Walt Disney World
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Feb- 2022 -22 February
Video: World War II Veteran Honored at Walt Disney World on His 100th Birthday
William McCroskey, a World War II veteran, was recently honored in the daily Flag Retreat ceremony at the Magic Kingdom while visiting Walt Disney World for his 100th birthday celebration! During World War II, McCroskey served as a Merchant Marine, a role in which he became a part of the 1944 D-Day operation in Normandy. Following that historic event, McCroskey continued to serve, transporting per
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22 February
Bon Appetit! The Flower & Garden Festival Foodie Guide Has Been Released
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is beginning on March 2 in Walt Disney World Resort, and the Disney Parks Blog has just released a Foodie Guide for the Disney World Outdoor Kitchen event! There are close to 20 Outdoor Kitchens that will be offering a flavorful mix of foods and beverages to Disney Guests, including “a perfectly harvested combination of new delights”! Hu
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22 February
Video: Wish Families Surprised With Voyage Aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Walt Disney World is number one in the business of creating happiness, and one of the resort's latest magical moments came to a number of Wish families who were just surprised with a voyage aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Disney teamed up with Make-A-Wish and other wish-granting organizations to find some of the first Guests to experience this all-new totally immersive Star Wars experi
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22 February
Citrus Swirl Quietly Removed from the Sunshine Tree Terrace Menu in the Magic Kingdom
Dole Whips are among the most popular and most iconic Walt Disney World snacks, with pineapple floats, vanilla swirls, and of course, Citrus Swirls being a priority for many foodies and Disney fans visiting the Magic Kingdom. Inspired by Orange Bird, the Citrus Swirl has a massive following of fans who prefer this cool treat to its pineapple counterpart, but this week it seems like some feathers a
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22 February
Guide to Character Topiaries at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is right around the corner! This year's event runs March 2-July 4, 2022, and the festival will be backed with numerous character topiaries and unique gardens, festival kitchens, the Garden Rocks live concert series, limited-edition merchandise, and so much more. Flower & Garden Festival is a fan-favorite event at EPCOT, in large part due to the incr
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22 February
When Will the Disney Dining Plan Return?
The Disney Dining Plan was launched in 2005 with the promise that Guests could essentially prepay for their meals at Walt Disney World and receive savings of up to 30% over the cost of paying out of pocket. While the actual amount of savings varied depending on how much a Guest wanted to eat and what they ordered, the plan was extremely popular throughout its nearly 15-year run by the time it was
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21 February
Expedition Everest Closure Extended Until May
It appears that Walt Disney World Guests are going to have to wait a little longer to explore The Forbidden Mountain once again. The Walt Disney World Resort closed its beloved E-Ticket attraction, Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain on January 4, 2022. While Disney World's website still states that the ride will be closed until “mid-April,” the MyDisneyExperien
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21 February
10 Tantalizing Margaritas to Taste Within Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
Even today, there are still several visitors to Walt Disney World who are surprised to find out that there are so many lavishing libation-laden spots to enjoy, right on location within the four theme parks and even at every Resort accommodation. Because Disney often gets an incorrect connotation for catering exclusively to kids, many Guests come out expecting to get their sipping satisfaction done
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19 February
Don’t Miss the Disney on Broadway Live Stream This Monday, February 21!
The Disney on Broadway Concert Series has been one of the most exciting parts of this year's EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The event marks the first time since the reopening of Walt Disney World that a full concert series has been performed at an EPCOT festival, and with lots of talented Broadway performers, the event has been a hit so far. View this post on Instagram A post shared by
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19 February
When Will the Rest of the Grand Floridian’s Restaurants Reopen?
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has some of the most popular and highest-rated restaurants at Walt Disney World. It is also the resort's flagship hotel, and often the most expensive to stay at, offering high-end amenities in terms of recreation, spa services, gift shops, and dining, at least when all of the restaurants are open. While staffing shortages remain the biggest culprit in why so
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