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What is the DisneylandForward Expansion? An Unofficial Project Guide

Left: Iconic Downtown Disney entrance welcoming guests. Right: Illustrated map with Minnie and Mickey enjoying books together in the foreground, capturing fan anticipation for the DisneylandForward expansion.

If you follow Disney Parks news or perhaps attended the most recent D23 Expo, then you may be familiar with the proposed DisneylandForward expansion, which will allow Disneyland to utilize existing space to create new theme park experiences. However, as the project remains in its early infancy, a lot of discrepancy and confusion surrounds the details of this future expansion. ...

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Disney Cancels Performances of Fantasmic! for at Least the Next Month

Mickey Mouse dazzles the crowd on stage during Fantasmic! at Disneyland, joined by Goofy in front as vibrant fireworks explode in the night sky behind them.

Fantasmic! has been one of the most popular shows at both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort since the nighttime spectacular debuted in 1998 and 1992, respectively. The show, which features none other than Mickey Mouse as he takes on some of Disney’s most iconic villains when they invade his dream, has returned to its near-nightly performances by ...

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Will We Ever See These Disney Characters in Walt Disney World?

Beloved Disney Characters gather in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, enjoying a bright, sunny day beneath a clear blue sky.

The Walt Disney World Resort is known for the magic moments and memories created for Guests. These moments include riding attractions, dining in Disney restaurants, interactions with Cast Members, and more. Another experience that helps to provide Guests with the Disney experience is character meet and greets. Disney Characters in Walt Disney World Walt Disney World character interactions come in ...

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Tips for Planning a Long Weekend in Walt Disney World

Mickey Mouse and friends cruise in a vibrant red car past Cinderella Castle, as dazzling fireworks illuminate the magical night sky at Walt Disney World.

Any time spent in the Walt Disney World Resort is magical. Ask most Guests, and they would wish for an endless amount of time to spend in the Disney Parks and Resorts. While that, unfortunately, isn’t possible, we’re sure that you’ll be grateful for any time you spend in Walt Disney World. A week or longer is an ideal length ...

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The Photo Ops You Can’t Miss at This Year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

This winter is an exciting time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts happening now and running through February 20, 2023. The festival brings with it several returning favorite elements like the Disney on BROADWAY Concert Series, the ever-so-popular Figment popcorn bucket, live art demonstrations, outdoor kitchens, and so much more. One ...

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Disney Just Brought Back the Original Journey Into Imagination Attraction in a New Way

Figment the purple dragon appears against vibrant scenes from the imaginative EPCOT Festival of the Arts attraction, capturing the whimsical spirit beloved by Disney fans.

Whether you are a seasoned Disney veteran or a newbie to the Walt Disney World Resort, you probably have some familiarity with Figment. This loveable purple dragon has his own attraction in EPCOT, and serves as a sort of unofficial mascot to the annual festivals that take place at this Disney Park. Oh, and he has quite the popular popcorn ...

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Here’s How to Get Your Own Figment Popcorn Bucket for a Limited Time

Figment plush toys, the iconic Figment popcorn bucket, classic Mickey Mouse artwork, and Spaceship Earth gleaming beneath a bright blue Epcot sky.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off today and runs through February 20, 2023. This annual event is open of the most underrated seasonal activities at Walt Disney World encompassing the arts in all its forms with painting demonstrations, unique photo ops, a live music series featuring Broadway performers, the culinary arts, and more. Last year’s festival featured ...

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Traditional Character Interactions Have Finally Returned to This Disney Park

Mickey and friends enjoy the Dumbo ride at Hong Kong Disneyland, with beloved Disney characters in the foreground, perfectly capturing the magic and playful energy of Disneyland character experiences.

Although the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic began a few years ago, many of us are still adjusting to the ‘new normal,’ and Disney Parks are no different. Walt Disney World reopened less than six months after the initial lockdown period, and Disneyland would follow suit over a year afterward. Internationally, some Disney Parks would open and close depending on ...

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Disney Fans Rejoice as EPCOT’s Biggest Eyesore is Set to Be Removed

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck pose together in front of EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere under bright blue skies, with the Harmonious barges set on World Showcase Lagoon in the background.

This week has been a whirlwind of news out of the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, with several exciting new changes coming to the theme parks and hotels on both coasts throughout this year. From changes to Park Hopping, to relaxed restrictions for Annual Passholders, and the return of a long-missed benefit for Disney Resort Guests, we can’t ...

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Are More Character Experiences About to Return to Walt Disney World?

Goofy looks confused next to Donald and Daisy Duck in front of the iconic Disney World castle, as a big question mark hovers between them, highlighting the anticipation of beloved Disney Characters coming back to the park.

The Walt Disney World Resort has welcomed back a myriad of character meet and greets, dining experiences, and appearances in parades and shows since such events were modified earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic. While the majority of character interactions have returned to Disney World (and have returned to normal), there are a handful of experiences we are still hoping to ...

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