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Beloved Disney Character Attraction Set To Reopen After 6-Month Closure

Donald Duck at Pete's Silly Sideshow

There is a specific kind of disappointment that comes with walking through Storybook Circus and seeing a familiar building wrapped in scaffolding instead of welcoming guests inside. For months now, that has been the reality for anyone hoping to visit Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom, one of the most beloved character meet and greet locations in the entire park. ...

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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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