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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Disney’s BoardWalk

Dazzling fireworks light up the night sky above Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, reflecting on Crescent Lake as a shimmering gold “2023” graphic glows in the corner—celebrating New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World with signature magic and excitement.

Now that the week of Christmas is here, New Year’s Eve isn’t too far away. It’s in our sights with the end of 2022 just next Saturday. So, what are your plans for bringing in 2023? We may have the perfect suggestion if you’re looking for inspiration. New Year’s Eve The Walt Disney World Resort is known to celebrate the ...

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Restrictions Return as Disney Resorts Prepare for Crowds This Holiday Weekend

The Walt Disney World Resort is preparing for massive crowds over the holiday weekend, and with more Guests from around the world celebrating at the theme parks and hotels, additional restrictions will soon be enforced. While some restrictions have remained in place year-round since Disney Parks and Resorts reopened following the COVID-19 pandemic (like theme park reservations), others are only ...

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Princess Anastasia Finally Makes Walt Disney World Appearance

Anastasia greets visitors in her royal gown alongside iconic scenes from the animated film, capturing the magical spirit of a Walt Disney World Anastasia experience.

Three years after Disney’s Acquisition of Fox Studios, the Russian princess, Anastasia, has finally joined the rest of the Disney Princess lineup at none other than Walt Disney World. In 1997, Fox Animation (now 20th Century Studios) released its very own princess movie, Anastasia. Rivaling the hand-drawn blockbuster hits of the Disney Renaissance such as Aladdin (1992), Pocahontas (1995), and ...

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We Finally Know When This Iconic Restaurant Will Return to Buffet Style Dining

Mickey Mouse and Goofy, dressed as chefs, join Donald, Daisy, and other Disney favorites inside Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The group gathers in the vibrant restaurant setting surrounded by colorful décor and buffet offerings, radiating the fun-filled energy of this beloved character dining experience.

After Walt Disney World shut down during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many iconic aspects of a Disney vacation were altered or missing once the Parks and Resort hotels reopened. Character interactions, live entertainment, and dining experiences were among the most missed as the Disney Parks reopened. RELATED: We (Finally!) Know When Roundup Rodeo BBQ Will Open at Disney’s ...

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The Surprising Numbers Behind the Walt Disney World Holiday Decor

Mickey Mouse appears delighted, gazing at a sparkling Christmas tree and vibrant holiday decorations as colorful lights twinkle by the lakeside at dusk, bringing Disney World’s festive wonder to life.

It is a well-known fact that The Walt Disney Company knows how to decorate and accessorize the Disney Parks and Resorts to suit each season. The Holiday season at Walt Disney World is no exception to this rule. Instead, every part of the Walt Disney World Resort is transformed into something even more magical than any other time of the ...

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This Exclusive Experience Is Finally Returning to Walt Disney World

Minnie Mouse greets guests in front of the castle as Mickey Mouse, dressed in baseball gear after spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports, takes a swing with his bat nearby.

When you think of Walt Disney World, you may think of Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, or even Disney Springs. However, you may not immediately think of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. RELATED: We Finally Know When Character Dining Is Returning to This Iconic Magic Kingdom Restaurant! The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a vast ...

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Is IP Ruining the Disney Resorts?

Left: Moana-themed hotel room at a Disney Resort, highlighting immersive IP-inspired accommodations. Right: Resort exterior featuring a towering Ariel statue from The Little Mermaid, inviting fans into the storybook setting.

Over the course of the last year, the Disney Resorts Collection has announced numerous Resort expansions across the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, many of which include the introduction of Disney media intellectual property (IP).  However, are these new character elements helping the hotels offer more magical experiences, or are they hindering the existing themes? There’s nothing wrong with an ...

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PHOTOS: Check Out the Progress On the New Addition to Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Resort

Mickey and Minnie Mouse enjoying a laid-back moment at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, with the majestic Disney Vacation Club tower in the background, surrounded by swaying palm trees and picturesque wooden huts that capture the tropical magic of Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of its most popular Resort hotels. This deluxe Walt Disney World Resort hotel is next to Magic Kingdom and offers many different amenities and experiences. One of those experiences used to be the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, which consisted of a grand Polynesian feast with live entertainment provided by talented singers, ...

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Popular Disney Resort Water Slide to Close in January

Mickey Mouse and Pluto sporting construction hats welcome guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, checking out the vibrant Lava Pool and taking in the immersive details of the tropical-themed lobby.

The holidays might be in full swing right now, but refurbishment season is right around the corner at the Walt Disney World Resort. The combination of fewer crowds and cooler temperatures often leads to several refurbishments taking place each year in January, and on the calendar this year is some additional maintenance work for one favorite amenity in the Magic ...

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Disney Guests Doused at Wilderness Lodge During Cold Front Storm

Donald Duck, umbrella in hand, welcomes guests inside the impressive Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort, surrounded by iconic wooden beams and rustic teepees that capture the magic of Disney’s wilderness-themed destination.

Have you ever visited Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort? If you have, you’ll know the Deluxe Resort hotel is famous for its picturesque setting which blends a luxury experience with down-to-earth accommodations. First opened in 1994 as part of an expansion to the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, the Wilderness Lodge draws inspiration from our National Parks’ ...

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