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After his 1st trip to Disney World when he was 5 years old, Disney Fanatic has been hooked on all things Disney ever since!

Disney World Restricts Fishing After Alligator Attack

Grand Floridian Warning Sign

As reported by the Orlando Sentinel In the wake of the alligator attack that killed toddler Lane Graves, Walt Disney World has made more changes to beach areas of the resort. Disney World has placed “No fishing” signs near the Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the Fort Wilderness campground and Old Key West Resort. Private fishing is now forbidden in ...

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Disney Vacation Club To Build At A Moderate Resort?

Beach Club Resort

WDWNewsToday is reporting that the Disney Vacation Club is about to expand to their first moderate resort property.  It is reported that the first location built will be the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.  The proposed new location at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort would be at the southern edge of the resort between the existing resort and the Pop Century resort. ...

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2017 Walt Disney World Resort Packages Just Released!

Disney Characters

Thinking of going to Disney in 2017? Good news! The new prices for the 2017 Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages for the Walt Disney World Resort are now available to book beginning June 21, 2016. These packages will be available for arrivals beginning Jan. 1, 2017. Please note the last date of your vacation can not be booked more ...

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Are Major Adjustments to the Disney Dining Plan In the Works?

WDW News Today is reporting major changes to the Disney Dining Plan for 2017. It is reported that dessert will no longer be an option from counter service meals on both the Quick Service Plan and the Basic Dining Plan. There is some good news though.  There will be the addition of a second snack credit each day. However, this ...

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Disney World Employee Accused Of Stealing $112,000!

Disney Cast Member Embezlzling

According to WESH in Orlando, A Walt Disney World Cast Member is in some serious trouble. Katie Marie Miller, 29, is charged with second-degree grand theft and first-degree scheme to defraud. Katie allegedly used her position with the company to fraudulently obtain over $100,000 over 22 months, Orange County investigators said. She has been charged with second-degree grand theft and ...

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See The Opening Night Video Of “Jungle Book: Alive with Magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom”

Jungle Book Live - At Disney's Animal Kingdom

Last night Disney’s Animal Kingdom debuted its new summer nighttime show, “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic”. The limited engagement show features scenes from the classic Disney tale set to traditional Indian music and dance, combined with popular music and imagery from The Jungle Book. Here is video from the performance in the video below. Video by WDWMagic.com Want To ...

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Disney Makes More Changes to its FastPass+

FastPass+

Disney has made another significant change to it’s FastPass+ selection process that addresses a common complaint voiced by guests. Effective, May 18, 2016, the Disney FastPass+ selection window will now open at 7am Eastern Standard Time, instead of the previous time of 12:00 a.m. This allows for guests to choose their FastPass selections at a more convenient time of day, ...

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11 People Hurt In Fiery Bus Crash Near Animal Kingdom

Reedy Creek Fire Rescue officials reported, a "head on" collision occured between a bus and an Isuzu SUV on Sherbeth Road near Osceola Parkway.

Around 6pm on Saturday, Reedy Creek Fire Rescue officials reported, a “head on” collision occurred between a bus and an Isuzu SUV on Sherbeth Road near Osceola Parkway. Troopers say the driver of the SUV, identified as 36-year-old Megan Hester-Villalobos, of Groveland, was headed south in the northbound lanes of Sherbeth Road and hit the bus. After the collision a ...

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Fulton’s Crab House at Disney Springs changing to Paddlefish

Paddle Fish At Disney Springs

The iconic paddle boat restaurant Fulton’s Crab House at Disney Springs will reopen this fall as a new seafood eatery called “Paddlefish.” Restaurant operator Levy Restaurants said Monday in a statement the restaurant has been closed as undergoes a revitalizing bow to stern transformation that will update the interior reflecting the crisp luxury of modern yachting, while exuding an opulent ...

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