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Remembering Cast Member & Veteran Alex Stromski, the First Disney Legacy Award Recipient of 2022

Alex Stromski

Some Disney Cast Members leave behind them a legacy that spans well beyond their career in the Parks, with years of magical memories created for Guests visiting from around the world, and in the case of Alex Stromski, 21 years of service with the U.S. Navy. Alex Stromski enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II, ...

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VIDEO: Guests Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary With a Proposal in the Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World is always the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” which was certainly true for one couple who just spent their 50th anniversary in the Magic Kingdom. It is no secret that the Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular destinations anywhere in the world to stage a proposal, with lots of Guests popping the question in this ...

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One of Disney’s Most Frightening Characters Is Back in This Magic Kingdom Parade

Iconic Haunted Mansion ghosts appear on the left, joined by the legendary Headless Horseman from Disney lore on the right, while an adorable illustration of Mickey Mouse adds a whimsical Disney touch in the lower right corner.

Spooky season has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort, and along with it comes the very first lineup of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events in the Magic Kingdom since 2019. The annual Halloween event returns with a packed schedule of entertainment offerings including the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks, and of course, the iconic Mickey’s Boo-to-You ...

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“What’s In a Name?” The Secret Behind Disney Cast Members With Blue Nametags

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A few months ago, Disney Parks Blog shared some relatively unknown information regarding special nametags at Disney Parks. Typically, Cast Members are seen donning a white badge that displays their first name, home city/town, country/state, and of course, the Resort’s name. But, rarely, Guests have spotted Cast Members wearing mysterious blue name tags. It turns out the badges are called ...

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New Details Revealed on Disney’s Upcoming ‘Thunder Mountain’ Movie

Mickey Mouse stands by the iconic Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World, ready to shout "action" with a clapperboard on the rugged, western-themed tracks.

Some of our favorite Disney movies have been those based on theme park attractions, like the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and Jungle Cruise (2021). Other past attractions-turned movies have included the Haunted Mansion, in terms of the 2003 live-action film starring Eddie Murphy, and the Muppets version that debuted on Disney+ last year, in addition to a new 2023 ...

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Multiple Celebrity Sightings at Disney Parks This Month

It’s no secret that Disneyland and Walt Disney World are coveted Theme Parks for Guests, and celebrities are no exception. The Parks are a great place for curious onlookers to be treated to surprise celebrity sightings! Often led by a VIP Disney guide, you can usually spot big-name personalities by looking for Cast Members in plaid vests. With Los Angeles ...

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When Walt Disney World Entertainment Goes South Midshow

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Sometimes, things don’t always go as planned during a live performance at Walt Disney World Resort. There will inevitably be hiccups now and then. So how does Disney handle embarrassing situations like this? Every performance is different, but we’ve got answers regarding one popular entertainment offering at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is the first Indiana Jones ...

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Could the Main Street Electrical Parade Return to Walt Disney World?

Elliott the glowing dragon float, breathing plumes of smoke at night and carrying his young rider, steals the show in the Main Street Electrical Parade as Goofy waves from the right, all aglow with dazzling lights against the nighttime magic of Disneyland.

Parades and nighttime fireworks spectaculars, and the Electrical Water Pagaent have been some of the staples of evening entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort over the course of its 50-year history. Many of these evening events have drawn crowds to the Parks, particularly the Magic Kingdom, since the Resort opened in 1971 as a way to get in some ...

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How Would You Like To Live In a Disney Inspired Community?

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It’s a question I’m sure many Disney fans have pondered over the years. Wouldn’t it be amazing to live in a Disney-inspired neighborhood? The thought may have seemed outlandish back then, but now, Disney fans’ dreams are becoming a reality. In February this year, Disney announced an exciting new project, with plans to bring a master-planned community to Rancho Mirage, ...

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Latest Updates on the Walt Disney World Railroad and TRON Lightcycle Run

Walt Disney World Railroad TRON Lightcycle Run

On December 3, 2018, Florida Guests said farewell to the iconic Walt Disney World Railroad located in Magic Kingdom Park. The train is temporarily closed due to construction on an exciting new attraction, TRON Lightcycle Run. Recently, Twitter account @bireconstruct shared progress on the attractions. The tweet shows a picture of a tunnel traveling through the new roller coaster. In ...

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