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Disney World’s FREE Santa Claus Meet and Greet to Use Virtual Queue

At Disney World, Santa Claus glides through the park in a glittering holiday sleigh as Mickey Mouse, decked out in his own Santa suit, spreads cheer to thrilled guests. Up front, visitors snap photos of the scene and track their spot in the festivities using the virtual queue app on their phones—blending Disney magic with seamlessly innovative technology for an unforgettable holiday experience.

Walt Disney World Guests can meet Santa Claus for free by joining a virtual queue. Read on to find out how! The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year, and if you’re searching for a magical Christmastime, look no further than the Magic Kingdom and the Walt Disney World Resort! In fact, from Magic Kingdom’s ...

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Cast Member Union to Lead Protest Against Low Wages in Walt Disney World

Cast Members rally at Disney World, carrying a bold "DISNEY WORKERS NEED A RAISE" banner in front of Cinderella Castle, while Genie makes an appearance on the right.

Click here for updated information on this story. Six of the unions with the Service Trade Unions Council (STCU) will gather together in late November to protest low wages for Cast Members at the Walt Disney World Resort. RELATED: Cast Members React to Seeing Fantasmic! For the First Time Since 2020 When visiting a Disney Park, positive interactions and exceptional service ...

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VIDEOS: Are Genie+ and Lightning Lane Obstructing DAS Pass Users?

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According to Disney’s official website, the DAS (Disability Access Service) Pass system was created to ensure that “Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability” get the chance to ride their ‘must-see’ attractions just like everybody else. However, with the rise of Lightning Lane and Genie+ purchases, some Guests feel that the ...

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A Fan Favorite Hands-On Experience is Returning to Disney Springs

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If you’ve ever passed a storefront in Disney Springs and peered into the window at the cake on display, thinking, “Man, I wish I could decorate one of these elaborate treats,” then we have great news for you: Amorette’s Patisserie Cake Decorating Experience is finally returning to Disney Springs next month! RELATED: Inside Look at The Only Disney Experience You Need ...

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FIRST LOOK: New Theming Coming to This Classic Adventureland Attraction in 2023

Adventureland entrance sign welcomes guests with a vibrant Donald Duck cartoon and the iconic Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland, all set amid lush tropical landscaping.

Disney Park attractions are constantly changing, whether they are re-themed to something new (or replaced by a different original story altogether) or enhanced in some way, new updates are always happening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. One Disney theme park attraction has been undergoing renovation work for some time, with fans eager to learn what would be coming next ...

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Disney Confirms Resort Restaurant Reopen Hours Following Hurricane Nicole

On the left, step inside a welcoming Disney Resort restaurant with its signature warmth; on the right, stroll a rain-soaked boardwalk where Minnie Mouse brightens the day with her umbrella, all wrapped in a distinctly charming Nicole-inspired vibe.

The Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to reopen its theme parks and Resorts following Hurricane Nicole, and operating hours for dining at hotels has now been confirmed. Disney previously shared the reopening timeframe for its theme parks, which will begin to reopen today, November 10, 2022, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. depending on the Park. Select experiences (including ...

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Walt Disney World Updates Park Hours in Wake of Hurricane Nicole

On the left, Hurricane Nicole’s projected path appears on a map; on the right, smiling kids with colorful balloons join Mickey Mouse at Disney World, showcasing the park’s magical atmosphere even in the face of Hurricane Nicole.

As the newly renamed Hurricane Nicole edges closer and closer to the Florida coast, many businesses, like the Walt Disney World Resort, are enacting closures to protect resident safety. On the heels of Hurricane Ian, the National Hurricane Center pushed to classify Nicole as a full-fledged hurricane today, but even before this  Disney and Universal Studios Orlando Resort announced closures ...

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Tropical Storm Nicole Reaches Hurricane Status As It Nears Florida Coast

Weather map tracking Hurricane Nicole off the coast of Florida, with Disney World icons like Ariel and Cinderella Castle highlighted as the storm moves toward Orlando’s famous theme park destination.

Since this article was composed, new information regarding Park hours at the Walt Disney World Resort has been released. Please refer to this article for updates on the situation.  Many residents and non-residents of the Sunshine State alike have been following the onset of Tropical Storm Nicole, and not just because of its impact on the Walt Disney World Resort. ...

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Calling All Happy Haunts, a New Haunted Mansion Collection Just Dropped

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Welcome foolish mortals… We may not be the Ghost Host, but we’re thrilled nonetheless to introduce you to the newest installment in shopDisney’s Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series! Series 10 of the Main Attraction collection is here, and it’s ghoulishly delightful. This series is full of limited releases, including an exclusive Loungefly mini backpack, a Disney Pin, a brand ...

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This ‘Limited Time’ Souvenir Is STILL Available at Walt Disney World!

Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket

Feeling like you missed out on the latest viral Disney Parks souvenir? Think again! One of Disney’s most exclusive Park souvenirs that was originally thought to be in very limited supply is still available, and we’ve got all the details. Last week, Walt Disney World debuted its newest popcorn bucket. In case you are unfamiliar, popcorn buckets have quickly become ...

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