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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Finally Reopens Popular Pixar ‘Cars’ Attraction

Lightning McQueen, sporting an "OPEN!" sign, greets guests at Hollywood Studios' top Cars attraction. In front of the iconic racer and a vibrant 95 backdrop, Huey, Dewey, and Louie zoom by in energetic fashion.

New reports suggest that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy attraction based on Disney Pixar’s Cars (2006) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park has finally reopened after an extended closure since December 29, 2022. Wait times at the Walt Disney World Resort have become increasingly high across all four theme parks as the holiday season comes to a close. Still, Guests also experienced ...

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XIII Ways To Bring Kingdom Hearts To The Disney Parks

Fans join Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Kingdom Hearts characters for a memorable photo op during an electrifying Disney Parks celebration.

For fans of both Disney and gaming, there’s been one video game franchise that’s dominated their hearts for the past two decades – the Square Enix Kingdom Hearts series of video games and associated tie-in media. A collaboration between the Walt Disney Company and Square Enix (a well-known video game software company), Kingdom Hearts is an action role-playing video game ...

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Which Disney Parks Board Game Should You Buy?

Magic Kingdom board game box showcasing beloved Disney World icons—Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, a whimsical train ride, and Cinderella Castle—inviting fans to bring the magic of the park home.

As part of the merchandise explosion surrounding Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration, we’ve seen everything hit the market, from pins to Funko Pops! to backpacks, all emblazoned with the “50th” logo and, of course, tinted rose gold. Though lacking the distinctive color that’s come to define this celebration, a series of Walt Disney World board games based on classic ...

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Disney’s Most Infamous Popcorn Bucket is Officially Returning to EPCOT

Figment plush toys and an adorable Figment popcorn bucket are showcased in front of Spaceship Earth at Epcot, adding a playful touch to the Walt Disney World atmosphere.

Popcorn buckets and souvenir sippers have been all the rage at Walt Disney World, especially over the past couple of years as several of these exclusive pieces have gone viral on social media. While we have seen several incredibly popular souvenirs take off with fans, including the Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket, Reindeer sipper, and many, many more, there remains one ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Character Meet and Greets

Disney World Character Meet and Greets

Raise your hand if Disney World character meet and greets are some of the most memorable experiences you’ve had during past trips to “The Most Magical Place on Earth!” It is certainly one of our favorite things to do at both the theme parks and Disney Resorts! With so many characters meet and greets, and such a limited amount of ...

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VIDEO: First Look at EPCOT’s New Attraction ‘The Journey of Water’ Inspired by ‘Moana’

Guests journey through an enchanting, vibrant forest alongside Moana and Te Fiti from the Disney Journey of Water attraction; a bold "NEW!" banner highlights this exciting experience.

Disney Parks has released the first look at the newest attraction coming to EPCOT’s Nature World area, The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana (2016). The interactive experience based on the popular film about a Polynesian Wayfinder (Auli’i Cravalho) working alongside the demi-god Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to save the heart of nature itself will open at the Walt Disney World ...

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Disney’s Wishes Returns for One Night Only

Left: "Wishes" Disney logo. Right: Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom glowing under spectacular Disney fireworks, the night sky sparkled with bursts as "2023" beams in bright yellow across the castle.

Nighttime spectaculars are a crucial part of any visit to a Disney theme park. Fireworks complete the Disney experience for any Guest. There have been many well-loved Disney fireworks shows over the years, including IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth and Happily Ever After at the Walt Disney World Resort and World of Color at Disneyland California Adventure, to name but a ...

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Disney Parks Newest Nighttime Show to Feature Character Diversity

Split image: On the left, beloved Disney characters delight fans as they take the stage; on the right, Minnie Mouse shines alongside a performer beneath dazzling blue lights, perfectly capturing the wonder and excitement of a Disney Parks Nighttime Spectacular.

In celebration of the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ century of creation, a new nighttime show highlighting the impact of the Company’s character diversity will debut as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration across Disney Parks. Last year, Disney Parks announced a year-long spectacular kicking off at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California to culminate one hundred years of ...

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New Year’s Day Crowd Creates Massive Wait Times at Walt Disney World

The iconic Walt Disney World entrance greets guests as a somber-looking Mickey and Minnie stand beneath the archway, while clocks and hourglass icons float above, playfully highlighting the famously long wait times at the park.

It’s no secret that the holiday season causes wait times to increase at all Disney Parks, including Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, it seems due to the substitutional holiday on Monday, January 2, 2023, in lieu of the weekend of New Year’s Eve/Day, many Disney Guests have decided to make the most of their day off with a ...

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Walt Disney World Dates for your 2023 Diary

Mickey and Minnie greet guests with big smiles in front of a bold “2023” display, surrounded by iconic Walt Disney World landmarks and a dazzling fireworks show in the background.

Now that 2023 is here, you’re probably writing in your new diary or filling in your new calendar, ready for the year ahead. Is your Walt Disney World countdown set too? A new year often makes an upcoming vacation seem real, as you can finally say you’re going on a Disney vacation this year. But what important dates do you ...

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