Walt Disney World

runDisney Launches New Training Programs to Prep for Marathon Weekend

runDisney just released new training programs to help runners prepare for the upcoming Walt Disney World Marathon! As with past runDisney training programs, the instruction was provided by former Olympian and inventor of the Run Walk Run method, Jeff Galloway. Galloway was a successful runner throughout his entire life, making it to the 1972 US Olympic Team in the 10,000 meters, and he has worked

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Study Finds One-Day Walt Disney World Ticket Prices Could Rise to $250 by 2031

A study conducted by Brooklyn, NY based company, “Koala” recently found that the ticket price to the Walt Disney World Resort could increase to about $250 (or more) for a one day pass by 2031. Koala, a company that works to match up travelers with time-share owners conducted the study by analyzing past ticket price and their increases from Disney parks around the world and how these do

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates the Arrival of a Baby White Rhino

Disney's team of Animal & Science Cast Members just shared the news that a white rhino has been born at Walt Disney World! The new arrival was born backstage at Disney's Animal Kingdom to first-time mom Jao. When the rhino was first born, Cast Members were careful to give both baby and mom space to bond. We now know that the new rhino is a healthy baby boy though it will take some time to learn hi

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EPCOT’s Newest Restaurant Reveals Its Menu

Walt Disney World Resort continues to focus on new openings (like the opening of new France in EPCOT's World Showcase, the opening of a new ride, refurbishments to the Everest and Princess and the Frog rides, and updates to shows), and now Disney Guests have yet another new offering to celebrate! If you've been hankering to try La Creperie de Paris in the new France, but you're reluctant to wait u

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Find New “Walk in the Park” Dooney & Bourke Bags at Walt Disney World and on ShopDisney

Calling all Dooney & Bourke fans! A new “Walk in the Park” collection just dropped both at Walt Disney World and on ShopDisney, and we cannot wait to pick up one of these new designs. The new bags feature adorable allover prints designed by artist Jerrod Maruyama. Truly a work of art in themselves, the bags show Maruyama's unique style with classic Disney characters as well as landmark

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Candlelight Processional to Return to EPCOT This Holiday Season

Fan-favorite holiday event Candlelight Processional is officially returning to EPCOT for the 2021 holiday season! Details are still being worked out for Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators, but Disney fans who make this a staple of their holiday visit to the park will be thrilled to see this classic celebration of Christmas return to EPCOT. If you have your next Disney trip planned during

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Why Isn’t Star War’s Leia an Official Disney Princess

Do you ever wonder what the criteria are for being a Disney Princess? And did you know that there are only so many official Disney Princesses? But why isn’t Princess Leia from Star Wars one of them? Sure, a crown probably wouldn’t fit her anyway, given those iconic swirls of hers, but like her mother, Padme Amidala – who is a Queen, by the way – Leia’s hair-do’s are ever-changing. But that’s

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New and Favorite Dinner Packages and Dessert Parties Coming Soon to Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration is right around the corner and we're excited to share the news that dinner packages and dessert parties will soon return! The Disney Parks Blog shared today that new “Appetizing Occasions” will arrive for the start of the celebration on October 1, bringing new dining experiences to the resort's nighttime spectaculars both in and outside

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Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Happy Meal Toys Arrive at McDonalds

Disney and the McDonalds Happy Meal are teaming up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort! Beginning today, September 14, McDonalds restaurants across the country will be offering Happy Meal toys of 50 Disney characters . Each Happy Meal toy will be available while supplies last at participating locations and the character figurines included range from classics like Mick

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Everest Is Closing In 2022 For Renovations

Disney has been undergoing lots of upgrades lately, and the next attraction in line for an upgrade involves the Mount Everest-themed roller coaster. The popular “Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain” ride in the Animal Kingdom Disney park is closing from January 4th of this coming year to mid-April for refurbishment. The renovations will be focused on ride control opera

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