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GMA goes inside Journey of Water Inspired by Moana at Walt Disney World

Good Morning America got an inside look at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana coming to EPCOT in late 2023. Imagineer Reid Ekman, who is the lead concept designer, talks about the…

4 years ago · Dec 31, 2022 | 2:27pm ET

Resorts

Feature pool closing for refurbishment at Disney's Contemporary Resort

The main pool at Disney's Contemporary Resort will be closing for a refurbishment in early 2023. From January 9, 2023, through early April 2023, the feature pool and whirlpool…

4 years ago · Dec 30, 2022 | 6:04pm ET

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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023 includes performances from Disneyland Resort

"Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023" on ABC will return to Times Square and beyond to ring in the New Year airing until 2am ET. This year's broadcast…

4 years ago · Dec 30, 2022 | 12:10pm ET

Events

Disney unveils the runDisney 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise

Disney has today given us a first look at the runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise. Here are a few of the offerings coming to the runDisney Health & Fitness…

4 years ago · Dec 30, 2022 | 11:05am ET

Shopping

Sosa Family Cigar Co. to permanently close at Disney Springs

Sosa Family Cigar Co. at Disney Springs will have its final day of operation on January 2, 2023. The cigar shop has been a long-standing tenant at Walt Disney World, with a…

4 years ago · Dec 30, 2022 | 8:56am ET

Events

How to ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World 2022

Walt Disney World will celebrate the New Year with dance parties and firework spectaculars at two of its theme parks. EPCOT will present Harmonious at 6:30pm, followed by "Cheers…

4 years ago · Dec 29, 2022 | 12:19pm ET

Events

Four-hour waits come to some of Walt Disney World's most popular rides during the busiest week of the year

It is officially the busiest week of the year at Walt Disney World, and guests are finding very long lines at the most popular attractions. Most e-ticket rides have wait times…

4 years ago · Dec 29, 2022 | 10:47am ET

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'Avatar: The Way of Water' debuts with $441.6 million worldwide

In its debut weekend, 20th Century Studios and Lightstorm Entertainment’s Avatar: The Way of Water opened as the No. 1 movie globally, earning an estimated $441.6 million…

4 years ago · Dec 28, 2022 | 2:45pm ET

Attractions

Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closing for long refurbishment in 2023

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World will close for a lengthy refurbishment in the first half of 2023. The fan-favorite rollercoaster will…

4 years ago · Dec 28, 2022 | 11:01am ET

Dining

Belle Vue Lounge at Disney's BoardWalk no longer serves breakfast

With the new 'Carousel Coffee' opening at Disney's BoardWalk Inn , the Belle Vue Lounge is no longer open for breakfast. Coffee and pastries are available just off the main lobby…

4 years ago · Dec 28, 2022 | 8:00am ET

Dining

A look inside the new 'Carousel Coffee' at Disney's BoardWalk Inn

'Carousel Coffee' is now open at Disney BoardWalk, bringing Joffrey's coffee and pastries to the main lobby area. 'Carousel Coffee' replaces the original 'Dundie

4 years ago · Dec 28, 2022 | 7:25am ET

Events

'Disney After Hours' event sells out its first Magic Kingdom date for 2023 at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's 'Disney After Hours' is now sold out for January 9 2023 at Magic Kingdom. The January 9 date is the first of the 'Disney After Hours' dates at Magic Kingdom…

4 years ago · Dec 27, 2022 | 3:21pm ET

Dining

Opening date set for 'Carousel Coffee' at Disney's BoardWalk Resort

The new "Carousel Coffee" will open December 28 2022 in the lobby at Disney's BoardWalk Inn. "Carousel Coffee" is located just off the main lobby of the BoardWalk Inn, replacing…

4 years ago · Dec 27, 2022 | 3:04pm ET

Attractions

Disney's Blizzard Beach water park closure extended

Disney's Blizzard Beach will remain closed through at least December 28 2022, due to low temperatures in Central Florida. The water park was closed December 22 - December 27 with…

4 years ago · Dec 27, 2022 | 10:37am ET

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Near-freezing temperatures keep Disney's Blizzard Beach Water park closed at Walt Disney World

Disney's Blizzard Beach will remain closed December 26 through December 27 2022, due to low temperatures in Central Florida. The water park was closed December 22 - December 25…

4 years ago · Dec 26, 2022 | 9:26am ET

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Good Morning America takes a preview ride-through of TRON Lightcycle Run at Walt Disney World

Good Morning America has shared a new ride-through preview of TRON Lightcycle run at Magic Kingdom. The video offers a sneak peek of the loading area and ride-through POV. TRON…

4 years ago · Dec 25, 2022 | 11:27am ET

Attractions

A third reopening date set for The American Adventure at EPCOT

According to the latest update from Disney, the American Adventure Pavilion will reopen Saturday, December 24, 2022. Showtimes are 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm…

4 years ago · Dec 23, 2022 | 3:48pm ET

Attractions

Ride through the new TRON Lightcycle Run train tunnel with new views of the upcoming rollercoaster

Here is a first view from inside the TRON Lightcycle Run tunnel in Tomorrowland, and listen to the new narration that accompanies riders as they pass through the new rollercoaster…

4 years ago · Dec 23, 2022 | 1:38pm ET

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Take a full ride-through aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad on its reopening day at Magic Kingdom

Join us aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad for a full tour of the Magic Magic Kingdom as the classic attraction reopens after a four-year closure. Hear the new narration and a…

4 years ago · Dec 23, 2022 | 1:21pm ET

Attractions

Main Street U.S.A Train Station balcony opens to guests for the first time since the Magic Kingdom's reopening

The coveted parade and firework location on the balcony of the Main Street U.S.A. train station has reopened to guests today at Magic Kingdom. Guests are once again able to access…

4 years ago · Dec 23, 2022 | 1:10pm ET

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Walt Disney World Railroad reopens to guests after a 4 year closure

The Walt Disney World Railroad returned to service this morning, welcoming guests aboard for the first time in four years. The railroad closed in December 2018 to allow for work…

4 years ago · Dec 23, 2022 | 10:05am ET

Shopping

Buying merchandise with the intent to resell to be banned at Tokyo Disney, could Walt Disney World follow?

Tokyo Disney is taking steps to prevent guests from buying merchandise with the intent to resell. In an updated Theme Park Terms of Use document on the official website, Tokyo…

4 years ago · Dec 23, 2022 | 7:25am ET

Attractions

First look at a trip through the TRON tunnel aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad

Disney has shared a first POV video aboard the updated Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom taken during today's Cast Member previews. Of note is a listen to some of the…

4 years ago · Dec 22, 2022 | 3:48pm ET

Dining

Full menu unveiled for 'Carousel Coffee' coming soon to Disney's BoardWalk Resort

The full menu for the upcoming Carousel Coffee at Disney's BoardWalk Inn is now available. Some of the specialty items that Carousel Coffee will be serving include a Dark Cherry…

4 years ago · Dec 22, 2022 | 11:33am ET

Attractions

Disney shares new details on the return of the Walt Disney World Railroad as Cast Member previews begin

The Walt Disney World Railroad will return to the Magic Kingdom in the coming week, and Disney has today shared a few more details about the relaunch of the classic opening day…

4 years ago · Dec 22, 2022 | 10:03am ET

Attractions

Freezing temperatures at Walt Disney World will close Blizzard Beach water park for three days

Disney's Blizzard Beach will be closed Friday, December 23 through Sunday, December 25 2022, due to freezing temperatures arriving in Central Florida. Weather forecasts across the…

4 years ago · Dec 22, 2022 | 7:40am ET

Other

Disney CEO Bob Iger says there has never been a better time to be a Disney fan

Disney CEO Bob Iger says there has "never been a better time to be a Disney fan" in a holiday email sent to Disney's D23 members. Returning CEO Bob Iger said, "It is an…

4 years ago · Dec 21, 2022 | 5:10pm ET

Events

First look at the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Grand Finale merchandise collection

Disney has today provided a sneak peek at theWalt Disney World 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Collection, launching January 2023. Items include a Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary…

4 years ago · Dec 21, 2022 | 10:05am ET

Events

Freezing temperatures are coming to Walt Disney World on Christmas Day

According to the latest weather forecasts, Walt Disney World will see temperatures below freezing this weekend. Christmas Eve will have a low of 30F as the parks open, with a high…

4 years ago · Dec 21, 2022 | 9:30am ET

Dining

Walt Disney World's Chef Mickey's restaurant will return to buffet dining in March 2023

Buffet dining will return to Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort in March 2023. Chef Mickey's is currently offering family-style dining, introduced when the restaurant…

4 years ago · Dec 20, 2022 | 3:!1pm ET