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I am a diehard Disney fanatic! I fell in love with all things Disney from an early age and that only increased once I first visited Walt Disney World! It led me to complete a yearlong Disney College Program working at merchandise locations within Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Disney-MGM Studios at that time) and I worked for Disney Parks & Resorts Technology in Project/Program Management. Now I get to write about Disney and help others plan their magical vacations! Disney holds a special place in the hearts of my entire family as my husband proposed there, we honeymooned there, took trips while pregnant with each of my boys and have visited with them many, many times from 8 weeks old through now. One of my favorite memories from each trip is always the look on my kids’ faces the first time they see the castle. I’d love to help you plan your magical vacation! Request a free quote at http://magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/christy-caby/ or look for me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/christy.caby. Have a magical day!

Walt Disney World Changing Preferred Parking at Disney Springs

Disney Springs map showing parking options, main roads, and highlighted areas: Town Center, West Side, Marketplace, The Landing.

There will be changes to preferred parking starting on July 8th at Disney Springs.  Currently the lots with preferred parking are Lemon (Marketplace) or Grapefruit (West Side). Guests can currently pay $10 to park in these lots in order to get closer parking to shopping and dining.  The change starting on July 8th will be the change for which lots ...

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Brazil Rumored to be the Next Country Added to World Showcase at Walt Disney World

The monorail glides past EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth, with shining plaques and a bright blue sky setting the perfect Disney scene.

We have all wanted to see new countries added to the World Showcase at Epcot in Walt Disney World for years.  With new rumors circulating, if they come true it is possible that we could have a new country coming in.  Currently that country is rumored to be the grand country of Brazil.  The speculation for the location for Brazil ...

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Walt Disney World’s Character in Flight Will Have a New Name

A large, colorful hot air balloon with blue and orange stripes is tethered to the ground with cables, floating above buildings under a clear blue sky.

There is a massive helium-filled balloon that flies high over Disney Springs each day, currently known as Character in Flight.  We have learned that the balloon will now have a new name.  The new name will be “Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight”.  This name comes from the French company that actually manufactured and provides the daily operation ...

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Highway in the Sky Dine Around Extended Through September 29th at Walt Disney World

The Disney World Monorail glides above shimmering water under sunny skies, kicking off a legendary Monorail Bar Crawl.

Highway in the Sky Dine Around has been officially extended through September 29th, 2017.  The event will have Tuesdays through Saturday dates available through this time.  This event is a popular dining event where you get to experience different dinner courses at different locations around the monorail resorts at Walt Disney World.  The event includes multi-courses that include cocktails, appetizers, ...

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Walt Disney World Plans Turnstiles for ESPN Wide World of Sports

Walt Disney World Sign

We have learned that there are new construction plans for the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.  The new construction will include turnstile areas, which are planned for two phases of work.  The first phase of the project is expected to be completed around July 7th.  This phase will add new concrete sidewalks, as well as permanent fencing toward the ...

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Walt Disney World Hosting Penguin Island Event at Blizzard Beach

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Disney Parks Blog has announced that on July 29th that the Club Penguin Island mobile game will have a presence at Blizzard Beach Water Park at Walt Disney World.  During this event, there will be various events  taking place at the park that are all themed around Club Penguin Island.  According to Disney Parks Blog, some of the activities will ...

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Walt Disney World Offers $25 Bonus Shopping Cards at Disney Springs

Two 2017 Disney Gift Cards show Mickey as the Sorcerer, surrounded by sparkling castle magic—pure Disney World enchantment.

Walt Disney World will be offering a special shopping deal at Disney Springs.  This new offer is planned to start on July 10th, 2017.  In order to take advantage of the free $25 shopping card, you have to purchase a limited edition $100 shopping card and you get the bonus card.  The shopping card and bonus card are only good ...

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Walt Disney World Permanently Closes Cub’s Den Children’s Activity Center

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There have been a lot of changes and new development happening at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.  The popular resort at Walt Disney World has added new DVC villas and cabins for guests to enjoy as well as new dining locations.  As this work was in progress, the Cub’s Den Children’s Activity Center was closed. This closure was thought to be temporary, ...

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Walt Disney World Replaces Original Sign for MuppetVision 3D

A colorful "Muppet Vision 3D" sign featuring Kermit the Frog is displayed on a brick building. In the foreground, part of a fountain statue resembling the Statue of Liberty is visible.

MuppetVision 3D first opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World in 1991.  It has had the same signage out front ever since it first opened, too.  Guests found the sign missing earlier this week with no marquee for the attraction for a period of time, until the new sign was put in place.  We have a guest photo ...

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Walt Disney World Cast Members Will No Longer Link Purchased Magic Bands

Purple and gray Disney MagicBands with Mickey Mouse icons, side by side on black, hint at the magic awaiting guests in the parks.

There will be a big change in the way that Magic Band purchased at Walt Disney World will be activated.  Previously when guests purchased the Magic Bands, the cast member would link it for them at the register after purchase.  Now, guests that purchase Magic Bands from the parks and other locations around Walt Disney World will be able to ...

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