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Walt Disney World to Host Annual Pin Trading Event at Epcot

A retro banner proclaims "Love is an Adventure" on brown, surrounded by travel stamps, channeling Epcot pin-trading magic.

Pin trading is a popular collector’s activity for many guests at Walt Disney World.  Pin trading has become a frenzy for so many guests.  Pins are available for purchase at the parks.  They are also available for trade with cast members all around Walt Disney World.  If you trade with cast members you may be able to get your hands ...

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Walt Disney World’s Epcot to Offer Dapper Day Events on April 30th

Spaceship Earth’s iconic geodesic dome at EPCOT, soaring against palm trees and a bright blue Florida sky.

We previously reported here that the would be Dapper Day events at Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs.  Now we have learned that Epcot is also getting in on the fun.  Guests are expected to visit Magic Kingdom today, April 29th for the event and Epcot on Sunday, April 30th.  We have the official line-up of special offerings that Epcot will ...

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Walt Disney World in Negotiations for Driver-Less Shuttles

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We have heard reports that Disney is currently completing negotiations with companies to incorporate driver-less shuttles at Walt Disney World and other Disney theme park locations.  Florida has fewer restrictions for driver-less vehicles than California, so it is expected that the vehicles would first make their appearance in Florida.   The companies in the negotiations include, but aren’t limited to, ...

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Walt Disney World to Possibly Add 4th “Mountain” Attraction to Magic Kingdom

A log flume ride descends a steep drop on a rocky, red and brown mountain surrounded by greenery and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Magic Kingdom is already the home to Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain with thrilling attractions in each and now the rumor mill is buzzing that there could be a 4th mountain coming to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom in the near future.  Several years ago there were plans for a volcano attraction referred to as Fire Mountain.  The ...

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New Dining Packages Announced at Walt Disney World for ‘The Music of Pixar Live!”

Buzz Lightyear conducts as Pixar characters look on from windows; "The Music of Pixar LIVE!" lights up at Walt Disney World.

Disney recently announced that a brand new show to debut this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ‘The Music of Pixar Live!”  Now Disney has also announced new dining packages for the event that will include reserved seating at select shows.  The packages give you either reserved seating at ‘The Music of Pixar Live!’ or reserved seating at both ‘The Music of ...

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Walt Disney World Releases 2 New Magic Band 2 Colors

MagicBand 2 options: Star Wars MagicBand and Frozen Elsa MagicBand with a teal, multicolor background—perfect for Disney fans.

Disney Parks Blog announced that there are 2 new base colored Magic Bands offered at Walt Disney World.  When Magic Band 2 first launched, the base band colors included red, blue, orange, green, yellow, gray and pink.  Purple was added to the family last year and now it looks like we may have 2 more colors joining soon.  Black and ...

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Walt Disney World Fireworks Causing Increase in Brush Fires

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The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that emergency workers have been battling and increased number of fires caused by fireworks from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  This park used to infrequently see fireworks shows performed and has gone to a nightly fireworks performance.  This change brought in a new staging area for the fireworks that appears to need additional clearing to accommodate some ...

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Walt Disney World Offering Disney Quick-Service Dine Gift Card with Select Vacation Packages

Cinderella Castle dazzles at night with vibrant lights, greeting Magic Kingdom guests from the entrance bridge at Disney World.

Walt Disney World has release a new promotion that would give guest the ability to purchase a discounted pre-paid dining gift card that could be used at Walt Disney World quick-service dining locations.  In order to be eligible, guests must be purchasing a vacation package at one of the hotels included in the offer that includes a minimum of 3-day ...

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Walt Disney World Offering an Evening with Chef Rick Bayless at Frontera Cocina

Chef Rick Bayless beams inside Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs, highlighting a May 8 dinner and cocktail event for Disney guests.

We are excited to learn that Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs will offer a special dining event featuring Chef Rick Bayless.  Chef Rick Bayless is a popular chef from PBS as well as the creator of the menu for Frontera Cocina.  He will be attending the event to bring a specially designed menu for a private dinner.  The event will ...

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10 Things You Absolutely Must Know About Walt Disney World’s FastPass+

Avatar Flight of Passage entrance signs for Standby and FastPass+ lineups, set amid lush greenery in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

FastPass+ is a system that allows guests to show up to a particular attraction during a specified block of time and board the attraction with much less of a wait.  There is a special FastPass+ line for these guests to enter so that they bypass the standby line.  There is a lot to know about FastPass+ so that you can ...

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