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Aug- 2014 -28 August
Big changes coming to EPCOT lineup
The Disney Parks Blog has announced major changes to the entertainment line up for EPCOT. The Disney fan pages are fully abuzz with users opinions ranging from “its about time they changed Epcot” all the way to “Walt is turning over in his grave”. Here are the acts announced to retire near the end of September: Mo’ Rockin’ (Morocco) Off Kilter (Canada) The Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps (Amer
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27 August
Disney Applies for 3 Drone-Related Patents for its’ Theme Parks
As seen in Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, Disney has applied for 3 drone- (or unmanned aerial vehicle) related patents for use in their theme parks. The first use is for an ariel display system of choreographed drones to form displays of “flixels” (a newly coined Imagineer word) for floating pixels to simulate fireworks. The second is to fly and position projection screens which ar
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27 August
Extra Four Weeks Added to ‘Frozen Summer Fun LIVE!’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Frozen Summer Fun Spectacular at Hollywood Studios extended 4 more weeks! Grab the kids and head to Hollywood Studios in Disney World to enjoy 4 extra weeks of the wildly popular Arendelle show! Now extended through September 28th. Fans of “Frozen” have been stampeding to the icy fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since July 5, enjoying such experiences as “For The First Time in Forever: A ‘Frozen’
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25 August
New Premium Party Announced For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
As first reported by our friends at DisneyDining.com Walt Disney World in Florida has just added a brand new premium party for the fall in conjunction with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year, Guests can add even more treats to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom Park with “The Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle” Premium Dessert Pa
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19 August
Major Changes to MagicBands Sales Policy!
Disney is now piloting a change to how guests can purchase MagicBands. In the past, you could only purchase MagicBands with an active ticket. You can now purchase a MagicBands in advance of your park tickets being purchased. This policy change will also allow you purchase MagicBands and give them as gifts! Now there are some limits to the MagicBand experience: There is a limit of five MagicBands p
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16 August
The American Idol Experience To Close August 30th, 2014
As first reported in The Orlando Sentinel Disney will be moving up the closing date on the American Idol Experience to August 30th, 2014. Disney first announced that changes would coming to the attraction, but contestants would be able to compete until January 2015. Back in June Walt Disney World Resort, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment released this joint statement: “After more than five succe
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12 August
A Tribute to Robin Williams – The Voice Behind the Genie in Aladdin
August 11th, 2014, we were all stunned by the news that Robin Williams, one of our generation’s greatest talents, had died. His comedic genius, award winning acting, and larger-than-life personality inspired us all to laugh, cry, and so identify with him. that each of us can’t help but feel a personal loss at his passing. Mr. Williams has given so much of himself to every role he played that it’s
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6 August
Disney CEO: “far greater Star Wars presence” at Disney.
More Star Wars Attractions are coming to Disney Parks. What were once only rumors have now been confirmed to be true by Disney CEO Bob Iger. Mr. Iger stated on Disney's earnings conference call that they will add a “far greater Star Wars presence” and later stated that these plans are “significant.” As Disney builds up to the release of the newest “Star Wars” film in late 2015 expect the buzz abou
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Jul- 2014 -23 July
30% Off Resort Room Sale at Walt Disney World!
Breaking News! Walt Disney World has just announced big discounts for resort rooms in the late fall. Save up to 30% when you stay at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights 10/4 – 11/25 and 11/29 – 12/23/14. The Booking Dates for this off are July 23 – October 3, 2014. Travel Dates will be from October 4 – November 25 and November 29 and December 23, 2014. Here are the actual
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13 July
Disney Monorail Red Has Been Struck By Lightning!
As being reported by WESH News and WDW News. Disney World's Monorail Red train had to be evacuated Sunday night after what passengers said was a possible lightning strike. Apparently, lightning struck the beam on the Epcot monorail line this evening, stranding guests inside Monorail Red. The train stopped in the transfer track area where the tractor could not be used to pull the monorail to a safe
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