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This Iconic Artwork Featuring Fantasmic! Just Got an All-New Look

Mickey Mouse points excitedly at a Fantasmic! billboard along Sunset Boulevard in Disney's Hollywood Studios, as the billboard image fades dramatically. A giant surprised emoji partially covers the faded sign, adding to the intrigue for park guests.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is seriously underrated when it comes to taking in the sights and sounds of a Park’s elaborate theming. From Hollywood Boulevard to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and everything in between there is so much breathtaking attention to detail around Walt Disney World’s third Park. One of the best areas to take it all in is Sunset Boulevard, ...

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Who Are All Those Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion?

Mickey Mouse greets guests in front of three glowing, spectral blue ghosts inside the iconic Haunted Mansion at Disney World.

You’ve visited the Haunted Mansion more times than you’ve visited some family members’ homes. You know every word to “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” You automatically know to move to the dead center of the Stretching Room (though still closest to the wall panel that disguises the exit door). In short, you’re a Haunted Mansion master. RELATED: Spotlight On Walt Disney World‘s ...

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The Darkest Disney Attractions You Didn’t Realize Were So Sinister

Adventurers plunging through river rapids, Snow White leading her classic ride, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel illuminated by lightning—these iconic Disney World moments deliver pure theme park excitement and unforgettable dark ride thrills.

While Walt Disney World may be the happiest place on earth (or is that Disneyland resort? Tokyo Disneyland? maybe just the Disney Parks in general? “The Most Magical Place on Earth” works, too), in several places, some of that happiness is tinged with quite a bit of sadness, the macabre, or even quite gruesome implications. And, no, we’re not talking ...

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Disney Teases the Return of This Classic Magic Kingdom Attraction

Goofy greets guests beside a classic red train at the Walt Disney World Railroad’s Frontierland Station, with lush trees creating a magical backdrop in the heart of the park.

Lots of changes are in the works around the Walt Disney World Resort, and while new details have been revealed on some returning experiences like Fantasmic! and Blizzard Beach, fans are still waiting to learn about others. In the Magic Kingdom specifically, construction has been ongoing on the TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction in Tomorrowland for some time (actually, for ...

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What Is EPCOT, Anyway?

Goofy poses with a welcoming gesture in front of Epcot’s iconic Spaceship Earth, set against a partly cloudy sky, inviting park guests to embark on a whimsical EPCOT adventure.

EPCOT. Epcot. EPCOT Center. The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Walt Disney World‘s “second gate,” EPCOT, has been many things – and had many names – over the course of its 40-year existence, ranging from a plan for an actual city through to a theme park, a “permanent world’s fair,” a source of edutainment, and a place where Every Person ...

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Dates Announced for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts sign surrounded by vibrant flowers, featuring Donald Duck and a bold purple banner announcing “Dates Announced!”.

EPCOT has a festival for every season, and one of the most exciting ones is coming up in the new year with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This exciting event celebrates art in all forms with live artist demonstrations, incredible paintings and sidewalk art, a Broadway concert series, exclusive merchandise, outdoor kitchens, photo ops, and more. RELATED: EPCOT’s ‘Figment’ ...

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This New Vacation Package Could Save You $400 Off Your Next Disney Vacation

Goofy and Pluto smile together in front of a lively boardwalk building at Walt Disney World, with a flashy "Special Offer!" sign promoting an exciting vacation package exclusively for Disney fans.

Ready to book your next Walt Disney World vacation? Price increases for trips to the Disney Parks have been a real downer lately, but there are still plenty of ways to save especially with some of the new vacation packages that were just released. Along with special offers for Florida residents and Annual Passholders, a new vacation package was just ...

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Discusses How Price Increases & Reservations ‘Protect the Guest Experience’

A guest and Goofy pose together in front of Cinderella Castle with its iconic blue spires glowing at sunset, capturing the enchanting atmosphere that defined Disney Parks during Bob Chapek's era.

By now, it is no secret that the Walt Disney Company and particularly CEO Bob Chapek believe that the theme park reservation system is a success. Following comments from Chapek and other executives during quarterly earnings calls where Magic Key Holders (Disneyland Annual Passholders) were referred to as an “unfavorable attendance mix,” the company’s continued praise of the Park Pass ...

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Special 50th Anniversary Perk to Continue Through 2023 at Walt Disney World

Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy, and other beloved Disney characters gather in front of Cinderella Castle as Tinker Bell soars overhead under clear blue skies. The magic stretches into the night with dazzling experiences during Disney World’s Extended Evening Hours.

Guests visiting Walt Disney World have enjoyed special perks, entertainment, treats, merchandise, and more all in celebration of the Resort’s 50th anniversary which kicked off on October 1, 2021. The 18-month celebration is set to conclude at the end of March 2023, and with it will go many of the special offerings introduced just for the event (but don’t worry, ...

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Tomorrowland Animatronic Suffers Frightful Malfunction in This Shocking Video

Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story greet guests inside the vibrant, intergalactic setting of the Buzz Lightyear ride at a Disney park, ready to embark on an exciting space adventure.

The modern technology used to make the immersive attractions at Disney Parks is nothing short of miraculous. The props, lighting, and special effects make every attraction a new and exciting experience. Animatronic figures help to make beloved characters come to life at Walt Disney World. But sometimes, technology fails us, and those technical difficulties can have some scary-looking consequences! RELATED: ...

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