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Reservations Are Now Available for Disney’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue!

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It’s time to grab your reservations for the return of Walt Disney World’s popular dinner show, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue! The show offers lively entertainment at Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground accompanied by an all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style dining experience. Here’s what you need to know before you order tickets: Performances begin on June 23, 2022, with showtimes at ...

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Magic Kingdom Park Reservations Fully Booked for July 4

Spectacular fireworks soar above Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, illuminating the night sky and the festive crowd celebrating 4th of July. A bold red "SOLD OUT" stamp stretches across the top, signaling the exclusive nature of this iconic Disney celebration.

It is shaping up to be a busy summer at the Walt Disney World Resort, and the 4th of July holiday is no exception! According to the Disney park reservation calendar, the Magic Kingdom is now at capacity for theme park reservations on July 4, 2022. The update comes shortly after Disney confirmed that the 4th of July fireworks would ...

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Summer Crowds Are Coming! Disney World Park Hours Extended in June & July

Split image: left, bustling crowds fill Main Street, U.S.A. during peak hours at Walt Disney World; right, Mickey Mouse stands by Cinderella Castle shining under a bright blue sky.

Walt Disney World is gearing up for a busy summer at the theme parks and resorts, and park hours have already been extended for most of June and into July. If you are planning a trip this summer, be sure to keep an eye on those park hours, especially as you consider park-hopping and dining reservations. Here are the updates ...

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Where Are the American Species in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Joe Rohde Shares Insight

A majestic bald eagle stands proudly on the left, while a cheerful guest in a tropical shirt and necklace beams on the right, capturing the wild excitement and vibrant atmosphere of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

At the core of the inspiration for Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures (1948-1960), which was comprised of animal documentaries that focused on creatures like seals, bears, beavers, lions, and more. Disney’s work with animals whether in fictional nature-based attractions like the Jungle Cruise all the way to the thousands of real animals that call Animal Kingdom home, ...

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Disney World Passholders Now Need Mobile App to Verify Validity

Disney World Annual Passholder card showcasing Mickey Mouse alongside a bright yellow ticket scanner, with an illustrated Mickey playfully covering his mouth.

Walt Disney World is cracking down on Passholders to verify their identity when using their pass for discounts and special offers. Previously, Disney World Annual Passholders have been required to show their ID at the time of using their Annual Pass, but now there is one extra step that we have confirmed to be true. There has been no official ...

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First Look: Exclusive Merchandise, Sweets, and Treats Coming to Avengers Campus

Left: Pretzel sandwich, sliders, and fries served at Avengers Campus. Right: Marvel merchandise displayed in an Avengers Campus shop.

Disney just confirmed the opening date for the latest Marvel-inspired theme park land, with Avengers Campus coming to Disneyland Paris this summer. Ahead of the opening of Avengers Campus, the Disney Parks Blog has released a guide to exclusive dining and merchandise items that will be available this summer, and we are excited to share some of the highlights! Starting ...

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Disneyland Threw a Private Party in Honor of Wish Kids

Mickey Mouse leads a vibrant Disney Junior Fun Fest parade float, surrounded by waving fans and bright balloons, spreading Disneyland magic and celebrating the dreams being fulfilled through Make-A-Wish.

We have long known that Disney has had close ties with the Make-A-Wish foundation. Disney has been working alongside the initiative for 42 years, and collaboratively help make over 145,000 wishes come true. The very first Wish ever granted actually took place at the Disneyland Resort, and Disney has no plans of slowing down on making wishes come true. In ...

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Fan-Favorite Show to Pause Performances This Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Live entertainment is a staple among the many attractions and events at Walt Disney World the whole family can enjoy together. Fans of Disney’s iconic live performances have been thrilled to learn that a popular show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be returning to its full, pre-pandemic format. Guests with trips to the Disney Park this summer will want ...

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Cast Members Fill Us in on the New Magicband+

Vibrant MagicBands stacked together, the MagicBand+ logo, and Mickey Mouse in sunglasses and classic red shorts on the left capture the excitement of MagicBand+ launching at Disney Parks.

Any day now we are awaiting official updates from Disney World about when the brand new MagicBand+ will be up and fully functioning. It seems we are definitely inching closer to this day after we got a sneak peek from Disney World Cast Members yesterday on Facebook. “Some lucky Cast Members got to enjoy a sneak peek of one of ...

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Attn: Hockey Fans- The Stanley Cup is Coming to Walt Disney World!

Mickey Mouse poses next to the Stanley Cup trophy in front of a Disney Springs water tower and a grand castle, all beneath a bright blue sky.

Fans of hockey may be a little preoccupied this week with the Stanley Cup playoffs underway, but if there is some time to get away to Walt Disney World, it may be well worth the trip for the hockey fan! The Stanley Cup will soon be making its wait to Disney Springs for an exclusive photo opportunity Guests are invited ...

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