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BREAKING NEWS

DHS terminates TPS for Haitians, effective Sept. 2

THEME PARKS


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New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom this summer

Read full article: New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom this summer

The Magic Kingdom Park will have a new nighttime parade this summer.

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Epic Universe at Universal Orlando to celebrate grand opening

Read full article: Epic Universe at Universal Orlando to celebrate grand opening

Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready to welcome visitors to its Epic Universe.

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Disney announces plan for new theme park, resort in Abu Dhabi

Read full article: Disney announces plan for new theme park, resort in Abu Dhabi

Disney is heading to the Middle East with plans to open up a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, the company announced Wednesday.

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Disney shares details about new attractions at Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios

Read full article: Disney shares details about new attractions at Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney theme park fans will have some new attractions to look forward to, as Disney releases details about updates at two of its theme parks in Orlando.

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ā€˜Lightning Lane Premier Pass’ now available to all guests visiting Disney parks

Read full article: ā€˜Lightning Lane Premier Pass’ now available to all guests visiting Disney parks

Guests willing to pay a premium for shorter wait times for their favorite rides at Disney now have an option to help them with that, even if they are not staying at a Disney hotel.

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Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort turns 50

Read full article: Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort turns 50

Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a milestone as the iconic attraction turns 50 on Wednesday.

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Walt Disney World raises annual pass prices

Read full article: Walt Disney World raises annual pass prices

The Walt Disney World Resort has raised its prices for annual passes.

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Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ā€˜s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down.

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Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to Helene

Read full article: Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to Helene

Walt Disney World outside Orlando said Wednesday that it will be open on Thursday, except for its miniature golf courses and the Typhoon Lagoon water park.

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The final portal: Details revealed on ā€˜Harry Potter’-themed world at Epic Universe

Read full article: The final portal: Details revealed on ā€˜Harry Potter’-themed world at Epic Universe

In the Muggle world, July 31, 2024, is the day fans got official details of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park.

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ā€˜Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ at Magic Kingdom Park set to open Summer 2024

Read full article: ā€˜Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ at Magic Kingdom Park set to open Summer 2024

With Mardi Gras season now underway, the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort has announced the opening season of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure."

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Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees

Read full article: Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees

Disney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World.

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ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’ is making changes, raising prices

Read full article: ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’ is making changes, raising prices

The Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back all-day park hopping and increasing prices on parking and annual passes.

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Florida theme parks, airports monitor Hurricane Idalia

Read full article: Florida theme parks, airports monitor Hurricane Idalia

If you have plans to visit Central Florida's theme parks this week, there may be some changes in the air as Hurricane Idalia strengthens and makes its way to Florida's gulf coast.

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Disney brings back dining plans, updates park pass reservations for 2024

Read full article: Disney brings back dining plans, updates park pass reservations for 2024

The Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back guest favorite pre-pandemic Disney Dining Plans and updating Disney Park Pass reservations for 2024.

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Disney fans get creative in effort to remember Splash Mountain attraction

Read full article: Disney fans get creative in effort to remember Splash Mountain attraction

With the closing of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Park, came several efforts to keep the memories from the water ride alive.

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Splash Mountain closes to the public on Sunday night

Read full article: Splash Mountain closes to the public on Sunday night

Guests have this weekend to enjoy Disney’s Splash Mountain, before closing for renovations to make way for a new themed attraction.

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Universal to open theme park for young kids

Read full article: Universal to open theme park for young kids

Universal Parks & Resorts is bringing a theme park to Texas that will focus on entertaining young children, officials announced Wednesday.

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ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’ makes changes for new year; bring back complimentary resort parking

Read full article: ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’ makes changes for new year; bring back complimentary resort parking

With a new year, comes new changes to guest experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Disney announces 2023 closure date for Splash Mountain

Read full article: Disney announces 2023 closure date for Splash Mountain

Disney's Splash Mountain will close its doors in early 2023 to make way for a new themed attraction.

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Price changes coming to ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

Read full article: Price changes coming to ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

Visiting Walt Disney World Resort theme parks is about to get more expensive.

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Guide to 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Read full article: Guide to 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The event allows guests to stroll across six different continents and sample delicious food and drinks, see live entertainment and purchase colorful merchandise.

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Ex-Disney workers sue, claiming religious discrimination

Read full article: Ex-Disney workers sue, claiming religious discrimination

Three ex-Disney employees are suing the company, claiming they were fired after refusing to wear face masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Official Disneyland Instagram account hacked, filled with offensive posts

Read full article: Official Disneyland Instagram account hacked, filled with offensive posts

A self-proclaimed ā€œsuper hackerā€ got ahold of the official Disneyland Instagram account early Thursday morning and posted numerous offensive messages.

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Disney’s Splash Mountain is getting a makeover

Read full article: Disney’s Splash Mountain is getting a makeover

Disney's Splash Mountain will get a whole new look based on the animated film "The Princess and the Frog."

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South Florida man stopped at Disney with 9mm Glock handgun, extra ammunition

Read full article: South Florida man stopped at Disney with 9mm Glock handgun, extra ammunition

An armed man was stopped while trying to enter Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, according to Orange County Sheriff's deputies.

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Father of teen killed on Florida ride fears death forgotten

Read full article: Father of teen killed on Florida ride fears death forgotten

The father of a Missouri teenager killed after falling from a Central Florida amusement park ride said Monday he fears his son’s death will be forgotten with tragic consequences for future ride patrons.

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Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensions

Read full article: Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensions

The Walt Disney Co. is delaying by more than three years the opening of a campus in Florida to which 2,000 workers were being relocated from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.

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Autopsy: Teen died of blunt trauma in drop-tower ride death

Read full article: Autopsy: Teen died of blunt trauma in drop-tower ride death

An autopsy says a Missouri teenager died of blunt force trauma after falling from a 430-foot Central Florida drop-tower amusement park ride.

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ā€˜It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Read full article: ā€˜It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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Disney shares update on EPCOT’s historic transformation

Read full article: Disney shares update on EPCOT’s historic transformation

Walt Disney World shared new renderings of the new experiences and locations coming to EPCOT.

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Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer

Read full article: Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer

Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer.

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Disney Springs introduces Star Wars virtual reality experience

Read full article: Disney Springs introduces Star Wars virtual reality experience

Meta Quest Virtual Reality Experience featuring ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Coming to Disney Springs

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Legoland Florida Resort officially named certified autism center

Read full article: Legoland Florida Resort officially named certified autism center

Legoland Florida Resort is officially designated as a certified autism center, making it the first theme park resort to receive this certification.

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning to Magic Kingdom

Read full article: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning to Magic Kingdom

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 12 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

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Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it

Read full article: Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it

At the first meeting of Walt Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials said Wednesday they were still confused about what the new legislation meant, even as some ripple effects were starting to be felt.

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Parents sue after death of teen from Florida drop-tower ride

Read full article: Parents sue after death of teen from Florida drop-tower ride

A lawsuit was filed Monday by the parents of Tyre Sampson in state court in Orlando.

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Things you should definitely know before visiting Universal Orlando Resort

Read full article: Things you should definitely know before visiting Universal Orlando Resort

Is anyone planning a trip to Universal or considering a vacation to this hotspot?

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Disney World: Face masks optional for all areas of resort

Read full article: Disney World: Face masks optional for all areas of resort

Walt Disney World has lifted the last of its mask requirements, meaning face coverings will be optional for visitors at all locations on the central Florida Disney property.

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Are you getting the most out of your Disney FastPass?

Read full article: Are you getting the most out of your Disney FastPass?

Here are some insider tips to help you do more during your next visit to a Disney theme park.

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How to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Read full article: How to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

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ā€˜Star Wars’: Galaxy’s Edge -- is it the most immersive land Disney has built?

Read full article: ā€˜Star Wars’: Galaxy’s Edge -- is it the most immersive land Disney has built?

From the costumes to the level of detail, "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge will prove to be Disney's most immersive land yet.

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How well do you know Epcot’s World Showcase?

Read full article: How well do you know Epcot’s World Showcase?

Put your knowledge of World Showcase to the test with our quiz.

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4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World

Read full article: 4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

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Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets

Read full article: Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets

It’s perhaps one of the last things that guests at Walt Disney World have been waiting to see return: an up-close moment, picture or autograph with Mickey Mouse and other popular characters.

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Take a stroll down Sesame Street, relive your childhood, in Orlando

Read full article: Take a stroll down Sesame Street, relive your childhood, in Orlando

After 20-something years, I am now able to tell you how to get to Sesame Street -- and let me tell you, it's not just for kids.

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EPCOT: New photo shows ā€˜Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Read full article: EPCOT: New photo shows ā€˜Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Walt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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Dollywood closes free-fall ride after Florida death

Read full article: Dollywood closes free-fall ride after Florida death

Dollywood amusement park in Tennessee says it has temporarily closed a ride developed by the same maker of a free-fall ride from which a teen dropped to his death at a Florida attraction.

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Walt Disney World resorts that won’t break the bank

Read full article: Walt Disney World resorts that won’t break the bank

With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...

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Tickets and dates announced for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

Read full article: Tickets and dates announced for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Orlando’s premier fall event, is set to return this year for a record-breaking 43 nights.

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New details revealed about Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Disney Wish ship

Read full article: New details revealed about Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Disney Wish ship

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, is promising to be one of the company’s most magical ships ever built.

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Disney’s Minnie Van transportation service returning soon

Read full article: Disney’s Minnie Van transportation service returning soon

Walt Disney World has announced its Minnie Van transportation service will be returning to the resort this summer.

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6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, really

Read full article: 6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, really

We'll bet you never thought the words "Disney" and "cheap" could go in the same sentence. Well, guess again.

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7 ā€˜must-do’ rides at Universal Studios -- even if you hate roller coasters

Read full article: 7 ā€˜must-do’ rides at Universal Studios -- even if you hate roller coasters

So you have a fear of roller coasters, but you don't want to miss out on the fun when you visit a theme park. We've got your back.

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Florida’s DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill

Read full article: Florida’s DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill

Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida.

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Disney pledges $5 million in support of LGBTQ rights

Read full article: Disney pledges $5 million in support of LGBTQ rights

Disney is pledging $5 million in support of LGBTQ rights.

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Guests waded through heavy floodwater at ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

Read full article: Guests waded through heavy floodwater at ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

Several guests were caught on camera wading through floodwater at the Walt Disney World Resort on Monday night.

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Guests waded through heavy floodwater at ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

Read full article: Guests waded through heavy floodwater at ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

Several guests were caught on camera wading through floodwater at the Walt Disney World Resort on Monday night.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes its first voyage in March

Read full article: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes its first voyage in March

Die-hard Star Wars fans will have the chance to craft their own story, when Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launches to a galaxy far, far away at the Walt Disney World Resort on Mar. 1.

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Walt Disney World updates mask policy

Read full article: Walt Disney World updates mask policy

Walt Disney World resort updates masking policy beginning Feb. 17.

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SeaWorld Orlando’s new roller coaster debuting next month

Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando’s new roller coaster debuting next month

A long-anticipated new roller coaster is opening at SeaWorld Orlando next month.

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Universal Orlando reinstates mask rule as COVID cases rise

Read full article: Universal Orlando reinstates mask rule as COVID cases rise

Universal Orlando is reinstating its mask requirements beginning Christmas Eve as COVID-19 cases are surging as a result of the omicron variant.

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Sugar rush: Trying out the EPCOT holiday cookie stroll

Read full article: Sugar rush: Trying out the EPCOT holiday cookie stroll

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is well underway at Walt Disney World.

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Cinderella Castle evacuated after small fire at Disney World

Read full article: Cinderella Castle evacuated after small fire at Disney World

Reedy Creek fire officials say a small fire at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Tuesday may have sprouted from a tree.

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Disney plants date for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Read full article: Disney plants date for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Horticulture teams at Walt Disney World have their hands full ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

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New Peppa Pig theme park to open as certified autism center

Read full article: New Peppa Pig theme park to open as certified autism center

The all-new Peppa Pig Theme Park will open as a certified autism center, leaders announced Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park, is reopening

Read full article: Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park, is reopening

Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park is preparing to open Nov. 10 for its 2021 winter season. The park debuted last year in Pasco County.

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Walt Disney World shares holiday food and drinks at resort hotels

Read full article: Walt Disney World shares holiday food and drinks at resort hotels

Walt Disney World has shared details on its blog about some of the delicious food and drinks at its resort hotels for the holiday season.

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Take a 360-degree ā€˜walk’ around Magic Kingdom as Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary

Read full article: Take a 360-degree ā€˜walk’ around Magic Kingdom as Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary

As most might know, October marked 50 years since Disney World opened its doors.

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Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offerings

Read full article: Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offerings

As Walt Disney World continues to celebrate the World’s Most Magical Celebration for its 50th anniversary, things are about to get even more festive for the holiday season.

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Walt Disney World brings back character experiences just in time for the holidays

Read full article: Walt Disney World brings back character experiences just in time for the holidays

The Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back several shows and meet-and-greets in November.

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Scare scale: Ranking the best houses of Halloween Horror Nights

Read full article: Scare scale: Ranking the best houses of Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights opened for its 30th year to some terrifying screams Friday night at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Universal’s Horror Nights open for screams after absence

Read full article: Universal’s Horror Nights open for screams after absence

After a pandemic-related absence of almost two years, Universal Orlando Resort’s celebration of all things scary opened for screams on Friday.

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Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ā€˜Disney Enchantment’

Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ā€˜Disney Enchantment’

Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.

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Disney now requiring all salaried, non-union hourly employees to be vaccinated

Read full article: Disney now requiring all salaried, non-union hourly employees to be vaccinated

The Walt Disney Company announced Friday that they are now requiring all of their salaried and non-union hourly employees working at sites in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Mask requirements back in place beginning Friday at Walt Disney World

Read full article: Mask requirements back in place beginning Friday at Walt Disney World

Beginning on Friday, the Walt Disney World Resort will reinstate mask requirements indoors.

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Report: Disney may get $570M in tax breaks for new campus

Read full article: Report: Disney may get $570M in tax breaks for new campus

Disney stands to benefit from more than a half billion dollars in tax breaks for building a new regional campus in central Florida.

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Disney rolling out more entertainment experiences across resort

Read full article: Disney rolling out more entertainment experiences across resort

Walt Disney World has announced a number of new entertainment experiences returning to the resort next month.

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Animatronic Biden joining Hall of Presidents at Disney World

Read full article: Animatronic Biden joining Hall of Presidents at Disney World

Forget an inauguration ceremony. The true indicator of having made it as president is being added to the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Florida.

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Holiday magic will be back this year at the Walt Disney World Resort

Read full article: Holiday magic will be back this year at the Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort adds back Holiday offerings this upcoming Holiday season.

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Disney releases details about holiday celebrations

Read full article: Disney releases details about holiday celebrations

Walt Disney World gave new details Monday about its upcoming holiday celebrations.

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Fireworks return to Disney parks in latest lifting of rules

Read full article: Fireworks return to Disney parks in latest lifting of rules

Disney plans to restart fireworks shows at its parks in Florida and California in the latest move by the company to ease up on pandemic restrictions implemented last year.

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Firework spectaculars returning to Walt Disney World

Read full article: Firework spectaculars returning to Walt Disney World

Firework spectaculars are returning to Walt Disney World.

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Soon vaccinated visitors can remove masks at ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

Read full article: Soon vaccinated visitors can remove masks at ā€˜The Most Magical Place on Earth’

It will soon be a lot easier to see smiles again at Walt Disney World in Florida. Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for theme park visitors who are vaccinated.

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The birth of Velocicoaster: A look back at Universal’s new species of coaster

Read full article: The birth of Velocicoaster: A look back at Universal’s new species of coaster

Research and development of the coaster has also been years in the making, but overall construction took a little more than two years.

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Disney CEO says attendance caps at parks being raised

Read full article: Disney CEO says attendance caps at parks being raised

During an earnings call on Thursday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek hinted that there could be a change to the mandatory mask requirement at Disney parks in the near future after the CDC said people could stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.

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May the 4th be with you… but wait, there’s more intergalactic fun on the horizon for 2022

Read full article: May the 4th be with you… but wait, there’s more intergalactic fun on the horizon for 2022

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will begin to launch guests into hyperspace in 2022.

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Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney trip

Read full article: Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney trip

A Louisiana man who said he spent $15,000 on a Disney World vacation learned to his misfortune that the ā€œthe most magical place on Earthā€ has very real rules to maintain public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Guests can now ā€˜automagically’ enter Walt Disney World theme parks

Read full article: Guests can now ā€˜automagically’ enter Walt Disney World theme parks

New feature on Disney vacation application allows guests to use their mobile phone to enter Walt Disney World Resort theme parks

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Family of boy killed by alligator at Disney World urges organ donation

Read full article: Family of boy killed by alligator at Disney World urges organ donation

This Oct. 2, 2015 photo provided by the Lane Thomas Foundation shows Lane Thomas Graves, in Omaha, Neb. (Lane Thomas Foundation via AP)OMAHA, Neb. Matt and Melissa Graves created the Lane Thomas Foundation after their son was killed by an alligator in 2016. Gillock said organ donation helped ease the pain of losing her 3-year-old daughter to brain cancer in 2015 because she knew her daughter’s organs helped five people. ā€œThe Lane Thomas Foundation is amazing to help these families that are going through organ donation to not worry about financials.

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ā€˜It’s showtime’ Beetlejuice will headline Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando

Read full article: ā€˜It’s showtime’ Beetlejuice will headline Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights will be back this year and the ā€œghost with the mostā€ will get his very own haunted house. A ā€œBeetlejuiceā€ themed haunted house will be part of the 30-year anniversary celebration of the fright nights. There’s no word if Lydia or the rest of the Deetz family will be there, but there may be a chance that if you say ā€œBeetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!ā€ the popular ghost may make an appearance. The fright nights begin on September 3 and will run through October 31.

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World’s first Peppa Pig theme park coming to Florida

Read full article: World’s first Peppa Pig theme park coming to Florida

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – If you’re the parent of a child under the age of 7, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the words ā€œPeppa Pigā€ once (or dozens of times) during the quarantine. The good news is that in 2022, you’ll be able to take your Peppa Pig-loving kid to an entire theme park dedicated to the British piglet and brand. In 2022, the world’s first Peppa Pig theme park is coming to Legoland Florida Resort. Families will also be able to meet Peppa and her friends at the theme park during their stay. Annual passes to Peppa Pig Theme Park will be available as standalone memberships or inclusive passes that will also grant admission to LEGOLAND Theme Park, LEGOLAND Water Park, and other regional Merlin Entertainments attractions.

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Blue Man Group ending its 14-year run at Universal Orlando

Read full article: Blue Man Group ending its 14-year run at Universal Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Blue Man Group is officially ending its 14-year run at Universal Orlando. The group announced its departure Monday on Twitter, adding that they planned to reopen safely at some point in Las Vegas, New York, Chicago and Boston. The trio of bald, blue-painted men hadn’t performed in Orlando since last March when Universal Orlando and other Florida theme parks shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Blue Man Group had performed more than 6,000 shows in a 1,000-seat theater at Universal CityWalk, an entertainment and retail district located right next to Universal Orlando’s theme parks. Universal Orlando didn’t say what the space would be used for next.

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Disney updates Jungle Cruise after insensitivity criticism

Read full article: Disney updates Jungle Cruise after insensitivity criticism

ORLANDO, Fla. – Jungle Cruise is one of the original Disney parks’ rides and it’s getting a 21st century remodel. That comes following criticism of the ride for its depiction of animatronic indigenous people as savages or headhunters. It’s the latest update to a legacy theme park ride that has been criticized in years past as being racist. Disney said in a blog post Monday that the ride will be updated by Disney ā€œimagineersā€ at the Disneyland park in California and the Magic Kingdom park in Orlando with a new storyline. It said the changes will ā€œreflect and value the diversity of the world.ā€

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Despite COVID-19, Florida’s first snow park still opening

Read full article: Despite COVID-19, Florida’s first snow park still opening

DADE CITY, Fla. – Florida will soon have a winter wonderland of its own, complete with snow, come this November. Tickets are on sale to the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park, according to WPLG sister station, WKMG-TV. The new park is set to open to the public on Friday, Nov. 20 and has instituted a COVID-19 safety plan. Officials said the park will feature magical music and a light show on the slopes nightly, which can be seen from the Holiday Market at the park’s Alpine Village. According to the company’s website, The Alpine Village will have a variety of food vendors offering hot and cold beverages, beer, wine and food.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis holds roundtable on theme parks in Orlando

Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds roundtable on theme parks in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a roundtable discussion regarding theme parks Wednesday afternoon at Universal Studios in Orlando.

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What’s that delicious juice concoction Walt Disney World serves?

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Stitch juice, jungle juice, POG juice -- the names go on and on. Rumor has it, there is a popcorn stand in Animal Kingdom called Mahindi that even serves up a Jungle Juice Slushy. Combine 21 ounces passion fruit juice, 21 ounces guava juice and 14 ounces orange juice (pulp-free). If following a recipe isn’t your forte, Welch’s Guava Pineapple juice is the closest thing to POG juice in a carton. Whether you make it, buy it, or order it, be sure to have yourself a glass of POG juice the next time you sit down for breakfast.

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Universal Studios cancels this year’s Halloween Horror Nights due to pandemic

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Studios announced Friday that it has canceled this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at its Orlando and Hollywood theme parks due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Park executives said they made the ā€œdifficult decisionā€ so they can continue focusing exclusively on enhancing health and safety procedures during regular park hours. pic.twitter.com/72uyzTWDXE — Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) July 24, 2020Universal Studios Hollywood remains closed at this time, while the Orlando theme park reopened last month. ā€œWe know this decision will disappoint our fans and guests,ā€ a statement from Universal Studios read. But we look forward to creating an amazing event in 2021.ā€The announcement of the cancellation of Halloween Horror Nights comes as Florida reported Friday that it has surpassed 400,000 COVID-19 cases with 135 new deaths.

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What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is set to once again open its gates to the Magic Kingdom following a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with most families staying inside and not traveling, how crowded will the theme parks really be when they reopen? Park Capacity Capacity at 25% Magic Kingdom 57,000 people 14,250 people Epcot 34,093 people 8,523 people Hollywood Studios 30,843 people 7,710 people Animal Kingdom 37,671 people 9,417 peopleA park at 25% capacity would mean very minimal wait times. As we can all imagine, visiting a Disney theme park when it reopens will be a new experience for all -- no matter how many times you’ve visited. The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom parks will open first July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.

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In case you missed it: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ā€˜Princess and the Frog’

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It’s transformation central at Disney Parks in the U.S., as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. MORE: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainIf you haven’t heard of the film, you’re not alone. If you’re unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, here’s a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Br’er Rabbit as he looks for his ā€œlaughing place.ā€ All the while, Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are in hot pursuit of Br’er Rabbit. ā€œMany adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,ā€ the ā€œKeep Splash Mountainā€ petition said.

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