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Ways to Beat the Crowds at Walt Disney World

A towering Christmas tree shimmers with decorations in the center of Main Street, U.S.A., setting a magical holiday scene as park guests celebrate together. Nearby, the American flag flutters above, framed by sunshine—capturing that enchanting Disney Parks spirit where the wonders of the season come to life.

With the holidays arriving at Walt Disney World, we are anticipating the crowds to also be arriving right along with them.  If you have a vacation planned for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day we have suggestions on ways that you can beat the crowds. We hope these will help while you are in the middle of planning for your ...

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An Update on Availability for Thanksgiving Day

The grand Christmas tree at Magic Kingdom, decked out in festive ornaments with an American flag at its base, stands tall in the heart of Main Street, U.S.A. Guests stroll around, taking in iconic Disney buildings and the holiday magic under a vibrant blue sky—a classic Disney World holiday celebration.

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we thought we’d update you on Disney Park Pass availability for Thanksgiving Day. According to the Availability Calendar, both the Theme Parks Tickets category and Select Resort Hotels category are full on Thanksgiving Day. The spots that were open last week are now gone. Things are a bit different for Annual Passholders. As ...

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Why We Are Thankful For Walt Disney World

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As we head into Thanksgiving week, we thought it was a good time to pause and think about all the reasons we are thankful for Walt Disney World. Always Something New We are thankful that no matter how many times we visit Walt Disney World there is always something new to experience. Between the four Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, ...

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Fan-Favorite Disney Parks Experiences That Have Returned

Mickey Mouse and other beloved Disney characters put on a dazzling stage show, captivating the crowd under vibrant blue and purple lights as fans cheer from the audience.

Destination D23 returned to Disney’s Contemporary Resort November 19-21 this year. There has been a lot of new information, especially during the panel led by Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. He also spent some time looking back at what has returned. Here are the highlights from Becca Goldenberg and Disney Parks Blog: Destination D23 2021 is wrapping up today! As it ...

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Entertainment Roundup From Destination D23

Watch as Ariel, Tiana, Nemo, and Mickey Mouse take the stage on vibrant themed sets during the Entertainment Roundup at Destination D23, delivering Disney magic in a colorful celebration for fans.

D23 is the official fan club for all things Disney. Destination D23 is a convention that takes place annually at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, although it wasn’t safe to meet last year. It’s being held this year from November 19-21. Are always plenty of announcements at Destination D23, and this weekend is no exception. Here’s Shawn Slater from Disney Parks Blog ...

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Must Do Experiences for a First Trip to Walt Disney World

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If you are planning your first trip to Walt Disney World, we have experiences that you won’t want to miss out on. These are classics or uniquely Disney experiences that we think are must do for a first trip. We hope that they help you as you prepare for your Walt Disney World vacation. Ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant Even though this ...

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Destination D23 Announcements for Parks Around the World

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Destination D23 is currently taking place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There have been plenty of announcements, many of them focusing on Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and the Disney Wish. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products didn’t forget about the Parks overseas. Here are the international highlights, from Thomas Smith and Disney Parks Blog: The 30th Anniversary Celebration ...

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Keys To Planning a Successful Walt Disney World Vacation

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If you are planning a vacation to Walt Disney World or thinking about planning a trip to Walt Disney World in the future, we have keys to help you have a successful Walt Disney World vacation. Plan Early Our first key to a successful Walt Disney World vacation is to plan your vacation early. We see Walt Disney World resorts fill up quickly to ...

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Best and Worst Attractions in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We will jump into Disney’s Animal Kingdom and look at the best and worst attractions in our opinion. Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day in 1998. Since its opening, it has undergone some upgrades. One of the biggest upgrades that it has gotten is the addition of Pandora. Let’s look at what we think are the best and worst attractions in ...

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Two to Keep, Two to Close in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Theme Park that has undergone the most transformation these last few years. With the addition of Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this Park has truly reinvented itself. With that said, as we look at the attractions that are offered, we want to think about what two we would keep and what two we ...

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