Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom Moving to a New Start Time Through March

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Now through March 10th, 2018, the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular at the Magic Kingdom will be presented at 7:55pm nightly. The shows were originally scheduled for 8pm each night. No reason for the time change has been given.

Minnie Van Transportation Expanded to Saratoga Springs & Caribbean Beach Resorts, Airport Service Expands to Yacht & Beach

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While initially only available to guests staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club and Boardwalk Resorts, Minnie Vans have since rolled out to the Wilderness & Animal Kingdom Lodge hotels, as well as the Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village, Contemporary, and Old Key West Resorts due to popular demand. Starting today, guests at Disney’s Saratoga Springs … Read more

VIDEO: Ellen is Reunited with “What’s Left” of Her Audio Animatronic from Epcot’s Universe of Energy

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Today on the Ellen show, Ellen came face to face with what was supposedly her audio-animatronic character (or at least pieces of it) from the former Universe of Energy: While quite funny, the sad truth is that the only pieces that were authentic were the red t-shirt and brown pants, which were donated by a … Read more

New Promotional Concept Art Released for Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Promotional concept art for Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been released to help promote Walt Disney World vacation sales this Summer. The first piece shows guests entering the land past the marquee featuring Woody. Just behind is the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster. This is actually fairly accurate despite being a promotional … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/26/18 (New Park Logo Items, Flights of Wonder, Pandora Changes, ETC.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park… Welcome to the Jungle GOOD MORNING BABIRUSA!!! To keep lines shorter at Guest Relations, guests needing the DAS service are being sent up to the top of the Oasis to enroll. Wild New Merchandise  An entirely new line of Animal Kingdom logo merchandise … Read more

WDW News Tonight Will Come to an End January 31st, WDWNT.com Announces New & Returning Programming

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Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 will be the final episode WDW News Tonight show, WDWNT’s last radio program after 4 and a half years on WBZW in Orlando. WDW News Tonight was not a failure. The “radio experiment” taught us a lot about what works and what doesn’t, showed that advertisers aren’t necessarily impressed by a … Read more

Epcot Easter Egg Hunt Returns, Flower and Garden Adds Second “Pollen Nation” Scavenger Hunt Event

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The popular Egg-stravaganza scavenger hunt is coming back to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and Disney has shared the first details on this springtime egg-sperience as well as a brand new Spike the Honey Bee scavenger hunt.   From March 16 through April 1, guests visiting the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival can … Read more

Club 33 Memberships for Walt Disney World Now On Sale to Golden Oak Residents, Pricing Revealed

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Residents of Walt Disney World’s residential community Golden Oak are now among the first receiving applications to join the new Club 33 on the east coast. The initial registration cost is around $25,000, with annual dues costing roughly $15,000. Walt Disney World plans to open a Club 33 location in each of the four theme … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Launches Minnie Van Airport Transportation Service

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Minnie Van Service is now offering transportation from select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for airline flight departures out of Orlando International Airport from 9AM until 12AM daily. The service was previously only for point-to-point transportation on Disney property. Transportation services can accommodate up to 6 persons per vehicle and up to three car seats … Read more

WATCH, DOWNLOAD, OR LISTEN – WDWNT Podcast Episode 378: The Complete History of Alien Encounter & Stitch’s Great Escape

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Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect: Join Tom Corless and a cast of others for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Plenty of Walt Disney World and Disneyland information and fun awaits you on this edition of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/25/17 (Galaxy’s Edge, Rock the Dots, Toy Story, New Merchandise, ETC.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where… I don’t even know what’s here anymore, let’s find out. Welcome to What’s Left of Disney’s Hollywood Studios The new entrance to Hollywood Studios is coming along nicely and should be in use any day now. The tiny temporary booth awaits its first guests. … Read more

Realigned World Drive to Open January 30th at Walt Disney World

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On Tuesday, January 30th, 2018, traffic will shift onto the new southbound World Drive near Speedway and the Car Care center. The new road shifts traffic away from the east station and such near the Magic Kingdom resort area. Southbound traffic consists of guests leaving the Transportation and Ticket Center and nearby resort hotels.

Disneyland Resort Announces Ballast Point and More Exciting Changes Coming to Downtown Disney This Year

The Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is continuing its ambitious, promenade-wide transformation in 2018. Multiple new venues and significant refurbishments to marquee dining and retail locations, including the World of Disney store, will be completed throughout the year while Downtown Disney District remains open to guests. The result will be a fresh, one-of-a-kind … Read more

PHOTOS: New “4 Parks” Merchandise Collection Released at Walt Disney World

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A new merchandise collection celebrating the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks and icons from them is slowly being released at stores on property. Here’s a look at what we’ve found so far: A towel Ornament Shot glass set Some pre-packaged treats Cinderella Castle mug Here is some of the apparel in the new line … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 1/23/18 (Festival of the Arts, New World Showcase Merchandise, ETC.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to Epcot during the International Festival of the Arts… Welcome to Epcot It was rather chilly earlier in the week here in Orlando. The Figment topiary and many flowerbeds around the parks were covered to protect them from the weather. There is some fantastic chalk art located in Future … Read more

Disney World Tickets Now Available at Publix, Wawa, Target & Winn-Dixie Stores

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While it has never been uncommon to find theme park tickets at your local superstore, it has never been the case that you could find Walt Disney World tickets at these locations. Well, Until now… Select Florida Publix, Winn-Dixie, Wawa, and Target locations are now selling the Florida Resident Discover Disney tickets if you would … Read more