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What to Do if Disney’s Water Parks Are Closed

Magical stone statue of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia, set against lush trees and a bright blue sky in the heart of a Disney park.

Update: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Reopened on January 2! Many Guests add either the Park Hopper Plus Option or the Water Park and Sports Option to their tickets when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Spending a day at a Water Park is a great way to sleep in a bit later, then have a fun day of Disney magic. So ...

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A Look Inside Nine Dragons Restaurant

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When visiting Walt Disney World, there are details that we will miss. That’s why we’re grateful to Imagineer Zach Riddley, who will often share information on EPCOT on his Instagram. Here is his look inside Nine Dragons Restaurant: Today we venture to another space in EPCOT deeply versed in mythology and storytelling of China. The Nine Dragons Restaurant features contemporary ...

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It’s Walt Disney World Day!

Mickey Mouse joins four Disney team members outside Second Harvest Food Bank, holding a framed certificate beside a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey.

December 3 is Walt Disney World Day in Central Florida! Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings declared it such. The celebration kicked off at Second Harvest Food Bank. Rena Langley shared more with Disney Parks Blog: Today just might be the “best day ever” because Dec. 3, 2021, has been declared as “Walt Disney World Day” ...

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Four Flamingos A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen Is Open!

A cheerful staff member in a vibrant green shirt and apron stands between lush plants against a bright pink backdrop, channeling the playful, tropical ambiance guests love at Four Flamingos Florida Kitchen by Richard Blais.

There’s a brand new restaurant that is located near Walt Disney World that has just opened. It’s called Four Flamingos, and it is the brainchild of Celebrity Chef and author Richard Blais. This is the first restaurant that Chef Blais has opened in Florida, even though he has a love for the state. His wife is originally from the Tampa ...

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There’s a New Prize Daily Through December 23!

D23 Season of Magic Sweepstakes banner featuring festive Disney graphics, encouraging Disney fans to enter daily for a chance to win magical new prizes each day through December 23.

D23 has taken on a whole new meaning this month. Not only is D23 the name of the official Disney Fan Club, but D23 could also stand for December 23! That is the final day of the D23 Season of Magic Sweepstakes. The prizes range in value from $49.99 to just under $600. They include Disney+ themed items, T-shirts, Disney ...

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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive

Stacks of vibrant Disney-themed gifts in front of an enchanting castle backdrop, with a festive message: Join the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive to help Toys for Tots spread magic this holiday season.

We’ve reached the time of year when many of us look outside of our circle of family and friends and start to think about total strangers. It will warm your heart to give to others who are less fortunate than you are. It can be hard to decide where to give during the holiday season. There are too many scams ...

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Merry & Bright Delights From Disney Movie Insiders

Festive white lettering spells out "Merry & Bright Delights" against a vibrant blue backdrop sprinkled with twinkling snow-like dots, evoking the sparkling magic of a winter celebration at a holiday-themed amusement park.

Disney Movie Insiders is a free program where you can earn points from seeing or purchasing select Disney movies. You can then turn those points in for prizes. For the month of December, Disney Movie Insiders is holding Merry & Bright Delights. Each weekday there is a new code that you can redeem to earn more points. There are also ...

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Win a Starcruiser Vacation in the Galactic Voyage Sweepstakes

A Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guest wields a blue lightsaber to deflect laser blasts during an interactive onboard experience, as fellow travelers look on in excitement.

In less than three short months Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will welcome paying Guests for the first time! There have been some contests recently where the winner can travel to a galaxy far, far away before the experience is officially open. The latest chance to win is the Galactic Voyage Sweepstakes from Disney Movie Insiders. Here is what you can ...

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Save Time While Checking Out

A guest at Disney World scans a Mickey Mouse-themed backpack with their phone for mobile merchandise checkout inside a park store.

While at Walt Disney World or Disneyland you will wait in a lot of lines. Disney has created a way that you can stand in one less line if you choose. It’s called Merchandise Mobile Checkout, and Rachel Monnier shared more information on Disney Parks Blog: Since last year, we’ve been testing a new mobile checkout option at select merchandise ...

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Two Popular Events Are Returning to Disney California Adventure!

Vibrant red and green split graphic celebrating both the Lunar New Year and Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival, signaling the festivities at Disneyland Resort in early 2022.

Like EPCOT at Walt Disney World, Disney California Adventure has become the home of exciting special events at Disneyland. Two fan favorites are returning next year! Kelsey Lynch shared the details with Disney Parks Blog: I know many of us are looking forward to a fresh, new year in 2022, especially after missing some of our favorite theme park experiences ...

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