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International Festival of the Arts May Return to Walt Disney World in 2018

Epcot International Festival of the Arts logo with vibrant watercolor splashes and bold white lettering, showcasing Disney creativity.

Disney hasn’t made an official announcement, but based on the event page on their website it looks like the event will be back for 2018. International Festival of the Arts took place at Epcot this year for the first time ever.  It spanned over 6 weeks on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.  The event showcased various art demonstrations including paintings, culinary ...

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Eating Locations Scheduled to Close at Walt Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort on May 1st

Caribbean Beach Resort pool with iconic stone castle, swaying palms, lifeguard, and yellow life jackets—relax Disney style!.

There are numerous restaurant locations that are set to close at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort in Walt Disney World.  The restaurants include The Old Port Royal Food Court, Calypso Trading Post, Banana Cabana Pool Bar and Shutters (the table-service location at the resort).  These locations will officially close on May 1st.  This is due to the new development and construction ...

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New “Caring for Giants” Animal Viewing Experience Coming to Walt Disney World

Elephant at Animal Kingdom

Disney has announced a new backstage viewing tour that looks to be pretty amazing.  This new tour is called “Caring for Giants” and will be offered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  The tour will take guests backstage where they will get to meet with the animal care cast members that care for the elephants at Disney World. ...

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Disney Dining Plan Prices Increasing at Walt Disney World

A cheesy veggie burger on a bun with green salad, plated and ready for hungry Disney park-goers craving a delicious snack.

Disney has increased the rates for the Disney Dining Plan packages for the 2017 packages.  This is to be expected  with all of the other price increases that we have seen for park tickets and other items across Walt Disney World.  The new pricing is now in effect on all packages when a dining plan is added to a vacation ...

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Celebration at the Top Event Debuting at California Grill in Walt Disney World

California Grill menus with sleek geometric designs and bold yellow text, reflecting its chic Disney resort atmosphere.

Who doesn’t love food, drinks and fireworks?  That is exactly what you are in for if you attend the new event, Celebration at the Top, at California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World.  The event is only scheduled to be available on Thursdays starting the week of February 26th and running through the week of March 26th. ...

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5 Reasons We Love Walt Disney World’s FastPass+

FP+ KIOSK sign at Walt Disney World sits beside a yellow bench on worn pavement, marking the legacy of the old FastPass system.

Disney’s FastPass+ system is amazing!  The old system required guests to go directly to the attraction and be forced into the return time that is available at that moment.  FastPass+ offers the ability to plan in advance and coordinate your schedule to get the most out of your time.  We definitely love the FastPass+ system and how convenient it is.  ...

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10 Do’s And Don’ts For Walt Disney World’s EPCOT

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT rises beside soaring palm trees beneath a cloudless sky, capturing iconic Disney World excitement.

Of the four theme parks in Walt Disney World, many guests love to spend a ton of time exploring and enjoying EPCOT. The park opened in 1982 and has a unique theme which has guests celebrating many different aspects of life. The front half of EPCOT is home to Future World. It is currently under massive renovation all to make ...

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Ragland Road Irish Pub in Walt Disney World

Disney Springs plaque with "The Source of Inspiration" motto, scenic building and lush plants—perfect for Disney World insiders.

St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World is sure to be a blast at Ragland Road Irish Pub.  Ragland Road will be hosting a special event called Mighty St. Patrick’s Day 2017, which will occur from Thursday, March 16th through Sunday, March 19th.  During the event you will be able to experience delicious Irish food, Irish beer and alcoholic beverages ...

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8 Reasons It Would Be Great To Be A Walt Disney World Cast Member

A cheerful Cast Member in classic green attire greets guests under lush trees at a Disney park, ready to assist with magic.

1. Live in sunny Orlando If you’re from a part of the country that actually has a winter, living in Florida in general is probably very appealing to you. While the winters do get “cold” in Orlando, the 40s may not actually be cold to you depending on where you’re coming from. As a New Englander, there were some nights ...

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What You Need to Know About “Moonlight Magic” at Walt Disney World

Fireworks light up Cinderella Castle at Disney World, as excited fans and Disney veterans gather to enjoy the nighttime spectacular.

Disney is offering a special “Moonlight Magic” event at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.  The event will take place on Friday, February 24th and Friday, March 3rd from 10PM to 1AM.  The event is for DVC Members with tickets, in which they will receive complimentary food and beverage options along with access to numerous rides at the park.  The event ...

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