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Disney Introduces 2-Park Explorer Ticket for Florida Residents

Florida residents can experience all the Disney thrills with the Florida Resident Disney 2-Park Explorer Ticket – a special 2-day ticket valid for admission to EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park only. The ticket is $159 plus tax and is valid from August 1 to September 29, 2023. In addition, it can be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive Disney Introduces 2-Park Explorer Ticket for Florida Residents

Learn To Draw Disney Villains & More at Walt Disney World This Fall

Walt Disney World shared details on new and returning offerings coming to the theme parks and resorts this Halloween season. During the entire month of October, guests visiting the Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom can learn how to draw a Disney villain from a Disney animator. Villains will vary from class Learn To Draw Disney Villains & More at Walt Disney World This Fall

New Entertainment Coming to 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Walt Disney World has announced that two new entertainment offerings are headed to the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. First, a “spirited pirate band and their crew” will take over Adventureland on party nights. Party guests will hear their “sea shanties while their shipmates roam the land sharing tales of their explorations New Entertainment Coming to 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

FL Judge Rejects Disney’s Bid to Dismiss State Lawsuit Filed by Oversight District

On Friday, a Florida judge denied Disney’s request to dismiss the state lawsuit filed in May 2023 by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hand-picked the five board members to oversee Walt Disney World’s functions previously managed by the [now dissolved] Reedy Creek Improvement District. Remembering that this state-level case FL Judge Rejects Disney’s Bid to Dismiss State Lawsuit Filed by Oversight District

New Details on Hatbox Ghost & More to Celebrate ‘Haunted Mansion’ Release

There isn’t a better place to celebrate the release of Disney’s new Haunted Mansion film than at a Disney theme park. Disney has announced even more entertaining ways that guests can experience Haunted Mansion for a limited time. Hatbox Ghost Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Later this year at the Walt Disney World Resort, one of New Details on Hatbox Ghost & More to Celebrate ‘Haunted Mansion’ Release

Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas

On Wednesday, District Administrator Glenton Gilzean presented the FY2024 budget to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, proposing significant property tax cuts. Specifically, the cut would reduce the current millage rate by nearly 7 percent without impacting core programs that serve the community. According to Gilzean, the rate cut is possible “because of the Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas

Free Registration for Gideon’s Bakehouse Culinary Demonstration Opens Wednesday!

The culinary demonstrations being held in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs have proven themselves incredibly popular, with registrations closing in record times and rave reviews. We are super excited to let you know that the next event is coming up this week on Friday 28th, with signups opening Wednesday, July 26th. If you’ve ever wanted Free Registration for Gideon’s Bakehouse Culinary Demonstration Opens Wednesday!