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PHOTOS: Connections Cafe Will Feature a Major Nod to EPCOT History

March 25, 2022 by Samantha Kendall

Disney history buffs, this one is for you! We've got a sneak peek at the new floors for Connections Cafe, and we happen to think Walt himself would LOVE the design. Let's check it out!

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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Embraces the Beach Lifestyle While Embodying a True Disney Experience

March 16, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

In 1993, when Disney Vacation Club announced plans to build a time-share resort in Vero Beach, Florida, about 100 miles southeast of the Walt Disney World resort, the question on many people’s minds was: Why would Disney build a resort so far from its central Florida theme parks? After spending a few days at the idyllic DVC property just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, it became obvious why that decision was made.

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How Disney Came to Control the Movies

March 11, 2022 by Brian Delpozo

Over the last 20 years, Disney has made four major equations that have allowed them to rule Hollywood.

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When Disney Rides Failed at the Box Office

March 8, 2022 by Brian Delpozo

These Disney theme park adaptations bombed at the box office and failed to engage audiences and critics alike.

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Making Sense of Things That Don’t Make Sense at Walt Disney World

March 3, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

Taking a deeper dive into why there aren't any more pavilions in World Showcase and why Pandora: The World of Avatar was placed in Animal Kingdom.

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After Nearly Two Decades, Pixar Animation Finally Made It Into Mickey’s PhilharMagic

February 22, 2022 by Chuck Schmidt

The addition of scenes from the movie "Coco" into Mickey's PhilharMagic --now a Disney Animation AND Pixar production -- have given the show a fresh vibe.

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