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  • Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Stu
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    NEW: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Monday, April 1, 2019Tuesday, April 9, 2019

      KA-CHOW! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy made its debut Sunday, March 31, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This new show experience invites guests into the world of Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars films as they become rookie racers and learn the rules of the road from Piston Cup Champion Lightning McQueen. Lightning…

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  • Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land
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    Florida Resident Tickets are Back!

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, March 15, 2019Thursday, March 21, 2019

    Florida Residents Can Play and Stay with Special Ticket and Resort Offers at Walt Disney World Resort With spring break approaching, now, more than ever is the time for Florida residents to experience all that’s new and exciting at Walt Disney World Resort. And with sunshine and warmer weather also comes special theme park tickets…

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  • Star Wars Land D23 Expo
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    Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Set to Open at Disneyland Resort on May 31 and at Walt Disney World Resort on Aug. 29

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Thursday, March 7, 2019Tuesday, April 9, 2019

    All-new land will invite guests to live their own Star Wars adventures, with an epic opening for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance later this year In anticipation of high guest interest, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced today it will open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ahead of schedule at Disneyland Park in California on…

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  • "Happily Ever After" Fireworks and Projection Spectacular Debuts May 12 at Magic Kingdom Park
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    Hold On Tight For An Incredible Summer At Walt Disney World in 2018

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, February 9, 2018Monday, March 26, 2018

      Starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, Walt Disney World Resort will launch an incredible summer for 2018 with guests being immersed in their favorite Disney films, entering the worlds of their beloved characters and experiencing exciting new attractions and entertainment. Here are some of the highlights: All four Walt Disney World theme parks –…

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  • Woody's Lunch Box in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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    2018 Brings More Magic Than Ever to Walt Disney World Resort

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Tuesday, December 19, 2017Wednesday, December 27, 2017

      It’s a year to celebrate with Toy Story Land grand opening, exciting new Disney Springs dining concepts, a magical Theme Park milestone and more From a toy-inspired land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a milestone year for Disney’s Animal Kingdom to exciting additions at Disney Springs to an encore year for an Epcot festival,…

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  • Walt Disney Presents Hollywood Studios
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    “Walt Disney Presents” Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Now Open

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Thursday, October 5, 2017Friday, October 13, 2017

      “Walt Disney Presents” Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Showcases New Lands and Attractions Models and interactive displays debuted September 8 Guests to Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now get an insider’s look at the new Toy Story Land that opens at the theme park next summer.  The sneak peek is part of the new Walt…

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    Walt Disney World Resort Sparkles with Endless Magic During the 2016 Holiday Season

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Tuesday, November 1, 2016Wednesday, December 7, 2016

      Deck the halls! Walt Disney World Resort does that and plenty more this holiday season – turning up the yuletide magic with new shows, thrilling spectaculars, beloved characters to create lasting memories, yummy and festive holiday treats, and theme parks and resort hotels all aglitter with holly, jolly decorations. Here’s a sampling of the…

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    Disney’s Hollywood Studios Announces All-New Holiday Nighttime Spectacular

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Thursday, October 20, 2016Sunday, October 23, 2016

      “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” celebrates the season with state-of-the-art projections, special effects, fireworks and more An all-new nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Nov. 14, sending beloved Disney animated characters on a spirited yuletide adventure to get Santa back to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve. The façade…

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  • Pixar's Countdown to Fun Parade - Hollywood studios - Throwback Thursday
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    Countdown to Fun – Throwback Thursday

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Thursday, September 29, 2016Saturday, October 1, 2016

      Here’s a good trip back in time. Three years ago, although it really doesn’t seem that long ago, Disney’s Hollywood Studios had an afternoon parade, Pixar Pals Countdown To Fun! (January 16, 2011 – April 6, 2013). It had replaced Block Party Bash. The parade was cute, allowing guests to see many Pixar Pals with…

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    Walt Disney World Resort Kicks Off the First Day of Autumn by Celebrating a Season of WonderFALL Experiences

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, September 23, 2016Sunday, September 25, 2016

      The arrival of fall marks one of the best times of the year to indulge in sips, savors, songs and scares across the Walt Disney World Resort. Special events and seasonal celebrations all add up to create the “WonderFALL” world of Disney. Here’s some of what’s in store this fall:   Epcot The most…

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  • Disney Baby Care Center
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    Exploring the Baby Care Centers at Walt Disney World

    ByAleisha M. (NDM#150) Thursday, September 22, 2016Sunday, September 25, 2016

      Have you heard about Disney’s best kept secret? No I am not talking about the Disney Vacation Club, but rather the Baby Care Centers. Yes, I had heard of them years ago, and even used them with my first child. But it wasn’t until this past trip with my infant daughter that I got…

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  • Star Tours Paper Fast Pass - Throwback Thursday
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    Star Tours FastPass – Throwback Thursday

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Thursday, August 11, 2016Sunday, August 14, 2016

        The new MyDisney Experience (MDE) has benefits, but one thing it lacks is spontaneity. The ability to visit a park and grab whatever fastpass you can is still available, but on a different scale. Everything is done through an app on your phone now, and the days of paper fastpasses are long gone….

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  • black-ish - MARSAI MARTIN, LAURENCE FISHBURNE, MILES BROWN, YARA SHAHIDI, MARCUS SCRIBNER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS
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    ABC’s ‘black-ish’ to Film at Walt Disney World Resort

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, August 5, 2016Sunday, August 7, 2016

      ABC’S EMMY-NOMINATED ‘BLACK-ISH’ TO FILM AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN FLORIDA Season Three Premieres, Wednesday, September 21, at 9:30 p.m. ABC’s critically acclaimed hit series “black-ish” will film on location at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.  In the season three premiere episode, titled “VIP,” Dre decides to take his entire family on the…

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  • Tower of Terror
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    Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Mood Swings

    ByChris W. (NDD #300) Tuesday, July 5, 2016Sunday, July 10, 2016

      Shooting park icons is pretty irresistible. We don’t get to the parks as often as I like, but even if I lived near the parks, I think there are some shots I’d probably take almost every time. Ok, maybe every time. There’s no doubt the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a park icon….

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    Wordless Wednesday

    A Nice Day for a Boat Ride – Wordless Wednesday

    ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Wednesday, June 29, 2016Friday, July 1, 2016

      Lucinda A. (NDM#139)First & foremost, I’m MOM! I have a Disney soul…am a DVC & D23 member, and a wannabe castmember. Magic seeker for life! I vacationed almost exclusively at WDW with my family as an adult and in the last couple years picked up my family to move there/here. And that’s where I…

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  • 4th of July Fireworks
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    Star-Spangled Fun! Walt Disney World Resort Guests Are Invited to Celebrate the Fourth of July

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Friday, June 24, 2016Saturday, July 30, 2016

      LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests can celebrate America’s birthday with a red, white and blue extravaganza at Walt Disney World Resort. There will be no shortage of nighttime fun, as fireworks will dance across the skies above the Florida vacation kingdom. Here’s a look a what’s in store: Magic Kingdom The celebration begins with “Disney’s…

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  • The hat - Throwback Thursday - hollywood studios
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    Hat or No Hat? – Throwback Thursday

    ByLucinda A. (NDM#139) Thursday, June 23, 2016Sunday, June 26, 2016

        It seems that there were two groups of fans for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sorcerer Mickey Hat icon  – those that loved it and those that loved the thought of it gone! This week for Throwback Thursday, let’s revisit “The Hat.” The Sorcerer Hat debuted in 2001, in honor of the 100 Years of Magic…

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    Week In Review

    Disney Driven Week In Review 6-5-16

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, June 5, 2016Sunday, June 12, 2016

      It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily or…

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  • star wars weekends collage - throwback thursday
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    Star Wars Weekends – Throwback Thursday

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Thursday, June 2, 2016Sunday, June 5, 2016

      Throwback Thursday is so much fun. It gives you a chance to remember the fun and opportunities that may not still be around today. This week, let’s throwback to the real “unofficial kick off to summer” – Star Wars Weekends. The pain of  Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival wrapping up did not sting…

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    Week In Review

    Disney Driven Week In Review 5-29-16

    ByMaria H. (ndm#130) Sunday, May 29, 2016Sunday, June 5, 2016

      It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Have you been counted? Sign up today & get counted! We are also a part of Networked Blogs & Bloglovin’! Get our posts delivered to your inbox daily or…

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