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Walt Disney World Celebrating ‘A World of Voices’ With Offerings for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Walt Disney World will be celebrating “A World of Voices” this Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with live entertainment, special food items, and more offerings. Character Appearances A Moana meet and greet began at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last month. Guests can find her at Discovery Island Character Landing. The Edna Mode Experience will open … Read more

Guests Aboard Disney Wish Stuck in Nassau Due to Technical Issues, EPCOT Popcorn Stand Gets World Discovery Makeover, & More: Daily Recap (4/30/23)

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, April 30, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

VIDEO: Get to Know D3-O9, The AI Concierge Droid on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

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D3-O9 is a protocol droid trained to help guests with anything they need aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This digital concierge can answer questions about the Halcyon, the galaxy, and even make reservations for dining and entertainment. D3-O9 is also ready to share a wealth of knowledge about the Halcyon’s history and lore. Get … Read more

PHOTOS: Newest Structure Rises as Construction Progresses on Disney Vacation Club Tower at Polynesian Village Resort

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

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We saw an additional story added to the newest building at the Disney Vacation Club Tower construction site at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Walt Disney World. Construction Progress Continues on Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort DVC Tower Plenty of work is still to be done at this site. A concrete mixer is stationary with a … Read more

Five Reasons To Book Your Next Walt Disney World Resort Trip With Be Our Guest Vacations

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Malia Minckler

Malia has been a social media specialist at WDW News Today since January 2022. She is a lifelong Upstate New Yorker who enjoys watching and playing sports, illustration, and of course all things Disney! You can e-mail her at malia@wdwnt.com.

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This article contains sponsored content from Be Our Guest Vacations. Are you planning to book an upcoming vacation at Walt Disney World Resort? If so, read on to learn about five reasons to book your next trip with award-winning Be Our Guest Vacations! Five Reasons To Book Your Next Trip With Be Our Guest Vacations … Read more

Disney Suing Ron DeSantis and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, COVID-19 Restrictions Made Illegal at Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (4/26/23)

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: New Merchandise With Prices For ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Action Remake in Walt Disney World

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

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As we prepare for the release of the new live-action “The Little Mermaid” remake, we found a new merchandise line for the film at Bonjour! Village Gifts and the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, and in the Fantasia gift shop in Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. Emporium The following merchandise was spotted at the … Read more

More Details About Disney100 Mickey & Minnie Meet and Greet, First Look at Spaceship Earth Light Show, Exclusive Treats, and More Coming to Walt Disney World

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Walt Disney World has shared more details about some of the exclusive Disney100 offerings coming to the parks and Disney Springs this year. Disney100 Mickey & Minnie Meet and Greet As previously announced, Mickey and Minnie will appear in their platinum Disney100 outfits for a meet and greet at EPCOT later this year. Disney said … Read more

Full List of ‘Star Wars’ Food Coming to Walt Disney World for May the 4th 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney has released the full list of “Star Wars” food and beverage items that will be available at Walt Disney World for Star Wars Day 2023 on May the 4th. Disney’s Hollywood Studios  ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)  Backlot Express (Available May 4 through 31; … Read more

Refurbishment of Sago Cay Exterior Nears Completion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The refurbishment of the Sago Cay building exterior seems to be nearing completion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Sago Cay Building Construction When we rode by the building on the Monorail in the morning, several crew members were working on this area of the roof. The building’s shingles had been removed earlier this … Read more

GOP-Proposed Timeshare Bill Would Give Disney Massive Tax Breaks, New Walt Disney World Nametags Coming, & More: Daily Recap (4/25/23)

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Vacation Club’s ‘Stay, Play, Sail Sweepstakes’ Offers a Chance to Win a 7-Night Resort and Cruise Combo Vacation

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

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Disney Vacation Club’s “Stay, Play, Sail Sweepstakes” offers a chance to win a four-night stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort combined with a three-night cruise on the Disney Wish.  Disney Vacation Club Sweepstakes Current Disney Vacation Club members, as well as non-members, can enter to win a free vacation which includes a five-day, four-night stay at Walt Disney World in … Read more

Pickleball Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Tennis Courts

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Pickleball is now available at several tennis courts at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Each location will offer complimentary equipment to guests who want to play. Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Players use paddles to hit a perforated hollow ball over a 36-inch-high net. It’s played with two or four players. Pickleball … Read more

PHOTOS: Two Structures Added as Construction Expands on Disney Vacation Club Tower at Polynesian Village Resort

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Construction of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is expanding with two more structures. Disney Vacation Club Tower Construction On this side of the center structure, crew members are working on a new section of the foundation. The ground is outlined with wood walls and a piledriver is parked in … Read more

July Date Removed From Annual Passholder Discounted Dates for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Yesterday, July 2 was added to the list of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages eligible for a 30% Annual Passholder discount, but the date has now been removed. It seems the addition of July 2 was an error on Disney’s part. It was just announced that Disney Visa Cardmembers can get 30% off select voyages … Read more

GOP-Proposed Florida Timeshare Valuation Bill Would Give Large Tax Breaks to Disney, Among Others

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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As reported by the Orlando Business Journal this morning, a Florida bill sponsored by Representative Randy Fine (Republican — Palm Bay) would redefine the way timeshare properties are valued in the state, consequently allowing the potential for massive tax breaks to entities in the state such as Walt Disney World, Hilton Grand Vacations, Marriott Vacations … Read more

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