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Theme Park Reservation Update: Disney Park Penalizes ‘No Shows’

It is no secret that Annual Passholders (APs) and Magic Key Pass Holders have a much easier time securing Theme Park Reservations for Disney World and Disneyland Theme Parks than those who purchase single or multi-day Theme Park Tickets. Just the other day, for example, we shared the news that all Disney World Theme Park Reservations were taken–for all those ...

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Disney’s Business Process Automation Team Recognized for Behind-the-Scenes Work

Technology is at the center of everything that makes a Walt Disney World vacation run smoothly, and while Guests may not realize it, there is a whole team of Cast Members that are constantly at work creating and enhancing automated processes behind the scenes. The Disney Parks Blog recently shared the details behind the Business Process Automation (BPA) team, which ...

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The Special Olympics USA Games Are Coming to Walt Disney World

This year’s Special Olympics USA Games are set to be bigger than ever, with thousands of athletes from around the country heading to the Walt Disney World Resort for their chance to compete. The event will take place June 5-12, 2022, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. WFTV reports that this year’s Special Olympics ...

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Five Things to Love About Columbia Harbour House

Columbia Harbour House is a popular Magic Kingdom quick service restaurant known for its seafood dishes and nautical theming. Located right at the intersection of Fantasyland and Liberty Square, it’s a convenient place to stop for a bite while touring the Magic Kingdom, and on hot days especially, its large indoor dining area is particularly inviting. But there is lots ...

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In Search of More than the Disney Store: Dollar Store Disney

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Like many other Disney Fanatics, the Disney Stores in my surrounding area have closed, leaving a large void in my shopping trips as well as my heart. So, I was left with a simple question: Where is the best store for a Disney Fanatic to turn for a magical in-person shopping experience? Our first adventure in pursuit of this question ...

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Disney Streaming Update: NBCUniversal Ends Content Ties with Hulu

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Starting later this year, Hulu subscribers will no longer have access to content under the NBCUniversal umbrella, and high-level shows like Saturday Night Live will fully move “in-house” to Peacock. While the news comes without an official statement, “multiple people familiar with the decision” have confirmed the news to Deadline, stating that the transition will take effect in September. Deadline shared that shows ...

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What to Pack in Your Disney Park Bag

Packing for a Walt Disney World Vacation can be quite the process, especially when you consider which items need to go into your checked luggage, vs. your carry-on bag, or park bag. Bringing certain items from home is essential so that you do not find yourself having to repurchase them (often at higher price points) while at Disney parks and ...

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Attention Non-Annual Passholders: Spring Break Week Almost Sold Out!

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Even though we are still more than a week away at the time of this article’s publication, we are expecting The Walt Disney World Resort to reach full capacity for most of–if not all of–the Spring Break week beginning Monday, March 14 and ending March 18. According to Disney World’s Theme Park Reservations Availability Calendar, two days of that week ...

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Is Walt Disney World Creating a New Castle Projection Show?

It feels like ages ago now, but do you remember when the Magic Kingdom had a castle projection show? When Walt Disney World theme parks closed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Once Upon a Time, the castle projection show, was taking place nightly after the Happily Ever After Fireworks. When the parks began to reopen, fireworks ...

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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Walt Disney World Resort

Spending St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World? There are plenty of ways to celebrate around Disney Parks and resorts, whether you are looking for traditional Irish eats, beer flights, live music, and more. Irish Dinner For a traditional Irish table-service dinner, look no further than Raglan Road at Disney Springs. Disney’s resident Irish pub is hosting its annual Mighty ...

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