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This Iconic Parade Returns to Two Performances a Day This November

Donald Duck, dressed in his signature blue sailor outfit, waves enthusiastically to guests as he glides through the vibrant Festival of Fantasy parade at Disney World. Mickey Mouse and Daisy Duck join the fun nearby, surrounded by colorful floats and festive decorations.

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is full of iconic sights, sounds, and attractions, such as the turn of the century Main Street, U.S.A., or the iconic Cinderella Castle. Everywhere you look, there’s so much to see and do at Magic Kingdom, making it hard to experience everything in one day. Luckily, Disney’s Festival of Fantasy parade is returning to two performances ...

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Inside Look at The Only Disney Experience You Need a Certification to Book

Goofy embarks on an underwater adventure at Epcot DiveQuest, riding a sea turtle alongside vibrant clownfish as they glide through the blue aquarium backdrop, capturing the magic and excitement of Disney’s aquatic experiences.

Walt Disney World is full of experiences that the whole family can enjoy. Many attractions, shows, and encounters at Disney World lack height requirements or other limits, making them accessible to all Guests. However, one unique experience requires Guests to have a SCUBA certification to participate: EPCOT Seas Adventure – DiveQuest, located at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion. ...

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This Beloved Hollywood Studios Character Experience Finally Has a Return Date

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and other Toy Story favorites pose along bright yellow lines in front of the iconic Chinese Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, while the lively Green Army Drum Corps marches past, filling the park with extra Disney magic.

Did you know some of the best character experiences at Walt Disney World can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? From seeing characters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, to Olaf, and even Sorcerer Mickey, this Park has something for everyone when it comes to shows and Disney character meet and greets. This was even more true before the pandemic when ...

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The First Fantasmic! Reopening Showtimes Have Been Revealed

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After nearly three years of waiting for Disney World’s nighttime spectacular to return, fans have finally been satiated by a return date for Fantasmic!, the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater staple. RELATED: New Details Released for the Return of Fantasmic! Dining Packages If you’re just now finding out about the return of Fantasmic!, then you probably haven’t heard about the brand-new sequence being ...

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The History of That Lovable Fellow, Figment

Figment delights fans near the Imagination! ride sign at EPCOT, appearing with his dragon puppet, playful cartoon companions, and whimsical dragon statues—capturing the ride’s signature magic and spirit.

When EPCOT first opened in 1981, it was hardly a child-friendly Park. Between the presentational and pedagogical attractions of Future World, the lack of rides in World Showcase, and the massive amount of walking required to traverse the two halves of the Park, many of the smallest Guests had nothing to get excited about when visiting Walt Disney World’s second ...

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Galaxy’s Edge, Galactic Starcruiser & the Limits of Immersion

Galaxy’s Edge adventure at Disney Parks, an immersive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel suite, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse—decked out for travel—preparing for their magical Disney vacation.

When Universal Orlando opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in 2014, the opening shot was fired in a new battle between the world’s biggest theme park companies. Universal would spend the next decade fighting back-and-forth with the Walt Disney Company over which Park could create the most intricate, ornate, fan-desired new land ...

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Why Do We Love That Disney Merchandise So Much? Here Are Three Reasons!

At Disney World, Minnie Mouse greets guests outside Mouse Gear and Emporium, holding shopping bags and inviting fans to explore a vibrant selection of Disney merchandise perfect for park visitors of all ages.

If there’s one thing that Disney Parks fans love as much as the attractions at their favorite theme parks . . . well, it’s the food. But if there are two things that Disney Parks fan love as much as the attractions . . . it’s probably character meet-and-greats. However, if there are three things that Disney Parks fans love ...

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After 42 Years of Disney Service, the Global Imagineering Ambassador Is Retiring

A Disney stage lights up with a vibrant Mickey Mouse illustration as legendary Imagineer Bob Weis is honored, standing beneath the iconic Disney logo on a purple curtain backdrop, celebrating creativity and magic in front of an enthusiastic theme park crowd.

Earlier today, the Global Imagineering Ambassador of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) revealed that he will be retiring at the end of the year. The former President of Walt Disney Imagineering (2016-2021) gave an exclusive interview with D23, commenting on the span of his extensive Disney career: “I began on Tokyo Disneyland, so I’d say the biggest shift for me is ...

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The New Secret Menu DOLE Whip You Have to Try at Walt Disney World

A vibrant purple and yellow Trick or Treat Cone ice cream is held up at Disney World, with Mickey Mouse posing nearby and Cinderella Castle in the background, capturing a magical theme park moment.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a classic Disney snack? For us, it’s DOLE Whips! From the traditional pineapple DOLE Whips and DOLE Whip Floats Guests can order up in Adventureland, to seasonal treats and boozy renditions just for the 21+ crowd, this iconic Disney treat is not to be missed. In recent years, ...

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This Beloved Show Hasn’t Even Returned Yet, and Annual Passholder Tickets Are Already Sold Out

Mickey Mouse dazzles in a classic tuxedo, holding sparklers and radiating showtime excitement, while an animated Mickey waves nearby—celebrating the enchanting spirit of Hollywood Studios’ Fantasmic!.

Disney recently announced the long-awaited return date of Fantasmic!, the open-air nighttime spectacular featuring Sorcerer Mickey and some fearsome foes. The Hollywood Studios staple has been missing since the Walt Disney World Resort reopened during the pandemic. Now that it’s finally back, Guests simply cannot wait to watch the one-of-a-kind show. So much so that the day it returns has already ...

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