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Dec- 2015 -12 December
Man Arrested Trying to Bring A Gun Into Magic Kingdom In Walt Disney World Resort
(photo credit WFTV News) Man Arrested Trying to Bring A Gun Into Magic Kingdom In Walt Disney World Resort WFTV News is reporting that last Friday a Miami Lawyer was arrested trying to smuggle a gun inside the Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. According to the report, A Walt Disney World security guard noticed a bulge in a mans pants in the bag check line. The man, Andrew
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Nov- 2015 -24 November
4 Nighttime Additions Coming To Walt Disney Park
For years, Disney enthusiasts and critics alike have hotly debated the topic of Animal Kingdom's appeal as a full-day park. Some have said it doesn't offer enough to fill an entire “rope drop to close” itinerary while others argue that it has much to offer a full-day guest. Well, that debate is fast losing steam as Disney pours millions into Animal Kingdom park. Soon, guests will not o
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24 November
New Experience Announced For Disney World Resort
There's seemingly no end to Disney's creativity and this newest announcement about a nighttime show at Animal Kingdom is sure to wow guests! From Disney Parks: “Expected to open spring 2016, “Rivers of Light” will be an innovative experience unlike anything ever seen in a Disney park, combining live performances, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. “Rivers of Light”
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19 November
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Expands to 90 Days in 2016
Disney Parks Blog is reporting that a change is coming to one EPCOT's most beautiful festivals. The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2016 will be expanding its run from 75 days to 90 days, March 2 – May 30, 2016. Making their topiary debut at the park’s front entrance will be Donald Duck’s mischievous nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie along with Donald and Daisy. And to celebrate the
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18 November
Monorail Accident on Magic Kingdom loop near the Contemporary Hotel
WDW News is reporting a monorail accident has occurred near the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The accident apparently took place during a planned test. All vehicle and foot traffic has been blocked in the area and the entire monorail system has been down since 1:09pm. Quoting from WDWNews: “The planned test was to have the Express Line unavailable to guests all aftern
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16 November
Disneyland Paris Announcement Post Paris Attacks
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, Disney's two theme parks near the French capital are reopening this Wednesday. Commenting on the Friday night attacks that killed 129 people, Euro Disney president Tom Wolber said: “We mourn those lost to the horrific attacks in Paris. We pray for the injured and we hold them all in our hearts. As part of France's three-day national mourning period,
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12 November
Drunken Man Climbs Aztec Pyramid In Mexico Pavilion
A drunken man climbed the outside of the Mexico Pavilion during Epcot's Food & Wine Festival. A Epcot park guest shot a video of the incident and posted it on YouTube. Astonishingly, the man had enough presence of mind to climb back down the pyramid and was able to elude security staff. 10 Appalling Things People Have Done At Walt Disney World Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971, and
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12 November
Ariana Grande 3 Hours Late To Taping Of Disney Parade… Then This Happens!
Every year, Disney tapes their annual Christmas Day parade in early November. Performances by music legends such as Reba McEntire, Seal, Jason Derulo and Ariana Grande are part of the action. Well, a funny thing happened during the taping of the Christmas Parade today at Magic Kingdom. When an extremely tardy Ariana Grande left the stage empty and the crowd waiting over an hour, Disney producers s
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10 November
She’s Back! Get A Sneak Peek Of “Finding Dory”
Our favorite forgetful fish is back! Here's an exclusive first look at the much-anticipated film. 10 Reasons You’ll Adore ‘The Seas with Nemo and Friends’ The Seas with Nemo and Friends is an attraction at Walt Disney World’s Epcot that is based on the Pixar film Finding Nemo. Not only does this attraction offer a fun family friendly ride, but you also get the chance to experience a large variety
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6 November
Disney Announcement About Animal Kingdom’s Avatar!
Disney Parks Blog reveals exciting new details about the Pandora expansion in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Back in August, at the 2015 D23 Expo, Disney revealed the name of the new AVATAR-themed land and one of its attractions. Now they are releasing more news coming out of D23 Expo Japan, where Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, shared more about the expansion. Pandora
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