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Must Do’s for Your Trip to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns to this Disney Park January 3-February 20, 2023. While EPCOT does host several festivals throughout the course of the year, the Festival of the Arts has become a fan favorite since it debuted in 2017. The festival comes with everything Disney fans know and love about EPCOT’s seasonal events, including outdoor kitchens, ...

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What Is Going On With the Timeline of Toy Story Land?

Goofy joins Jessie aboard the thrilling Toy Story Land rollercoaster, while Bo Peep stands nearby, all set against the colorful backdrop of Toy Story Land's iconic attractions, immersing guests in the beloved Pixar world come to life.

Disney theme parks pride themselves on immersing Guests in detailed and often accurate storylines, especially when an area or attraction’s source material comes from an established film franchise. With so many intricacies in place to make themed areas and attractions totally immersive, Disney fans can be left confused when it seems that some glaring inconsistencies are allowed in. As such, ...

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After a Four-Year Closure, This Walt Disney World Attraction is FINALLY Open!

Mickey Mouse waves from a train as Donald Duck greets guests up front, with Cinderella Castle rising in the background—capturing the enchanting atmosphere of Walt Disney World Railroad.

It has been a long time coming, but one beloved Magic Kingdom attraction has finally reopened! The closure began in 2018 when construction on Disney’s next big thrill ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run caused disruptions in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. With work on the new ride impacting a popular gift shop and another attraction, Guests at Walt Disney World ...

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The Walt Disney World Year In Review . . . 30 Years Ago?!

Three nostalgic Walt Disney World 1993 brochures showcase Mickey Mouse and beloved Disney characters on vibrant, eye-catching covers, capturing the magic and excitement of classic park adventures.

Like the past several years before it, for many of us 2022 was a bit of a bummer. The realities of a world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic mean that many of our favorite things – like the Disney Parks – are struggling to return to normalcy. Certain rides and attractions remain closed, new ones are delayed, and the ...

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Pepper’s Ghost – The Unsung Hero of The Haunted Mansion (And Other Disney Attractions)!

A nostalgic stage illusion at a theme park attraction brings classic Pepper's Ghost effects to life, featuring iconic Snow White animation and a holiday-themed dining table decorated with festive garland.

You may not know who John Henry Pepper or Giambattista della Porta are, but if you’re a fan of the Disney Parks (and especially of the Haunted Mansion) then you certainly know their work – Pepper’s ghost. No, we’re not talking about an animatronic that can be found amongst the 999 happy haunts at the Disney Parks’ ghoulish mystery manors, ...

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Disney Parks Releases New ‘Disney Story Beyond’ Feature at the Haunted Mansion

Minnie and Mickey Mouse appear startled as they stand before a haunted-looking mansion at dusk, surrounded by shadowy trees—capturing the thrilling, immersive atmosphere you’d expect during Disney’s Halloween festivities.

Have you heard about Disney Story Beyond, the new storytelling feature on the Disney Parks app which will let Guests discover new secrets of the Haunted Mansion? Disney has announced that the program will allow Guests to interact with characters from some of their favorite attractions as well as discover new plot elements pertaining to the mysteries surrounding the Haunted ...

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How a Scaredy-Cat Learned To Love Disney Roller Coasters

Thrill-seekers plunge down a steep Disney World roller coaster as friends scream with delight on another ride, while a surprised Mickey Mouse illustration captures the electrifying excitement of the park's legendary coasters.

Though I grew up as a kid going to the Walt Disney World resort every few years, there was on category of Disney Park ride that I always scrupulously avoided – the roller coasters. One would think that, as I got older, I would want more of a thrill than could be provided by fast-moving attractions like Test Track or ...

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Warning: This Heartwarming Disney100 Promo Will Make You Cry!

Mickey and Minnie stand in front of the iconic Disney castle, with a classic black-and-white portrait of Walt Disney on the right, capturing the wonder and nostalgia of disney100 in a dazzling tribute perfect for Disney Parks fans.

For nearly 100 years, the Walt Disney Company has been creating everything from short to full-length feature films, and each has impacted hundreds of people. Many Disney movies have been so culturally impactful that they’ve been added to the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry. RELATED: Celebrate 100 Years of Disney With the Disney100 Platinum Celebration Collection-On Sale Now! From the ...

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Disney Confirms Removal of Tinker Bell from New Fireworks Show

Spectacular fireworks illuminate Cinderella Castle on the left, while five performers dressed as Disney fairies—evoking Tinker Bell—pose together on the right at Magic Kingdom.

A new announcement from Disney Parks addresses fans’ concerns over the removal of the iconic Tinker Bell performer in its latest fireworks show. Wondrous Journeys, the new nighttime spectacular coming to the Disneyland Resort to celebrate the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. In addition to other entertainment such as the Magic Happens Parade and World of Color — One at ...

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Disney World Guests Can Experience This Popular Show After Park Close for a Limited Time

Mickey Mouse takes center stage at Disney World with Donald Duck dancing alongside him, surrounded by dazzling lights and spectacular fountains in a vibrant recreation of Fantasmic’s unforgettable magic.

Looking for a way to extend the value of your Disney theme park ticket? Select attractions, shops, and restaurants sometimes stay open after Disney Parks close, allowing Guests more time to re-experience some of the best parts of their vacation. Post-closing activities typically consist of dinner, when reservations are booked toward the end of the evening, or shopping at locations ...

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