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Rise of the Resistance Will Pausing Virtual Queue Starting September 23rd

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Disney Parks Blog announced that starting September 23rd, 2021, there will be a standby line instead of the virtual queue that we all have been using for Rise of the Resistance. Here’s the official announcement from Chelsea Eagle: “From bright suns to rising moons, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge continues to call travelers to the magic of Batuu, especially with the excitement ...

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Eat This, Not That In Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has gotten a lot of slack over the years regarding dining options.  We would probably agree that out of the four theme parks, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has the worse options when it comes to quick service dining options.  Don’t worry though, we have what you should eat when it comes to meals and snacks while visiting.    ...

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Top Experiences Walt Disney World Insiders RARELY Do

No matter how often we visit Walt Disney World, some attractions occupy a permanent spot on our vacation to-do list.  Riding Haunted Mansion, visiting Pandora – World of Avatar at night, and snacking our way through the World Showcase, for example, will always be staples of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation for us.  But after dozens of trips to ...

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50th Anniversary Banners Added to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

For those looking forward to the 50th Anniversary on October 1st, 2021, at Walt Disney World it is getting more real when you enter the parks. There have been many decorations around Magic Kingdom, but decorations are starting to pop up also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Over at Magic Kingdom, there are banners all over the Park, and even Cinderella ...

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Rise of the Resistance Boarding Passes Available Throughout the Day

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Yesterday September 2nd, 2021, I was at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I got to the Park at a little after 5:30 p.m. Out of curiosity, I decided to check to see if there would be any boarding passes available for Rise of the Resistance, and to my surprise, there were. Crowds have been extremely low at Walt Disney World but it was still ...

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Walt Disney World Releases Theme Park Hours Through November 7th

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Walt Disney World recently released operating hours through November 7th, 2021, if you are planning on being at Walt Disney World between now and November 1st, 2021 for the time being opening hours at the moment appear to be consistent. Magic Kingdom opens at 9 a.m. EPCOT opens at 11 a.m. through the end of September, and at 10 a.m. ...

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A Gold Statue of BB-8 Will Be Added to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection

Thanks to wdw.ambassador on Instagram for sharing the exciting news that BB-8 is part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection at Walt Disney World for The World’s Most Magical Celebration starting October 1st, 2021. To quote Disney’s update: “On behalf of all our Cast Members, we are thrilled to reveal that BB-8 is part of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” ...

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Biometric Finger Scanner Return

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Since Walt Disney World closed for the COVID-19 pandemic, things have looked a little bit different. To enter the Park Guests would only have to scan their Magic Band or Park ticket to enter. On August 23rd, 2021, Disney’s Animal Kingdom brought back the biometric finger scanner to enter the Park. Today August 25th, 2021, EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios ...

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Walt Disney World Vacation Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid

Whether it’s your first time at Walt Disney World or you’ve been there before there are some mistakes that you will want to prevent. There are many things that go into planning your Walt Disney World vacation, and some of these can slip your mind, so here are some Walt Disney World vacation mistakes that you will want to avoid. ...

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The Best Chocolate Treats on Walt Disney World Property

There is nothing better than indulging in delicious snacks while on a vacation, and nothing is as decadent as chocolate. Walt Disney World’s hundreds of dining locations serve up a vast array of dessert treats, many of which include chocolate as an ingredient. While you can’t go wrong with any dessert on property, some chocolate concoctions are simply so unforgettable ...

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