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Disney KiteTails Cut Short Today Due to Rough Kite Landings & Overturned Jet Skis

Disney KiteTails is the newest show to arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with previews currently taking place and its official opening tomorrow during the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. The show features kites and windcatchers designed after favorite Disney characters in a high-flying performance above the Discovery River Theater. Fans on social media were quick to point out so

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New Looks at Beacons of Magic in All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Disney just shared a new look at some of the Beacons of Magic coming to park icons at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in celebration of the 50th anniversary on October 1, 2021, and they are stunning! You may have seen a sneak peek at Spaceship Earth glowing with Beacons of Magic during last night's Disney Parks Blog live stream of the new Harmonious nighttime spectacular, but these n

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NEW Booking Details for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!

Hoping to score a place aboard the inaugural voyage of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at the Walt Disney World Resort? We just got the latest details for how soon booking will be available, and you may want to get your wallet ready…Booking for the inaugural voyage (March 1, 2022) will open to Guests in less than a month, on October 28, 2021! Early booking will also be available for sele

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Open in EPCOT in 2022!

The Disney Parks Blog just broke some exciting EPCOT news we've all been waiting for! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the newest thrill ride to arrive at EPCOT, is now set to open next year in 2022! We've got the scoop on some new behind-the-scenes details: We just learned that the pavilion the brand new attraction will be housed in, formerly the Universe of Energy, will now be the Wonders

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5 Attractions That Take You to Faraway Galaxies at Disney World

Whenever you hear the words ‘faraway galaxy', there's no doubt that Star Wars enters your mind. After all, the term is synonymous with the franchise, having been coined when Star Wars: A New Hope was released in 1977. But there are more faraway galaxies than just the Disney and Lucasfilm variety, and they aren't only accessible in the movie theater – you can also visit them at Walt Dis

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First Look at Disney KiteTails, Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom October 1!

Disney KiteTails is the latest show coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom just in time for the start of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort. The new show will debut in the Discovery River Theater right in the center of Animal Kingdom on October 1, 2021. This all show will immerse Guests in Disney storytelling through the use of detailed Disney character kites soaring high

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Sergio the Juggler Returns to Italy in EPCOT Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

The entertainment news just keeps coming for World Showcase today! Earlier we learned that both the Matsuriza Taiko Drummers in the Japan pavilion and Alberta Bound, the band that performs in the Canada pavilion, will be back at EPCOT this Friday, October 1, and now we can add Sergio the Italian Juggler to that lineup! Sergio has been a staple entertainer in EPCOT drawing Guests to his performance

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Use Disney Paper Parks to Craft Your Own Cinderella Castle Shadowbox

There are so many ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort both onsite at the theme parks and resorts and right from home! Today, the Disney Parks Blog shared a new way Guests can get in on the fun during “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth,” right from home with Disney Paper Parks crafts. Disney Paper Parks is offering Guests the opportunity to create

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Alberta Bound Returns to EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort!

We are thrilled to share the news that yet another musical act from EPCOT's World Showcase will be returning to the park in time for the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort! The latest in EPCOT entertainment news is that Alberta Bound, the band who performs in the outdoor seating area in World Showcase's Canada pavilion is now set to return on October 1, 2021. Alberta Bound will be pe

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Walt Disney World Cast Member Discounts Excluded from 50th Anniversary Merchandise Purchases

With the recent launch of the Vault Collection in the Magic Kingdom and at Disney Springs, plus additional 50th anniversary merchandise coming soon to both the Walt Disney World Resort and shopDisney, fans everywhere are excited to start shopping during “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth.” Unfortunately, those fans who work for the Walt Disney Company are excluded from using their

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