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Walt Disney World’s Epcot Adds Electric Umbrella to Mobile Ordering

Spaceship Earth at Epcot rises above palm trees under a partly cloudy sky, capturing the magic of Walt Disney World adventure.

We are excited to learn that Mobile Ordering has expanded again.  This time the expansion is over to Epcot!  The first quick service restaurant at Epcot to offer the service is Electric Umbrella.  The service is live there today for guests to try out.  Guests that want to use the service will need to have the My Disney Experience app ...

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Walt Disney World Offering Retro-Inspired Epcot Merchandise

EPCOT 35 logo in white pops against a vibrant purple, red, orange, and yellow striped background with retro Epcot vibes.

We are so excited to share that Disney Parks Blog debuted a ton of great merchandise that will be released at Epcot this fall.  The special merchandise is to commemorate the 35th anniversary celebration for Epcot at Walt Disney World.  The merchandise team for Walt Disney World has created a collection of retro-inspired merchandise.  One of the early phrases for ...

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30% Discount Offered at Select Walt Disney World Restaurants for Tables in Wonderland Members

Jiko: The Cooking Place sign with vibrant African-inspired motifs and flying birds at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

We have another exciting discount announcement!  We had announced previously that Disney’s Vacation Club members and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders would receive 30% off of select table service restaurant locations.  We are excited to also announce that this offer has been extended to Tables in Wonderland Members, too!  For Tables in Wonderland, this discount WILL apply to alcoholic beverages, ...

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The Dress Shop Returns to Cherry Tree Lane at Walt Disney World’s Marketplace Co-Op

Round white box with "The Dress Shop on Cherry Tree Lane" in black script—a magical piece from Disney World's Dress Shop line.

According to Disney Parks Blog, The Dress Shop, which is an amazing dress and accessories type of shop that was created specifically for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, has now returned Cherry Tree Lane.  Cherry Tree Lane is located within the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs.  The Dress Shop is a themed shop within a shop that specializes in Disney-themed ...

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Walt Disney World Offering Extremely Limited Release for Big Thunder Mountain MagicBand

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and YesterEars orange MagicBands at Walt Disney World, displayed from multiple angles.

As folks that love Disney merchandise and shopping at Walt Disney World, we are always excited when new limited edition merchandise is announced within Walt Disney World.  If you share this enthusiasm with us, then you will be very excited about what we have learned.  We heard that there is now a brand new, limited edition MagicBand available at Magic ...

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Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk Inn Testing Fire Alarms Through August 5th

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We have learned important information for guests that will be staying at Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk Inn in early August this year.  The resort will be undergoing fire alarm tests starting on Thursday, July 27th through Saturday, August 5th, with the exception of Sunday, July 30th where there will be no tests performed.  The tests are expected to be conducted ...

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Walt Disney World Offering Great Movie Ride Closure Merchandise

Great Movie Ride logo merch—shirts, a hat, and colorful luggage tags—nostalgic Disney World souvenirs for park fans.

We announced previously that The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World would be closing permanently this August in 2017.  The attraction is located inside the replica of the Chinese Theater from Hollywood, California and located in the center of the theme park.  The attraction is closing forever on August 13th in order for a new ...

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Walt Disney World Offers Online Check-In Via My Disney Experience App

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We have exciting news from Disney Parks Blog!  We have now learned about new functionality within the My Disney Experience mobile app.  The mobile app will now offer Online Check-In as one of the available features for guests to benefit from.  This feature will allow guests to use Disney’s Online Check-In service right from the My Disney Experience app.  They ...

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Walt Disney Company Imagineer Marty Sklar Dies at Age 83

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We are sad to learn that on of the Walt Disney Company’s legendary imagineers, Marin A. “Marty” Sklar, passed away on Thursday.  He was 83 years old at the time of his passing.  He had a career with The Walt Disney Company for 54 years and was even named a Disney Legend in 2001.  He was one of Walt’s right ...

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Columbia Harbour House Will Offer Walt Disney World’s Mobile Ordering Service

Columbia Harbour House menu sign with sailor mascot and tasty choices on a tan wall—classic Magic Kingdom dining charm.

It looks like another restaurant at Magic Kingdom will join the Mobile Ordering family!  Columbia Harbour House will be the next quick service location to offer this fabulous service that allows guests to order and pick up their meals using their smart phone.  The service will be available at Columbia Harbour House starting on Monday, July 31st.  For guests that ...

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