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Total Solar Eclipse 2017: When Where and How to See It August 21, 2017

Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken skies all the way from Oregon to South Carolina, along a stretch of land about 70 miles (113 kilometers) wide. People who descend upon this “path of totality” for the big event are in for an unforgettable experience.

Mission: Space Updates and The Great Movie Ride Farewell Merchandise

Disney announces re-opening of Epcot’s Mission: Space with a new mission, the new pre-show video  at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom and of course the new farewell merchandise available for The Great Movie Ride at Disney Hollywood Studios. Recommended Articles Coming Attractions to Orlando 2018 Coming Attractions at Disney World…

Jetblue Officials Now Suggest Getting to Orlando International Airport 3 Hours Early

For the next eight months, airline officials from JetBlue are suggesting that passengers get to Orlando International Airport three hours early. This suggestion is due in part to the construction on the tram system that shuttles travelers to gates 1-29. There will only be a single tram for gates 1-29, which could cause delays. JetBlue’s…

United World Soccer at Disney Springs rebranded to Pelé Soccer

Soccer legend Pelé will be the face of a rebranded retailer at Disney Springs as Pele Soccer replaces United World Soccer. Orlando-based United World Soccer reached a licensing deal with the Brazilian soccer star, a deal that owners hope will propel the brand. The store continues to offer jerseys from clubs and countries around the…

Christmas in July at Disney Springs

Christmas in July is now underway at Disney Springs through July 30 2017. In July, The Art of Disney is featuring holiday inspired art with artist meet and greets, Dockside Margaritas is pouring the Snowflake Margarita, and Disney’s Days of Christmas is hosting a special meet and greet with Santa – dressed for the Florida…

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios – D23 Expo 2017

The first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction will place you inside Mickey’s cartoon world, with some exceptional visual effects and mind-bending transformations. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will feature something called 2½D – no special glasses needed – which we cannot wait to try out. It’s absolutely worth knowing that in order to prepare for the build…

Mission: SPACE Reopening Delayed until Fall

The space flight simulator was originally listed on official calendars with an early August 2017 reopening, but the latest calendars show the ride closed through to the end of September, and reopening on October 1 2017 at EPCOT. This goes against what was said during D23, when the timeframe for reopening was mentioned as August 2017….

Disney World’s Uber-Like Service To Be Called “Minnie Vans”

Here are the details we know: The service is available at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resorts. The cost will be a flat $20 to take you to your destination on Walt Disney World Property each way Current Hours: 6:30 am until 12:30 am

Star Wars Land model tour at D23 Expo 2017

At the D23 Expo 2017, we talked with Imagineer Scott Trowbridge, creative lead for the Star Wars Land project coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in 2019. He toured us through the newly revealed model, dishing new details along the way.

Disney’s Toy Story Land Will Open In Summer 2018

Disney announced the Toy Story Land section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios way back during D23 in 2015, and for this year’s update, we now have an opening window for the brand new park area. Bob Chapek announced that Toy Story Land will open in the Summer of 2018 at the Disney Hollywood Studios park in Orlando, FL….