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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The American Adventure at EPCOT remains closed as reopening is repeatedly delayed

The American Adventure remains closed at EPCOT despite multiple planned reopenings. Initially closed in September 2022 for a three-month refurbishment, the audio-animatronic show…

4 years ago · Dec 19, 2022 | 7:44am ET

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Disney fan Neil Patrick Harris cracks a joke about Bob Chapek at EPCOT's Candlelight Processional

Long-time Disney fan and actor Neil Patrick Harris cracked a joke about former Disney CEO Bob Chapek during tonight's Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. Harris appeared as a guest…

4 years ago · Dec 19, 2022 | 7:45pm ET

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Disney reminds guests to behave at Walt Disney World or be asked to leave

In a recent Walt Disney World website update, Disney has taken steps to remind guests to behave or be asked to leave. The new section on the " Getting Ready for Your Visit to Walt…

4 years ago · Dec 16, 2022 | 11:57am ETR

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Hands-on look at Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure now open at Walt Disney World's EPCOT

Three years after its original announcement, Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure is now open to guests at EPCOT. Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure replaces the…

4 years ago · Dec 16, 2022 | 9:55am ET

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Disney's Blizzard Beach water park closing as temperatures drop at Walt Disney World

UPDATE 1:30pm - Blizzard Beach is now closed for the day today (December 15) due to poor weather. Disney's Blizzard Beach will be closed Friday, December 16, and Saturday December…

4 years ago · Dec 15, 2022 | 1:08pm E

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A look at the completed Center Street walkway refurbishment on Magic Kingdom's Main Street U.S.A.

The six-month-long refurbishment of Center Street at Magic Kingdom wrapped up earlier this month, and the street is now fully open to guests and free of construction walls. Here…

4 years ago · Dec 15, 2022 | 7:00am ET

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More views of the 16ft tall Te Fiti figure installed at EPCOT's Journey of Water Inspired by Moana

Here are some new views of the recently installed Te Fiti figure, which appeared last week on the trail at EPCOT's Journey into Water Inspired by Moana. The figure sits atop some…

4 years ago · Dec 14, 2022 | 10:31am ET

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Kali River Rapids closing for annual refurbishment beginning January 2023

Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom is scheduled to close for its annual refurbishment in early 2023. The refurbishment is planned to begin on January 9, with no…

4 years ago · Dec 13, 2022 | 4:50pm ET

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to close for brief refurbishment in January 2023

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close for a brief refurbishment in January 2023. The ride will be closed January 9 through…

4 years ago · Dec 13, 2022 | 4:47pm ET

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EPCOT's World Showcase walkway improvements move to the China Pavilion

The walkway improvement project continues in EPCOT's World Showcase, with work moving to the China Pavilion area. Over the past year, the plain pink concrete has been gradually…

4 years ago · Dec 13, 2022 | 10:04am ET

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'Avatar: The Way of Water' projection show is now playing on the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom debuted a new 'Avatar: The Way of Water' projection show on the park's Tree of Life centerpiece earlier this evening. Avatar filmmakers Lightstorm…

4 years ago · Dec 12, 2022 | 6:14pm ET

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Opening date set for Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure at Walt Disney World's EPCOT

Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will officially open Friday December 16 2022 at Walt Disney World's EPCOT. Originally announced in December 2019, the new interactive…

4 years ago · Dec 12, 2022 | 1:53pm ET

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Sign up now for a free 'Avatar: The Way of Water' opening night viewing event at Disney Springs

On Dec. 15, 2022, Disney is hosting a special opening night viewing of “Avatar: The Way of Water” at the AMC Disney Springs 24 in Disney Springs. The film begins at 7 p.m. ET…

4 years ago · Dec 12, 2022 | 1:15pm ET

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New Tree of Life projection display will celebrate 'Avatar: The Way of Water' at Walt Disney World

Disney's Animal Kingdom will debut a new projection sequence on the Tree of Life to celebrate the opening of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' in theaters. Avatar filmmakers Lightstorm…

4 years ago · Dec 09, 2022 | 5:00pm ET

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Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure added to Play Disney app

Disney's DuckTales World Showcase Adventure has been added to the Play Disney app ahead of its launch later this month. Originally announced in December 2019, the new interactive…

4 years ago · Dec 09, 2022 | 10:09am ET

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Walt Disney Imagineering reaches major milestone at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana with the installation of Te Fiti

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared an image of Te Fiti, now in position along the trail at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. In a post on Instagram, WDI said, " This…

4 years ago · Dec 09, 2022 | 8:22am ET

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James Cameron has discussed with Bob Iger ideas to update Walt Disney World's Avatar Flight of Passage ride

With the new Avatar movie release just around the corner, Director James Cameron has been speaking to the media and has mentioned the possibility of updating 'Avatar Flight of…

4 years ago · Dec 08, 2022 | 4:26pm ET