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Memories of Roy O. Disney’s Dedication

A commemorative plaque at Walt Disney World, dedicated by Roy O. Disney on October 25, 1971, celebrates Walt Disney’s imagination and legacy, honoring the magical memories and dreams sparked for Disney fans across generations.

The entire Disney family has made such a huge impact. Yesterday Steven Miller shared with Disney Parks Blog Roy Disney’s dedication to Walt Disney World, which took place 50 years ago yesterday.   Walt Disney World Resort officially welcomed the first guests into Magic Kingdom Park on Oct. 1, 1971, and we’ve been chronicling that momentous day here on the Disney Parks Blog as ...

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Ways Disney World Has Changed For the Better

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Something that is always consistent with Disney World is that it is constantly changing.  Updates and adjustments are always in place when it comes to Disney resorts as well as the theme park rides and attractions.  The goal is always to help Guests have the best vacation possible when they visit Walt Disney World together.  We have a few big ...

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This Will Impact Your 2021 Disney World Vacation

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We know that as the 2021 calendar year wraps up, crowds at Walt Disney World will start to rise.  Fans are heading to Disney World for the holidays, Wine and Dine Race and those that Disney vacation they might not have been able to take in the last year.  But besides crowd levels, what else will impact 2021 Disney World ...

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How You Need to Adjust Planning For Your Disney World Vacation

A guest at Magic Kingdom joyfully blows vibrant confetti in front of Cinderella Castle, surrounded by lush greenery under a bright blue sky, capturing the festive spirit and photo-worthy moments of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration.

So much is changing in Walt Disney World that it can be hard to keep up with all of it when you are in the middle of Disney planning.  We have how you might need to adjust your planning when it comes to your Disney World vacation.  We hope this will help you be more prepared when you show up ...

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Halloween Themed Disney Wallpapers

The text “Halloween Wallpapers” appears surrounded by cartoon Disney characters and two smartphones displaying festive, spooky Halloween scenes—ideal for Disney Parks enthusiasts seeking magical wallpaper designs inspired by their favorite resorts and beloved characters.

If you’re a Disney fan and want to get into the Halloween spirit, Thomas Smith Shared with Disney Parks Blog some new Halloween wallpapers that are Disney themed. This is a great way to take some of the Disney magic with you on your phone or computer. Some of these are Disney Parks related, and some are fun cartoons. Whenever ...

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Ranking the Rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has undergone a complete facelift during the last few years. With the addition of both Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this once half-day Park for many has turned into a must-do theme Park for Guests coming to Walt Disney World. If you haven’t been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in a while, we have ranked ...

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Disney’s Old Key West Resort’s Pocket Guide From planDisney

Guests with suitcases arrive at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, ready to begin their vacation adventure; on-screen text spotlights the ultimate planDisney Pocket Guide to help maximize your magical Disney stay.

Disney Parks Blog has been posting pocket guides to different Walt Disney World Resorts. It is very handy and can help decide which Resort is best for your next vacation. Lisa Mendillo shared a new one for Disney’s Old Key West Resort:   When visiting Walt Disney World Resort, you know you are in sunny Florida. However, when you step on property at Disney’s Old ...

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50 Attractions for the Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

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As we continue to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, which started October 1st, we wanted to look at 50 rides, attractions and shows currently in Walt Disney World. We thought it would be a fun way to take a look at some of what is offered in each of the four theme parks! Enjoy! ANIMAL KINGDOM The baby of the four ...

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Testing Out What’s Free on Disney Genie

Explore Disney Genie, introduced on October 19th, designed for theme park guests with user-friendly icons displaying real-time wait times, reservation options, and mobile order features to enhance your Disney visit.

Today we went to EPCOT to test out the free version of Disney Genie. Since many Guests have been upset about the new charges, we wanted to get a true sense of what is included without an extra fee. It was a sunny day in Central Florida, so the weather was not an issue when making selections. The cool thing ...

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5 Quick Facts About Disney’s New Genie and Genie+

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After almost a week of Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lanes being active in Walt Disney World, we have some key facts that we think Guests heading down to Walt Disney World soon should know about the new offerings. Again, this is only after a few days of the system being in place, so we will be learning so much ...

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