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50 Years of the Electric Water Pageant at Walt Disney World

Electric Water Pageant at Walt Disney World is such a classic. It’s so hard to believe that it has been around for 50 years. Although all the exciting rides and attractions at Walt Disney World are incredible, sometimes it is nice to sit back and watch something like the Electric Water Pageant. It is a tradition for many families, and we are glad ...

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Memories of Roy O. Disney’s Dedication

The entire Disney family has made such a huge impact. Yesterday Steven Miller shared with Disney Parks Blog Roy Disney’s dedication to Walt Disney World, which took place 50 years ago yesterday.   Walt Disney World Resort officially welcomed the first guests into Magic Kingdom Park on Oct. 1, 1971, and we’ve been chronicling that momentous day here on the Disney Parks Blog as ...

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Testing Out What’s Free on Disney Genie

Today we went to EPCOT to test out the free version of Disney Genie. Since many Guests have been upset about the new charges, we wanted to get a true sense of what is included without an extra fee. It was a sunny day in Central Florida, so the weather was not an issue when making selections. The cool thing ...

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5 Quick Facts About Disney’s New Genie and Genie+

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After almost a week of Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lanes being active in Walt Disney World, we have some key facts that we think Guests heading down to Walt Disney World soon should know about the new offerings. Again, this is only after a few days of the system being in place, so we will be learning so much ...

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Artwork to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

There are so many talented people in the central Florida area. This is proof of that. Both Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle and Imagineer Zach Riddley shared these beautiful pieces of artwork on their Instagram. It was a tribute to everyone who has made Walt Disney World what it is today. It’s a celebration of Cast Members and Disney fans all over ...

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Meet Another Cast Member from Walt Disney World Resort Class of 1971

Disney Parks Blog has featured different Cast Members who have worked for Walt Disney World for 50 years. It is exciting to hear the journey of these incredible Cast Members, and Kaitlyn Woollen shared the story of Pam Nelson:    We had the pleasure to speak with Pam Nelson, a 50-year service cast member at Walt Disney World Resort, and we can assure you that she is ...

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Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe Returning November 7th

If you have ever been to Walt Disney World before, you know so many talented artists and performers are all over the property. Many of these artists had to temporarily be put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic closure. While Walt Disney World slowly reopened, they wanted to bring different elements back but to be safe. A lot of the entertainment has been slower to ...

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So Many New Things that EPCOT Has to Offer

There are so many things all over the Walt Disney World Resorts for the 50th Anniversary. EPCOT is one of the parks that has had the most additions recently. If you haven’t been there in a while, right now is the perfect time to visit again. Thomas Smith shared more with Disney Parks Blog:   For the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort, ...

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EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Dates Announced

EPCOT is more than just fun attractions. They have multiple festivals and events throughout the year, and one of those is the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. In 2022 it will take place from January 14th through February 21st. Jeremy Schoolfield shared more details with Disney Parks Blog:   The new year will be here before you know it, so now is the time ...

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Did Your Forget This Was Happening at Disney World?

There has been a lot of excitement building up to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration this month. We have been anxiously waiting for new firework shows in both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, a new ride to open in Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and so much more. With all the focus on Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, there might have ...

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