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Offsite Disney Springs Resort Area hotels to offer Extra Magic Hours and extended FastPass+ booking window

Onsite resort benefits are now being extended to the non-Disney operated offsite hotels in the Disney Springs area.

9 years ago · Dec 20, 2017 | 8:50am EDT

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PHOTOS - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort 2017 Gingerbread House

Take a look at this year's Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort.

9 years ago · Dec 15, 2017 | 12:53pm EDT

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PHOTOS - Disney reveals full details on the updates coming to the Caribbean Beach Resort

New concept art gives us a look at the changes that will be coming in 2018 at the Disney resort.

9 years ago · Dec 06, 2017 | 11:03am EDT

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Several Walt Disney World Resort hotel pool refurbishments taking place early in the new year

Art of Animation, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Fort Wilderness and Saratoga Springs Resort are among the resorts with pool refurbishments planned.

9 years ago · Dec 05, 2017 | 10:41am EDT

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Speedway gas station at the BoardWalk Resort to close for refurbishment

One of the three Walt Disney World gas stations will be closed for 2 weeks.

9 years ago · Nov 03, 2017 | 6:25am EDT

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PHOTOS - Newly filed permits show more details of the Caribbean Beach Old Port Royale area redevelopment

See plans of the new look Old Port Royale area at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.

9 years ago · Nov 01, 2017 | 12:22pm EDT

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PHOTOS - Significant expansion underway at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Old Port Royale

New waterfront dining and retail shopping is coming to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.

9 years ago · Oct 31, 2017 | 10:22am EDT

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PHOTOS - Coronado Springs Resort tower construction

See the latest progress on the new tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

9 years ago · Oct 26, 2017 | 12:16pm EDT

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Changes to private dining hours at Walt Disney World Resort hotels

24 hour private dining is being discontinued, and other resorts will see changes to private dining hours.

9 years ago · Oct 23, 2017 | 9:35am EDT

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More details on Dog Policy and Dog Relief Areas at Walt Disney World Resort hotels

The new Dog Policy begins October 15 at four Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

9 years ago · Oct 14, 2017 | 8:57am EDT

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Disney to allow dogs to stay at Walt Disney World Resort hotels

Four hotels will take part in a pilot program, ranging from $50 per night for dogs to stay in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel room.

9 years ago · Oct 13, 2017 | 11:51am EDT

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PHOTOS - Disney Riviera Resort construction

See aerial views of the construction progress at the new Disney Riviera Resort.

9 years ago · Oct 13, 2017 | 10:44am EDT

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New dishes and themed areas coming to the 2017 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

The 2017 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic takes place Friday October 27 and Saturday, October 28 2017.

9 years ago · Oct 13, 2017 | 9:45am EDT

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Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter set for room refurbishments in the new year

A soft-goods refresh will bring French Quarter rooms up-to-date in 2018.

9 years ago · Oct 10, 2017 | 9:38am EDT

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PHOTOS - Coronado Springs Resort tower construction from the air

See the latest construction progress at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

9 years ago · Oct 05, 2017 | 8:21am EDT

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Dining adjustments at Yacht and Beach Club ahead of new Ale and Compass opening

Yachtsman Steakhouse is offering a casual breakfast and lunch service until the new Ale and Compass Restaurant opens.

9 years ago · Oct 04, 2017 | 8:53am EDT

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UPDATE 12:34pm EDT - New Walt Disney World Resort offers available today

Play, Stay, Dine Package Offer, Gift of Magic Room Offer and Family Gift of Magic Package can be booked now.

9 years ago · Oct 03, 2017 | 9:44am EDT

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge Salon by the Springs now open

Salon by the Springs completes the upgrades and additions to Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort.

9 years ago · Oct 03, 2017 | 9:24am EDT

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2018 Disney Military Promotion ticket details now available

Disney continues to offer special pricing for members of the U.S. Military.

9 years ago · Oct 02, 2017 | 11:46am EDT

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Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground reopens following Hurricane Irma

The last of the resorts impacted by Hurricane Irma returns to normal operation today.

9 years ago · Sep 20, 2017 | 8:38am EDT

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Disney's Vero Beach to reopen today following Hurricane Irma

Both of Disney's coastal resorts are reopening in the coming days.

9 years ago · Sep 14, 2017 | 8:56am EDT

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Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground to reopen next week

Despite wild internet rumor, Fort Wilderness is not permanently closing and will reopen soon.

9 years ago · Sep 14, 2017 | 8:52am EDT

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Grand Floridian Resort's Beach Pool and Beaches Pool Bar scheduled for lengthy refurbishment later this year

Details on the upcoming pool refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridan Resort - beginning November 2017.

9 years ago · Sep 13, 2017 | 9:22am EDT

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Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground to remain closed until further notice

Uprooted trees and damage to the landscape is going to take some time to clear at Fort Wilderness.

9 years ago · Sep 12, 2017 | 9:46am EDT

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Ft. Wilderness Resort and Campground to close Saturday afternoon

The campground will close on Saturday, along with the resort's dinner shows.

9 years ago · Sep 07, 2017 | 5:00pm EDT

Resorts

Disney's Vero Beach Resort to close on Friday ahead of Irma

Disney's each resort will be closing well before Hurricane Irma arrives.

9 years ago · Sep 07, 2017 | 4:54pm EDT

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PHOTOS - Construction gets underway at Disney Riviera Resort

Latest aerial photos show the progress on the new DVC Disney Riviera Resort.

9 years ago · Aug 22, 2017 | 11:45am EDT

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New Disney Riviera Resort near Epcot to open fall 2019

The 15th DVC Resort will feature 300 units and gondola transportation.

9 years ago · Jul 16, 2017 | 8:43pm EDT

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Some Grand Floridian Resort restaurants closed this week

Unplanned maintenance is impacting restaurant operations at the Magic Kingdom areas resort.

9 years ago · Jul 13, 2017 | 11:00am EDT

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PHOTOS - The new Boulder Ridge Cove Pool at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort

A great looking quiet pool is part of the new Copper Creek Villas & Cabins expansion.

9 years ago · Jul 10, 2017 | 11:50am EDT

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