power Concert Series. The 20th Anniversary series kicks off on March 6-10 with "The Monkees" signer and drummer, Micky Dolenz. The music plays on each weekend throughout the 75 day festival with nostalgic pop favorites.

POSTED Tue, 01/22/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Fun Tips for Grown Ups at Walt Disney World

So you're thinking of heading off to Walt Disney World for some grown up time? Why not! Disney is a wonderful place to explore no matter what your age. Here are 5 fun tips from our experts to make the most out of your grown-up vacation.

POSTED Thu, 01/17/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Kinsey Collection at Epcot's American Heritage Gallery

The Kinsey Collection is "the intersection where art and history meet." A national touring collection that offers a virtual history book, giving voice to untold stories of accomplishment and contribution. The African-American story of determination, courage, hope, struggle and inspiration is chronicled through more than 40 pieces of art, artifacts, books, sculptures and manuscripts on display at the American Heritage Gallery, in Epcot's American Adventure Pavilion.

POSTED Wed, 01/16/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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20th Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

No matter what your thermometer says outside (mine reads a whole 11 degrees today) Spring is just around the corner. That means it's time to get moving on plans for your trip to the 2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event, and you can be sure that Disney will be celebrating in grand style.

POSTED Thu, 01/10/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Shopping Guerlain and Givenchy in the France Pavilion at Epcot

Winter days may have us blue, but dreaming of Paris in the spring time is easy in Epcot's France Pavilion. La Signature Shoppe and Epcot's Givenchy Boutique are using January to share some elegant limited time offers.

POSTED Wed, 01/09/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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MyMagic+ Set to Roll Out at Walt Disney World

Earlier this week Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Tom Staggs, offered fans a glimpse into the future. The details of the $1 billion NextGen program have been much speculated over the past few years, but it's about to begin a major roll out to the public and "push the boundaries of the [Walt Disney World] guest experience."