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Walt Disney Imagineering shares a first look at the first-ever Princess Tiana Audio-Animatronics figure, which will debut this summer in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new attraction will feature familiar faces from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “The Princess and the Frog.”

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to Open this Summer @ the Magic Kingdom

February 13, 2024 Jason @disneygeek.com magic kingdom, Princess and the Frog, Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens This Summer at Walt Disney World LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2024) – During Mardi

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EPCOT Luminous the Symphony of Us Viewing Location Comparison

December 30, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com EPCOT, Luminous

Luminous the Symphony of Us is a night time spectacular that premiered at EPCOT on December 5, 2023 in Walt

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Elephant For the first time in seven years, an African elephant calf has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The delivery of the baby girl, named Corra, on Dec. 13, 2023, was carefully planned through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, which helps ensure the responsible breeding of endangered animals in managed care. Corra is currently backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom bonding with her mother, Nadirah. (Olga Thompson, photographer)

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Baby Elephant Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 14, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com disney's animal kingdom, Kilimanjaro Safari

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Elephant LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2023) – For the first time in

“Walt the Dreamer” Statue Dedication On Dec. 4, 2023 Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient Cast Members were among the first to see the all-new “Walt the Dreamer” statue that debuted as a focal point of the stunning World Celebration Gardens. In a memorable dedication moment, EPCOT Vice President Kartika Rodriguez was joined by the Walt Disney World Ambassadors, Imagineer Scott Mallwitz and the Voices of Liberty to celebrate the original dreamer, Walt Disney. Guests can explore the gardens beginning Dec. 5, 2023 at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Abigail Nilsson, Photographer)

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“Walt the Dreamer” Statue Dedication @ EPCOT

December 4, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com EPCOT

On Dec. 4, 2023 Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient Cast Members were among the first to see the all-new “Walt

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Holiday Happenings

November 29, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com christmas, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Holiday Happenings at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin This holiday season, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Beginning Dec. 5, in celebration of Walt Disney’s birthday, guests visiting EPCOT will be able to explore World Celebration Gardens including Dreamers Point, where they can sit beside a new statue of the original dreamer himself. The bronze statue titled “Walt the Dreamer” represents Walt later in his life when he was imagining ideas for the Florida Project and what ultimately became EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, Photographer)

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EPCOT World Celebration Gardens Including Dreamers Point To Open Dec 5th

November 28, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com EPCOT

World Celebration Gardens, ‘Walt the Dreamer’ Debut Dec. 5 at EPCOT Beginning Dec. 5, in celebration of Walt Disney’s birthday,

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Book Review: People Behind the Disney Parks – Stories of those honored with a window on Main Street, U.S.A.

November 26, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com Disneyland, magic kingdom, Main Street USA

People Behind the Disney Parks – Stories of those honored with a window on Main Street, U.S.A. is an outstanding

Asha from “Wish” Arrives at Walt Disney World, Coming Soon to Disneyland Resort & Disneyland Paris Asha from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish” is now greeting guests in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and will soon make her way to Disneyland Park in California and Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can dream big with Asha in a special location near the entrance to World Showcase. Beginning November 22 at Disneyland Resort, Asha will appear outside The Royal Hall in Fantasyland, bringing with her a touch of the magical kingdom of Rosas as Star’s playful glow lights up the area. Asha will head to Disneyland Paris later in the month. (Abigail Nilsson, Photographer)

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Asha from Wish @ Disney Parks

November 1, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, EPCOT, Wish

Asha from “Wish” Arrives at Walt Disney World, Coming Soon to Disneyland Resort & Disneyland Paris Asha from the Walt

As part of Disney’s enduring respect for those who serve in the military and their families, Walt Disney World Resort hosted the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for a flyover of Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT on Oct. 30, 2023. The event marks the arrival of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November. (Kent Phillips, Photographer)

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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over Walt Disney World Resort

October 30, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com EPCOT, magic kingdom

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2023) As part of Disney’s enduring respect for those who serve in the military

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Walt Disney World Holiday Preparation Preview & Details

October 23, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com christmas

Sneak Peek: Walt Disney World Resort Prepares to Welcome the Holidays LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Preparation

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Walt Disney World Annual Passport Price Increases & New Park Hopping Rules

October 11, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com

This morning Walt Disney World increased the prices for their annual passes. Parking rates at the parks increased $5 too.

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Walt Disney World Has Welcomed More Than 300 Animal Births in the Past Year

September 20, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com disney's animal kingdom, Fort Wilderness

New Residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – and Beyond – Embody the Magic of Nature at Walt Disney

Test Track will be reimagined at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Imagineers, along with teams from Chevrolet, are reaching back into history for inspiration from the original World of Motion and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction. More details to come in the future. (Disney)

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Destination D23 – Disney Parks Videos

September 10, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com

Disney Parks has released a series of videos and shorts on YouTube highlighting the announcements made at the Destination D23