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Spoiler Alert! 10 Things We Can’t Wait to Do at Walt Disney World’s Toy Story Land

Likely the most anticipated event of this summer at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is the long-awaited opening of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (We’ve been waiting for over three years now!) And we are excitedly counting down the days to June 30, when fans of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Slinky and the gang will finally b

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

2. From Then to Now and Beyond—Preparing to Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. The beginning of the fifth decade of Walt Disney World began with the largest expansion since its opening.  The total transformation of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom, doubling the size of the original Fantasyland from 10 to 21 acres took almost

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

3. Welcome to the 21stCentury and the Fourth Decade at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World was totally prepared for the phenomenon of Y2K, when prophets and physics had predicted either the end of the world or at least an end to civilization because of a monumental loss of power. Thankfully, there was basically no interference whatsoever

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

4. The 90s Brought Even More Sensational Rides, Attractions, and One Very Unique Theme Park The 90s at Walt Disney World introduced a multitude of new rides, attractions, Downtown Disney (a dining, shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, later renamed Disney Springs), a growth spurt in new Disney Resorts, a new water park (Blizzard B

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

5. Walt Disney World's Decade of Expansion (80s) Walt Disney World’s second decade began and ended with a flourish of new rides, attractions, shops, restaurants, a new water park, Typhoon Lagoon, two new Disney Resorts, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, plus the opening of two new theme parks, EP

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

6. The Decade of Beginning (70s) Walt Disney World opened its doors on October 1, 1971, with exciting rides, attractions, shops, and restaurants, along with four Disney-themed lands, plus Liberty Square. The Magic Kingdom was the only theme park opened on that day.  The rest of the “World” would arrive later. Rides and Attractions on Open

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

On October 1, 1971, something wonderful occurred in the city of Lake Buena Vista, Florida. On this day, almost 50 years ago, Walt Disney World opened its doors to the public and became the “most magical place on earth”, and today is also the most visited theme park on earth.  Walt Disney passed away before the completion of Disney World,

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

1. Flynn Rider If a small dose of Flynn Rider in Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade isn’t enough to satisfy you, you’re in luck—you can meet him outside of the park. He joins a few other friends for breakfast at Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno, located at Disney’s Boardwalk. There are plenty of other characters you c

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

2. Prince Eric This is a rare character as he normally does not appear in the parks, so getting to meet him is such a fun experience. He can be found at the newest character breakfast, Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast, at Trattoria al Forno, which is located at Disney’s Boardwalk.

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

3. Drizella and Anastasia These two evil sisters are always fun to meet. You can catch them on occasion in Magic Kingdom, but they can always be found at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

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