Walt Disney World

  • Oct- 2021 -
    5 October
    Vibrant blue My Disney Experience screen featuring the iconic white Mickey Mouse ears logo in a blue square, with special focus on Disney’s new Gender Neutral Prefix initiative—keeping guests informed about inclusive updates across the parks and digital platforms.

    Gender Neutral Prefix Option is Now Available on My Disney Experience

    Walt Disney World has been introducing new ways to make the resort more inclusive for both Guests and Cast Members since Inclusivity was introduced as the fifth Key to a Great Guest Experience. Following past updates, such as allowing Cast Members to have tattoos and nail polish visible while working, and allowing for gender neutral housing options in the Disney College Program, the latest inclusi

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  • 5 October
    The Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe, dressed in vibrant, patterned costumes and hats, flash big smiles as they strike a playful pose with fists under their chins by their signature drums. Their joyful energy radiates the festive atmosphere of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, delighting audiences with authentic West African rhythms and lively performances.

    Chakranadi, Kora Tinga Tinga, and Tam Tam Drummers Set for Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    In a series of announcements direct from Disney this morning, we are thrilled to share the news that lots of entertainment will soon be returning to Disney's Animal Kingdom! Set for a return next week (no official date as of yet), Guests can expect to take in the music of Chakranadi, and see Kora Tinga Tinga in Africa. The Tam Tam Drummers will also return to Harambe Village beginning in November.

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  • 5 October
    Guests in face masks snap a selfie with Mickey Mouse striking a playful pose behind them, capturing the excitement and Disney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios.

    Favorite Disney Character Meet & Greets Returning to the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Disney just shared the exciting news that some Guest-favorite character meet and greets will soon be returning to the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios! Select characters will be making their return to their traditional meet and greet locations in both parks sometime next week (dates have not been shared yet, but if you have a trip coming up then keep an eye out for those updates!) In t

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  • 5 October
    Disney fans gather beneath swaying palm trees as Disney Movie Magic lights up the night, with vibrant projections and sweeping spotlights illuminating iconic buildings at Hollywood Studios.

    Disney Movie Magic is Returning Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

    The Disney Parks Blog just shared an update on entertainment offerings at the resort, and one of the highlights is the return of Disney Movie Magic to Disney's Hollywood Studios! This celebration of Disney films is a projection show that debuted on the facade of the replica of Grauman's Chinese Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2017 is now set to return to the park on November 7, 2021. The

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  • 5 October
    Indiana Jones stuntman show at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

    Indiana Jones Makes A Comeback at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    If you're a fan of action, adventure, comedy, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into movie-making, then you're going to be thrilled to learn which show is coming back to Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios–and you probably already know which one we're talking about! On December 19th, the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” will finally be returning! Disney announced on the Disney Parks Blo

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  • 5 October
    Frontierland

    The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is Back in the Magic Kingdom…and It’s FREE!

    Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom recently were surprised to see a previously charged Disney attraction is now available to experience for free! The Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, which previously charged a fee for Guests to play is now free of charge. The Frontierland Shootin' Arcade had previously been closed since all of the Walt Disney World theme parks closed in March of 2020 during the COVID-

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  • 5 October
    'Hogwarts Legacy' poster

    What if Disney Owned Harry Potter?

    Shows like Marvel's What If…? on Disney+ have certainly got us thinking whether the multiverse exists, in which every other reality is radically different to our own. And should it exist, then we've no doubt whatsoever that there's a dimension where Disney owns Harry Potter and not Universal! It's not a far cry to imagine such a scenario – after all, Harry Potter has all the right ingr

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  • 5 October
    Mickey and Minnie Mouse don elegant, celebratory attire in a vibrant setting, marking the 50th Anniversary of Disney Magic Kingdoms with festive flair.

    The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World has Arrived in Disney Magic Kingdoms!

    Fans of Disney Magic Kingdoms will be thrilled to learn about the new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary enhancements coming to this addicting mobile game! In Disney Magic Kingdoms, fans are able to build their own Disney-like theme park, with lots of ways to show individual creativity while keeping some classic Disney design elements in the virtual world. (If you're a millennial, think of Disney

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  • 5 October
    Four Disney Cast Members, dressed in their official uniforms, pose with enthusiasm in front of the iconic Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The lush surroundings and energetic smiles celebrate the recent hourly wage increase for these dedicated employees.

    Walt Disney World Raises Minimum Wage for Hourly Cast Members to $15

    Following an agreement with the Walt Disney Company and Cast Member unions, hourly wages for Walt Disney World Cast Members has been raised to $15 as of today, October 5, 2021. The union agreement covered incremental raise increases resulting in $15/hour wage however this initial agreement is set to expire in 2022. It is believed that unions will soon be in talks to create the next wage agreement

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  • 5 October
    Spa

    Ways to Celebrate Your Inner Space Cadet At Disney World’s Four Theme Parks

    Did you know that October 4th through 10th is World Space Week? Officially defined as “an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition,” World Space Week is recognized by more than 95 nations across the globe. At Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT is unquestionably the most obvious Park of choice to flock to in honor

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