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Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens to Guests

The heartbeat of the Magic Kingdom has returned after a four year closure! The Walt Disney World Railroad closed on December 18, 2018 to make way for the groundbreaking of the Tron Lightcycle / Run roller coaster that’s set to open in March of 2023. Since its closure, the park has felt like a piece of its heart has been missing. The sound of the train’s horn echoing throughout the park, and the kinetics of seeing the iconic steam engine filled with passengers pass by some of our favorite attractions left the Magic Kingdom feeling just a little bit less magical, and a whole lot less nostalgic. However, as of December 23, 2022, the Walt Disney World Railroad has finally returned!

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EPCOT Celebrates 40 Years of History

EPCOT, a place that almost transcends what a theme park can be, is reaching a major milestone this year - 40 years. From the iconic “Florida Project” videos that explained Walt Disney’s original idea for the Experimental, Prototype, Community of Tomorrow, to the large 300 acre theme park we have today, EPCOT has gone through some major changes in concepts, themes, and ideals. Today, although it sits in a chaotic mess of construction, still holds some of the heart that Walt Disney originally had for his community - it’s a place that inspires curiosity, imagination and wonder

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Will Tron Lightcycle/Run Open For the 50th Celebration?

Tron Lightcycle / Run was originally announced for the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World back in July of 2017 at D23 in Anaheim, California. Since its announcement, the ride has had a long journey of ups and downs. However, with the park quickly approaching the end of its 50th anniversary celebrations, many fans are left wondering if Disney will keep their word of opening the attraction sometime during the 18 month long event.

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3 Tips for Getting a Boarding Group at Disney

Boarding groups have been a huge complaint about new Disney Parks attractions ever since Rise of the Resistance opened in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. While boarding groups aren’t going away anytime soon, we do have a handful of tips and tricks to help you secure your spot on the latest, greatest ride for the day of your visit!

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Are Park Reservations Leaving Disney Parks Anytime Soon?

Ever since reopening from the pandemic related closures, the Walt Disney Company has implemented a park reservation system that has both frustrated and confused many guests. The system has been a huge topic of debate in the fandom; however, the longer it stays, the more permanent it seems to get. Are the days of going to Disney Parks on a whim over, or will the park reservation system be leaving soon? Let’s talk about the future of reservations, and why they might be here to stay.

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Disney Genie Plus Includes More Rides Now!

When the service initially launched, each of the four Walt Disney World parks excluded two (2) attractions from the base Genie Plus system and were only available for up-charge, individual attraction selection “Lightning Lane” purchases. However, soon after launch the resort experimented with incorporating a handful of these Lightning Lane attractions into the standard $15 baseline service. These attractions included: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Expedition Everest, Frozen Ever After and Space Mountain.

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Top of the World Lounge FINALLY Reopens!

One of, if not the, most legendary fireworks viewing spots in Walt Disney World is about to reopen just in time for Enchantment’s twice a night viewing schedule! Top of the World Lounge is restaurant and bar that sits on top of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The resort is located right next door to the world’s most popular theme park, Magic Kingdom, and provides a jaw dropping viewing experience of the park’s nightly fireworks show.

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New Show Times for Enchantment at the Magic Kingdom

Want more opportunities to see fireworks at the most magical place on earth? Well, you’re in luck! Walt Disney World has officially updated their upcoming schedule for Enchantment at the Magic Kingdom to be shown twice a day! Starting July 14th to the 24th the nighttime fireworks spectacular will display twice.

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How to Enjoy Theme Parks By Yourself

Have you ever considered going to a theme park by yourself on a solo trip? Sometimes it can be intimidating. We're talking about some of the benefits to going to a park by yourself and why it offers a different, and sometimes better, experience than going with a group of people. These tips apply to all theme parks including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, and so many more. Don't wait to go!

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8 Things to do on a Busy Day at Theme Parks

With spring break crowds at their peak, and summer vacation crowds just around the corner, the parks have been extremely packed to say the least. It’s easy to get discouraged about visiting the parks during this time because of that; however, in this article we’re going to talk about a few ways to still enjoy your theme park visit even when experiencing the rides and attractions aren’t an option for the day!

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Tips For Visiting The Parks on a Busy Day - How to Get The most Done

How do you get the most out of your trip to Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, or any of the other popular Theme Parks? Here are our biggest and best tips for how to have the best day no matter how busy or crowded it is!

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Disney Genie Plus FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Disney Genie and Disney Genie Plus are new services being offered by Walt Disney World and Disneyland. These new services have proven to be rather confusing for some guests, so here’s a list of most Frequently Asked Questions and their answers!

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Should Disney Have Brought Back Festival Of Fantasy?

After being closed for nearly 24 months, Walt Disney World finally saw the return of the beloved parade, Festival of Fantasy on March 9, 2022! However, with all the excitement, joy, and nostalgia we felt as we stood on Main Street USA to watch the long lost parade once again we have to ask the question: should Disney have even brought back Festival of Fantasy at all?

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Festival of Fantasy Returns to Disney’s Magic Kingdom!

The future of daytime street entertainment at the Magic Kingdom is bright, and I brought my shades to celebrate! Not only has Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire stage show returned at the Cinderella Castle, but they’ve also added a brand NEW cavalcade that features thirty beloved Disney characters called Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! And now, after being away for nearly 24 months exactly, Festival of Fantasy finally returns!

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