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NEWS: Festival of Fantasy Parade Return DATE Announced for Disney World

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It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen a traditional daytime parade in Magic Kingdom!

Festival of Fantasy Parade

Parades returned in a smaller way during the Christmas season, and the holiday parade was available for daytime guests to see for a limited time. But the traditional, non-holiday-themed parades have been gone from Magic Kingdom since the pandemic closures. Previously, Disney shared the BIG news that the Festival of Fantasy Parade would be returning to Magic Kingdom in 2022 and now we’ve got an exciting update!

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ALL the Entertainment Set To Return To Disney World This Year

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It’s 2022 now, and a lot of things have returned to pre-pandemic normal in Disney World.

Crowds in Magic Kingdom

Almost all of the Disney World hotels are open now (and the last one is returning at the end of March), and most dining locations are also open again. We’re still waiting for a few more things to return, like some of the restaurants and shows around the parks. We’re really missing a few fan-favorite productions, but good news: a lot of Disney World entertainment is coming back soon! Here’s a look at ALL of the entertainment that’s coming back to Disney World this year. [Read more…]

Should You Cancel Your Disney World Trip This Year?

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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.

Planning a trip for 2022 to Disney World? Or maybe you’ve had a 2022 trip to Disney World planned for a LONG time, but now you’re wondering if you should change it?

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There are lots of new things coming to Disney World in 2022, and select fan-favorite experiences will also be coming back. But there are also a lot of things that are constantly changing at the Most Magical Place on Earth and the surrounding areas. COVID-19 considerations and certain missing rides and entertainment might also factor into your trip worries. So today we’re breaking down all of the big things you should be considering when wondering whether you should cancel, modify, move, or keep your 2022 trip to Disney World.

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A Year of Disney World NEWS. See the BIGGEST 2021 Changes.

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It’s almost 2022, and at the end of year many of us take the time to reflect on the past year.

Disney Enchantment has arrived in Magic Kingdom!

2021 was a huge year in Disney news, from announcements about the loss of free perks, to the Disney Genie, to the new Annual Passholder system, and even more. We’re breaking down 2021 for you with the biggest news from each month, so take a look!

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How the 10 Biggest Disney World Changes of the Year Will Impact Your Next Trip

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2021 was a really big year for Walt Disney World Resort!

It has been a huge year for Disney World!

With reopening offerings, health and safety policies, and new attractions and restaurants, there have been some major changes to the theme parks and resorts in the past 12 months. But how will those changes impact your 2022 vacation? We’ve got the answers!

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9 NEW Things We Found Out in Disney World in November

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Ah, November. It’s the month of Thanksgiving and (most importantly) the month where most of the big holiday decorations arrive in Disney World! We learned a LOT this month, shared some more tips about using Genie+, and even saw a celebrity or two!

New month, new news!

As we prepare for Christmas and the end of 2021, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest Disney news from November! 

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FOURTEEN 2022 Dates You Need to Know If You’re A Disney World Fan

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Can you believe we’re already MONTHS into 2022? It’s shaping up to be a big year if you’re a Disney World fan, with the continuation of the 50th Anniversary Celebration plus much, much more!

Cinderella Castle is ready to continue celebrating the 50th Anniversary all year long in 2022!

If you’re looking ahead on your calendar as you plan for your next visit to Disney World, you’ll want to make sure you circle the following dates!

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The 13 Biggest Disney NEWS BOMBS You Missed from Destination D23

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This weekend was the Destination D23 event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and there was TONS of news.

Destination D23

Just in case you weren’t able to hop on the livestream from the event, we’ve put together a list of the BIGGEST news drops you might have missed! And there was a lot of big news, from returning shows to a preview of the “real” lightsaber, so let’s get started!

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NEWS: Fantasmic and the Festival of Fantasy Parade are RETURNING to Disney World!

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We’re bringing you all the news from Destination D23 this weekend!

Fantasmic!

Disney’s massive fan event is currently taking place in Disney World and that means a LOT of big announcements are coming. From news about the Disney Wish to an all-new EPCOT restaurant, there’s been some exciting stuff. Now, though, we’ve got news of some amazing offerings returning to Walt Disney World!

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One Year Later, Here’s What STILL Hasn’t Returned to Disney World

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It may be hard to believe, but it has been a FULL year since the Disney World theme parks reopened following its four-month-long closure in 2020 [when this post was originally published]. It’s a unique anniversary many of us wouldn’t have predicted being faced with just a few years ago, but here we are!

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Since then, a lot has changed — health and safety policies have been updated drastically to make face masks optional for most guests and Cast Members in many locations, and most social distancing measurements have also been lifted. For all of the things that HAVE returned to Disney World since the parks reopened, there are also a number of things that have STILL not come back.

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