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Disney World in Orlando Florida is the ideal destination that offers an array of sights and things to do for all ages. If you want to make lasting memories and bond with family or friends while having a great time, Disney World in Orlando Florida is the place to be. If it’s your first time visiting, you’ll be in for a surprise with the vast array of things you can do such as trying out gastronomic delights and an array of experiences suitable for all ages. Get your travel plans ready and make Disney World in Orlando Florida the number one on your list this year and check out the latest things to do below.

Experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Like Never Before at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney's Guests love choice and flexibility when planning their time in a theme park—which is why, starting September 23, they will pause the use of virtual queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Latest Things To See in Disney World Orlando Florida

The Hall of Presidents: Sharing the Story of Liberty’s Leaders for 50 Years

The Hall of Presidents Sharing the Story of Liberty’s Leaders for 50 Years Since the opening day of Magic Kingdom Park in 1971, The Hall of Presidents has brought to life the heritage of the United States and shared the symbolic importance and uniqueness of the office of the President. Almost 50 years later, the story of liberty’s leaders continues to be told and retold to new generations as Walt Disney originally envisioned.

Mickey’s PhilharMagic Debuts new Coco Scene at Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris, Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Resort for 50th Anniversary.

Mickeys PhilharMagic Debuts new Coco Scene Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Resort for 50th Anniversary

The Holiday Season Returns to the Walt Disney World Resort!

The Holiday Season Returns to the Walt Disney World Resort! The holidays are a favorite time of year, and we’re so happy to be celebrating Halfway to the Holidays today! Because today it’s official – the merry season will begin Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World Resort during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” marking the resort’s 50th anniversary. Festive entertainment, whimsical décor, seasonal food and drinks, and holiday-themed merchandise will all be a part of this very special season at our theme parks, Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs.

Springtime is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort with the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in full bloom.

EPCOT In Full Bloom with Activities to Delight and Entertain Little Ones Little ones can marvel at whimsical character topiaries and pops of colorful flowers, explore The Goodness Garden Butterfly House presented by GoGo squeeZ® as well as the Health Full Trail presented by AdventHealth, and discover other kid-friendly activities during this popular event. It’s definitely one of my favorite times of year seeing brilliant gardens and EPCOT abloom. Check out this video to see how these young kids connect with nature and explore flora and fun during the festival that continues through July 5.

New Halloween-Themed ‘Disney After Hours BOO BASH’ Coming to Magic Kingdom Park this Fall!

“Disney After Hours BOO BASH” will take place on select nights, Aug. 10-Oct. 31, from 9 p.m. to midnight*. Spooky festivities will include Halloween-themed cavalcades, character sightings throughout the park, special performances by the Cadaver Dans, décor, lighting, music, treat stops with plenty of candy and so much more!

Secrets of the Whales’ Sand Sculpture Splashes into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Month

Secrets of the Whales’ Sand Sculpture Splashes into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Month In celebration of the April 22 release of the Disney+ Original Series “Secrets of the Whales” from National Geographic, artists recently carved a new sculpture out of 40 tons of sand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Mandrill – It’s a Girl!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Mandrill – It’s a Girl! A baby mandrill has joined the family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. And what better time than during Earth Month?

A New Look is in the Works for Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom Park

A New Look is in the Works for Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom Park Some SWEET news to share about exciting work happening at Magic Kingdom Park as they prepare for the beginning of The World's Most Magical Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort this October

Jungle Cruise Adds New Characters, Mischievous Wildlife and Skipper Humor to Classic Attraction Jungle Cruise Adds New Characters, Mischievous Wildlife and Skipper Humor to Classic Attraction

Disney is building on the original story of the Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom Park. They are adding more humor, wildlife and skipper heart to the classic attraction, and as part of a much larger effort, this updated experience will welcome new characters from around the world.

Face coverings still required for Guests, Cast Members

Face coverings still required for Guests, Cast Members We will continue to require our Cast Members and Guests ages 2 and up to wear face coverings at all times except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing.

Embark on a Star Wars Adventure in a Galaxy

Far, Far Away – Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also home to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive, award-winning land featuring two thrilling attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Embark on a Star Wars Adventure in a Galaxy Far, Far Away – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket: Purchase a 4-Day Ticket for $50 Per Day Plus Tax ($199 Total Plus Tax)

Come experience The Most Magical Place on Earth with specially priced Discover Disney Tickets just for Florida Residents! Florida Residents can purchase a 4-Day Discover Disney Ticket for $50 per day, plus tax (total price $199 plus tax)—or choose from other specially priced tickets. Discover Disney Tickets are valid for admission to one theme park per day (park reservations via the Disney Park Pass system are required). You can also choose a Discover Disney Ticket that includes the Park Hopper Option. Looking for flexibility? Tickets can be used on consecutive or non-consecutive days—so you can spread out the fun! Now's the perfect time to experience the wonder. With so much to see and do, come immerse yourself in the magic of Walt Disney World theme parks with this great ticket offer.

Step Inside the Cartoon World of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

You can go through the movie screen as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Engineer Goofy and Pluto take them on a trip through Runnamuck Park … where anything can happen! Step Inside the Cartoon World of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Explore the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Beginning Jan. 8 – Through Feb. 22, you are invited to an expansive collection of visual, performance, and culinary arts throughout the park. Explore the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Beginning with arrivals on Jan. 1, 2021, there will be a change in how guests receive Walt Disney Travel Company Magical Extras and Souvenir Luggage Tags. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, guests can pick-up these items at the front desk anytime during their stay at their Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Please note this update is for Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservations only. Guests who have a Walt Disney Travel Company reservation at our Other Great Accommodations will continue to pick up their Magical Extras and Souvenir Luggage Tags at the Front Desk.

7 Reasons to Be Excited for the Opening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach in March 2021

7 Reasons to Be Excited for the Opening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach in March 2021 The wait is finally over! Cast members will begin returning soon to prepare Disney’s Blizzard Beach for its scheduled reopening on March 7, 2021. First opened to the public on April 1, 1995, this spring will kick off Blizzard Beach’s 25th season. In honor of this exciting news – here are seven fun facts you and you may not have known about Disney’s wintry-themed water park.

First Look: New Entrance Fountain Celebrates the Past, Present, and Future of EPCOT

disney epcot new fountain at entranceThe past, present, and future of EPCOT are all coming together today in one special moment at the front of the park. Anyone visiting as of this morning will see in real life what Walt Disney Imagineering has been dreaming up many years now.

Park Hopper Option Returns to Walt Disney World Resort

disney world park hopper optionsAs the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort continues, they are nearing another exciting milestone that many guests have been looking forward to the return of the Park Hopper® option!

The Holidays Start this Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort

The Holidays Start this Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort The holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort starts today, and we’re unwrapping more details about the magical experiences happening across the theme parks and Disney Springs, including special pop-up appearances by Santa Claus.

Celebrate the Season with the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth, Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2020

Looking for sights, sounds and flavors from holiday festivities around the world this year? Then be sure to check out the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, taking place Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2020 at Walt Disney World Resort.Celebrate the Season with the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Opening for Limited Time Beginning Nov. 6 Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Opening for Limited Time Beginning Nov. 6

New and Returning Entertainment Experiences Abound at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New and Returning Entertainment Experiences Abound at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney is thrilled to tell you that another popular entertainment experience, “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration,” is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Explore a Whole New World of Dining Options Now Available in the My Disney Experience AppMy Disney Experience app

Whether grabbing a quick meal on the go or sitting down to celebrate with family and friends, there’s nothing like dining at Walt Disney World Resort. They are excited to share that even more magic, including expanded mobile order service options and the ability to check-in for reservations on your personal device, is now available in the My Disney Experience app.

Welcome to The Grid! TRON Lightcycle / Run Reaches Major Milestone at Magic Kingdom Park

The Magic Kingdom Park skyline looks a bit different today now that the crew from Walt Disney Imagineering has reached a major milestone in the development of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World Resort. Here you can see this image of the first piece of the canopy being installed in what will become an instant iconic attraction and portal to The Grid here in Tomorrowland. Welcome to The Grid TRON Lightcycle Run Reaches Major Milestone at Magic Kingdom Park

As part of our phased approach to reopening, they are adding more Guest-favorite dining choices this fall at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s some Halloween fun in store at Hollywood & Vine where Minnie’s Seasonal Dining is set to return Sept. 25. While it may look a little different than the last time you visited, you can get in the spooky spirit during Minnie’s Halloween Dine with a monster feast served to your table where you will be able to wave and snap photos of your favorite characters such as Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and their friends. It’s a boo-tastic time filled with Halloween décor and music, scary good food, and more. Additional dining options returning this fall at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fall Treats at Walt Disney World Resort

It'spooky season again at Walt Disney World Resort, and that means it’s time for the highly-anticipated return of our yummy fall eats and treats! From pumpkin spice, apple, and cinnamon delights to sweet sips and fun novelties, each of our four parks is offering a wonderful assortment of autumn-themed items and you won’t want to miss them. Learn more

Fall Fun at Magic Kingdom

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 31 you are sure to “fall” in love with Magic Kingdom Park all over again. Soak in the aura of autumn with Main Street, U.S.A. dressed in fall décor and other seasonal offerings. Of course, Halloween is THE fall holiday, and there will be some bewitching surprises this year, including a special Halloween-themed cavalcade with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and pals wearing their favorite Halloween costumes. Guests may even spot those rascally chipmunks, Chip ‘n’ Dale, in costume over in Frontierland, and look for other Disney character friends dressed up and riding the horse-drawn trolley down Main Street, U.S.A. To bring some Halloween party fun into the park this year, for the first time guests of all ages can wear their funniest, Disney-ist, most creative costumes during Magic Kingdom regular operating hours from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31. As an important reminder, costume masks are not permitted for adults; only children younger than 14 years old are permitted to wear costume masks. In addition, all guests are required to wear approved face coverings during their visit. Disney Halloween 2020 fall at disney fall in love with Magic Kingdom Park all over again

Taste of EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival

A world of global delights filled with delectable bites awaits your taste buds. Plus, enjoy festivities like a Remy scavenger hunt, a variety of entertainment, and more!

Return to the Most Magical Place on Earth with the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket

Get a 2-day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket for just $130 plus tax (that’s just $65 per day plus tax). Or, enjoy more magic with a 3-day or 4-day specially priced ticket. With the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket, you can enjoy 2, 3 or 4 days—depending on the ticket purchased—at one Walt Disney World theme park per day. These tickets can be used on consecutive or non-consecutive days within the dates listed in the chart below at any one of our 4 theme parks (subject to reservation availability).

Return to the Most Magical Place on Earth with the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket

With the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket, you can enjoy 2, 3 or 4 days—depending on the ticket purchased—at one Walt Disney World theme park per day. Learn more Return to the Most Magical Place on Earth with the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket

Foodie Guide to the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

This year’s festival will be understandably different from what it was in the past. What has not changed is our chefs’ focus on authenticity through ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to honor the diverse global cuisines. And our beverage team has, once again, thoughtfully paired wine and beer with selections at each marketplace for the perfect sip. Learn more In honor of the reopening of the Magic Kingdom, check out the video below where former Imagineer Maggie Elliott takes us back in time through the planning, design, and original opening of Walt Disney World Resort. She shares some personal stories and reminisces about the people who made it all possible, including some Disney Legends. You’ll hear first-person (and funny!) details about the creation of Cinderella Castle, see some incredible archival footage and photos going back five-plus decades, and learn more about the life of this amazing Imagineer. Take a look!

2021 Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Packages Now Available

Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas such as the water parks, that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. They will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so. 2021 vacation packages for select Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels will go on sale on June 28, 2020. 2021 Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Packages Now Available Vacation packages are valid for arrivals beginning Jan. 1, 2021. The end date of your vacation must be on or before Sept. 27, 2021. *Please note: Disney Vacation Club Resorts are available for bookings on a rolling 11-month schedule (currently through May 2021). Normal terms and conditions for final payments, cancelations, and change fees will apply for all 2021 vacation bookings. Booking a 2021 package does not guarantee theme park availability, and you will need to make your park reservations for arrivals starting in 2021 as our phased reopening continues. You will be able to view park reservation availability prior to purchasing theme park tickets, and you should book your park reservations immediately after linking your 2021 vacation package in the My Disney Experience app.

Visiting Walt Disney World Resort You Should Engage With My Disney Experience Pre-arrival

As Disney plans for the reopening of Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels and Theme Parks, it will be important for you to link your upcoming resort reservations and/or tickets to My Disney Experience as soon as possible. This will enable you to receive important communications and information about the next steps and key planning dates, including the recently announced Theme Park reservation system.

Celebrating a Graduation at Magic Kingdom Park

There’s no better way to celebrate graduation than by visiting Walt Disney World® Resort. After years of hard work and perseverance, a trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth is the perfect way to celebrate such an exciting accomplishment! If you are currently planning a Walt Disney World Resort graduation celebration trip, they may want to consider booking a Capture Your Moment session so their grad can snap photos that document this achievement with an added dose of Disney magic! graduation vacation in Orlando

Walt Disney World Resort Introduces New Dining Plan

At Walt Disney World Resort, they know how important it is to give guests options so they can plan their visit in a way that’s right for them. As they continue to grow, they introducing a new Disney Dining Plan option for Disney Resort hotel guests. This new option, along with the recently announced “Water Park and Sports Option,” help guests discover more of our offerings, at a great value. Walt Disney World Resort Introduces New Dining Plan

All in the Details: Making the Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Marquee

Disney is less than a month away from rolling out the red carpet for the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. You will be able to experience the attraction beginning March 4! Earlier this week, Walt Disney Imagineering marked a milestone on the attraction’s progress by unveiling its dazzling new marquee. All in the Details: Making the Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Marquee

Handmade Pasta and More at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Nestled at the front of Main Street, U.S.A., Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is one of the hidden gems of Magic Kingdom® Park. Here, you can relive the romance of Disney’s 1995 animated classic “Lady and the Tramp” in a charming turn-of-the-century trattoria where the famous love-struck pups shared their first plate of spaghetti and meatballs. With its whitewash balustrades, French doors, and expansive front porch, Tony’s classic Italian restaurant is the perfect spot for hopeless romantics and pasta-lovers alike! Handmade Pasta and More at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Must-Try Drinks at Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The heartbeat of Black Spire Outpost, Oga’s Cantina is a place where even the blaster-bolt scorches on the walls tell a story. You can gather to share their own tales from around the galaxy as they enjoy exotic beverages served in unique vessels and listen to spirited musical entertainment from DJ R-3X, the former droid pilot from Star Tours. Whether sidling up to the cantina’s counter or sliding into one of the establishment’s back booths, this is the best place to catch up on local gossip, make a new friend or form a new alliance. Must Try Drinks at Ogas Cantina at Star Wars Galaxys Edge

Throughout Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, there’s so much for you to explore and do with the Star Wars Datapad, a land-wide interactive experience available through the Play Disney Parks app.

Datapad, a land-wide interactive experience available through the Play Disney Parks app. Whether you are interacting with droids, scanning cargo crates, or choosing to support the Resistance or First Order when taking on jobs, their datapad can help them experience their own Star Wars story and collect rankings and digital achievements. Throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, there’s so much for you to explore and do with the Star Wars: Datapad, a land-wide interactive experience available through the Play Disney Parks app Datapad

It’s a Great Time for Florida Residents to Visit Walt Disney World

It’s a Great Time for Florida Residents to Visit Walt Disney World When Florida residents add the 3-day Discover Disney Ticket to a Florida resident room offer at select Disney Resort hotels, they unlock the benefits of a Walt Disney Travel Company package, including Magical Extras and access to Disney Dining plans.

Mickey Mouse Breaks Through to a New Location at Epcot in 2020

Mickey Mouse Breaks Through to a New Location at Epcot in 2020 The exciting transformation of Epcot® has begun, with groundbreaking attractions and other unforgettable experiences debuting in the coming months and years. Among them will be new places to meet and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse himself!

Rivers of Light We Are One’ Debuts This Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

 ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ Debuts This Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Since its introduction more than two years ago, “Rivers of Light” has enchanted Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Guests with a nighttime pageant of beautifully illuminated lantern floats, grand theatrical imagery, a soaring musical score, and innovative special effects. This summer, the next chapter of this spectacle will unfold with the debut of “Rivers of Light: We Are One.”

Fan Stories to be part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort

Fan Stories to be part of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort Hundreds of special videotaped Star Wars memories and personal stories captured at “Fanfessional” booths during Star Wars Celebration Chicago are now being archived to eventually live inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.

There’s Magic in the Air as Progress Continues on Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World Resort

There’s Magic in the Air as Progress Continues on Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World Resort Disney Skyliner is an all-new transportation experience set to debut this fall at Walt Disney World® Resort. Testing of the system’s nearly 300 Guest cabins and other elements is well underway.

Circle of Flavors Harambe at Night Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Your can experience a new dining adventure honoring some of the most majestic and endangered African animals and celebrating the beloved story of “The Lion King.” Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night offers a unique way to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park with a family-friendly progressive dining experience drawing inspiration from the many facets of African cultures and animals. Circle of Flavors Harambe at Night Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney Villains Take Center Stage at Select Disney After Hours Nights Events at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney Villains Take Center Stage at Select Disney After Hours Nights Events at Magic Kingdom Park Disney After Hours has been a huge success with Guests looking for the opportunity to experience the magic at Magic Kingdom® Park after the sun goes down. Disney is excited to share a new reason to delve into the delights of Disney After Hours this summer – Disney Villains will add a wicked twist to Disney After Hours event nights June 6-Aug. 8, 2019!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary, New Park Offerings Inspire Guests To Visit Now More Than Ever

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary, New Park Offerings Inspire Guests To Visit Now More Than Ever Disney’s Hollywood Studios will mark a thrilling park milestone on May 1, 2019 – 30 years of bringing magical entertainment to life for Walt Disney World Resort guests!

The All-New Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Debuts March 31 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The All-New Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Debuts March 31 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will roll into Disney’s Hollywood Studios® this Sunday, March 31, 2019. This all-new show experience invites Guests to step into the world of Pixar Animation Studios’ “Cars” films as Guests become rookie racers and learn the rules of the road from Piston Cup Champion Lightning McQueen himself!

Exciting Enhancements Coming to ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Exciting Enhancements Coming to ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary is one of the best places to grab a bite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, offering family-friendly lunch and dinner menus with a variety of delicious bites. Over the next few months, the restaurant will be undergoing some exciting enhancements as part of the ongoing transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney After Hours Adding More Dates at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney After Hours Adding More Dates at Walt Disney World Resort ... and more! Many of you know that Disney After Hours is pretty amazing with little-to-no wait time for favorite attractions and experiences at Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Today, we’re excited to share the good news that additional Disney After Hours dates are now available and two special celebration nights are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

What’s New at Disney Water Parks This Spring

Things are heating up around Walt Disney World® Resort, quite literally, and one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful weather is a fun and relaxing day at Disney Water Parks! This spring, we’re rolling out some new offerings that are sure to make you visit to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach even more “cool” and magical. What’s New at Disney Water Parks This Spring

NBA Experience Will Open August 12 at Disney Springs

NBA Experience Will Open August 12 at Disney Springs We're excited to share that the NBA Experience will officially open Aug. 12, 2019! This all-new destination coming to Disney Springs® will invite you to feel what it’s like to be a basketball superstar. This one-of-a-kind environment will be packed with 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors.

Splash into the magic

The fun shines its brightest at Disney Water Parks. Relax and chill out at Disney's Blizzard Beach. Plus, catch some rays at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, reopening March 17.

A New Sneak Peek of Disney’s Riviera Resort at D23: Destination D!

Inspired by the European grandeur Walt Disney experienced in his travels along the Mediterranean coastline, Disney’s Riviera Resort is projected to open in fall 2019. This proposed resort will be the 15th Disney Vacation Club property. (Disney) A New Sneak Peek of Disney’s Riviera Resort at D23: Destination D!

Disney After Hours Events Expand to Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney After Hours events have been such a huge hit that not only are more event nights set for Magic Kingdom Park, but for the first time, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will join in on the fun! Disney After Hours events have been such a huge hit that not only are more event nights set for Magic Kingdom Park, but for the first time, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will join in on the fun!

2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns in January with 39 Days of Artful Fun

You can kick off 2019 with the return of the Epcot® International Festival of the Arts – a 39-day celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world. Beginning Jan. 18 and running through Feb. 25, the festival offers artful activities for the entire family, from special entertainment and interactive workshops to immersive art experiences and world-class cuisine. 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns in January with 39 Days of Artful Fun

2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns in January with 39 Days of Artful Fun

If you are interested in participating in the 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon at Walt Disney World® Resort, here is exciting news! During the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend presented by MISFIT, Guests can book their vacation packages with race registrations for next year’s event. And for a limited time, Nov. 1-11, 2018, you can book Individual Event Registrations with a Disney Resort Hotel Package for the 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend. 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns in January with 39 Days of Artful Fun

Play Disney Parks Mobile App Adding New Interactive Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

Two new interactive experiences are coming soon to the Play Disney Parks mobile app, which turns wait time into play time and offers you you a variety of fun activities to enjoy together. Play Disney Parks Mobile App Adding New Interactive Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

The All-New ‘Disney Junior Dance Party!’ Show Opens December 22 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Beginning Dec. 22, 2018, families with little ones visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have more reason than ever to get on their feet and start dancing! The all-new “Disney Junior Dance Party!” live show will rock the park with high-energy songs, dazzling special effects, new friends and beloved characters including Mickey Mouse himself. The All-New ‘Disney Junior Dance Party!’ Show Opens December 22 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Toy Story Land Friends to Dress Up For the Holidays

Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will join in on the holiday fun this year by dressing up for the holidays with fun new seasonal decor. Here is the first look at what their “Toy Story” friends – Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear – will wear in Toy Story Land this holiday season. Toy Story Land Friends to Dress Up For the Holidays

City Works Eatery & Pour House Will Open at Disney Springs in 2019

With so many new additions to Disney Springs® recently, you might be surprised to learn that they are still announcing new locations. They are excited to share that City Works Eatery & Pour House is set to open on the West Side next summer. City Works Eatery & Pour House Will Open at Disney Springs in 2019

Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Now Playing at Disney Parks

A sneak peek of Disney’s dazzling new adventure “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is now playing for a limited time as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort. Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Now Playing at Disney Parks

New ‘Inside Disney Parks’ – Best of Halloween at Disney Parks

New ‘Inside Disney Parks’ – Best of Halloween at Disney Parks

Breakfast is Coming to The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park

Beginning Nov. 4, 2018, your can enjoy breakfast at The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom® Park. Breakfast is Coming to The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park

Get ‘Up Close with Rhinos’ Starting Nov. 1 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

You will soon have a chance to make a real connection with white rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® through an exciting new backstage animal experience called “Up Close with Rhinos.”  Get ‘Up Close with Rhinos’ Starting Nov. 1 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Double the Attractions, Double the Fun at the Newly Expanded Early Morning Magic

Double the Attractions, Double the Fun at the Newly Expanded Early Morning Magic Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom® is a blast, with a delicious breakfast and limited-entry early-access rides on Fantasyland favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. And we're excited to share that starting on Dec. 2, 2018, Early Morning Magic will be bigger and better than ever!

New Candlelight Processional Narrators, Food & Merchandise Set for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

New Candlelight Processional Narrators, Food & Merchandise Set for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Disney announced several celebrity narrators for the highly anticipated Candlelight Processional during the 2018 Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays, Nov. 22-Dec. 30, 2018. Chita Rivera, Nov. 22 – 23 Helen Hunt, Nov. 24-25 – NEW Alfonso Ribeiro, Nov. 26-27 – NEW TBD, Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Neil Patrick Harris, Dec. 3 – 6 Whoopi Goldberg, Dec. 7 – 9 Bart Millard, Dec. 10-12 – NEW Blair Underwood, Dec. 13 – 14 Gary Sinise, Dec. 15 – 17 Pat Sajak, Dec. 18 – 20 Auli’I Cravalho, Dec. 21-23 – NEW Edward James Olmos, Dec. 24 – 25 Jodi Benson, Dec. 26 – 27 Cal Ripken Jr., Dec. 28-30

Caribbean-Inspired Eats Coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Caribbean-Inspired Eats Coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort New dining experiences coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Today, we're sharine exciting (and tasty) new details to reveal about the expansion of Centertown Market as well as a festive, pool-side bar called Banana Cabana!

19 Magical New and Limited-Time Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World in 2019

19 Magical New and Limited-Time Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World in 2019 Now, more than ever, it’s time to start planning your 2019 Walt Disney World® vacation. Because there will be more to see, do, taste and experience here next year than ever before. Whatever their passion for Disney, there’s a big dose of pixie dust waiting for you at all four parks.

All-New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace ‘IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth’ as Part of the Transformation of Epcot

All-New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace ‘IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth’ as Part of the Transformation of Epcot After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot® Guests with the emotional story of humanity told through music, fireworks, light torches and more, we wanted to let you know that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending in the second half of next year. The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already busy creating new thrills to debut immediately following the conclusion of “IllumiNations,” continuing the tradition of nightly entertainment on the World Showcase Lagoon.

Foodie Guide to Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2018

Foodie Guide to Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2018 It’s that time of year – the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival is almost here! With delicious dishes and unique beverages influenced by cultures from around the world, this year we have more offerings than ever. The festival starts on Aug. 30, 2018 and runs through Nov. 12, 2018. Here's a look at the menus for each of the Global Marketplaces located throughout the park.

Oga’s Cantina Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019

No self-respecting remote outpost on the edge of the galaxy would call itself a smuggler’s planet without a cantina, and Black Spire Outpost is no exception. Today, we're pleased to share more details for Oga’s Cantina, which will be serving pilots, bounty hunters, smugglers, locals and galactic travelers alike, when it opens in 2019. Ogas Cantina Coming to Star Wars Galaxys Edge in 2019

Storybook Dining at Artist Point Debuts This Winter at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Magic mirror on the wall, what is the fairest character dining of all? This winter, it will most certainly be the all-new character dining experience opening at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Storybook Dining at Artist Point will invite guests to venture into an Enchanted Forest-like setting inspired by Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Storybook Dining at Artist Point Debuts This Winter at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Play Ball! Atlanta Braves’ Spring Training Season Announced

The Atlanta Braves 2019 Spring Training schedule has been released and there are some marquee games that will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. If you are baseball fans, they won't want ot miss this! Play Ball! Atlanta Braves’ Spring Training Season Announced

Donald’s Dino-Bash! Brings Dino-tastic Energy to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park has always been a go-to park for families with little kids. It’s definitely got a more chill vibe than the other parks and there is so much here to do for little ones. And the debut of Donald’s Dino-Bash! brings loads of new character greetings to DinoLand U.S.A. Donald’s Dino-Bash! Brings Dino-tastic Energy to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels to Continue Offering Select Disney Resort Hotel Benefits Throughout 2019

For 2019, Walt Disney World® Resort is continuing to extend some benefits, currently available to Disney Resort hotel Guests, to GUEST who is staying at nearby hotels, including the Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels, which are designated Official Walt Disney World hotels. Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels to Continue Offering Select Disney Resort Hotel Benefits Throughout 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park

Everything You Need to Know About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park Are you planning a visit to Walt Disney World® Resort for the holidays? Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park is an absolute must-do event during the holiday season. This in-park party celebrates the season with lovely decor, glittering holiday lights, special photo opportunities, snow on Main Street, U.S.A., and entertainment you will have to see to believe!.

TIME Magazine Recognizes Pandora – The World of Avatar as Best of the Best

TIME Magazine Recognizes Pandora – The World of Avatar as Best of the Best If you have journeyed to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, then you probably know how unique and awesome it is. Where else can you soar on the back of a banshee, sail through a bioluminescent rainforest or walk under mystical floating mountains? It’s no wonder Pandora instantly became a must-do experience when it opened at Walt Disney World Resort last year. Experience the wonders of our world and explore cultures from around the globe. Explore Disney World the theme park that ignites the senses and sets your spirits soaring!

Serving Up Entertainment for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Summer is waning, and fall is just around the corner. At Walt Disney World® Resort, that means it’s almost time for the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival! This year, the Festival covers 75 days, from Aug. 30-Nov. 12, 2018, and the Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is hard at work on a menu of great experiences to fill those days when you visit. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns to America Gardens Theater with nine new acts including 98 Degrees, MercyMe, Vertical Horizon, Glass Tiger, Sheila E. and Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts. Serving Up Entertainment for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Making Lost & Found So Easy … It’s Like Magic!

A day at Walt Disney World® Resort is sure to be adventurous and filled with fun, but sometimes in all that excitement it can be easy to lose track of personal belongings.

Dates Announced For 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays & Candlelight Processional

Latest things to see at Walt Disney World ResortWe’re happy to share that the 2018 Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays will return to the park Nov. 18-Dec. 30, 2018. The Candlelight Processional also returns this year and for the first time, the popular holiday tradition will open for Thanksgiving on Nov. 22-Dec. 30, 2018. The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays invites Guests to discover holiday cheer throughout the park and across all 11 World Showcase pavilions. Special entertainment, storytellers, seasonal favorites at Holiday Kitchens, and eye-catching holiday decor are all part of the fun. Evenings during this time are topped off with a special holiday presentation of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.” The Candlelight Processional, a holiday must-do for many Epcot Guests, is a retelling of the traditional Christmas story read by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a massed choir and live orchestra. Stay tuned for updates on this year’s Candlelight narrators and dining package information.

New After Fireworks Dessert Party Coming to Magic Kingdom Park

New After Fireworks Dessert Party Coming to Magic Kingdom ParkDo you love fireworks ... and dessert? Due to the popularity of the Fireworks Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom® Park, there will now be an additional option – the After Fireworks Dessert Party starting on May 28, 2018. Now Guests can experience the legendary fireworks over Cinderella Castle from a special viewing area in the Plaza Garden, and afterward, head on over to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and indulge in a delicious array of all-you-care-to-enjoy desserts!

Wine Bar George at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort is Now Open!

Wine Bar George at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort is Now OpenWine Bar George, the latest addition to the dynamic food and beverage scene at Disney Springs® at Walt Disney World® Resort, is now open! The restaurant’s namesake, George Miliotes, is a Master Sommelier – one of only 249 in the world. Wine Bar George is the only wine bar in Florida owned by a Master Sommelier and will offer more than 130 selections by the ounce, glass, and bottle in a range of varietals, vintages, and prices.

Black Spire Outpost Revealed to be the Name of the Village in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge

Black Spire Outpost is the name of the village inside of the upcoming