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If it’s been a minute since you visited Magic Kingdom, you might be wondering what’s different about this park since your last trip.
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We’re heading into Magic Kingdom today to see what’s new in terms of souvenirs, crowd levels, construction, character meet and greets, and more! Buckle up, because we’ve got a lot of news for ya.
If you’re looking for some last-minute holiday gifts, you’re in LUCK.
The holidays are here!
We’ve seen some good sales this holiday season and now Disney is offering 30% off select items online! Take a look at what you can save on now.
We’re just a few short days from Christmas, and that means that it’s a very busy season for Disney World!
It’s the holidays at Disney World!
The parks are PACKED with guests visiting for the holidays, and there’s so much to see and do right now — from decorations to snacks to entertainment. And if you happen to be visiting on Christmas Day, there are some exclusive meals that you should know about!
Disney Genie recently launched at Disneyland Resort — it’s a free planning tool that can help you map out your day through the Disneyland app.
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Also launched with Genie was Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes. Genie+ replaced the old MaxPass system with a paid system. It costs $20 per day, per person to have access to reservations to skip the standby lines at rides around the parks using their new Lightning Lanes (old MaxPass lanes). There are also a few high demand rides not included with Genie+ that you can pay for individually to skip the standby lines. And, the prices for those Individual Lightning Lanes just went up for the holiday season.
If you’ve been to EPCOT lately, you’ve probably noticed a few construction walls.
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That’s because the massive EPCOT Transformation is still underway! Part of that transformation sees the center section of Future World turned into World Celebration. We’ve already experienced the new Creations Shop and Club Cool, but what else will this area hold?
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
Omicron continues to make an impact on the state of COVID-19 in Florida.
We’ve been monitoring the health and safety changes in Disney World
Orange County, Florida, where part of Disney World is located, recently identified Omicron in the wastewater, and the White House has also listed the county as a “rapid riser” and a COVID-19 hotspot. While Disney World continues to enact health and safety measures, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just changed their risk category for Orange County.
Big changes are on the way for the Walt Disney Company.
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Bob Iger, the current Chairman of the Disney Company, will be stepping down at the end of this year. His replacement has already been announced, though one media analyst thinks Iger’s time with Disney isn’t over yet. Recently Iger sat down with CNBC and shared some details about why he chose to step down from his CEO role and what he’s got planned for the future.
Happy holidays from Disney World! As the holiday season comes to a close and offerings like Festival of the Holidays and Very Merriest After Hours are on their way out, we’re on the hunt for the latest holiday treats and eats before the New Year arrives and Festival of the Arts takes over.
Happy Holidays!
We’ve had all sorts of delicious holiday eats this year, from $45 chocolate to holiday poutine, peppermint mousse, and more! Today, we’re taking a look at a holiday dream that’s sure to light up your day, especially if you’ve been looking for a Glow Mickey Jingle Bell.
Over the past 2 years, we’ve shared a LOT of information about Disney+.
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The streaming service has quickly become a big focus for the Disney company. We’ve kept track of the subscriber numbers, taken a look at what’s coming to the service in the future, and more. As a whole, the service has had a lot of success, though its most recent subscriber numbers have been lower than some analysts had hoped. Now Disney’s former CEO, Bob Iger, has spoken up about what he thinks the service needs to succeed.
It’s the holiday season and you know what that means…it’s time for a holiday giveaway!
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Each day D23 has been giving away some great prizes as part of their D23 Season of Magic Sweepstakes. We’ve seen prizes featuring video games, useful Disney items, and more. They even were giving one special winner a LIFE-SIZE BABY YODA. Now a new daily prize has arrived!
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