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‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Offerings Return to Disney Parks to Celebrate Black History Month 2025

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“Celebrate Soulfully” returns to Disney Parks in honor of Black History Month with several performances, limited-time offerings, and more. Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Parks Guests will be able to take part in cultural experiences including performances, artwork, meet-and-greets, and various foods and drinks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort as part of “Celebrate Soulfully.” … Read more

Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort

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The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort areas for Wednesday, January 22. Cold Weather Advisory The Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. It is for Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Seminole, and … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closed for Two Days Due to Ongoing Cold Weather

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed for two days this week as Central Florida continues to experience low temperatures. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Closed for Two Days According to the Walt Disney World official website, the water park is closed today and tomorrow, January 20 and 21, 2025. It is currently scheduled to reopen on … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — Festival of the Arts, New Magic at the Haunted Mansion and Dino-Rama Closed – What’s Next?

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Join us live tonight, Sunday, January 19, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We update you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney community—all … Read more

New Figment Disney Lacers and Walt Disney World Mystery Attraction Figurines Now Available

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A new Figment Disney Lacers and Walt Disney World attraction mystery figurines are now available. We first discovered the items at Disney Ever After in Disney Springs. Figment Disney Lacers Figurine – $24.99 The Figment Disney Lacers is the newest addition to the vinyl figurine collection that debuted last summer 2024. The figurine is shaped … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom 1/13/2025 (Dino-Rama Walls, Big Thunder Mountain Tracks, and More)

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Howdy! Today was a somber day, to say the least. The weather was cold and cloudy. Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, and there were even more walls up in Magic Kingdom. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom It is the Monday post-Run Disney Marathon Weekend, and the crowds have shrunk. It was … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Closed for Three Days Due to Low Temperatures

A water park offers a thrilling daily recap with its towering slide, resembling a snow-covered mountain under a clear blue sky, surrounded by lush trees and rocky landscaping.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park at Walt Disney World Resort will be closed for three days due to low temperatures in Central Florida. Blizzard Beach Closed for Cold Weather According to the official Walt Disney World website, Blizzard Beach is closed from today, Tuesday, January 14 through Thursday, January 16. The Walt Disney World Hours … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disney Parks Construction Updates, Festival Previews and Passholder Perks

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Join us live tonight, Sunday, January 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We update you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney community—all … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/8/2025 (Rapunzel Restroom, New Popcorn Box, and Dinoland Changes)

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Howdy! Today was a pretty chill day in the Magic Kingdom, crowds have certainly slowed down. The Rapunzel restroom area is still struggling, there is a popcorn box featuring new artwork, and the last living animals have been removed from Dinoland. Monorail Morning Good morning from the Transportation and Ticket Center. It is another blistering … Read more

Blizzard Beach 30th Anniversary Pin Arrives at Walt Disney World

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A brand new Blizzard Beach 30th anniversary pin has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found this pin at Disney’s Pin Traders in Disney Springs. Blizzard Beach 30th Anniversary Pin This pin commemorates 30 years of Disney’s Blizzard Beach. The pin features Mickey wearing a winter scarf with yellow, green, and blue colors. Minnie is … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Extends Temporary Closure as Cold Weather Continues

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As cold weather continues to impact Central Florida, Disney’s Blizzard Beach has extended its temporary closure by another day. Blizzard Beach Closure Continues Previously, the water park was scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025; it will now remain closed on that day. It is scheduled to reopen on Friday, January 10 from 10 … Read more

Permit Filed for Facility Demolition in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new notice of commencement for facility demolition ahead of the upcoming first phase of closures for DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineering Files Notice of Commencement for Facility Demolition in DinoLand The permit lists “Facility demo” as the “General description of Improvement,” specified for 614 Dinoland Drive in … Read more

New Magic Kingdom and Valentine’s Day Disney Mini Mix-It Plush at Walt Disney World and Online

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The new Disney Mini Mix-Its have arrived at Walt Disney World and on DisneyStore.com. These plush feature Velcro straps to clip them onto bags and clothing, and mix-and-match Velcro hats. The first two series celebrate Magic Kingdom and Valentine’s Day. At Walt Disney World, we spotted the Mini Mix-Its at Big Top Souvenirs and the … Read more

New Magic Kingdom Guidemap Featuring Tiana’s Foods Water Tower Now Available

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A new Magic Kingdom guidemap has debuted at Walt Disney World featuring the Tiana’s Foods water tower at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. New Magic Kingdom Guidemap The front of the map features a blue-to-purple gradient border, with the water tower centered on the cover. Across the front of the water tower is the logo for Tiana’s … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — A Look Ahead at 2025, A Rundown of Upcoming Closures, and Disney Using AI in the Parks?

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Join us live tonight, Sunday, January 5, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We update you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney community—all … Read more

NEW Remy Cosplay Hoodie Available at EPCOT

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The newest cosplay hoodie has arrived in EPCOT at Walt Disney World, now featuring Remy from “Ratatouille.” Remy Cosplay Hoodie – $79.99 The newest addition to the cosplay hoodies, following the ones for Figment and the Yeti from Expedition Everest, is everyone’s favorite tiny chef, Remy. This new hoodie is grey with a fluffy white … Read more

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