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Walt Disney World Staffing Update: Disney Cultural Exchange Program Will Resume Soon!

While Walt Disney World has felt decidedly “normal” lately, there are a couple of things from the “before times” that were still missing at Disney Parks and Resorts. One of those missing pieces has been the Disney Cultural Exchange Program which allows students from around the world to spend summers or a semester working at the Walt Disney World Resort. Here's what we know

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Awesome Adventures Close to Disney That Fans of Animal Kingdom Park’s Kilimanjaro Safaris Will Also Enjoy

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is the ultimate dream come true for anyone who has ever endeavored to encounter rare and exotic animals in the wild, but may otherwise lack the necessary means for being spirited away to some remote faraway place. And Kilimanjaro Safaris, in particular, is an absolute marvel to behold! Whether you’re a vacationer at Walt Disney World Resort, just visiting for a time, o

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EPCOT Adds More Breakfast to the World Showcase

Attention early birds! If you're a frequent Walt Disney World Resort Guest who has always wanted more breakfast options in the World Showcase found in the Disney Park EPCOT, then you're in luck! EPCOT has added some easy on-the-go breakfast menu items to Isla Fresca, and the menu items also have a distinct Encanto theme for any fans of the Madrigal family! The Isla Fresca outdoor kitchen is a part

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Permit Filed: Could Changes Be Coming to the Country Bear Jamboree?

The Country Bear Jamboree is a classic Disney attraction, and while it might not have the same draw as an immersive ride like the Haunted Mansion or something more thrilling like Space Mountain, this opening-day Magic Kingdom attraction has a massive following and remains at the top of the must-do list for many Guests visiting Walt Disney World . Recently, Disney filed construction permits for wor

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Disney Updates Expedition Everest Refurbishment Again, Here’s What We Know

It is always disappointing when a favorite attraction is under refurbishment during your Disney vacation, however regular refurbishments to perform routine maintenance work are necessary for rides to continue to operate safely and smoothly. One ride that has been under refurbishment for a couple of months now, Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disneys Animal Kingdom theme par

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Enter to Win a Walt Disney World Vacation in the New #HappyPlace Sweepstakes With BoxLunch

There's a new sweepstakes out (for a very limited time) offering the winner a Walt Disney World vacation prize package during The World's Most Magical Celebration! BoxLunch has joined forces with Walt Disney World to give away a magical Disney vacation to one lucky winner and their Guests, so they can experience their #HappyPlace together. Here's what you need to know to enter. The Walt Disney Wor

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Dates Confirmed for This Year’s Holiday Dapper Day Event at Walt Disney World

The holidays may be months away, but if you are planning on visiting Walt Disney World for this year's Dapper Day Holiday Outing, you may want to start planning your outfits now! Dapper Day has just confirmed the dates for this year's holiday weekend event at the Walt Disney World Resort and we are excited to share the details. This year's Dapper Day Holiday Outing will take place December 10 and

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2022 Guide to Easter Egg Displays at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Visiting Walt Disney World between now and Easter? A spring Disney vacation includes loads of fun activities around the resort, from the new spring celebration at Disney's Animal Kingdom to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and more. Around Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Easter is already underway with chocolate Easter egg displays, special sweets, and more. Take a break from the

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Lightning Storms Barrel Through Disney World, Central Florida

Updated: 4/7/22 1:30 pm ET They say, “April showers bring May flowers.” But, in Florida, April showers can also bring lightning and lots of it. On Thursday, April 7, NBC affiliate news station WESH 2 was tracking a massive storm band that was working its way eastwardly over the peninsula and leaving a trail of lightning strikes behind it. Here is a close-up view of the immediate Disney

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Fireworks Testing Scheduled for Tonight at the Magic Kingdom, Could a New Show Be Coming?

Walt Disney World recently shared a post to the Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page indicating that there will be routine fireworks testing taking place tonight, April 7, 2022. The testing will run between 11:00 PM and midnight, so the park will be cleared of Guests by then (but if you happen to be staying nearby at one of the Magic Kingdom area resorts, you may catch a glimpse!) Ty

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