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Holiday Service Cast Members Make the Holiday Season Even More Magical at Walt Disney World

Festive holiday wreath adorned with gold ribbon and sparkling ornaments graces the foreground of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, which features a prominent "50" anniversary emblem, celebrating the magical spirit of the park’s milestone season.

When you’re at Walt Disney World, make sure to stop at notice all the little details that are all around you. Ashley Jones shared with Disney Parks Blog some of the holiday magic details at Walt Disney World that are so special.   When you step foot in Walt Disney World Resort, there’s always a feeling of magic in the air — but ...

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Goofy’s Kitchen Review

The vibrant Goofy's Kitchen sign features Goofy in his signature chef hat, playfully posed beside oversized fork and spoon props, welcoming guests at Disneyland.

On a recent trip to California, my mom and I were able to experience Goofy’s Kitchen. I thought it would be interesting to see how character dining is done now since reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic closures. We had five days at the Theme Parks but wanted to have a nice meal and treat ourselves. We thought Goofy’s Kitchen would be a wonderful opportunity to relax. ...

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A Walk Down Memory Lane

Mickey Mouse, Genie, and other beloved Disney characters as collectible figurines showcased on circular stands inside a themed display setting.

Walt Disney World isn’t the only division of the Walt Disney Company that is celebrating a Golden Anniversary. The Walt Disney Archives has also been around for over 50 years! D23, the official Disney Fan Club, has shared with us the following walk down memory lane: For 50 years guests have been visiting the “Vacation Kingdom of the World,” making ...

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Individual Lightning Lane Sees Price Change this Holiday Season

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If you plan to be at Disneyland Resort for the holidays, you might see a little bit of a price increase if you want to use individual Lightning Lane.   If you would like to cut your wait time for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, it will be $20 per Guest. That has been the regular price and has not changed. ...

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Goofy’s Dad Instinct Kicks In

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I think that anyone can agree that characters at Disney make your experience even more magical. Getting to see some of your favorite characters in person and interact with them is such a treat. thejuliakloss shared on TikTok a video that warms hearts. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios Goofy displays his extraordinary dad skills when his son Max needs some help. As you can see ...

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Walt Disney World Hours For Christmas Weekend

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT decked out for Festival of the Holidays, surrounded by festive signs, colorful gift boxes, and bright poinsettias.

With Christmas Weekend right around the corner, we thought that it might be helpful to compile a list of the hours at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. The information here is for December 24, 25, and 26. Remember, hours can change, so double check in the My Disney Experience App. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom will open at 9:00 ...

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Is Closing for Two Days

Summit Plummet, Blizzard Beach’s iconic waterslide, plunges dramatically between snowy, rock-lined cliffs beneath a bright blue sky at Disney’s newly reopened water park.

Winter has officially arrived, which means that many people have headed to the Orlando area to find a little bit of warmth. Christmas is also just a few days away so the crowds have grown. If you’re at Walt Disney World and part of your plans include a day or two at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, double check before ...

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It’s Almost Gino’s Birthday!

A majestic gorilla statue at the adventure park sits in profile, gazing into the distance amid rugged rock formations and illuminated by theatrical, soft lighting.

Who doesn’t love seeing the gorillas on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? While there, you can learn about these magnificent animals as well as Disney Conservation Fund. One of the most popular gorillas is Gino, who has been at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the Theme Park opened. Gino is about to turn 41! Scott Terrell shared ...

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Using Disney Genie+ at Disneyland in California

The yellow "Lightning Lane" sign with a bold black arrow pops amid festive Christmas decorations and sparkling ornaments at Disneyland California—highlighting Disney Genie+ as your ticket to holiday magic during the busy season.

This past week I was at Disneyland in California and decided to use the new Disney Genie+ system. There have been so many mixed reviews about it, so I wanted to try it out for myself and see if I thought it was worth the money or not. Disney Genie+ is now available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. They are ...

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Remembering The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

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For over 20 years, Guests celebrated the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a magical, musical light extravaganza: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The Osborne Lights brought a huge section of the Park merrily to life and captivated Disney Guests with its mesmerizing, multi-colored lights that “danced” to a myriad of holiday tunes. The beloved light display has been dearly ...

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