Walt Disney World
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Feb- 2022 -11 February
The Reopening of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Is Delayed
Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Park was scheduled to reopen today following its annual refurbishment (and Guests in the park over the past couple of days have reported seeing the ride testing while it was closed). This morning, however, the Frontierland attraction did not open with the rest of the park, and as of this writing in the afternoon the ride remains closed. Unplanned maintenance is
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11 February
shopDisney Update: Figment Golden Statue Now Available (for Less Than Resold Popcorn Buckets!)
Hoping to come across a Figment popcorn bucket? If you can't make it to Walt Disney World before the end of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and you do not want to pay a reseller upwards of $200 to get your hands on one from eBay, we may have found an alternative Figment souvenir on shopDisney! Throughout the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, shopDisney is releasing r
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11 February
“Capture Your Moment” by PhotoPass to Expand to All Walt Disney World Parks
Hoping to capture some incredible photos of your Walt Disney World vacation? We are excited to share that the popular “Capture Your Moment” program by Disney PhotoPass is expanding soon to offer sessions at all four Walt Disney World theme parks! The “Capture Your Moment” experience allows Guests to get in front of the camera for professional photos taken by Disney's team o
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11 February
Answering Wildly Awesome Questions About Disneynature Films
The Walt Disney Company has always had a deep-rooted history of exploring, conserving, and fostering new ways to educate the public about the importance of nature. In recognizing the majestic wonders of the world with all of its abundant wildlife and lush terrains, is it any wonder that Disney would look for easily accessible ways to share nature’s real-life magic for all to enjoy? That is one of
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11 February
EPCOT’s “The Soul of Jazz” Exhibition Opens at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem
A recent exhibition from EPCOT's World Showcase is now traveling across the country, and its next stop is New York City! “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” was first displayed for Guests visiting the American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase throughout 2021, and since its departure from the park, the exhibit has already visited New Orleans and Kansas City. Now, the exhibitio
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10 February
Results Are In – Fans Are Willing To Pay the Extra Costs for Disney Parks Vacations
One major takeaway from the Walt Disney Company's Q1 FY22 Earnings Call was that Disney Parks surpassed any foreseeable financial goals in terms of profits during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. While Disney CEO Bob Chapek and other Disney executives on the call did specify that some of the attendance at Disney theme parks was likely the result of holiday travel, visitation to the pa
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9 February
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Comments on the Return of Live Entertainment at Disney Parks
Live performances around Walt Disney World have been in limited supply since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including live theatrical shows, streetmosphere performances, and parades. During today's earnings conference call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek commented on the current status of live entertainment at Disney Parks, as well as parameters Guests can look toward for understanding how and when ad
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9 February
Is Walt Disney World More Expensive Than Other Vacation Destinations?
It is no secret that staying on Walt Disney World property is not exactly cheap, by any means, and with changes in recent years offering less incentive to spend more to stay on property, it is understandable if this article comes as a bit of a surprise. And, once you have your Disney resort booked, the cost of park tickets for the whole family is sure to add up. But is Walt Disney World expensive,
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8 February
Why Hasn’t Walt Disney World Expanded the Monorail System?
With the addition of new forms of transportation connecting multiple resorts and theme parks in the form of the Disney Skyliner, some fans might be wondering, why hasn't Walt Disney World expanded its preexisting monorail system? While we would love to see the Monorail expanded, too, and with the understanding that the skyline was sort of an odd choice for a new method of transportation, we have s
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8 February
Cook Soulfully with This Tanzanian Collard Green Recipe from Sanaa
If you're a Disney Guest who is feeling inspired after visiting Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort during this month's Celebrate Soulfully event — or you're a Disney fan who can't visit a Disney Park at the moment, but wants to experience some soulful flavors at home — then you're in luck! The Disney Parks Blog has just shared the recipe for a Tanzanian take on collard green
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