You'll Need to RUN to Earn Disney World's Newest 50th Anniversary Collection (Literally!)

You’ll Need to RUN to Earn Disney World’s Newest 50th Anniversary Collection (Literally!)

After going virtual in 2021, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is officially set to return to the parks from January 5th to 9th, 2022!

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals

This year, the race weekend is themed after Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and runners will be racing their way through the parks to earn medals featuring their favorite characters dressed in their EARidescent-best! And, what would running a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon be worth if you didn’t have something to show off all your hard work, right? Well, get ready because runDisney has shared a sneak peek at some of the merchandise you’ll be able to purchase at the expo!

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Disney World Annual Passholder ✨BONUS✨ Reservations Added for January

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Being a Disney World Annual Passholder can come with its share of perks.

Annual Passholder

Those perks include free merchandise, discounts on Disney hotels, and even discounts on food! And now one more perk will soon return for passholders — the bonus reservations perk.

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11 Awesome ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Items You Can Get Online

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**This post contains SPOILERS for Spider-Man: No Way Home**

Marvel has been cranking out content this year!

Hawkeye series billboard

We got WandaVision, Loki, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals, and, of course, Spider Man: No Way Home. One of the most anticipated movies of the year, Spider-Man has made a huge impact at the box office and created a ton of excitement among the Marvel community. If you’ve seen the movie, and want some awesome new merchandise to show off your fandom, we’ve got a bunch of items for you to check out! Again, some of the merchandise in this post has spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home, so turn back now if you haven’t seen the movie yet!! Now, let’s take a look!

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Late Night Dining Will Be Available in Magic Kingdom Tonight and Tomorrow!

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It’s almost time to ring in the new year in Disney World!

Fireworks

If you’re looking for more to do in Magic Kingdom then get your special New Year’s Magic Shot, Magic Kingdom will be closing later than usual at 1AM on both December 30th and the 31st, and now we just noticed that a number of restaurants will be closing later than usual!

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Ring in the New Year in Disney World With a Special Magic Shot

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It’s almost 2022, and Disney World is celebrating with more than just fireworks!

It’s the holiday season!

If you’re visiting Disney World for New Year’s Eve, you can ring in the New Year at a Disney World dance party, for free at House of Blues in Disney Springs, or even celebrate TWICE at Raglan Road! But if you’re looking for a special keepsake from your visit, check out what you can do for a limited time!

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One Hollywood Studios Ride Is Having a Rough Time This Week!

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It’s no surprise that Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been BUSY this week.

Tower of Terror

In addition to the big crowds this week, a few rides have also gone down from time to time, adding even more excitement to the holiday chaos. Yesterday, Rise of the Resistance even had a 4-hour wait. One Hollywood Studios ride is down once again today, and Cast Members brought out some fun entertainment for guests!

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Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Just Sent a Big Thank You to Cast Members

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Last year, Bob Iger announced that he would be stepping down from his position as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

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He remains Executive Chairman of the company until the end of 2021. Iger was the CEO of Disney for 15 years and had major accomplishments like acquiring Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm as well as opening Shanghai Disney Resort in China. Recently, the former CEO visited Disney World, and decided to share some appreciation for the cast members!

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What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled

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Over the past few years, thousands of flights have been getting canceled in the United States sometimes due to COVID-19 cases, weather, staffing shortages, or other issues.

It’s busy at the airport

On Christmas Eve of 2021, we saw over 3,000 flights canceled, and 3 days later, 2,000 more flights were canceled. In 2022, we’ve seen airlines announce that they’ll be cutting thousands of flights and thousands of flights have continued to be canceled, while others have been delayed. A flight cancelation can really throw off your entire travel plans, so, what should you do if your flight to Disney World gets canceled?

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DFB Video: 30 Things That are Still FREE in Disney World

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What’s that? You’re tired of hearing about Disney Genie+ and all the extra upgrades that are gonna cost you $7 here and $15 there?

Water for the win!

Don’t worry, because I’m about to share some Disney World upgrades and perks that won’t cost a single penny.

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Should You Get Genie+ During Busy Times of the Year? We Experiment.

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Ahh, Disney Genie+, the paid version of FastPass that is taking Disneyland Resort and Disney World by storm, leaving some guests overwhelmed and confused.

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The new system has multiple parts, different prices for different options, and a set of rules that you’ll have to learn in order to use it effectively. However, when used properly, it could likely save you a good bit of time during your day at the parks. So how is it on the most crowded days of the year? Does it still work? Is it worth it? We tested it out in Disney World.

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