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New Lion King 25th Anniversary Photo Spot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 24, 2019

25 years ago, Disney’s The Lion King premiered in theaters, and became a classic film for Disney fans of all ages. To celebrate this iconic anniversary year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering a brand-new photo spot at the entrance of the park. The photo spot resembles a giant wooden photo frame, complete with colorful carvings of some of your favorite movie moments. From Rafiki lifting Baby Simba on Pride Rock to a scowling Scar and friendly Timon and Pumbaa, the details on this fun new ...

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Pro Bowl Pep Rally Kicks Off This Weekend at Disney Springs

January 23, 2019

Although the NFC and AFC Championship Games are officially behind us, there’s one more exciting game taking place the weekend before Super Bowl LIII! The 2019 Pro Bowl will be taking place on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Camping World Stadium near Downtown Orlando. To celebrate this all-star game of NFC pros versus AFC pros, Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs will be hosting a 2019 Pro Bowl Pep Rally. The 2019 Pro Bowl Pep Rally will take place the night before the big game on Saturday, Jan. 26 ...

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Five Magic Kingdom Easter Eggs to Hunt For On Your Next Disney Trip

January 22, 2019

As you walk through Cinderella Castle, you enter a world of fantasy, and there’s truly more than meets the eye in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. Disney Imagineers are famous for leaving extra details or “Easter Eggs” for guests to hunt while visiting Disney Parks and Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom is home to quite a few notable ones. Here are five hidden gems to find around Fantasyland on your next Walt Disney World vacation. The Little Nautilus 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea was a ...

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Eight Little-Known Facts About Epcot’s World Showcase

January 21, 2019

Epcot’s World Showcase is full of surprising facts. Walt Disney World’s second theme park Epcot is divided into two lands: Future World and World Showcase. The latter land takes guests on a journey around the globe exploring 11 unique pavilions, each inspired by a country around the world. There 1.2 miles are chock-full of global cuisine, unique experiences and culture. To celebrate this unique aspect of Epcot, we’re sharing eight outstanding facts about World Showcase. Not for ...