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Melissa is an author, adventurer, and chatterbox, who has worked at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Adventures by Disney! A British native, she has traveled the world seeking new experiences, and now resides in Florida with her husband, an Air Force pilot. Find her children's book at @bear.hug.book

Disney Introduces Brand-New French Fries Destination at EPCOT

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With so many new attractions, dining locations, and post-pandemic entertainment returns coming to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year, there’s no better time to book a Disney vacation. The Walt Disney World Resort recently saw the opening of EPCOT’s new quick-service dining location, the Connections Café and Eatery at World Celebration. Now, Disney has ...

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Shock for Disney as Another Theme Park’s Restaurant Is Voted Best in the U.S.A.

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Disney Parks are renowned for their impeccable theming and Imagineer details – from attractions and shows all the way to the dining locations. Across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks, Guests have an array of food options when they’re hungry – from quick-service favorites like Backlot Express and Pinocchio’s Village Haus to table-service character ...

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Here’s Why EPCOT Is Closing Early in June

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From operating hours and Park Pass reservations to dining reservations and now Disney Genie+, Guests have a lot to keep an eye on when planning a Disney vacation. We recently revealed that one Walt Disney World Resort theme park has an unusual early closure in June. Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is scheduled to close at 8:00 p.m. rather than 9:00 p.m. ...

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Disney Modifies Enchantment Fireworks Show After Lackluster Reviews

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Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration show, Disney Enchantment, has been met with lukewarm reviews, with fans begging Disney to bring back its fireworks classics. The Magic Kingdom Park nighttime show features fireworks, projection mapping, and lasers set to classic and contemporary Disney soundtracks at Cinderella Castle, with an all-new original song called “You Are the Magic”. And it now appears Disney ...

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Disney World Makes HUGE Change to Genie+ Service

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It’s a new service that has divided Disney Guests. Disney Genie and Lightning Lane are new digital services introduced at Walt Disney World and Disneyland that replaced the beloved free FastPass system for skipping lines. Amid much confusion, errors, and a costly price, Disney Genie+ has been met with lukewarm reviews. And now, Disney has changed how Guests can purchase ...

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Disney Guests Get Alternative Safari After Ride Break Down

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It’s always an interesting ride experience when an attraction breaks down at one of Walt Disney World’s theme parks. At Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Parks, Guests have seen some unusual ride evacuations lately, from a ladder climb on Peter Pan’s Flight to a water evacuation on Pirates of the Caribbean.  And this week, one ...

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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ AND ‘Disenchanted’ Get Official Release Dates!

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It’s an incredible year for Disney movie-goers! Not only do Disney fans have Pixar’s Lightyear (2022) coming to theatres on June 17, Lucasfilm’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars series heading to Disney+ on May 27, and Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) on July 8, but they also have two major franchise sequels to look forward to on Disney+. Now, we have some exciting news ...

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Walt Disney World Railroad Finally Gets Construction Update

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The beloved Walt Disney World Railroad (and its magical whistle) is a beloved attraction at the Lake Buena Vista Resort, taking Guests on a nostalgic grand circle tour of the Magic Kingdom Park. Sadly, though, the Disney World Railroad has been closed since December 2018 to construct the upcoming TRON attraction in Tomorrowland, three years into what will reportedly become a ...

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Iconic Disney World Attraction to Finally Reopen After Long Pandemic Closure

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The COVID pandemic changed a lot of things for Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. From entertainment modifications and face masks to the new Park Pass reservation system, the pandemic has altered many experiences at the theme parks. One such experience that has yet to return is the iconic Harmony Barber Shop at the Magic Kingdom Park – but ...

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EPCOT to Close Early In June, Harmonious Stripped from Schedule

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It’s always something to look out for when booking a Disney vacation – Park hours and refurbishments that may affect your trip to Walt Disney World. Operating hours for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are usually released around 60 days out, and one particular day in June shows an anomaly in the Park schedule for EPCOT ...

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