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Vampirina to Appear at Disneyland and Walt Disney World in Time for Halloween

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Vampirina, a young vampire-like girl who has moved from Transylvania and is now attending school in the human world, will soon be making appearances at Walt Disney World Resort. "Vee" will join breakfast at Hollywood and Vine's Disney Junior Play 'n Dine as of September 30. Later in the fall Vampirina will be a part of the character meet-and-greets in Disney's Hollywood Studios' Animation Courtyard. And when the new "Disney Junior Dance Party!" opens in that theme park, she'll be part of that show as well.
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Animal Kingdom Cast Members Get New Costumes

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
In recent months, you may have noticed that cast members at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have adopted new costumes highlighting threatened and endangered species that Disney is working to support in the wild. These cast member costumes feature a mosaic design with three different motifs: one spotlights flying animals, such as cranes and butterflies; another has … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Cast Members Get New Costumes"
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Food and Wine Festival Global Marketplaces Menus Released

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Menus for the global marketplaces that will be featured at this year’s 23rd annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival have been released. This year there are more than 30 of these food booths, scattered around Epcot’s World Showcase, with a few even venturing into Future World. New this year is the addition of Taste … Continue reading "Food and Wine Festival Global Marketplaces Menus Released"
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New Exhibit Opens in American Heritage Gallery in Epcot

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The American Heritage Gallery inside The American Adventure pavilion reopened on July 27 with a new art exhibition called "Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art." The exhibition displays the work of contemporary Native artists alongside artifacts from centuries past, demonstrating how ancestral craftsmanship influences modern generations. The 89 pieces on display represent 40 different American Indian tribes from seven geographic regions across the United States.
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Where in the World #547

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Christi Ison, I’m so glad you liked your prize! Thank you for your wonderful note! Now for Challenge #546 And here’s … Continue reading "Where in the World #547"
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Get a Star Wars Fix at the Star Wars Launch Bay

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
If you’re like me, you’re getting antsy waiting for the new land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, due to open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the late fall 2019. So to get a little Star Wars fix I paid a visit to Star Wars Launch Bay, which I hadn’t seen since its update a few months … Continue reading "Get a Star Wars Fix at the Star Wars Launch Bay"
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New UP-themed Statues Delight Animal Kingdom Guests

Posted on by AllEars
We spotted the cutest new additions to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom today! You’ve known that the UP! Great Bird Adventure debuted in Animal Kingdom during the park’s 20th Anniversary celebration… … But we’re loving this even newer addition to the park. Russell and Dug turned up in stone statue form on our visit to the … Continue reading "New UP-themed Statues Delight Animal Kingdom Guests"
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