Celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort

Independence Day is less than a month away, and the parks at Walt Disney World®Resort will be celebrating our nation’s birthday with some star-spangled salutes to America!

If you are visiting during the 4th of July, here are some highlights of the special entertainment planned for that day:

  • Epcot® – On July 4, you can enjoy special evening concerts of great American songs by Voices of Liberty at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre. During the day, they can also meet Mickey and the gang in patriotic attire outside The American Adventure, and at 9 p.m. that night “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” joins the celebration with the addition of a heart-pounding, all-American grand finale!
  • Magic Kingdom® Park – At 9:15 p.m. on both July 3 and 4, “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” rockets into the air above – and all around – the park. Since this special, fireworks spectacular will be presented two nights in a row, you can start the celebration early. Each evening will also see special DJ parties hosted in Frontierland and Tomorrowland, where Guests can get a great view of the fireworks!
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios® – You can spend the Fourth celebrating one of the greatest icons of American popular culture at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.” This one-of-a-kind show blasts off at 10 p.m. with fireworks, lasers, projection effects and more!
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Toy Story Land Digital Maps Debut Online

Exciting news … Toy Story Land has officially been added to the digital map of Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on My Disney Experience.

When Toy Story Land debuts on June 30, 2018, you will get a “toy’s-eye-view” of the fun Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and Andy’s other beloved toys are having in Andy’s backyard. Here, your Clients can ride Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit, take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, walk through a new carnival game box to experience Toy Story Mania!, grab a tasty snack at Woody’s Lunch Box – and meet some of the characters “from the Toy Story films”!

The new land will debut on in-park maps beginning June 30, 2018, the land’s opening day.

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First Look at Toy Story Land at Night and More Featured in New ‘Inside Disney Parks’

Disney Parks Blog launched a new episode of  “Inside Disney Parks” today, and its packed with never-before-seen firsts, including an exclusive sneak peek at what to expect when the sun sets in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Plus, Walt Disney Imagineers share a dazzling look at the land and attractions – at NIGHT!

Also, a special “unboxing” segment unveils new toys created for Toy Story Land. Then, we take you behind the scenes at Disney California Adventure® Park for the most detailed look at the new “Incredibles” float before it joins the “Paint the Night” parade. And don’t miss how Dash’s super-human speed comes to life as he races around the float. Check it out:

 

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Review – Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fort Worth I-35 Western Center

This week we were in Texas for a wedding. We are crafty veteran travelers to Florida for vacation, but this is the first trip to Texas for us. The 17+ hour trip from central Illinois was going to be daunting for sure. We are so glad we had decided to stop for the night at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fort Worth I-35 Western Center.

 Located literally off of I-35, the hotel was easy to find. We were able to find on-site parking very easily and entered the lobby. We were greeted by the friendly and professional staff. Check-in was fast and went very smoothly.

The entrance and lobby were bright and very clean. We took a look at the inviting sitting area that hosts the complimentary breakfast each morning (pancakes, eggs, bacon, bakery items and more). There was a coffee station as well as a beer cart (we just missed the happy hour).

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Video – Disneyland Band in Front of the Castle

Take a listen to the amazing Disneyland Band!

The Little Mermaid

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Celebrate All-Things ‘Super’ at the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo at Magic Kingdom Park

The new “Incredibles 2” film set domestic box office records in its opening weekend, including – in true superhero style – smashing the record for biggest animated debut of all time!

If you are “Incredibles 2” fans,  you have to check out all the fun of the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo at Magic Kingdom® Park. This celebration takes place daily around the Rockettower Plaza area at the center of Tomorrowland, and includes must-snap photo ops, custom décor, “The Incredibles” character appearances, “super”-themed entertainment and more.

First up, Disney fans can’t stop talking about the debut of appearance of Edna Mode, who travels through the Expo riding atop her SuperMobile.

You can also catch a glimpse of members of the Super Super Fan Club who are roaming the Expo dressed in cosplay as their favorite new aspiring heroes: Brick, Reflux, Krushauer, Voyd and Screech.

“Moments in Super History” photo stops abound throughout Tomorrowland. Each one commemorates a unique heroic event in “super” history, such as the Incredibles’ battle with the OmniDroid.

At noon each day, the Jack-Jack Diaper Dash gives young Guests a chance to show off their “super” speed, in a race to crawl to their parental sidekicks. Guests can sign up to participate starting at 10:30 a.m. in front of Rockettower Plaza Stage.

The excitement really kicks into gear during “Super Party Time,” a continuous variety show of entertainment that takes place daily from 2-7 p.m. During “Super Party Time,” a Party Host, DJ and Super Party Sidekicks host fun and games for guests. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone are set to make special appearances, as are two up-and-coming “Supers” – ElectroGirl and Gyroman.

Incredible Tomorrowland Expo is just one of many Incredible Summer offerings bringing fun to the Walt Disney World®Resort this summer.

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Experience the Ultimate Disney Fall into Magic Package with some exclusive fall experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

You can kick off fall at in the most exciting way of all with this incredible vacation package at Walt Disney WorldResort. From Sept. 3-8, 2018, they’ll enjoy a 5-night stay at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort, 4-day Magic Your Way® tickets with Park Hopper® Option and an itinerary full of magic, including some exclusive experiences just for Guests on this package! Book through Aug. 19, 2018.

Here’s a peek at what the incredible itinerary  includes:

  • Sept. 3, 2018 – Disney Resort hotel arrival
  • Sept. 4, 2018 – Exclusive “Welcome to Fall” dinner at Epcot®, inspired by Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
  • Sept. 5, 2018 – A nighttime journey aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris and an exclusive showing of Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®Theme Park after park closing
  • Sept. 6, 2018 – Two hours of exclusive evening access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
  • Sept. 7, 2018 – Tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom® Park
  • Sept. 8, 2018 – Disney Resort hotel check-out

For example, starting at $149 per person, per night, for a family of four – 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10 to 17) and 1 child (ages 3 to 9) – can stay in a standard room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and  enjoy this offer for a total package price of $2,980*.

*The number of rooms allocated to this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Valid theme park admission required to attend theme park events on September 4, 5 and 6 included with this offer. Theme park tickets with Park Hopper® Option must be used within 14 days of first use. First use must be by December 31, 2019. Special event tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only valid on September 7, 2018. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Offer excludes 3-bedroom Grand Villa. 

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New Spooky Experiences Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort

The most wonderfall time of the year is just around the corner, and this year you have yet another reason to join the fun during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom®Park!

Taking place select nights Aug. 17–Oct. 31, 2018, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary will add a few new twists and treats to this year’s event.

The Mad Tea Party will take you for a colorful ride as new lighting and effects give a new spin on the night. Depending on the color of your costume, they may also transform under the new dancing lights. How cool is that?

On Pirates of the Caribbean, new pirates invade experience, interacting with sailing Guests who will join the search for “Gunpowder Pete.” Arrrgh!

On Space Mountain, explorers will hurtle through deep space as a new soundtrack and special effects transform the adventure.

Also new this year, Storybook Circus welcomes the Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam, a dance party featuring favorite Disney Junior Characters, including Doc McStuffins!

As always,  dancing ghosts, the Headless Horseman, plus Mickey, Peter Pan and many more favorite characters return in the themed parade. The skies above come alive with a magical fireworks extravaganza and a spectacle that definitely goes bump in the night. Plus, the spellbinding “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” castle show returns, as the Sanderson Sisters take “stage fright” to another level. And, there are plenty of sweets for all trick-or-treaters, even allergy-friendly options

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Video – First Look Cast Members Get First Look at Slinky Dog Dash

Video – First Look Cast Members Get First Look at Slinky Dog Dash

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Video – Disneyland Band – Belle & Beast Dancing

Take a listen to the amazing Disneyland Band with Belle & Beast dancing

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