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  • Nov- 2021 -
    8 November
    A park guest ascends a hill beside a bare-branched tree as the sun sets, with distant mountains forming dramatic silhouettes in the background, capturing the cinematic grandeur found in Marvel attractions like Avengers Campus.

    Spoiler Alert: The New “Eternals” Movie’s Plot Twist Will Leave You Breathless

    Be warned: spoilers for Eternals are ahead! The new Marvel Studios movie Eternals (directed by Chloé Zhao) has been highly-anticipated by both Disney fans and Marvel fans, and while the movie's overall style means that it may not necessarily be as worthy of a theater ticket as previous movies in the Marvel universe, its storyline about immortal aliens protecting humanity can definitely be entertai

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  • 8 November
    Eternals-Teaser

    Movie Review: Is Marvel’s “Eternals” Worth Seeing in Theaters?

    Disney fans and Marvel fans alike have been eagerly awaiting the premiere of Marvel Studios' Eternals. With the star studded cast, Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the unique take on typical Marvel superhero movies' style, and the A-list cast's consistent standout looks during the international press tour for the film, it's easy to see why! Eternals follows ten Celestials — immorta

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  • 6 November
    Santa Claus beams with holiday cheer next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Disney Springs, surrounded by dazzling lights and festively wrapped presents, creating a magical seasonal atmosphere for guests.

    Santa Claus Sightings Coming to Disney Springs This Holiday Season

    With lots of character sightings returning to the Walt Disney World Resort recently, we are excited to share the news of a very special experience returning just for the holiday season at Disney Springs. Santa Claus will be returning once again to Walt Disney World's unique shopping, dining, and entertainment complex to share the spirit of the season through physically distanced photo opps with Gu

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  • 6 November
    A young Disney fan in Mickey Mouse ears and a vibrant sweater enjoys the festive holiday lights at Disney Springs, happily holding hands with an adult during the Holiday Season.

    Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll Returns for the Holiday Season

    More holiday magic is returning to Disney Springs this season! Disney just shared the news that another fan-favorite event, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth is back and will be available through December 30, 2021. The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll will feature 20 Christmas trees themed to classic Disney characters and stories located throughout each neighbo

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  • 5 November

    EPCOT Hours for New Year’s Eve Adjusted Back to Midnight Closing

    Earlier today we reported on a change in Walt Disney World's park hours calendar that indicated EPCOT would be closing at 10 pm on New Year's Eve when it had previously been listed with a 12 am park closing. Now, just a couple of hours later, Disney seemingly has changed the hours back to their original 12 am closing for December 31, 2021 in EPCOT. EPCOT had originally been scheduled for a 12 am c

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  • 5 November
    Disney's Contemporary Resort

    Special Offerings for “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” Now Available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort”

    The Walt Disney World Resort has special treat and offerings just for “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” nearly everywhere return! New EARisdescent magic is happening around each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks, resort hotels, Disney Springs, and more. Here's everything you need to know about 50th anniversary offerings at Disney's Contemporary Resort. At the resort's qui

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  • 5 November
    Eternals heroes take the stage at Disney Parks, joined by a fan showing off her Marvel Eternals T-shirt. Event signage highlights "Eternals" and upcoming entertainment details.

    Celebrate Marvel’s “Eternals” in Theatres and at Disney Parks

    Eternals is now playing in theaters everywhere, and the Disney Parks Blog just shared ways to celebrate the latest Marvel Studios production both in theaters and at Disney Parks! Both Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort are now offering Guests a sneak peek at scenes from the film for a limited time. If you have a Disney trip coming up soon, you may be able to check out some of the film ahe

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  • 5 November
    Spaceship Earth at Disney World at night during the Holidays.

    Disney Quietly Changes New Year’s Eve Park Closing Time at EPCOT

    With holiday announcements coming out of Walt Disney World recently, and especially with some of those announcements sharing offerings that run through January or later, Disney fans have been awaiting news of what New Year's Eve celebrations could look like at the parks and resorts this year. The only official news we've had so far on the topic has been the park hours for December, which since the

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  • 5 November
    blizzard beach

    Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closed November 5-6, 2021 Due to Weather

    A cold front moving through Central Florida has forced a temporary closure of Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach water park for November 5 and 6, 2021 due to low temperatures. The weekend's weather forecast calls for lows in the 50s and rain for most of the day, so while not ideal conditions for hitting up the wave pool or Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach, the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort

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  • 5 November
    Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby

    Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

    “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” is here and there are lots of ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort throughout property. All of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels are in on the action, with specialty sweets and treats, new menu items, entertainment and more. Here is everything available now to celebrate Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary at D

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