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This Disney Springs Newcomer Just Beat Every Price Expectation Fans Had

A tall water tower with "Disney Springs" written on it stands against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees and a white building with a bell tower are visible in the background.

For anyone who grew up making the trip to DisneyQuest and remembers exactly what it felt like to spend an entire afternoon bouncing between virtual reality pods, arcade cabinets, and that unforgettable indoor roller coaster you built yourself. DisneyQuest was a huge part of many Disney fans’ lives. When it closed, hearts were broken. Watching the arrival of Level99 at ...

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Disney World Retail Just Got a Sparkling New Addition, and It Is Already Open for Business

Spaceship Earth Epcot Disney Imagineers Scoff New Designs

There is something genuinely satisfying about walking into EPCOT through the Port of Entry and noticing that something has changed. The area that greets guests at the start of World Showcase has long been one of the more thoughtfully curated retail spaces at any Disney park, filled with the kind of globally inspired merchandise that sets the tone for the ...

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This Disney Hotel Is Transporting Guests to Italy Without Setting Foot in a Theme Park

A vibrant, colorful sunset view of the Walt Disney World Swan Dolphin Food & Wine Classic resort with a pyramid-shaped building, palm trees, water features, and illuminated walkways, creating a lively tropical atmosphere.

There is a specific kind of magic that EPCOT has built its entire identity around, the ability to walk between pavilions and feel transported across continents without ever leaving Central Florida. France smells like fresh-baked croissants. Japan carries the quiet calm of a traditional garden. Italy delivers pasta, gelato, and the kind of lively atmosphere that makes World Showcase one ...

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Disney Springs Brought a Tropical Surprise to Cool Kids Summer and It Is a Total Hit

A family of Disney Annual Passholders with two children in Mickey Mouse-themed clothing sits outside. The children are smiling, clutching Disney treats, while an adult watches them affectionately. In the background, another child holds a large donut and drink.

Disney Springs has spent the past several years building a reputation as one of the most underrated stops on a Walt Disney World vacation, and this summer, the shopping, dining, and entertainment district is leaning into that reputation with one of the most densely programmed seasonal calendars it has offered in recent memory. From a brand new gaming venue to ...

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Highly Anticipated Disney Halloween Tickets Are Available Now, But Only For A Select Few

Oogie Boogie Bash

There is a debate that surfaces every fall among Disney Halloween enthusiasts, and it runs so reliably that both sides have well-worn arguments for their positions. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World has its devoted defenders, and for good reason. The Boo-To-You Parade is iconic, the villain appearances are beloved, and the event has decades of tradition. But ...

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