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Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours in Preparation for Holiday Crowds

The iconic Disney Christmas tree sparkles beside a glowing dome under the night sky, while a bold red “HOURS EXTENDED” sign welcomes guests to more magical moments during Walt Disney World’s festive holiday season.

After a short tip in crowds at the beginning of fall, the Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for increased visitation during the holiday season. On top of increased pricing for select experiences, and limited reservation availability, holiday crowds can make it more challenging to navigate Disney Parks. One way to help manage crowds is to extend Park hours, ...

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Movies That Could Work Better in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Than ‘Zootopia’ & ‘Moana’

WALL-E and EVE explore a vibrant jungle filled with lush greenery, a towering tree, and a breathtaking sunset sky, evoking the magical atmosphere of Disney’s Animal Kingdom as if they’ve come to life in this adventurous park setting.

Movie IPs (intellectual property) have been headlining the newest attractions to arrive in Disney Parks for several years now. Since this practice has come to be expected, most Disney fans were not surprised at the mention of new IPs arriving in Walt Disney World when the company presented a couple of “Blue Sky” ideas at this year’s D23 Expo. Some ...

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Price for Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World Continues to Increase

A family at Walt Disney World checks their phones near the Lightning Lane and Standby Entrance signs, chatting about Disney Genie+ pricing as they strategize which iconic attractions to enjoy next, determined to maximize their magical Disney day.

Prices have been going up all over Disney Parks and Resorts this week, with some of the most noticeable impacts being on Disneyland Resort theme park tickets, which increased by nearly 10% depending on the date, and food and beverage pricing across Walt Disney World. Once your theme park tickets are purchased, you may want to look into adding Disney ...

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How to Get to Your Early Breakfast at Another Disney Resort

Mickey-shaped waffles and beloved Disney characters greet guests in front of a resort hotel as the sun rises, capturing the magical atmosphere of an early morning breakfast at Disney World.

Some of our favorite restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort serve up incredible breakfast options, and that is the most important meal of the day, after all. While many restaurants serve breakfast until at least 10:30 a.m., you may want to plan an earlier breakfast so you can make the most of your time in the theme parks. Getting ...

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This Underrated Disney Lounge Has New Drinks to Go With Its New Look

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Few things exhibit the perfect combination of fanciful whimsy and old-fashioned charm as Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort and its hidden gem, the Belle Vue Lounge. RELATED: These New Menu Items Would Be Tiana-Approved If you’re looking for a quiet, picturesque place to listen to the radio and sip on a specialty cocktail, then you totally need to pop into the ...

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Calling All Annual Passholders: An Exclusive Popcorn Bucket Is Coming!

Mickey Mouse enthusiastically waves as Donald Duck races by with a newspaper, both energized to discover the new annual passholder popcorn bucket on display against a vibrant yellow backdrop at Disney World.

Anybody who knows anything about popcorn buckets knows just how elusive they are. After all, who could forget the infamous Figment Popcorn Bucket fiasco from earlier this year? Every popcorn bucket that’s released seems so coveted that it quickly sells out, but annual passholders will have a distinct advantage when it comes to this piece of merchandise. RELATED: A Five ...

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Here’s the Rundown on the Holiday Stories Being Told at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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It’s nearly the most wonderful time of the year at Walt Disney World once again. All of the Disney Parks are getting decked out in all the magical decorations of the holiday season, and EPCOT is no different. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is here to combine the magic of Christmas with that irreplaceable Disney magic. RELATED: Don’t ...

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Is Planning a Disney Vacation Too Confusing? One Former Imagineer Thinks So…

Goofy strikes a playful pose in front of Cinderella Castle, its blue and gold spires gleaming, perfectly embodying the whimsical charm and sometimes bewildering enchantment of a Disney vacation.

Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation may feel like a full-time job, especially since the addition of Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, fans have been wondering if it’s all become too much. The social media buzz surrounding just how complicated visiting Walt Disney World has become, has only been exasperated by price increases that both domestic Resorts earlier this week. ...

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Don’t Miss These Family Fun Activities at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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With attractions such as Spaceship Earth, Mission: Space, and the World Showcase, it doesn’t come as a surprise that younger Guests don’t usually pick EPCOT as their favorite Disney Park. We can’t blame them for that, especially when Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are right there, full of Disney magic and exotic animals. But the upcoming EPCOT Festival of the ...

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Win a Trip to Walt Disney World With This New Disney Sweepstakes!

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto pose with their suitcases in front of the iconic Disney castle at a theme park—imagine starting your own magical journey just like this when you enter the Disney sweepstakes!.

It’s no secret that visiting a Walt Disney World Resort can be difficult for some of us. From the rising prices of Theme Park tickets to the price tag accompanying a night’s stay at Walt Disney World hotel, an entire trip to Walt Disney World can become pricey in a flash. Now that The World’s Most Magical Celebration is in ...

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