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Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World Closing Due to Colder Weather

Typhoon Lagoon water park will officially be closed on December 9 and December 10 due to expected cooler temperatures.  This is before the park is expected to close beginning December 25th for a long refurbishment through March 11th.   Blizzard Beach is expected to re-open right at Typhoon Lagoon is closing so that guests will still have an available water ...

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Disney After Hours Returns to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World with Prices Lowered

Cinderella Castle glowing at night in Magic Kingdom, with shimmering blue rooftops and golden spires enchanting Disney fans.

A few months ago, Disney tried out an event called Disney After Hours where guests would buy a ticket to be in the Magic Kingdom for an extra 3 hours after the park closes to ride the attractions that are open for the event.  The cost of admission also included unlimited ice cream treats and beverages (non-alcoholic) to enjoy while ...

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Android Users Get Intuitive Updates to My Disney Experience App

Mickey Mouse head silhouette in a white circle on blue, Disney logo in corner—iconic look for My Disney Experience at Disney World.

The iOS users got the new PhotoPass editing functionality, but the Android users got other key updates to the mobile My Disney Experience App.  The changes are subtle, but do make the app faster and easier to use.  The app now starts on the park map with wait times readily available to view.  There is also now a tab that ...

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PhotoPass Editing Added to My Disney Experience for iOS

A Disney PhotoPass photographer captures a smiling mom and kids at Walt Disney World, making magical memories with Memory Maker.

The My Disney Experience app for iOS has been updated to include enhancements and editing options for PhotoPass photos.  With this update you can now add borders, filters, stickers, crop photos, etc. This is a huge convenience to be able to apply your own personal touches and then share the images where you like (if they are purchased images).  This ...

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Rivers of Light Finally Coming to Walt Disney World in 2017

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Rivers of Light is the much anticipated water, fire, musical show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.  Guests have been waiting anxiously for this attraction, as Disney originally planned to debut this one in the spring/summer of 2016.  Due to issues with the floats to be used in the production, the opening had to be delayed.  Disney has finally ...

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Star Wars – A Galactic Spectacular Returning to Walt Disney World

Mickey Mouse welcomes you at Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance, clapper board in hand, ready for magical movie adventures.

The schedule has finally been announced for when Star Wars – A Galactic Spectacular will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  The show recently closed and hasn’t been performed.  Now it is confirmed that the show is expected to come back beginning December 16.  The first show will be at 10:30PM.  The show will be at 9:30PM on 12/17.  The show ...

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What Does 2017 Hold For Walt Disney World?

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2016 was an amazing year at Walt Disney World with amazing new shows and attractions.  We get addicted to all of the magic that Disney has to offer.  2017 is sure to be an even better year with all kinds of new experiences and adventures to have at Walt Disney World.  Here is a sneak peek at a few of ...

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Grand Floridian Convention Center Refurbishment Scheduled at Walt Disney World

The Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s elegant Victorian hotel with red roofs and white balconies, set under a bright Florida sky.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is also home to a convention center, wedding pavilion and much more.  The convention center will undergo a refurbishment from December 12th through January 1st.  The convention center, the adjacent parking lot and the wedding pavilion area will be inaccessible to guests during this time due to safety concerns and to move equipment and supplies ...

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Changes to Operating Schedule for Kali River Rapids at Walt Disney World

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Kali River Rapids is a thrilling water raft ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.  It is an attraction where you can definitely expect to get completely soaked, but may feel grateful if you escape by a narrow miss and watch the rest of your family get soaked instead.  Disney recently made changes to the operating schedule for this attraction. ...

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Aerial Footage to be Filmed Over Walt Disney World Via Helicopter

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There will be a helicopter flying over Walt Disney World on December 4th and December 5th.  The helicopter will be taking video of various areas around the resort.  The helicopter is expected to fly at very low altitudes.  It is also expected to make various landings around the resort to get closer footage.  We know that ESPN Wide World of ...

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