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Walt Disney World has announced "Future Stay Offers" for 2025, allowing current resort guests to book discounted vacations up to a year in advance, with savings ranging from 25% to 35% depending on the resort type.
Eligible…
Farewell to the Dolphins: Major Changes at EPCOT’s Living Seas Pavilion
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Walt Disney World is relocating three dolphins and one manatee from the Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT due to recommendations from aquatic animal organizations and infrastructure work, with plans to prioritize marine mammal welfare.…
Discover the Favorite Snacks of the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
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The "Festival Favorites" booth at the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offers fan-favorite dishes from previous events, though it's not entirely new as it features items retired from other booths.
Menu highlights…
Bob Chapek vs. Bob Iger Resurfaces: A Near-Legal Showdown
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The ongoing rivalry between Bob Chapek and Bob Iger has recently gained attention, with new developments almost leading to a courtroom showdown and fresh insights emerging from a comprehensive New York Times article detailing the…
Jungle Cruise Closed for Refurbishment as Boats are Relocated at Magic Kingdom
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The Jungle Cruise refurbishment at Magic Kingdom began in late August and is scheduled to reopen on October 18th, though this date may change based on progress.
The project involves extensive underwater work linked to maintenance…
Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion Graveyard Picnic Scene Nearly Fully Restored After Two-Year…
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The graveyard picnic scene at The Haunted Mansion has nearly completed its two-year restoration.
The Duke animatronic returned to the picnic table about a month ago, while the Duchess was still missing at that time.
Recently,…
New and Returning Characters for Disney Jollywood Nights 2024
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Disney World announced new and returning characters for Disney Jollywood Nights 2024.
New characters include Baloo and King Louie, José Carioca or Panchito, and Bo Peep or Lotso at various locations.
Returning favorites feature…
Magic Kingdom’s Rope Drop Procedures Set to Shift After Over a Decade
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The TRON Lightcycle Run will open a traditional standby line on September 9, ending the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train's decade-long reign as the primary rope drop attraction at Magic Kingdom.
The introduction of Early Entry allows…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Updates Its World’s Largest Pin Truck: Celebrating…
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The World's Largest Pin Truck at Disney's Animal Kingdom has an updated display of "pins of extinction."
The truck debuted in October 2022 in DinoLand USA and features various limited edition pins.
Recent collections include…
Disney Unveils Reductions to ‘Aspire’ College Tuition Initiative
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Disney will implement cutbacks to its Disney Aspire college tuition program starting November 27, introducing an annual funding cap of $5,250 for in-network schools, eventually affecting all students across all schools.
The…