Walt Disney World

What Is the Oldest Attraction at Walt Disney World?

While designing areas of Disney parks and resorts, Disney Imagineers often find antique items to help create the most immersive environments possible. Sometimes these antiques come in the form of entire attractions! The oldest attraction at Walt Disney World can be found right in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom: Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. The carrousel Guests ride in the Magic Kingdom was o

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Need Dining Reservations for Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World? Try These Restaurants!

Spending Valentine's Day at the Walt Disney World Resort? The holiday is sure to be a busy night for Disney dining, and reservations have been tricky to come by. We've been checking for lunch and dinners for two, though, and are excited to share our picks for where you may still find some last-minute reservations for your Valentine's dinner at Disney World. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Thi

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The Reopening of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Is Delayed

Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Park was scheduled to reopen today following its annual refurbishment (and Guests in the park over the past couple of days have reported seeing the ride testing while it was closed). This morning, however, the Frontierland attraction did not open with the rest of the park, and as of this writing in the afternoon the ride remains closed. Unplanned maintenance is

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shopDisney Update: Figment Golden Statue Now Available (for Less Than Resold Popcorn Buckets!)

Hoping to come across a Figment popcorn bucket? If you can't make it to Walt Disney World before the end of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and you do not want to pay a reseller upwards of $200 to get your hands on one from eBay, we may have found an alternative Figment souvenir on shopDisney! Throughout the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, shopDisney is releasing r

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“Capture Your Moment” by PhotoPass to Expand to All Walt Disney World Parks

Hoping to capture some incredible photos of your Walt Disney World vacation? We are excited to share that the popular “Capture Your Moment” program by Disney PhotoPass is expanding soon to offer sessions at all four Walt Disney World theme parks! The “Capture Your Moment” experience allows Guests to get in front of the camera for professional photos taken by Disney's team o

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Answering Wildly Awesome Questions About Disneynature Films

The Walt Disney Company has always had a deep-rooted history of exploring, conserving, and fostering new ways to educate the public about the importance of nature. In recognizing the majestic wonders of the world with all of its abundant wildlife and lush terrains, is it any wonder that Disney would look for easily accessible ways to share nature’s real-life magic for all to enjoy? That is one of

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EPCOT’s “The Soul of Jazz” Exhibition Opens at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem

A recent exhibition from EPCOT's World Showcase is now traveling across the country, and its next stop is New York City! “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” was first displayed for Guests visiting the American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase throughout 2021, and since its departure from the park, the exhibit has already visited New Orleans and Kansas City. Now, the exhibitio

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Results Are In – Fans Are Willing To Pay the Extra Costs for Disney Parks Vacations

One major takeaway from the Walt Disney Company's Q1 FY22 Earnings Call was that Disney Parks surpassed any foreseeable financial goals in terms of profits during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. While Disney CEO Bob Chapek and other Disney executives on the call did specify that some of the attendance at Disney theme parks was likely the result of holiday travel, visitation to the pa

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Comments on the Return of Live Entertainment at Disney Parks

Live performances around Walt Disney World have been in limited supply since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including live theatrical shows, streetmosphere performances, and parades. During today's earnings conference call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek commented on the current status of live entertainment at Disney Parks, as well as parameters Guests can look toward for understanding how and when ad

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Is Walt Disney World More Expensive Than Other Vacation Destinations?

It is no secret that staying on Walt Disney World property is not exactly cheap, by any means, and with changes in recent years offering less incentive to spend more to stay on property, it is understandable if this article comes as a bit of a surprise. And, once you have your Disney resort booked, the cost of park tickets for the whole family is sure to add up. But is Walt Disney World expensive,

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