Walt Disney World
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Jan- 2022 -24 January
‘Encanto’ Fan, Josh Gad Wants Colombia Pavilion Added to EPCOT
EPCOT currently hosts 11 different national pavilions in its World Showcase, and there is room for more. Since the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow first opened its gates to Walt Disney World Resort Guests, people have been speculating–and outright requesting–a plethora of new countries be added to the current roster. And now, Josh Gad has Tweeted his pick. Inspired by Disn
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22 January
What to Do Before You Apply to the Disney College Program
Applications are opening soon for the next season of the Disney College Program, and college students around the country are getting ready for their chance to be considered for this magical internship opportunity. Applying for the Disney College Program is an exciting (and at times stressful) experience in itself, but as an alumna of the program myself, I wanted to share some things you should abs
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21 January
Should EPCOT Host a Lunar New Year Celebration?
Today, the Disneyland Resort began its Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. As Anaheim prepares for the Year of the Tiger, eyes can't help but turn to Orlando to see no such event taking place at EPCOT. And we at Disney Fanatic began to think… Shouldn't EPCOT host a Lunar New Year Celebration? Related: Heading to a Disneyland Resort for the Lunar New Year? Try Thes
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21 January
Eating In? Here Are Some Disney Parks Comfort Foods To Try Out At Home
With the last couple of years being what they’ve been, not to mention the current cold weather conditions keeping so many indoors right now, the decision to stay at home and eat in is at an all-time high. And while getting back to traditional at-home dining with family is an undeniable silver-lining scenario, it may also stoke a new form of anxiety for those with kitchen duty—the trials of trying
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21 January
Kermit the Frog Joins the JAMMitors in this Adorable Video from EPCOT!
The Muppets have been making some fun appearances at EPCOT during this year's EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Earlier this week, Guests were greeted to a new lighting package on Spaceship Earth, illuminating the park's classic geodesic sphere with the colors of the rainbow to the tune of The Muppets' “Rainbow Connection.” And now, the Disney Parks Twitter account shared a mos
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21 January
Walt Disney World Increases Sign-On Bonuses Amid Continued Staffing Shortage
As the labor shortage continues around the country, especially for jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry, Walt Disney World is ramping up hiring bonuses to attract new Cast Members to work at each theme park and its resorts. Recruiting is gearing up at the Walt Disney World Resort with a new season of Disney College Program Cast Member arrivals this week and last week, however following a c
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21 January
A Popular Character Sighting is Returning to EPCOT’s World Showcase!
Disney character sightings are slowly making their way back to the Walt Disney World Resort and we could not be more excited for it! While we have been enjoying the surprise character cavalcades in the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the character flotillas in Disney's Animal Kingdom, but are so ready to get back to individualized meet and greets. One of the latest charac
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21 January
Mark Anderson, Casey’s Corner & Disney’s BoardWalk Pianist, Has Passed Away
The Disney Parks community was dealt a difficult loss earlier this week with the passing of a beloved Cast Member who was with the Walt Disney Company for over 30 years. Mark Anderson, the talented pianist most known by Disney fans for his roles at Casey's Corner and earlier at Disney's BoardWalk, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022, at the age of 67. Anderson began his Disney career in 198
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21 January
Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at EPCOT’s Imagination Pavilion to Remain Open in 2022
One perk of being a member of the Disney Vacation Club is having access to exclusive events and member areas around the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can find one of the most popular Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member lounges in EPCOT right on the second floor of the Imagination Pavilion. With availability being announced on an annual basis, and with lots of changes taking place around the Walt
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20 January
More Live Entertainment is Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom- What’s Still Missing?
We have seen lots of live entertainment returning to the Walt Disney World Resort over the past couple of months, and more performers, shows, and character experiences should be on their way back soon! Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, the latest entertainment to return to the park is the Viva Gaia Street Band, who is back on Discovery Island performing their festive live music sets dail
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