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Disney World Announces What’s New and What’s Returning for the 2017 Holiday Season

Sure, it's only mid-September and we just started celebrating Halloween at Disney World but today we're talking about the winter holiday season! Disney has just release a ton of information about what's coming to the parks and resorts for the holidays!

Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Reopen After Hurricane Irma

The Walt Disney World Resort felt the force of Hurricane Irma Sunday night after the hurricane took a turn and headed north to Orlando. The theme parks were closed Sunday and Monday due to the storm, but the Resort hotels were full of guests riding out the wind and rain.

Disney News Round-up: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party News

The 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicked off last week and runs on select nights through November 1 at the Magic Kingdom. Today we have some fun updates about special goodies and more at the parties.

Disney News Round-up: Rivers of Light Live-Stream, Minnie Van Service Expands, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another news round-up from Walt Disney World! Today we have news about a Rivers of Light live-stream event, an expansion of the Minnie Vans service, and much more. Read on to find out more.

Sneak Peek of Commemorative Merchandise for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off next week - August 25 - and once again includes trick-or-treating at the Magic Kingdom, Happy HalloWishes Fireworks, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and much more. And, Disney is giving guests a sneak peek at this year's commemorative merchandise.

New Theater Coming to Magic Kingdom's Main Street U.S.A.

Bob Chapeck, Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, announced new additions coming to the Magic Kingdom in time for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. One of the surprises of the day was a brand new theater coming to the Main Street U.S.A.

Catch a Live-Stream of Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky

Tomorrow we'll all be celebrating the Fourth of July with cookouts, fireworks, and family fun! And if you want to watch the Magic Kingdom's fireworks display but you're not at the Magic Kingdom, you're in luck!

Disney World Theme Parks Ranked in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards

Several of the theme parks and water parks at the Walt Disney World Resort were ranked in the top 10 lists of the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure also made the list.

Disney News Round-Up: Hall of Presidents Update, Happily Ever After Merchandise, and More

Happy Tuesday! We have another round of news and rumors in the round-up today including an update about the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents, a rumor about a dark ride coming to Epcot's France Pavilion, and much more.

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.

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Splash Mountain To Be Rethemed With New Adventure For Princess Tiana

Disney's Princesses Tiana is a strong, courageous, and empowered force that embodies American dreams of prosperity and equality. None the less her presence in Disney Parks over the past decade has been somewhat fleeting at best. This week Disney released exciting news that new adventures with Princess Tiana will be coming to Magic Kingdom Park.

Citrus Swirl Orange Soda Float From The Sunshine Tree Terrace

Much of the US is deep in the throws of winter, so I thought that means it's the perfect time to spread a little sunshine. There's no better way to do that than with the help of that little orange bird and the Sunshine Tree Terrace. Located in Adventureland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, this quick service window is home to a great snack option called the Citrus Swirl.

Cinderella Castle To Get A Fresh New Face

Cinderella Castle is the showpiece of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. This towering structure that can be seen from all over the Park is the icon that most people think of when considering a Disney Park. With 2020 marking the 70th anniversary of Disney's original film Cinderella, and the 2021 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World right around the corner this beloved icon is getting a make-over.

Numbers For A Magic Kingdom Holiday

The Magic Kingdom is Walt Disney World's #1 Park covering over 107 acres of land. The showpiece opened in 1971, and these days it averages a daily attendance of 57,148. That beats any other theme park in the world by about 12%! The winter holidays are some of the busiest times of year, but it's no surprise because even in Florida this shining example of Imagineering becomes a winter wonderland. Check out a few of the numbers that go into creating Christmastime at the Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World News Round-up For Friday November 8, 2019

Holiday magic is popping up all across the Walt Disney World Resort, and today we're rounding up the special wintry fun that you can find between now and the end of the year on your Disney vacation!

#DisneyParksLIVE to Stream Debut Of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

Even if you can't catch 'Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks' at the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party this year, you can still be part of the magic from the comfort of your living room. The Disney Parks Blog will be live streaming the debut straight from the Magic Kingdom on November 8, 2019.

Disney's Most Dastardly Return In 2020 For Disney Villains After Hours

Some of the most beloved Disney characters happen to be villains, honestly, these beastly and beguiling notables can't help their evil ways and fans just eat them up. Once again in 2020 Disney Villains After Hours will be returning to Magic Kingdom Park for a limited time, limited ticket special event.

Dine At Columbia Harbour House A Magic Kingdom Favorite

When hungry in Liberty Square you can often find me heading towards Columbia Harbour House for a quick meal that is sure to please. One of my long time favorites, this Magic Kingdom staple is known for a variety of chicken and seafood dishes that offer guests more than the average burger.

2019 Adult Costume Guidelines For Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

One of my favorite things about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is that grown-ups get to jump in the costumed fun. While Disney Bounding is always in fashion, there aren't many occasions that adults are allowed to go all out in their cosplay glory. That being said, the Walt Disney World Resort does have dress code for party night costumes. Read on to discover the do's and don'ts of dress for this fan favorite event.

2019 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

This IS Halloween! We're a ghouls breath away from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party will once again cast its spell over the Magic Kingdom for a fall full of fantastical fun! This annual hard ticket event takes place between August 16 - November 1, 2019 for 36 select nights where Disney's devilish cast comes out to play.