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5 Rides At Walt Disney World That Are Better During the Day

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By Alexandra Blazevich To follow up on my list of which rides are better at night, I wrote a list about those that are my favorite during the day. Whether you want to take a lazy afternoon nap on a slow-moving ride, beat the heat or cool off on a water ride, these attractions are sure to please! [google_ad] 1) ...

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Amazing New Changes To FastPass+ At Walt Disney World Now Official

From the Disney Parks Blog: Since launching FastPass+ nearly two years ago, the ability to reserve access to your favorite Walt Disney World Resort experiences has been a popular feature of MyMagic+. And now you will have even more opportunities to customize how you make FastPass+ selections — even while exploring and enjoying the parks! Here’s how it works: [google_ad] ...

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Opening Date Set For Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Walt Disney World

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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is set to open at Downtown Disney! [google_ad] Jock Lindsey was Indy’s pilot in the franchise, and the backstory is that he once owned this watering hole. Tucked in between the soon-to-be-expanded Paradiso 37 and recently opened BOATHOUSE restaurant, a new Disney owned and operated Food & Beverage offering has been taking shape. With a prime ...

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Osborne Family Spectacle Of Lights Is Ending at Walt Disney World

From the Official Disney Parks Blog. “As you plan ahead, we also wanted you to know that this holiday season will mark the finale for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The display of lights has enjoyed a successful run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, going all the way back to when it first appeared on Residential Street. [google_ad] In ...

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Brand New Map Of Disney Springs Released!

Brand New Map Of Disney Springs Released [google_ad][google_ad] Each day Downtown Disney looks a little more like the upcoming Disney Springs. The transformation is scheduled to be finished in 2016. Until the official opening, give yourself plenty of extra time if you plan to head to Downtown Disney, especially if you have dining reservations. Walkways and traffic patterns are changing ...

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Fall Room Sale Just Announced! VERY Limited Availability.

Save up to 25% on rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Fall [google_ad] Offer Details Book Through September 18, 2015 Valid Travel Dates October 4 through November 24, 2015 and November 28 through December 23, 2015. Important Details The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings is based on the non-discounted price for the same room. ...

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Comic-Con 2015 Reel

Fans at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H were treated to a special look behind the scenes of Star Wars:The Force Awakens by director J.J. Abrams, producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and writer Lawrence Kasdan. I have to admit, I am getting really excited about this film! [google_ad]     Please tell us what you think in the comments below ...

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Confirmed – Disney Quest To Close!

Officials confirm DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close in 2016 to make way for the new “NBA Experience” attraction that will include a restaurant and store. [google_ad] DisneyQuest a 100,000-square-foot indoor entertainment center with video and virtual games first opened in 1998 at the entertainment district’s West Side. The indoor interactive “theme park” featured interactive favorites including Virtual Jungle Cruise, ...

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Yet Another Attraction Closes At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the Magic of Disney Animation will be closing on July 12th.  [google_ad] Disney confirmed Monday that “Work is underway on a new experience, and we look forward to sharing more information in the future,” a Disney World spokeswoman said. Disney has made a habit of surprising us. Lets hope this one is worth the ...

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