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Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

Another Disney Website Update? Star Wars: Launch Bay Removed from Genie+

Darth Vader poses by the Genie+ logo at a Disney park entrance, with the Star Wars Launch Bay Genie featured in the background and a bold "UPDATE" stamp overhead.

Character meet-and-greets are continuing to reopen around Walt Disney World, with many of these new and returning experiences making their way onto the Genie+ lineup. Earlier today, we reported that Star Wars: Launch Bay, and the character meet-and-greet locations inside, would soon be included on Disney Genie+ beginning July 17, 2022. Now, it seems Disney had made another update to ...

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Why Are So Many Guests Getting Dress Coded at Disney World?

The iconic Disney castle with a crocheted top overlay marked with an X, and two tank tops highlighted by a green check mark in front, visually summarizing Disney World's updated dress code for visitors.

Have you ever been “dress coded” at Walt Disney World? While Disney Parks and Resorts have always upheld their own dress codes, Disney fans on social media have been seeing increasing posts regarding Guests who have been dress coded during their visit. For some time, Guests who were asked to change a part of their outfit at the entrance to ...

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More Character Meet-and-Greets Are Joining the Genie+ Lineup at Walt Disney World

Darth Vader stands in front of the theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with the Star Wars Launch Bay behind him and the Disney Genie+ logo displayed in the bottom right corner.

Lots of new and returning character sightings and meet-and-greets are popping up around Walt Disney World this summer, and for those looking for a way to bypass the standby line, some of these experiences will soon be added to Genie+. Genie+ gives Guests who pay for the service ($15 per person, per day, plus tax) Lightning Lane access to select ...

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Bob Chapek’s Contract Extended to Continue His Role as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

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CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek has had a challenging first two years in this top leadership position following the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing controversies with the political climate in Florida. Despite the challenges, and mixed opinions at best on the current CEO from fans, the Walt Disney Company Board of Directors today voted unanimously to extend Chapek’s ...

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Special Perks to Return Soon for Guests Staying at These Disney Resorts

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Staying at a Disney Resort hotel during your vacation comes with a lot of benefits including close proximity to the theme parks, and Disney’s iconic theming and attention to detail, and top-notch Guest service. Some special perks that Guests of Disney Resorts have enjoyed for years though have remained missing since the reopening of Disney Parks, including early theme park ...

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Opening Date Announced for Disney’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!

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Are your little ones ready for their next princess or royal knight makeover? Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Disney’s exclusive royal makeover service is preparing to return to Disney Parks, as well as Disney Springs and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa very soon! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique allows Guests ages 3-12 to undergo breathtaking transformations into their favorite characters from Disney royalty. ...

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The New Eats You Have to Try at This Year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival sign, Figment the purple dragon, an indulgent chocolate dessert, and a variety of fries served in festival cups.

We’ve got new details on this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, including some of the newest eats, sweets, and treats that we cannot wait to try at this year’s event! The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is longer than ever before kicking off on July 14, 2022, and running through November 19, 2022, ending just ahead ...

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Shanghai Disneyland to Reopen Following the Latest Surge in COVID-19 Cases

A dedicated cast member spruces up Shanghai Disney’s vibrant decor as cheerful crowds gather near Mickey Mouse and the enchanting castle, capturing the park’s magical atmosphere.

The days of the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet behind us as variants of the virus continue to surge and cause illness and disruptions to daily life around the world. While many areas of Disney theme parks have reopened, and especially stateside we have seen a lot of attractions and experiences return to normal, other locations are still in the ...

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Train Connecting the Airport to Disney Springs Canceled as Disney Opts Out of Brightline Project

Disney Springs water tower and Mickey Mouse stand prominently, while the Brightline Disney train on the right is marked out with a bold red X.

Getting to Walt Disney World from the Orlando International Airport was once a breeze for Guests traveling aboard Disney’s Magical Express. Since the service ended last year, however, Guests have been finding their own ways to arrive at their Disney Resort hotels. In November 2020, Brightline announced that the company would be expanding its current rail routes through Florida in ...

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VIDEO: Guests Dance Together to Music by the Casey’s Corner Piano Player

At Magic Kingdom, Casey’s Corner invites guests in on the left, while on the right, visitors enjoy a magical moment dancing together in the rain under classic red striped umbrellas.

Ready for the latest heartwarming video out of Walt Disney World? During a recent Disney trip, Guests were enjoying the music at Casey’s Corner when an adorable magical moment happened between a group of Guests who did not even know each other! Grayson, one of the talented piano players who can often be spotted just outside of this Magic Kingdom ...

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