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PHOTOS - First look at the Toy Story Land entrance marquee
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Sheriff Woody will welcome guests into the brand new Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World.

Free Disney Dining package discounts for Walt Disney World now available for booking
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Two new discount packages are available today, including the 'Delicious Offer' which includes the Disney Dining Plan.

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2018 Eat to the Beat concert series line-up announced
1 day ago

Sheila E, Glass Tiger and 98 Degrees are three of the new acts for this year's Food and Wine Festival concerts.

2018 Blizzard Beach annual refurbishment to begin in late October
1 day ago

Each Walt Disney World water park closes for a couple of months each year for a major refurbishment.

Take a Disney's Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Safari to South Africa with Joe Rohde
1 day ago

Bookings for a new Adventures by Disney vacation to South Africa begin today.

VIDEO - Watch Disney's Animal Kingdom Anniversary Celebration
2 days ago

Hear from some of the key cast members and Imagineers who brought the park to life over the past 20 years, along with a special interview with Joe Rohde of Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates 20 years years of adventure
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PHOTOS - Ratatouille goes vertical in Epcot's France Pavilion
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New 50-megawatt solar facility will provide 25 percent of Walt Disney World power requirement

Test Track closing early April 19
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Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Feb 28, 2018 to May 28, 2018

Star Wars Galactic Nights
May 27, 2018

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (select dates)
Aug 17, 2018 to Oct 31, 2018

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

International Food and Wine Festival
Aug 30, 2018 to Nov 12, 2018

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (select dates)
Nov 08, 2018 to Dec 21, 2018

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Jan 09, 2019 to Jan 13, 2019

Coming Soon

Toy Story Land
June 30 2018

Terralina Crafted Italian
Early 2018

Wine Bar George
Early 2018

Jaleo
2018

Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill
2018

Disney Skyliner
2019

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
Late 2019

Star Wars Resort Hotel
TBA

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Fall 2019

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort expansion
2019

Disney's Caribbeean Beach Resort redevelopment
2019

Disney Riviera Resort
Fall 2019

Ratatouille
Spring 2020

Epcot Space Restaurant
2020

Magic Kingdom Theater
2020

TRON Coaster
Spring 2021

Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot
Spring 2021

Recently Opened

Star Wars - Secrets of the Empire
December 16 2017

The Edison
Fall 2017

Maria & Enzo's
Winter 2017

Enzo's Hideaway
Winter 2017

Pizza Ponte
Winter 2017

Sunset Seasons Greetings
November 9 2017

The SpectacuLAB
November 2017

The BaseLine Tap House
September 29 2017

New adventure at Mission: SPACE
August 13 2017

Minnie Vans
Late July 2017

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
July 17 2017

Disney Movie Magic
May 26 2017

The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters
May 26 2017

Pandora - The World of AVATAR
May 27 2017

Closures

The Great Movie Ride
August 13 2017

Universe of Energy
August 13 2017

DisneyQuest
July 3 2017

Wishes
May 11 2017

Sum of All Thrills
Sep 14 2016

Storm Struck
Sep 14 2016

Dream Along with Mickey
Apr 2 2016

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Apr 2 2016

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
Apr 2 2016

Monsters Inc meet and greet
Apr 2 2016

Watto's Grotto
Apr 2 2016

Studio Catering Co.
Apr 2 2016

1PHOTOS - First look at the Toy Story Land entrance marquee
10 hours ago

22018 Eat to the Beat concert series line-up announced
1 day ago

3Free Disney Dining package discounts for Walt Disney World now available for booking
18 hours ago

4Take a Disney's Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Safari to South Africa with Joe Rohde
1 day ago

Park Hours
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Park	Hours	Extra Magic HoursEMH	Entertainment
Animal Kingdom	9:00am to 9:30pm		Rivers of Light 8:45pm, 10pm
Hollywood Studios	9:00am to 9:00pm		Fantasmic! 8:30pm, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular 9:15pm
Epcot	9:00am to 9:00pm		IllumiNations 9:00pm
Magic Kingdom	9:00am to 10:00pm	10:00pm to 12:00am	Festival of Fantasy Parade 3pm, Happily Ever After 8:55pm
Blizzard Beach	10:00am to 5:00pm
Typhoon Lagoon	10:00am to 5:00pm

Park	Hours	Extra Magic HoursEMH	Entertainment
Animal Kingdom	9:00am to 9:30pm		Rivers of Light 8:45pm, 10pm
Hollywood Studios	9:00am to 9:00pm		Fantasmic! 8:30pm, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular 9:15pm
Epcot	9:00am to 9:00pm	8:00am to 9:00am	IllumiNations 9:00pm
Magic Kingdom	9:00am to 10:00pm		Festival of Fantasy Parade 3pm, Happily Ever After 8:55pm
Blizzard Beach	10:00am to 5:00pm
Typhoon Lagoon	10:00am to 5:00pm

Park	Hours	Extra Magic HoursEMH	Entertainment
Animal Kingdom	9:00am to 9:30pm		Rivers of Light 8:45pm, 10pm
Hollywood Studios	9:00am to 9:00pm		Fantasmic! 8:30pm, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular 9:15pm
Epcot	9:00am to 9:00pm		IllumiNations 9:00pm
Magic Kingdom	9:00am to 11:00pm	8:00am to 9:00am	Festival of Fantasy Parade 3pm, Happily Ever After 8:55pm
Blizzard Beach	10:00am to 5:00pm
Typhoon Lagoon	10:00am to 5:00pm

Park	Hours	Extra Magic HoursEMH	Entertainment
Animal Kingdom	9:00am to 10:30pm	8:00am to 9:00am	Rivers of Light 8:45pm, 10pm
Hollywood Studios	9:00am to 9:00pm		Fantasmic! 8:30pm, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular 9:15pm
Epcot	9:00am to 9:00pm		IllumiNations 9:00pm
Magic Kingdom	8:00am to 12:00am		Festival of Fantasy Parade 3pm, Happily Ever After 8:55pm
Blizzard Beach	10:00am to 5:00pm
Typhoon Lagoon	10:00am to 5:00pm

Park	Hours	Extra Magic HoursEMH	Entertainment
Animal Kingdom	9:00am to 10:30pm		Rivers of Light 9:15pm, 10:30pm
Hollywood Studios	9:00am to 9:30pm	8:00am to 9:00am	Fantasmic! 9:00pm, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular 9:15pm
Epcot	9:00am to 9:00pm		IllumiNations 9:00pm
Magic Kingdom	9:00am to 10:00pm		Festival of Fantasy Parade 3pm, Happily Ever After 9:00pm
Blizzard Beach	10:00am to 5:00pm
Typhoon Lagoon	10:00am to 5:00pm

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Pop Century Resort Bowling Pool closed for refurbishment
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Toy Story Land / June 30 2018

Wine Bar George / Early 2018

Terralina Crafted Italian / Early 2018

Jaleo / 2018

Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill / 2018

Disney Skyliner / 2019

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge / Late 2019

Star Wars Resort Hotel / TBA

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway / Fall 2019

Coronado Springs Resort expansion / 2019

Caribbean Beach Resort redevelopment / 2019

Disney Riviera Resort / Fall 2019

Ratatouille / Spring 2020

Epcot Space Restaurant / 2020

Magic Kingdom Theater / 2020

TRON Coaster / Spring 2021

Guardians of the Galaxy / Spring 2021

Recently Opened

Star Wars - Secrets of the Empire / December 16 2017

The Edison / December 2017

Maria & Enzo's / January 2018

Enzo's Hideaway / January 2018

Pizza Ponte / December 2017

Sunset Seasons Greetings / November 9 2017

The SpectacuLAB / November 2017

The BaseLine Tap House / September 2017

New adventure at Mission SPACE / July 2017

Minnie Vans / July 2017

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge / July 17 2017

Pandora - The World of AVATAR / May 27 2017

The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters / May 26 2017

Happily Ever After / May 12 2017

Miss Adventure Falls / March 12 2017

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