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PHOTOS: EVACUATION of a New, Popular Ride in Hollywood Studios

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What’s one of the most DIVISIVE things that could happen to you in Disney World? A ride evacuation, for sure! Confused? Allow us to explain!

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

For some people, getting evacuated from a Disney World ride can absolutely ruin the day, especially if you’ve got a dining reservation to make, you waited in the queue for an extended period of time, or it’s your first time experiencing the attraction. However, for other people…it’s a dream come true! You get the chance to see a little behind-the-scenes action, and it can honestly be pretty fascinating. Recently, we got evacuated off of one of Disney World’s newest rides, and we thought you might want to see what it’s like!

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Everything You NEED to Know About VIP Tours in Disney World

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Are you hoping to have the best day ever in Disney World during your visit? Well, of course, you are!

We can’t blame you for wanting the best vacation ever!

You’ve saved and planned for months to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth, and you’ll definitely want to experience as much as you possibly can. One of the ways to get a LOT accomplished in a little amount of time is a VIP tour, and if you’ve ever been interested in this offering, we’re breaking down what all the experience entails!

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VIDEO: Watch One of Disney’s Famous Balloons Be Made

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If you’ve ever been walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A., then you’ve probably seen Cast Members appearing as though they’re about to float away as they hold giant bunches of the famous Mickey balloons. 

We love Mickey balloons

But, have you ever wondered how those balloons are made (it’s like a balloon within a balloon…how is that even POSSIBLE?)? Well, wonder no more because Disney Parks recently shared an Instagram reel that gives us a behind the scenes look at how the magic is made.

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5 Things You Might Not Want to Know About Disney World

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Fair warning: you might not want to read this post.

Magic Kingdom at Night

Seriously, if you love to believe that Disney World is nothing but happy and magical 100% of the time or that it’s pure magic that creates some of the amazing effects you see in the parks, this might not be the right place for you. Because this is where we’re going to take a deeper look at some behind-the-scenes secrets about Disney World, and some of these are kind of mind blowing! So if you choose to continue reading, we’re just saying now that we warned you! [Read more…]

Got “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” on Repeat? Don’t Miss Disney’s Upcoming Virtual Event!

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If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of Disney’s latest animated film, Encanto. You may even find yourself constantly singing “We Don’t Talk about Bruno.”

We don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no. ©Disney

If you’re looking for a reason to rewatch Encanto (not that we really ever need a reason), Disney has you covered!

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VIDEO: See What Happens to Disney World’s Gingerbread Displays When the Holidays Are Over!

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Have you ever wondered what happens to all the holiday decorations around Disney World once the season ends? Where do the giant Christmas trees go? And all the garland?

If a Christmas tree falls in Walt Disney World…

Well today we’re bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at how one ICONIC Disney holiday decoration is RECYCLED once the holiday happenings have ended!

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VIDEO: Here’s How Disney World Makes Cast Member’s Iconic 50th Anniversary Name Tags!

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There is A LOT to experience in Disney World for the 18-month long 50th-anniversary celebrations and we’ve been taking you along with us for it all!

Cinderella Castle

And, while new rides, restaurants, and treats get a lot of the glory, there are some other details that you might miss if you’re not paying attention — Disney is all about the big things AND the little things after all! Well, today Disney is taking us behind the scenes to show us how they make THOUSANDS of one of the smallest 50th-anniversary details there is!

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Hold Up. Disney Pastry Chefs Make HOW MANY Treats Every Day? 😮

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If you’ve been to any Disney park, chances are good that you’ve seen the beautiful confection counters inside different sweets shops.

Looks delicious!

Elaborately decorated treats like caramel apples, fudge, rice krispy treats, cookies, and more are displayed in these windows for guests to purchase. You’ll usually find different treats for sale, depending on the season or other events going on. But how do the incredible confections get to these counters in the first place? Disney just released an interview with a pastry chef at Disneyland Paris that gives us all an inside look at everything that has to happen for the treats to make it to you. [Read more…]

VIDEO: Get a SNEAK PEEK at Disney’s Christmas Day Special

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Can y’all believe it’s Christmas Eve Eve already??

Magic Kingdom Holiday Decorations

One of Disney’s time-honored traditions for this holiday season is the Christmas Day Special, which airs on ABC at 10AM ET and 9AM CT/PT on Christmas morning. The special, called the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” features musical performances, behind-the-scenes looks at some current Disney projects, and lots of holiday cheer. Now, you can get a sneak peek at how the magic is made to bring the Christmas Day Special to life. [Read more…]

PHOTOS: A BIG Production Was Happening in the Magic Kingdom Today

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Disney World is not only a popular place for guests to visit, it’s also a setting for lots of Disney commercials. If you’ve ever been walking through the parks and stumbled upon a big stage or some sound and lighting equipment, congratulations! You’ve just found a set for what is likely a commercial or Disney special in the works.

Filming in EPCOT

We’ve seen even MORE of these filming sessions in the parks for both the 50th Anniversary and the holiday season. So here’s a look at what’s happening behind the scenes of that filming you see for Disney World. [Read more…]

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