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While guests may visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to experience the more than 200 animals from 30 different species roaming across 46 lush acres, the generosity of those guests has also funded conservation projects that extend far beyond the savannahs of the resort hotel. Since Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opened its doors ten years ago, [...]

Ever since Walt Disney World’s Online Dining Reservation System was introduced in June of 2009, it has been very popular with Walt Disney World guests.  Since it’s been introduced, it has allowed guests to book multiple reservations for the same time.  It’s been suspected that this has caused reduced dining availability. Disney has now addressed [...]

Blizzard Beach will close October 30, 2011 for its annual refurbishment and will reopen on December 4, 2011. While the refurbishment is occurring, Typhoon Lagoon will remain open.

Typhoon Lagoon will be closed from December 4, 2011 until March 17, 2012 for its annual refurbishment. Blizzard Beach will remain open during this refurbishment.

D23 Members will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a two-and-a-half hour tour of The Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Archives, hosted by D23 and Archives staff. Guests will have the chance to stroll through the old Animation building where beloved films like Cinderella and Alice in Wonderlandwere created, see the historic soundstages used for filming [...]

From the Disney Parks Blog… Do you have a favorite character from Disney Parks? Megan Kachur, Developer for Headwear, has shared that a new Disney Ear Hat featuring Figment that is coming this fall. It is part of a new series of ear hats that will feature Disney characters like Dumbo, Tinker Bell, Pluto, Cheshire Cat [...]

Originally posted on The Disney Parks Blog… Starting May 18, additions will include a new aerial view of the park, above. In this photo, you can see the incredible progress being made in Cars Land (bottom right) as well as the soon-to-be complete Paradise Pier. At the top, you can also see the park’s new entrance [...]

Disney broke the news today on the Disney Parks Blog that The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) at Magic Kingdom Park is already undergoing changes behind closed doors that will reshape the attraction into a version reminiscent of the original show. The Walt Disney World attraction, originally called Tropical Serenade, has been entertaining guests since the theme park’s [...]

So seniors you’ve spent years working hard in school and you’re finally graduating. But before you graduate you and your classmates deserve a senior class trip like no other! Disney Senior Class Trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you and your friends get to create one final high school memory. After all these years of [...]

Originally published in the Disney Parks Blog… So many favorites, so little time! Dining with the beloved Disney characters is a fun way to get up close and snag some fantastic vacation photos – and have a delicious meal too. Here are some of our insider tips for navigating. And, please, share your tips with [...]