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Disney Tips shares news, updates, and insider information on EPCOT at Walt Disney World.

Treats Inspired by Mickey Mouse and Friends

Mickey buckets

Let’s be honest; nothing is better than a Mickey-shaped snack during your Disney vacation. The three circle shapes combined together make for the perfect treat, either savory or sweet. Disney Rewards reported, in the early years of Disneyland, the first Mickey-shaped food was pancakes that Disneyland Resort. They can still be found at Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel. There are ...

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US Air Force to Fly Over Disney’s Magic Kingdom

US Air Force performs flyover at Magic Kingdom

Next week, the United States Air Force is scheduling a special flyover at the Magic Kingdom Park. This is not the first time a spectacle of this nature has been performed in the skies over Walt Disney World. The Air Force has done similar shows in October to mark National Veterans and Military Families Month. RELATED: Disney’s Fourth of July Foodie ...

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EPCOT Welcomes More Eat to the Beat Performers

Garden Concert Series

This summer starts Walt Disney World’s Eat to the Beat concert series. RELATED: Disney’s Fourth of July Foodie Guide In early May, Disney announced its initial lineup of singers and musicians set to perform during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Although the Food and Wine Festival is one of Disney World’s most popular festivals, the live music is ...

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Genie+ Prices Drop Again

Genie+ being used by Guests

This week marks the beginning of Walt Disney World’s new Genie Plus pricing model. RELATED: Big Price Changes Coming to Genie+ New Pricing Last week, Disney introduced a new pricing structure that went into effect on June 27, 2023. The new set up allows Guests to purchase Disney Genie+ at a different rate depending on the theme Park you visit that ...

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Service Dog Meets Her Hero (Donald Duck)

Donald Duck at Mexico in EPCOT

Disney Parks are a place where dreams come true. Parents, kids, friends, and families all have magical memories when they return from their Walt Disney World (or Disneyland Resort) vacation. RELATED: Disney Files Permit for New Meet and Greet Spot Character Meet and Greets In addition to the many parades, fireworks, rides, and shows, one element manages to appeal to all ...

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Celebrate Fourth of July at Disney World

Fireworks

At Disney World, every day is a special day. The magic the Parks exude makes it even more exciting to celebrate a holiday at Disney World. For this year’s Fourth of July, Disney has begun releasing information on what Guests can expect for the holiday. Of course, no holiday in Disney would be without fireworks, special treats, and events. So ...

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Disney’s Canceled Theme Park: WestCOT

Rendering of what WestCOT could be

It’s always exciting to imagine what a new Disney theme Park would be like. And it’s also just as fun to look back and examine the many Disney theme Parks that were planned but never built. Introducing WestCOT… High fidelity images of WestCOT concept art from the @DisneyD23 panel on DCA: https://t.co/UNoypOmYJ8 pic.twitter.com/eIXtuWO50j — Frederick Chambers (@HelmsmanFreddy) March 11, 2021 ...

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Big Price Changes Coming to Genie+ Next Week

Genie+ on iphone

Figuring out and paying for Disney Genie Plus has not been the most popular element of planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Guests Views of Genie+ Many Walt Disney World Guests, whether frequent visitors or those making a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, loathed having to pay more for a service Disney used to provide for free (Fast Pass and Fast Pass+). Park ...

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Must See Nighttime Shows in Disney World

Fireworks

There are many reasons to love Disney World. The list may be too long for all the reasons Disney gives us Guests plenty of reasons to come back for more. In planning your trip, no matter how much of a planner you may be, there is one event you should always add to your itinerary. The Disney Nighttime shows are ...

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What to Do in Disney World When It Rains

disneyland in the rain

It is no secret that Florida has a hurricane season. Orlando’s hurricane season is marked from June to late November but can start earlier in May. With that said, what does that mean for our Disney vacations? Disney World doesn’t slow down with Guests much, especially during the summertime. Summer is a great time to visit as school is out ...

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