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What We Know About the Upcoming Changes to Epcot

April 5, 2019

We all know that Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary is the next big Walt Disney World milestone, but did you know that Epcot’s 40th anniversary won’t be far behind? On October 1, 2022 Epcot will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. In preparation for this iconic birthday, Walt Disney World’s second theme park has a lot of updates coming! This multi-year transformation will be the first of its kind for the park, so let’s talk details of this major Epcot renovation. Experience Center ...

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Celebrate Mickey’s 90th All Year Long at Disney Springs

April 5, 2019

Walt Disney World sure knows how to celebrate a big milestone! Although the mouse that started it all turned 90 last November, his birthday celebration is set to continue well into this new year. From the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet in their birthday best in Magic Kingdom to special desserts and merchandise, the festive feeling can be found all over the Most Magical Place on Earth! Even Disney’s shopping and dining district is getting in on this birthday fun. Here are some of the ...

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NBA Experience at Disney Springs Announces Opening Date

April 3, 2019

Disney Springs Guests can finish out the summer season with a slam dunk now that the NBA Experience will be opening on Monday, August 12, 2019! This long-awaited experience will invite you to feel what it’s like to be a basketball superstar. Opening on the West Side of Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, anyone who loves basketball will really enjoy this new interactive experience. Previously home to Disney Quest, this building has been completely transformed into a ...

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Disney Vacation Club-Exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Gathering Event Coming To Epcot

April 2, 2019

Are you a Star Wars fan? If so, then this upcoming exclusive Disney Vacation Club experience is made for you! For one night only, the World Showplace pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot will transform into the Star Wars: Galactic Gathering. This event is exclusive to Disney Vacation Club members and special guests, and will take place on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is a Membership Magic event, where Disney Vacation Club members and other special guests will enjoy ...