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POSTED Wed, 03/26/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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MyMagic+ Continuing to Transform Walt Disney World Experience for Guests

The Walt Disney World Resort is still in the midst of the "test and adjust" phase of MyMagic+ but guests have been able to take advantage of some changes brought about by MyMagic+.

The MyDisneyExperience.com mobile app and website allows guests to plan their vacation at home and make changes on the go in the parks. The app features itinerary tools and gives guests the ability to scheduled FastPass+ reservations in advance or on the day of their visit.

POSTED Thu, 03/20/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Vote for Your Favorite Disney Parks Attraction in the March Magic Tournament

Do you have a favorite Disney Parks attraction? Starting this week you have a chance to vote for your favorite in first ever March Magic Tournament presented by Disney Parks.

This March Madness-type tournament will give fans a chance to vote for their favorite Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort attractions in the ultimate challenge.

POSTED Thu, 09/26/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Applies for Infrared Imaging Projection Patent

Disney Research has recently applied for a patent for an Infrared Imaging Projection, and according to the patent application, there are several uses for the technology.

POSTED Wed, 08/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Two Friends Attempt to Ride Every Attraction at Walt Disney World Resort

Consider it the "Four Parks One Day Challenge" - ride all 47 moving attractions at the four parks at Walt Disney World in just one day. That's exactly what two friends decided to do this summer.

POSTED Mon, 07/08/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Parks and Resorts Celebrating 60 Years of Imagineering at D23 Expo

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney Parks and Resorts, and as part of the celebration Imagineering is hosting an open house at the D23 Expo in August, offering guests an unprecedented look at the creative process that happens within Imagineering.

POSTED Mon, 05/27/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Quest Celebrates 15 Years at Downtown Disney

Disney Quest Indoor Interactive Theme Park in Downtown Disney is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

The building houses five stories of interactive fun and high tech adventure including Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold, Virtual Jungle Cruise, CyberSpace Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters, Animation Academy, Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam, Ride the Comix, and Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride.

POSTED Mon, 02/11/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adds New Songs

The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios has been "refreshed with fourteen new songs added to the choices for a new season. The new songs were chosen from frequent request by guests auditioning at the American Idol Experience and include favorites from some former Idol winners.

POSTED Tue, 09/25/2012 - 13:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Queue To Go Interactive

There seems to be a trend going on at Walt Disney World involving interactive queues for attractions. It's recently been announced Frontierland staple Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be the next ride at WDW to jump aboard the interactive queue wagon.

POSTED Thu, 09/06/2012 - 14:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney's "Added Capacity" Program Aims to Shorten Wait Times

Walt Disney World attractions and wait times. You can't have one without the other, right? Turns out, Disney has been working to decrease those wait times with its "added capacity" program. So far, millions of dollars have been spent to adjust over twenty of the most popular attractions at WDW to enable more guests to experience those rides.

POSTED Sat, 02/25/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Snow White Attraction To Close In June

There's official word from Disney as to when a classic attraction will be closed for good. Snow White's Scary Adventures will be closing June 1 of this year.

The attraction, which has been around since 1971, will close as the Fantasyland expansion continues at Walt Disney World. In its place will be the new home for the Disney princesses and their meet and greet.

Snow White and her Dwarfs will get an update as part of the expansion; they're set to feature in a new mine-themed roller coaster.

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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 Tue, 10/31/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Top Ten Most Spooky And Villainous Attractions at Walt Disney World

Happy Halloween! It's the most ghoulish day of the year and we're rounding up all the usual suspects for our list of the most villainous attractions at Walt Disney World. If you've got a love for the sinister and spectacular, with a bit of the creepy crawlies thrown in - be sure to make sure they're on your must do list!

POSTED Sun, 07/16/2017 - 01:10 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Exciting New Additions Coming To Walt Disney World

There was a ton of exciting news that came out of the D23 Expo as Bob Chapeck hosted the Disney Parks & Resorts Panel today. While the press releases haven't yet hit the streets, I'm going to give you a quick recap of the news, before digging into the details in coming days. Just like our speculation post, we'll break it down by Park Let's Go!

POSTED Thu, 07/13/2017 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Speculation On What May Be Coming This Weekend From D23 Expo

This weekend thousands of Disney fans from around the world will converge on the Anaheim convention center for the D23 Expo 2017. The Expo is Disney's official fan convention, and the informational goodies that have come out of past Expos have given us a look at the ways The Walt Disney Company is shaping its future. We'll be keeping our eyes open especially for news coming out about changes for Walt Disney World. Here's an overview at some of the rumored announcements that may (or may not) be coming our way.

POSTED Mon, 05/29/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss this Summer at Disney World

Happy unofficial first day of summer! It's time to start making those summer vacation plans that hopefully include a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. There is so much going on at Disney World right now and throughout the summer that we decided to break it down to a top five list!

POSTED Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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At Least 4 Reasons Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is Better Than Ever

Over the past couple of years Imagineers at Disney's Animal Kingdom have been hard at work to develop new concepts and experiences to breathe new life into the Park. Finally the immersive wildlife Park that's not a zoo is coming into its own and taking center stage with a full slate of exceptional experiences. I'm not even going to try and list all the reasons I love Animal Kingdom, but I will absolutely share the four best reasons to be sure it's in the plan for your next Walt Disney World vacation.

POSTED Tue, 04/18/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Attractions and More Coming this Summer to the Walt Disney World Resort

Summer 2017 at the Walt Disney World Resort promises to be an exciting time thanks to new attractions and experiences at several of the theme parks. And we're not just talking about Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

POSTED Tue, 02/28/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Original Magic Kingdom Attractions You Can Still Enjoy

A lot has changed at Walt Disney World since it first opened in 1971. Back then the Magic Kingdom was the only Park, and Disney resort choices included just the Contemporary, Polynesian Village, or the Fort Wilderness Camp Ground. Attractions at the Magic Kingdom have left, and now ones have taken their place, but through it all these time tested rides have survived it all. If you're looking for a taste of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom 1971 style, focus your your touring strategy on taking in these fourteen great original Magic Kingdom rides.

POSTED Thu, 10/06/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Get The Spin On Epcot's Mission: SPACE

It's no secret that Disney values realism in its attractions in a manner unprecedented by any other theme park in the entertainment industry. One of the most prolific accomplishments ever achieved in a theme park is located in Future World at Epcot and because of the intensity of the ride, many guests overlook it. Mission: SPACE, designed by Disney, validated by NASA, is a marvel of modern technology and the product of incredible 5-year partnership.

POSTED Mon, 09/19/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Ten Things to Love About the Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom is celebrating its 45th anniversary this October so it only seems fitting to spend some time talking about 10 things we love about the original Walt Disney World Resort theme park. This park is more than just the iconic attractions that we all know and love, so let's check out what made the list this time around.