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What to do First When Arriving at Walt Disney World

The iconic Disney castle with blue spires rises behind the Sword in the Stone in Magic Kingdom’s fantasy-themed park area.

You’ve just arrived in Walt Disney World, and you’re chomping at the bit to start your vacation. But what to do first?   We don’t want Guests to be paralyzed with indecision, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the things we like to do on our first day on property. Your priorities may be different, but these suggestions may ...

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Kickstart Your Resolutions at Disney Springs!

A guest enjoys a fresh bowl of salad with avocado and grilled chicken at Disney Springs. Text on image: Health & Wellness at Disney Springs.

A New Year means new beginnings. It also means New Year’s Resolutions. Often those resolutions have to do with diet or exercise. How do you keep your resolutions at Walt Disney World? It’s easier than you might think! Darcy Clark shared details about Health & Wellness at Disney Springs with Disney Parks Blog: It’s the first week of a brand-new ...

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Reopens After Multi-Day Closure

The towering red electric guitar at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster lights up the night—an iconic Disney’s Hollywood Studios photo spot.

It looks like traffic has finally cleared out, and Guests can hit the road in that stretch limo to get those backstage passes to see Aerosmith with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.   As you can see here on the My Disney Experience App, a wait time is finally available again for this extremely popular ride.   This attraction was closed ...

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Do’s and Don’t’s for Your First Walt Disney World Trip

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World is always changing, and now more than ever, it’s helpful to have a few pointers if it’s your first trip to WDW. Here are a few basic do’s and don’ts that will help Guests enjoy a magical vacation. Do Plan Ahead While it used to be possible to have a spontaneous trip to Walt Disney World that ...

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Best Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for Kids

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Kids tend to have different priorities than adults regarding Resort Hotels at Walt Disney World. For young Guests, in-your-face Disney theming may be the most important factor, or maybe an amazing waterslide, access to Disney Skyliner transportation, or even Mickey-shaped food.   Luckily, with dozens of Resort Hotels on the property at various budget levels (Value, Moderate, and Deluxe), there’s bound to be a Disney ...

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Can Get a Discount to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon sign by the iconic wave pool, with palm trees and slides, welcomes guests to Disney World’s top water park adventure.

Many Guests waited for the exciting news that Typhoon Lagoon would finally reopen after almost two years of being closed. When Walt Disney World gave this announcement Guests packed their swimsuits and started getting ready to enjoy this Water Park yet again. If you are an Annual Passholder for Walt Disney World, did you know that you get a discount on Disney’s ...

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Best Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for Adults

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It’s not easy compiling a list of the best Disney Resort Hotels since what is most important in a Resort will vary from person to person. Do you want to stay within walking distance of Disney Springs for all those late nights out? Maybe you want to be pampered and surrounded with luxury during your WDW vacation. Or is access ...

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Typhoon Lagoon is Back and Better Than Ever

The iconic Typhoon Lagoon sign announces the water park’s grand reopening on January 2, 2022, featuring its trademark shipwrecked boat perched atop Mount Mayday, inviting Disney fans back while Blizzard Beach temporarily closes for refurbishment.

There was so much excitement and anticipation when Walt Disney World announced that Typhoon Lagoon would reopen. We love Blizzard Beach, but we also missed Typhoon Lagoon very much. Are you thinking about going to Typhoon Lagoon yet? Jacqueline Logan shared with Disney Parks Blog a video from the reopening. If this doesn’t make you want to go, I don’t know what will.   Related: ...

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Walt Disney World Guest in Line To Meet Baloo and King Louie See Big Rat on the Loose Instead

A guest dashes through an indoor attraction while another looks on, a large animatronic rat highlighted on the ground, with a shocked emoji adding to the excitement in the corner.

We love sharing videos that are funny and make you laugh. You’ll definitely want to see this one.   When you’re at Walt Disney World, one of the fun and unique things you get to do is meet some of your favorite Disney characters. Interacting and seeing these characters face to face is a great experience. Many Guests we’re excited to meet Baloo and ...

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How and Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year, Disney Style

Many of us recently finished celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But the most important holiday of the year for Chinese communities not only in China but around the world is right around the corner: Chinese New Year.   About 20% of the world’s population celebrates Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival), including Chinese communities in the ...

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