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New Animal Encounters at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

The Tree of Life, adorned with intricate animal carvings, rises above lush foliage as a must-see icon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

New animal experiences are in testing phases at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the support of Natural Encounters, Inc.  Guests are being told that they may see various animals moving freely throughout the various locations in the park.  The testing is currently happening in Discovery Island, Africa and Dinoland, USA.  The animals are being monitored and observed very closely to determine ...

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2017 Walt Disney World Half Marathon is Officially Cancelled Due to Weather and Lightning

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Unfortunately, Disney has officially announced that all runDisney events on Saturday, January 7th will be cancelled.  The cancellations was made due to expected inclement weather and the increased likelihood of lightning on the race course.  The news of the cancellation has been made on the runDisney website as well as the addition of signs to all of the Walt Disney ...

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Cover Story and The Darkroom Set to Close for Refurbishment at Walt Disney World

Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance welcomes guests under sunny blue skies, buzzing with excitement at Walt Disney World.

Two shopping locations right at the front of Disney’s Hollywood Studios are expected to close for a long refurbishment.  They are currently scheduled to be closed from January 9th – March 23rd, and reopen to guests on March 24th.  The Darkroom is a shopping location for MagicBands and accessories, along with camera gear.  Cover Story is a shopping location where ...

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Magic Band 2.0 Now Available for Walt Disney World Resort Guests

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We previously reported that Disney has launched the new MagicBand 2.0.  It was first distributed to D23 members and Annual Passholders, but we have received confirmation that the new MagicBand 2.0 is now being shipped to resort guests for their upcoming vacations.  You still customize your Magic Bands through your My Disney Experience account like always, and the new Magic ...

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Orlando International Airport Increasing Surveillance After Fort Lauderdale Shooting

Cinderella Castle’s blue rooftops and golden spires soar above Main Street, sparkling beneath the Florida sun at Disney World.

Guests that are planning to visit Walt Disney World and fly in through Orlando International airport maybe feeling a little bit apprehensive after the tragic shooting that occurred further south in Fort Lauderdale, FL early today, January 6th, 2017.  The shooting has left 5 dead with more injured.  The  shooter has been apprehended, but no motive for this attack or ...

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Disney Dine-on-the-Go Dining Plan to be Tested at Walt Disney World

Classic cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato plus golden fries on a white plate—your Disney Parks-inspired meal awaits!.

Disney has announced that they will be testing a new dining plan product called, “1-Day Disney Dine-on-the-Go” at Magic Kingdom.  The plan is a 1-day quick service dining plan that allows you to pre-pay for your meals for the day.  Depending on what and how much you would normally order, this could help you save a little bit of money ...

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Disney Parks Infant Hoodie Sweatshirt Recalled For Choking Hazard

Disney Parks black hoodies with mouse ears—Mickey or Minnie Mouse designs. Not for infants; choking hazard—keep from small kids.

A popular Disney infant sweatshirt is now under recall due to possible choking hazard.  Disney has reported that 15,000 of the sweatshirts were sold from April 2016 to October 2016.  This design has snaps on around the neck that can detach and cause a choking hazard.  This is an updated design from the previous version that was sold.  The hoodies ...

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Panasonic and Disney Join Forces at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Sign

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas it was announced that Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and Panasonic are now partners.  Panasonic is now the official “projection technology” for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, California.  There are already many attractions that use Panasonic projectors, and we expect that many others will begin to see the newest technology as Disney ...

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Casey’s Corner Menu at Walt Disney World to Include Rotating Gourmet Hot Dogs

A vintage baseball player statue with bat stands by a yellow Main Street Magic Kingdom building, evoking classic Disney nostalgia.

Casey’s Corner is a guest favorite at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.  If you have been to Magic Kingdom, then you have walked past the intoxicating smell of delicious hot dogs coming from Casey’s Corner as you walk down Main Street, USA.  It has now been announced that the menu will be updated to include gourmet hot dogs that ...

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Elephant Calf Born at Walt Disney World

A majestic adult elephant and a newborn calf delight guests on the safari adventure trail, surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

There is a new addition to the elephant family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.  Stella, a female elephant calf has been born to 28 year old Donna, who is a resident of the savanna.  Right after Stella was born, she and Donna spent time back stage away from guests to bond and nurse while also getting bonded with other ...

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