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Walt Disney World Dining Reservations Available June 30 for Eligible Guests with Prior Cancellations

A classic red car booth at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater in Disney World, with guests enjoying their meals under retro movie lights.

6/30 UPDATE: New Language for Walt Disney World Dining Reservations Clarifies Eligible Guests With Cancellations Between May 28 – Sept. 2. Click here. As Walt Disney World creeps closer and closer to the grand reopening on July 11 (Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom) and July 15 (EPCOT & Hollywood Studios), we’ve been waiting for news on when dining reservations will become available ...

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Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy Protection Due to COVID-19

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We’ve been eagerly awaiting the reopening of Cirque du Soleil at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs since it closed the show “La Nouba” on December 31, 2017. The new show, “Drawn to Life” presented by Cirque du Soleil® & Disney, has been highly anticipated. Closures due to COVID-19 have altered plans however. Credit: Cirque du Soleil/Disney  [google_ad]  According to Las Vegas Review ...

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Toy Story’s Mr. Pricklepants Cupcake Recipe

Left: Mr. Pricklepants from Toy Story in green overalls. Right: Toy Story–inspired Mr. Pricklepants cupcakes with cute faces and hats.

Mr. Pricklepants won our hearts over when he debuted in Toy Story 3. This stuffed hedgehog toy wears his lederhosen and always try to stay “in scene” when Bonnie plays with him. Now, Mr. Pricklepants has inspired Family.Disney.com to work up a delicious cupcake recipe. Enjoy! [google_ad]  Mr. Pricklepants Cupcakes PREP 15 Min / COOK 20 Min Ingredients: 12 cupcakes, baked from ...

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Preview Registration is FULL

Mickey Mouse on an orange Passholder badge with "Walt Disney World Annual Passholder." Below: "Event Is Full. Preview Registration is now closed.

In what seems like moments after the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Preview Registration opened, it is already FULL. [google_ad] The exclusive Passholder Preview was for July 9 or July 10 at Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Capacity was limited and was a first-come, first-served basis. [google_ad_btf]  We were able to get in on July 9 at Magic Kingdom. ...

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Preview Registration is OPEN!

Cinderella Castle at Disney World rises majestically beneath a vibrant blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds, welcoming all guests.

UPDATE: The Passholder Preview is now FULL. As previously announced, Disney shared that Walt Disney World Annual Passholders would have a chance to attend a Passholder preview prior to the parks phased reopening. The emails went out just now and the link for registration is OPEN! [google_ad]  The email states: “You’re invited to register for an exclusive Passholder preview at ...

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Major League Soccer Teams Begin to Arrive at Swan & Dolphin Resort

Vibrant sunset lights up the iconic Swan & Dolphin Resort and palm-lined lagoon at Walt Disney World Resort.

Major League Soccer (MLS) teams have begun to arrive at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort! As previously shared, MLS will resume its 25th season at Walt Disney World Resort, hosting the MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from July 8 to August 11.  [google_ad]  Major League Soccer took to Twitter to capture the arrival moments of ...

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BLACK IS KING, a Visual Album by Beyonce, to Stream Exclusively on Disney+ July 31

Sleek black backdrop with shimmering gold text: "BLACK IS KING. A FILM BY BEYONCÉ," celebrating Disney+ entertainment magic.

Disney+ took to Twitter with a one minute teaser (shared below) to announce a new visual album from Beyoncé — “Black Is King,” inspired by “The Lion King”. The visual album is scheduled to stream exclusively on Disney+ July 31.  [google_ad] Bob Iger, Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, retweeted the film teaser here: Honored to be working with ...

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House Is Set To Reopen July 10

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Alright, Jambo followers! We’ve been a roller coaster with this select Walt Disney World Resort. Disney first included Animal Kingdom’s – Jambo House on their list of reopening resorts for July 10th. Shortly after that, Jambo House was removed from the list, leaving Kidani Village as the only availability at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Now, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has an update to clarify ...

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Disney Cruise Line Shares Two Palo Recipes!

A Disney Cruise Line-inspired chocolate soufflé with vanilla ice cream and a strawberry cocktail, just like at Palo’s.

Now more than ever, we’re looking for ways to bring the magic of Disney into your home. Thanks to Disney, we can experience not one, but TWO Disney Cruise Line favorites right from home. First up, Palo Chocolate Souffle, followed by Palo’s signature Balsamic Grande cocktail. Enjoy! [google_ad]  The Italian-inspired  Palo restaurant  aboard each  Disney ship offers a superlative dining experience ...

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Make a Splash With This ‘Little Mermaid’ Pool Tray

A festive pool tray topped with fruit, a tropical drink, and shades floats near Disney Resort’s "Under the Sea" pool party sign.

Turn a regular tray into a floating buffet as shared by Family.Disney.com! Have a blast making a splash in your own backyard with the help of this Little Mermaid Pool Tray you can make for your Disney-loving family. All you’ll need is a round, lightweight tray, a pool noodle, and lots of mermaid flair to create this fun floater with your kiddo! ...

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