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Refurbishment scaffolding removal reveals more of the refreshed Hotel du Canada in EPCOT's Canada pavilion

The major exterior refurbishment project at the Hotel du Canada in EPCOT's Canada pavilion is coming to an end as the scaffolding is now in the process of being removed. Hotel du…

3 years ago · Dec 27, 2023 | 9:08am ET

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Four day closure for Disney's Blizzard Beach water park as cooler temperatures expected

Disney's Blizzard Beach will be closed December 28 - 31, 2023, due to low temperatures arriving in Central Florida. Lows are forecasted to be in the 40's, rising only to highs in…

3 years ago · Dec 26, 2023 | 10:30am ET

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Frozen Ever After closing for brief refurbishment in early 2024 at Walt Disney World

EPCOT's Frozen Ever After is scheduled to close for a short refurbishment in early 2024. The popular ride in World Showcase will be closed on January 24, 2024, with a planned…

3 years ago · Dec 24, 2023 | 12:37pm ET

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EPCOT's Journey of Water walkway reopens to guests following high-pressure leak

The walkway alongside Journey of Water Inspired by Moana has reopened after being closed to repair a high-pressure leak underground. During the two-week repair, crews successfully…

3 years ago · Dec 22, 2023 | 2:36pm ET

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Magic Kingdom parade shuffle coming in mid-January 2024 at Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom is adjusting the performance times of its two daily parades from mid-January 2024. Effective January 16, 2024, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will move to one…

3 years ago · Dec 22, 2023 | 2:15pm ET

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How Disney World is enhancing animal well-being with cutting-edge technology from Walt Disney Imagineering

Walt Disney World Resort has taken a step further in enhancing the lives of its animal residents through innovative enrichment activities. Collaborating with the creative team at…

3 years ago · Dec 22, 2023 | 10:30am ET

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Wave effect returns to The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion at EPCOT

The wave water splash effect has returned to the marquee at The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion at EPCOT. The effect has been missing for the last few months as work has been…

3 years ago · Dec 22, 2023 | 9:50am ET

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Construction update from Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World

Here is a latest update on the construction progress at Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The entire area is taking on a very lush look. More greenery…

3 years ago · Dec 21, 2023 | 10:00am ET

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Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney celebrates second anniversary with new finale act

Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney is celebrating its second anniversary at Disney Springs with a new finale honoring the relationship at the heart of its…

3 years ago · Dec 20, 2023 | 1:33pm ET

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Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closing for lengthy refurbishment in early 2024

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World will close for refurbishment in early 2024. The fan-favorite rollercoaster will close on January 8…

3 years ago · Dec 20, 2023 | 6:43am ET

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Disney announces 'The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure' coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2024

Disney has today announced that "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure," a fully reimagined theatrical production inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic "The…

3 years ago · Dec 19, 2023 | 10:08am ET

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New guest walkway opens at Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

The new walkway alongside the queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure is now open to guests at Magic Kingdom. The walkway connects the train station entrance to the restrooms adjacent…

3 years ago · Dec 19, 2023 | 9:24am ET

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Disney plans to reboot Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show at Disney's Hollywood Studios

UPDATE: Disney announces 'The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure' coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2024 ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Plans are underway to open a new version of…

3 years ago · Dec 19, 2023 | 6:40am ET

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Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates the arrival of Baby Elephant Corra

Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has welcomed a new addition to their family - a baby elephant named Corra weighing 218 pounds. Corra was born to African…

3 years ago · Dec 18, 2023 | 9:41am ET

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First look inside one of the show scenes in Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World

ABC 20/20 has been given a first look inside Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the new attraction currently under construction at Magic Kingdom. The clip showed a full physical set with…

3 years ago · Dec 18, 2023 | 7:45pm ET

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Walt Disney World celebrates Pirates of the Caribbean 50th anniversary with cast photo

Pirates of the Caribbean marks its 50th anniversary at Walt Disney World today, and Cast Members celebrated the occasion with a group photo in front of the attraction. Pirates of…

3 years ago · Dec 15, 2023 | 1:20pm ET

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Composer Pinar Toprak celebrates EPCOT Theme debut on social media 'one of the biggest joys and honors of my life'

Pinar Toprak, the composer of the new EPCOT Gamma theme, has taken to social media to comment on the long-awaited debut of her music into the park. In a post on X, Toprak said, "I…

3 years ago · Dec 15, 2023 | 10:00am ET

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Forecasted strong storms close Disney's Blizzard Beach water park for 4 days

Disney's Blizzard Beach will be closed on Saturday December 16 - 19, 2023, as strong storms are expected across Central Florida. Forecasts call for 2 - 4 inches of widespread rain…

3 years ago · Dec 15, 2023 | 8:40am ET

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Walkway alongside EPCOT's Journey of Water remains closed following high-pressure leak

The walkway alongside Journey of Water Inspired by Moana remains closed as work continues repairing a high-pressure leak. Construction walls block each entrance to the walkway…

3 years ago · Dec 14, 2023 | 8:45am ET

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Exterior refurbishment is underway at The Land pavilion in EPCOT

Some exterior refurbishment work is underway at The Land pavilion in EPCOT's World Nature neighborhood. Crews can be seen on the outside of the large glass dome cleaning the glass…

3 years ago · Dec 13, 2023 | 12:07pm ET

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closing for refurbishment in January 2024 at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment in January 2024. Big Thunder Mountain will close on January 16 through January 20…

3 years ago · Dec 13, 2023 | 6:31am ET

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Kali River Rapids closing for annual refurbishment beginning January 2024

Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom is scheduled to close for its annual refurbishment in early 2024. The refurbishment is planned to begin on January 8, with no…

3 years ago · Dec 12, 2023 | 3:27pm ET

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'GoJuice' food truck comes to Disney Springs West Side

A new food truck, 'GoJuice,' has arrived at the West Side's Exposition Park in Disney Springs. According to their website, GoJuice, which started in Costa Rica, serves wholesome…

3 years ago · Dec 12, 2023 | 12:23pm ET

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Disney's Blizzard Beach closes after just two hours of operation today

Disney's Blizzard Beach water park has closed today after being open for just two hours as chilly weather lingered longer than expected. The park opened at 10 am with temperatures…

3 years ago · Dec 12, 2023 | 12:10pm ET

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Experience 'Luminous The Symphony of Us' captured in multi-angle video

Watch EPCOT's new 'Luminous The Symphony of Us' in this multi-angle video shot over the course of the opening week's performances. The video includes views from Canada, Norway…

3 years ago · Dec 12, 2023 | 10:00am ET

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Disney's Hollywood Studios to close early tonight

Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World will close early tonight at 7:00 pm December 10, 2023, two hours earlier than usual. In addition to the early close at Disney's…

3 years ago · Dec 10, 2023 | 8:38am ET

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EPCOT Unleashes two spectacular, previously unseen pyro effects in 'Luminous the Symphony of Us'

'Luminous the Symphony of Us' made its EPCOT debut this week, leaving the mixed-media video screens and projections of Harmonious behind and returning to the classic fireworks…

3 years ago · Dec 08, 2023 | 9:51am ET

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Disney's Blizzard Beach water park closed as cooler weather returns

Disney's Blizzard Beach will be closed on December 6, 7, 2023, due to low temperatures arriving in Central Florida. Lows for Wednesday and Thursday are in the 40's, rising to…

3 years ago · Dec 06, 2023 | 9:00am ET

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VIDEO Luminous the Symphony of Us firework spectacular debuts in EPCOT at Walt Disney World

Luminous the Symphony of Us made its debut this evening at EPCOT as the park's all-new daily nighttime spectacular. Watch the video below to see the full show from tonight's very…

3 years ago · Dec 06, 2023 | 9:54pm ET

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Spectacular nighttime views of EPCOT's World Celebration Gardens

EPCOT's brand-new World Celebration Gardens is now open, and guests got a first look this evening at the area's impressive new lighting package. The area features thousands of…

3 years ago · Dec 05, 2023 | 6:00pm ET

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