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  • Apr- 2016 -
    21 April
    Vibrant Disney Park map with classic rides, Hollywood Tower Hotel, and teased new land ready for fans to explore.

    Details Released For New Land In Disney Park

    On April 2, 2016, a large portion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed, making guests start to wonder more about the future of the park. It was announced several months ago that two new lands are on their way, one based on Star Wars and the other on Toy Story. Today, more information was released on the Disney Parks Blog, giving guests a sneak peek into what lies ahead for Toy Story Land. Photo Cr

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  • 20 April
    Soarin Around The world

    Disney Announces Opening Date for Soarin’

    Having recently released a preview video of the new Soarin' Around the World, it comes as no surprise that an opening date of June 17, 2016 has been announced. More details below.   From Disney Parks Blog Writer Victoria Lim: Imagine a wind-through-your-hair flight above The Great Wall of China, a bird’s-eye view of the Sydney Harbor in Australia, gliding around the Matterhorn in Switzerland

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  • 19 April
    Disney’s Animal Kingdom “Rivers Of Light”

    Disney Rumor Likely To Disappoint Animal Kingdom Lovers

    From WDWNewsToday.com “As Walt Disney World rolls out the red carpet for its annual summer media preview this week, something BIG is noticeably missing from any and all press releases… Rivers of Light. While many new attractions we do not have opening dates for as of yet are mentioned (i.e. Soarin’ Around the world, Frozen Ever After), Rivers of Light is not mentioned at all, even though Ani

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  • 6 April
    7 Dwarfs Mine Train

    Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Adds “Early Morning Magic” Event

    As announced on the Disney Parks Blog Beginning April 26th at Magic Kingdom the Early Morning Magic package will allow a very limited number of guests to be among the first to enter Magic Kingdom Park to enjoy a breakfast and ride a trio of favorite Fantasyland attractions. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh attractions will be open to ride durin

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  • 5 April
    Disney’s Animal Kingdom “Rivers Of Light”

    Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom “Rivers Of Light” Delayed!

    From The Disney Parks Blog From the blog: “With the expansion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’re excited to give Guests even more opportunities to celebrate the magic of animals and nature as day turns into night. While we’d hoped to debut these offerings on April 22, unfortunately, they will not open as planned on that date as we give the team more time to bring these innovative experiences

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  • 4 April
    Disney Castle - FastPass

    Disney Announces BIG Changes To FastPass+

    WDW News Today is reporting major Fastpass+ changes are coming to Walt Disney World effective April 10. The first change is guests will no longer need to use a kiosk to make additional Fastpass+ reservations. Guests will now be able to book an additional and even further FP+ reservations through the MyDisneyExperience app. Guest will be also be able to choose between 1-to-3 Fastpass+ reservations

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  • Mar- 2016 -
    31 March
    Space Station

    Beloved Epcot Attraction To Be Redesigned Into The Death Star

    We've all watched as large segments of Hollywood Studios have been built or re-themed into Star Wars experiences. Well it seems that the space odyssey isn't only going to be relegated to Hollywood Studios. Disney has just announced its' newest Star Wars experience and it's going to be invading Epcot's Futureworld! The centerpiece of this new initiative is going to be the transformation of Spaceshi

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  • 21 March
    Animal Kingdom Sign

    Fire Reported At Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World

    As Reported by CBS 12 Park goers at the Animal Kingdom were evacuated from the “Festival of the Lion King” theater show around 4:15 p.m. on Monday for a reported fire. It appears that the fire may have broken out under one of the floats according to witnesses, but that information was unconfirmed by the Disney. Guests were evacuated from the theater and the fire was was extinguished by

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  • 15 March
    Magic Kingdom

    Disney Announces WHAT’S NEW At WDW And a Special Promotion for Summer Travel

    From Disney “Awaken a summer unlike any other at Walt Disney World Resort—discover new, unforgettable experiences at all 4 parks. Save Up To 30% This Summer at Walt Disney World! Plus Get a Special Edition Magic Band! (travel details below) Animal Kingdom First stop, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park—watch the wonders of nature come alive with magic at every turn! This spring, brand-new evening e

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  • Feb- 2016 -
    26 February
    MagicBand

    Big Disney Rumor … Could Major Ticket Price Changes On the Way For Walt Disney World Resort?

    This is firmly in the rumor camp and it is not yet confirmed by Disney. However, we have found WDW News Today and Doctor Disney to be incredibly reliable news sources Both of these sites are reporting that a massive change in Walt Disney World Tickets prices is imminent. The rumors have been circulating about this move and multiple park guests have confirmed being a part of Disney Park surveys abo

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