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BREAKING: Opening DATE Announced for Guardians of the Galaxy Ride in EPCOT!

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There are A LOT of new and exciting things coming to EPCOT in the next year or so!

EPCOT

There’s the brand new walk-through experience Moana: Journey of Water, an upcoming Quick Service location that will replace Electric Umbrella, a new festival area in the center of World Celebration (which was formerly known as a portion of Future World), and more. But, perhaps one of the most highly anticipated projects is Disney World’s first-ever Marvel roller coaster — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Now, it seems like we’ve been waiting a long time for this ride to open, but we finally know exactly WHEN it will debut!

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Disney World Hints at Return of Traditional Character Dining

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Today we shared the big news that traditional meet and greets are coming back to Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani.

Hey There Mickey!

But you may have missed an important detail within all of that news…

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A 1AM Park Closure and 6 Other Surprising Updates From Disney World This Week!

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Have you ever been surprised by Disney World? We sure have.

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire

This week we learned about the return of a favorite transportation method, we saw a return to pre-pandemic life, and we even witnessed a derailment (yes!). Check it all out here (and more!).

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5 Changes to Prepare For Ahead of Your Next Disney World Trip

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Change — love it or hate it, Disney World is FULL of change these days, and more change is on the way.

Magic Kingdom

There have already been changes when it comes to mask rules and select hotel check-outs. And the future will feature ride changes, hotel changes, and more. This week has been one full of changes — either announcements of changes that have already been made or ones that will soon take place. What changes should you be prepared for? Read on!

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DFB VIDEO: Latest Disney News: TRON Coaster Testing, New Mask Policies, Hotel Expansions & Restaurant Openings

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Need to catch up on the most recent Disney Parks news? We’ve got you covered!

Skyliner

Some exciting things happened in Disney World this week like vehicle testing on the brand new TRON coaster in Magic Kingdom and the announcement of brand new restaurants and new hotel expansions! There was also a change in mask policy for select transportation and SO many more updates this week.

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Why Your Uber in Disney World Could Cost MORE Right Now

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There’s one topic of conversation that’s been on a lot of people’s minds lately. No, we’re not talking about Wordle (but yes, we are obsessed), we’re talking about the news that practically every local TV news station and next-door neighbor can’t stop talking about: gas prices. For those of you planning a trip to Disney World, the rising cost of gas might seriously cut into your snack budget — especially if you’re driving all the way to Orlando!

Ya can’t walk to Disney World, sadly

But even those of you who aren’t bringing your own car to Disney World might feel the impact of higher gas prices. How you may ask? One word: Uber.

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Flooding, Genie+ Updates, and More Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week

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Y’all, it’s been a WEIRD week in Disney World. Floods, unusual closures, a ridiculously LONG line…a lot has happened.

What’s new in Disney World?

Unexpected surprises can happen all the time in Disney World, but sometimes we have to wonder how ALL of these things happen in one single week?! We’re here with the 7 BIGGEST surprises of the week!

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NEWS: Face-to-Face Character Meet-and-Greets Returning SOON to Disney Parks

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A big part of the magic of Disney Parks is being able to meet your favorite Disney characters face-to-face, but things have looked different for some time now.

Princess Fairytale Hall

Over the past few years, Disney Parks have undergone a number of changes due to the global pandemic, with one notable change involving characters in the parks. As of right now, character interactions are modified, and if you haven’t visited a Disney Park in several years, you might be disappointed by the limitations. But if you’re hoping for things to change, we just learned some BIG news about Disney Parks character meet-and-greets — and how they could look different soon.

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Two Times Disney World Honestly Surprised Us This Week

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It’s never a dull day in Disney World, especially when things are constantly changing!

Things are looking bright in Disney World!

This week, EPCOT’s 2022 Flower and Garden Festival began, and after eating our way around the World Showcase, we stopped to reflect on a few surprising changes in Disney World this week. Let’s go over them!

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5 Unexpected Things to Happen in Disney World This Week

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Disney World never ceases to surprise us!

Spaceship Earth and the Monorail

This week Disney made some unexpected Genie+ changes, some characters returned to their regular spot, and a useful form of technology went down temporarily, among LOTS of other news. Check it out here!

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