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After a Four-Year Closure, This Walt Disney World Attraction is FINALLY Open!

Mickey Mouse waves from a train as Donald Duck greets guests up front, with Cinderella Castle rising in the background—capturing the enchanting atmosphere of Walt Disney World Railroad.

It has been a long time coming, but one beloved Magic Kingdom attraction has finally reopened! The closure began in 2018 when construction on Disney’s next big thrill ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run caused disruptions in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. With work on the new ride impacting a popular gift shop and another attraction, Guests at Walt Disney World ...

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The Walt Disney World Year In Review . . . 30 Years Ago?!

Three nostalgic Walt Disney World 1993 brochures showcase Mickey Mouse and beloved Disney characters on vibrant, eye-catching covers, capturing the magic and excitement of classic park adventures.

Like the past several years before it, for many of us 2022 was a bit of a bummer. The realities of a world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic mean that many of our favorite things – like the Disney Parks – are struggling to return to normalcy. Certain rides and attractions remain closed, new ones are delayed, and the ...

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Pepper’s Ghost – The Unsung Hero of The Haunted Mansion (And Other Disney Attractions)!

A nostalgic stage illusion at a theme park attraction brings classic Pepper's Ghost effects to life, featuring iconic Snow White animation and a holiday-themed dining table decorated with festive garland.

You may not know who John Henry Pepper or Giambattista della Porta are, but if you’re a fan of the Disney Parks (and especially of the Haunted Mansion) then you certainly know their work – Pepper’s ghost. No, we’re not talking about an animatronic that can be found amongst the 999 happy haunts at the Disney Parks’ ghoulish mystery manors, ...

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The Top 5 Walt Disney World Hotel Backstories

Minnie Mouse welcomes Disney fans as she stands between two Walt Disney World resort hotels—one set in the bright daylight, the other glowing at dusk—inviting guests to explore the magical stories and immersive themes that make each hotel an enchanting part of the Disney experience.

The Walt Disney World Resort may just be the storytelling capital of the world. Everything at Walt Disney World has a backstory, and we mean everything. Ever Disney park and land, attractions/ride, and even stores and restaurants — every creation of Walt Disney Imagineering for all the Disney theme parks, in fact — has a backstory explaining how they got ...

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Walt Disney World Railroad Shares Opening Date and First Look at TRON Additions

Mickey Mouse greets guests from the vibrant red Disney World Railroad train as the electrifying blue lights of the TRON roller coaster illuminate Tomorrowland nearby.

Disney Parks just shared an insider’s look at the fresh additions added to the Walt Disney World Railroad (WDWRR) for its reopening this holiday season, including a look at the new tunnel crafted for its intersection with TRON Lightcycle / Run. Since the WDWRR shuttered its stations in 2018, Disney fans have wondered when they’ll once again be able to ...

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How a Scaredy-Cat Learned To Love Disney Roller Coasters

Thrill-seekers plunge down a steep Disney World roller coaster as friends scream with delight on another ride, while a surprised Mickey Mouse illustration captures the electrifying excitement of the park's legendary coasters.

Though I grew up as a kid going to the Walt Disney World resort every few years, there was on category of Disney Park ride that I always scrupulously avoided – the roller coasters. One would think that, as I got older, I would want more of a thrill than could be provided by fast-moving attractions like Test Track or ...

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Former Imagineering Executive Clears Up Common Animal Kingdom Misconception

Goofy and Minnie Mouse, both with puzzled expressions and question marks overhead, stand amidst the breathtaking bioluminescent scenery of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, channeling Joe Rohde’s iconic otherworldly design.

Have you ever visited a themed area inside a Disney Park and felt a little…confused? Between Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT, there are many themed lands inspired by our favorite films, but sometimes the continuity can get a little challenging to understand. RELATED: This Themed Land In Animal Kingdom Looks Vastly Different At Night, But ...

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Disney World Extends New Restriction to Another Magic Kingdom Attraction

Cinderella Castle at Disney World displays a no-phone sign to highlight the resort’s phone policy, as Donald Duck in his classic sailor outfit sternly enforces the rule.

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort are expected to follow a series of property rules during their visit, including requirements on theme park attire, behavior, and which items are prohibited from certain experiences or the Parks and Resorts altogether. Compared to other theme parks, Walt Disney World is fairly lenient when it comes to allowing Guests on attractions with ...

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Warning: This Heartwarming Disney100 Promo Will Make You Cry!

Mickey and Minnie stand in front of the iconic Disney castle, with a classic black-and-white portrait of Walt Disney on the right, capturing the wonder and nostalgia of disney100 in a dazzling tribute perfect for Disney Parks fans.

For nearly 100 years, the Walt Disney Company has been creating everything from short to full-length feature films, and each has impacted hundreds of people. Many Disney movies have been so culturally impactful that they’ve been added to the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry. RELATED: Celebrate 100 Years of Disney With the Disney100 Platinum Celebration Collection-On Sale Now! From the ...

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NEW Changes Coming to This Classic Magic Kingdom Attraction, Reopening Soon!

Donald Duck enthusiastically greets guests by the classic red steam engine at the Walt Disney World Railroad station, with clouds of steam adding to the excitement of this beloved park experience.

Lots of changes are underway at the Magic Kingdom, lending to new and exciting experiences for Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the years to come. Among these changes are the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run, which is currently planned for Spring 2023. Construction on Disney’s next big thrill ride has caused disruptions not only to the ...

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