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What Is The Reedy Creek Improvement District and Why Does It Matter?

If you’re a fan of Disney Parks (and especially of Walt Disney World), then you’ve doubtless heard a lot of talk lately about the Reedy Creek Improvement District. After Disney CEO Bob Chapek took a public stance against Florida’s notorious “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Governor Ron DeSantis and his Republican legislature sought revenge against the company by dissolving the Reedy ...

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Who Are All Those Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion?

You’ve visited the Haunted Mansion more times than you’ve visited some family members’ homes. You know every word to “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” You automatically know to move to the dead center of the Stretching Room (though still closest to the wall panel that disguises the exit door). In short, you’re a Haunted Mansion master. RELATED: Spotlight On Walt Disney World‘s ...

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What Is EPCOT, Anyway?

EPCOT. Epcot. EPCOT Center. The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Walt Disney World‘s “second gate,” EPCOT, has been many things – and had many names – over the course of its 40-year existence, ranging from a plan for an actual city through to a theme park, a “permanent world’s fair,” a source of edutainment, and a place where Every Person ...

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach: A History

Disney’s Blizzard Beach is one of two water parks in the Walt Disney World Resort. Since the COVID pandemic, the Walt Disney World water park has been closed to Guests, leaving Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park as the only one to be enjoyed by Walt Disney World Guests. However, a recent announcement from The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that ...

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The History of That Lovable Fellow, Figment

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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Have You Ever Noticed This Hidden Piece of History at Disney Springs?

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Disney Springs is THE place to go for shopping and dining at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. From the themed dinners at Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex Cafe to the merchandise marvel that is World of Disney, Disney Guests are always in for a treat when they visit Disney Springs. Disney Guests are always searching for the hidden secrets behind ...

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The History of Halloween at Walt Disney World and Other Disney Parks

Headless Horseman at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Halloween has become a major holiday for many of us, and one that can be extremely fun to celebrate. Disney Parks Blog shared an amazing look of the history of Halloween within Walt Disney World and other Disney Parks and we wanted to share it with all of you. Pour a cup of cider and check out this great info ...

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8 Totally True Facts About Walt Disney’s Life

Fans gather to watch dazzling fireworks over Cinderella Castle, with the Walt Disney statue glowing—a true Disney World celebration.

Guests who enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation can experience thrilling and classic attractions, over twenty different Disney Resorts, world class dining, shopping, live entertainment, and recreation. With so many amazing experiences to be had on one vacation, guests often forget that the legacy of Disney was created by a single man. Walt Disney began his career as an artist ...

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Comic-Con 2015 Reel

Fans at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H were treated to a special look behind the scenes of Star Wars:The Force Awakens by director J.J. Abrams, producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and writer Lawrence Kasdan. I have to admit, I am getting really excited about this film! [google_ad]     Please tell us what you think in the comments below ...

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