Walt Disney World
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Feb- 2022 -5 February
Why Doesn’t EPCOT Have a Parade?
Parades, in general, have disappeared from Disney Parks for some time now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but even before that most parks at Walt Disney World have been missing parades for a number of years. While the Magic Kingdom has always had an afternoon parade, and at times, a nighttime parade, the other Disney theme parks have not kept up a consistent parade of their own. Disney's Hol
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5 February
A Look Back at Presidential Moments at Disney Parks
Presidential visits to Disney parks have been taking place in one form or another since the opening of Disneyland. Presidents and Vice Presidents have held a number of press conferences and speeches at Disney Parks over the years, but they have also visited with their own families, hosted TV specials, and even helped Cast Members and Walt Disney himself celebrate new attractions. In this post, we'
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4 February
Would Walt Disney Recognize the Magic Kingdom?
The flagship park of the Walt Disney World Resort was ultimately pulled off in time for its October 1, 1971 opening by Roy Disney, Walt Disney's brother who had taken over management of the project following his death to see his brother's dream through. Walt passed away in 1966, just one year after the “Florida Project” was publicly announced, and as a result, he was never even able to
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4 February
What Runners Need to Know for runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend
runDisney's Princess Marathon Half Weekend is coming up February 24-27, 2022, and we've got all the details that you need to know to make the most of your time at the event. runDisney events can feel a little overwhelming with so much going on over the race weekend, especially if is your first race at Walt Disney World, but the details in this post from runDisney's event guide should help with all
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4 February
VIDEO: Inspirational 6-Year Old Cancer Survivor Meets Princess Tiana
Grab the tissues! A magical moment recently took place at the Magic Kingdom where six-year-old princess and cancer survivor Aubrey English got to have a special interaction with Princess Tiana. Good Morning America shared a video of this most special Princess and the Frog (2009) meet and greet experience. Watch English meet Princess Tiana and learn more about her experience at Walt Disney World an
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4 February
Unique Distinctions Between Disney’s Two America-Themed “Squares”
For those of you who have ever had the opportunity to visit both Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Florida, you already know that the two destinations share a number of commonalities. From showcasing many of the same classic attractions to following a comparable themed layout of land designations, these two parks are undeniably the most s
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3 February
PHOTOS: Baby Nigerian Dwarf Goats Join the Herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris
Baby animal news is our favorite news, and today's is adorable! Beginning today, Guests riding Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom will see a new bunch of babies joining the herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats at the fan-favorite attraction. The Nigerian Dwarf Goats in Disney's Animal Kingdom are some of the newest residents to arrive at Kilimanjaro Safaris, making their debut at the end of 20
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3 February
When Will Disney World Restart Annual Pass Sales?
If you are in the market for a Walt Disney World Annual Pass, and you are not a Florida resident, you may already be aware that you are currently out of luck in that department. Sales of new Annual Passes with the exception of the “Disney Pixie Dust Pass” (for Florida residents only) have been paused since the holiday season began last November, and now, more than a month into the New
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3 February
shopDisney Update: Holiday Merchandise Causes Confusion in New Arrivals
We're back with another shopDisney update, and this is an…unseasonably festive one! While checking new arrivals on the official Disney store website today, we came across a number of holiday items including new Disney character ornaments, Gingerbread-inspired Funko! Pops, and some new additions to the golden statue ornament collection. These new arrivals probably have you wondering the same
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3 February
Disney World to Host Political Conference – Pence, DeSantis to Attend
This upcoming weekend–February 4 – 5–, The Walt Disney World Resort will host The Federalist Society's Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference. The Conservative Libertarian non-profit booked their event at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and is set to feature Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Neil M. Gorsuch, Former Vice President, Hon. Mike Pence, and Florida Governor Ron DeSa
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