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EPCOT
The Real Stories Behind The EPCOT Holiday Storytellers
One of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Disney describes this EPCOT festival as “a spirited seasonal event inspired by cultures near and far” and…
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The Parks
How to Spot Different Types of Theme Park Design at the Disney Parks
For anybody looking to get into the theme park industry and the field of theme park design – or anybody just interested in the hard work that goes into the “magic” of our favorite Parks, attractions, and experiences – the…
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The Parks
What Is a Theme Park Show Writer, and What Do They Do?
In the world of theme park and themed entertainment design, a huge variety of disciplines come together to make a ride, attraction, stage production, or, more generally, a “show” of any sort. Some of the roles tasked with making these…
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History
Did Disney Kill Japan’s Nara Dreamland Theme Park?
Is Disney responsible for the death of the beloved midcentury Japanese theme park, Nara Dreamland? When Guests think of a theme park in Japan, their first thought is likely Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disneysea, perhaps followed by Universal Studios Japan.…
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News
Disney Guests Doused at Wilderness Lodge During Cold Front Storm
Have you ever visited Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort? If you have, you’ll know the Deluxe Resort hotel is famous for its picturesque setting which blends a luxury experience with down-to-earth accommodations. First opened in 1994…
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Disneyland
Disney Parks Announces Closure of Popular Pixar ‘Cars’ Attraction
A fan-favorite attraction based on the hit Disney Pixar film, Cars (2006), will apparently close in early 2023 according to the Disney Parks calendar. Cars tells the story of stuck-up racing celebrity, Lightning McQueen, and his journey to realizing what’s…
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Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney Imagineer Confirms Secret Changes to ‘Dinosaur’ at Animal Kingdom
The news about changes to DINOSAUR, a popular thrill ride utilizing enhanced motion vehicles, comes on the heels of a D23 Expo announcement to completely replace Dinoland, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Many Guests give Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
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News
After Closing Midday Thursday, This Walt Disney World Park Will Be Closed This Friday and Saturday
Earlier this morning, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning lasting until 4 p.m. on December 15. The tornado warning included the possibility of a lightning storm, small hail, heavy rainfall, and dangerously high winds. After the tornado warning…
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News
Disney Confirms Changes Coming to This Beloved Resort Lobby
The Walt Disney World Resort has been updating several of its hotels in recent years, with changes to everything from individual Guest rooms to lobbies, restaurants, and exteriors. The majority of the updates so far have focused on Guest rooms,…
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News
As ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Rolls Into Theaters, Fans Dive Headfirst Into the Stands
After the stunning success of James Cameron’s first Avatar (2009) film, fans have been on the edge of their seats waiting for a sequel. More than ten years have passed since the first film’s release, and in that time, the…
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