Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Honored at 30th Annual Thea Awards
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, one of the newest offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort, was honored over the weekend by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). “The Thea Awards honor individuals, projects, and technologies in the arena of themed attractions and experiences worldwide,” the TEA website. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was…
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Kali River Rapids | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 18, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Kali River Rapids attraction opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida, nearly a year after the park opened. Guests embark on a rafting expedition hosted by Kali Rapids Expeditions through the lush jungles of Asia. However, evidence of illegal logging along the way delivers a warning about the destruction…
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Make the Friendship Bracelets on Disney Cruise Line Ships
Are you ready for it? With Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) hitting Disney+ last night (review here), Swifties have been more excited than ever to share their passion with others. For a limited time, guests can visit Disney Springs to celebrate their favorite era and vacation on a Disney Cruise Line ship…
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106 Year Old Celebrates Birthday With First Ever Walt Disney World Visit
We all dream of visiting a Disney Park on our birthday because it’s one of the best places to celebrate a birthday. While many of us have had the opportunity to do so, it’s not everyday that you get to spend your 106th birthday at Walt Disney World. However, longtime Florida resident Magnolia Jackson did…
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GUIDE: 2024 Easter Treats at the Disney Parks
Easter is coming very soon! Already at the Disneyland Resort, this year’s Eggstravaganza has begun and the chocolate eggs on Main Street are being made and sold. Throughout Disney parks and resorts around the world, there are a lot of fun Easter treats to be found and enjoyed. Below is a comprehensive look at the…
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Disney H2O Glow After Hours Returns to Walt Disney World, Bringing Waves of Neon Fun Starting May 25
Guests can give their summer a “glow-up” and experience Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon after park closing with limited-capacity beach bash event LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (March 14, 2024) With summer break just around the corner, Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon…
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Pixar Play Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 14, 2008
On this day in 2008, the Pixar Play Parade debuted at Disney California Adventure. It featured units from Pixar favorites like ‘Monsters University,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘A Bug’s Life,’ ‘Toy Story,’ and ‘Cars.’ The parade ran in DCA until 2017 and then transferred to Disneyland for Pixar Fest in 2018. A version even appeared…
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Chairman of the Board Martin Garcia Departs Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Post
Martin Garcia, the chairman of the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is leaving the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. His departure comes shortly after the district administrator left his role to take on the responsibility of being the interim elections supervisor in Orange County. This new role came at half of his…
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Walt Disney World Announces New 4-Park Magic Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new discounted ticket for guests this spring and summer. This is a 4-day ticket that allows for admission to each of the 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. This ticket provides 4 different days of admissions to the 4 theme parks. Each of these admissions are for…
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Miss Adventure Falls | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 12, 2017
On this day in 2017, the Miss Adventure Falls raft ride opened in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park at Walt Disney World. The attraction centers around Mary Oceaneer, a Society of Explorers and Adventurers character that was created for the Disney Cruise Line. Originally titled “Miss Fortune Falls,” the ride takes place at the shipwreck…
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COMING SOON: See Disney Dining Availability for Multiple Days for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Disney Dining is about to get a fairly useful and substantial update. Today it was announced by Disney that guests going to the Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts will soon be able to see dining availability for multiple days with a single search. Soon guests will be able to see results to their search…
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Disney Shares Magic Behind 3 Topiaries at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is now in full bloom. As the the festival continues to delight guests with its flowers, entertainment, merchandise, and more, Disney has shared how 3 specifics topiaries are extra magical this year. Read below how these flowers have added magic for this festival with a blend of…
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New Adventures From ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Andor,’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ Coming to ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ in April!
Starting on April 5, 2024, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be including new characters and destinations come from Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian. During the adventure, guests might receive transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu. They also might visit Peridea, from Ahsoka. These updated experiences will be coming to…
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All the Orange Bird Offerings at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is off to a great start! Along with over 70 topiaries (including a Groot topiary), there are plenty of offerings to be experienced and enjoyed around EPCOT during this festival that continues through Mary 27, 2024. This includes delicious dishes, the Garden Rocks concert series, and much…
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Geek Eats: 2024 St. Patrick’s Day at Disney Parks Foods
St. Patrick’s Day is just a couple of weeks away. When it arrives, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will have themed foods for some lucky guests to enjoy. Below is a look at all of the food options that are coming to both resorts for St. Patrick’s Day. Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Red…
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One More Disney Day | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 29, 2012
On this day in 2012, Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom in Florida celebrated “One More Disney Day.” That leap year was the first time both parks would be open to guests for 24 hours straight, from 6 AM on February 29 to 6 AM on March 1. Special “One More Disney Day” ear hats…
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Disney Releases Timelapse of Groot Topiary Installation at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
As the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts, Walt Disney World Resort released a timelapse video of the installation of a new Groot topiary. This Groot topiary is new this year to the festival that begins today at EPCOT and continues through May 27, 2024. The “flora colossus” can be found near Guardians…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Claims Success with Disney District Takeover
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to claim that the former Reedy Creek Improvement District has been improved thanks to his actions. This district is the home for most of Walt Disney World Resort. In 2023, the district was dissolved and replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The new version of this district has…
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Ticket Prices at Walt Disney World Resort Going Up in 2025
As Walt Disney World Resort has begun selling tickets and hotel rooms for 2025, it has also revealed that some ticket prices will be going up next year. The cheapest ticket at Walt Disney World Resort is a single-day ticket for a single park. Prices are variable by day and by demand. This base price…
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Walt Disney World Resort Adds Water Park Access for Hotel Guests
The Walt Disney World Resort today announced that its hotel guests will get access to one of its water parks (Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park) on the day they check into their hotel starting in 2025. Not all of the details have been released about this new offer yet. However, what…
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Disney Hosts Princess Party at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando
Disney donates Disney Princess-inspired hospital gowns and pants, books, toys and more to AdventHealth for Children in collaboration with Starlight Children’s Foundation Orlando, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort and Starlight Children’s Foundation hosted a Disney Princess-themed party fit for royalty for patients at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando. The princess party included a visit from Belle…
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Marcella Swett Pains ‘Gullah Magic’ for Disney Springs Art Walk at Walt Disney World Resort
Guests visiting Disney Springs and checking out the Disney Springs Art Walk can find a mural called Gullah Magic. This piece was painted by Marcella Swett recently and highlights the heritage of the Gullah people. This also happens to be a part of Swett’s story as well. She is also a cast member at Disney…
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Figment Comes to Life in Topiary Form Ahead of 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival as More Details Are Released
Figment has come to life in EPCOT ahead of this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This year, Figment can be found in a prominent place in the newly opened World Celebration Gardens. He is one of more than 70 topiaries that can be found throughout the park during the 90 day festival. The festival…
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Ice Cold Hydraulics Opens on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get fueled up when visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Over by Muppets Courtyard on Grand Avenue, Ice Cold Hydraulics is now open. This new location has snacks including baked goods, savory treats, frozen treats, and more. The menu includes the following: Snacks Frozen Slushies With Alcohol Beer Wine Beverages Frozen…