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Walt Disney Imagineering is planning to reimagine Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park into a new land inspired by a region sometimes referred to as “tropical Americas.” As part of their research, Imagineers are looking at some of the most biodiverse areas on the planet in the regions just north and south of the equator in the Western Hemisphere – the northern part of South America, stretching up into Central America. New experiences inspired by “Encanto” – the Academy Award winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film – and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)

Walt Disney World Resort Announcements from Destination D23 2023

September 9, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com disney's animal kingdom, EPCOT, magic kingdom

At the Destination D23 Event held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney Parks announced a number of Walt Disney World coming

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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana To Open at Epcot October 16, 2023

September 9, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com EPCOT, Moana

Adventure Awaits When Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Opens Oct. 16, 2023, at Walt Disney World LAKE BUENA VISTA,

Next The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests can sip and savor from nearly 30 Global Marketplaces throughout the event, which celebrates delicious diversity in global food and drink, including the Pickle Milkshake at Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests can sip and savor from nearly 30 Global Marketplaces throughout the event, which celebrates delicious diversity in global food and drink, including Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings with Cool Cucumber Yogurt at Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests can sip and savor from nearly 30 Global Marketplaces throughout the event, which celebrates delicious diversity in global food and drink, including Canadian Filet Mignon served with Mushrooms, Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt Mashed Potatoes and a Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt Whipped Butter at the Canada Global Marketplace. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests can sip and savor from nearly 30 Global Marketplaces throughout the event, which celebrates delicious diversity in global food and drink, including the plant-based Guava Cake with Whipped Cream and Coconut at Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests can sip and savor from nearly 30 Global Marketplaces throughout the event, which celebrates delicious diversity in global food and drink. Guests can also experience Emile’s Fromage Montage, a delicious food stroll featuring several cheesy goodies from the Global Marketplaces. Simply pick up a Festival Passport and collect stamps by purchasing five of these items. Once you’ve gotten them all, head over to Shimmering Sips for a special redemption prize. (Harrison Cooney, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer) The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. (Steven Diaz, Photographer)

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2023 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (July 27 – Nov 18)

July 26, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com EPCOT

Delicious Adventures Await as the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins at Walt Disney World Resort Indulge in

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Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer To Merge For Airport to Walt Disney World Transportation

July 14, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com

Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer Merge to Deliver an Exceptional Transportation Experience from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney

The U.S. Air Force conducts a special Independence Day flyover of Magic Kingdom Park on July 4, 2023. A squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets flown by the 33rd Fighter Wing made two passes over the world-famous theme park. The first included a KC-135 tanker flown by the 6th Air Refueling Wing to mark the 100th anniversary of the Air Force’s 100 years of aerial refueling capabilities. (James Kilby, Photographer)

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U.S. Air Force Magic Kingdom Flyover – 4th of July 2023

July 4, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com magic kingdom

U.S. Air Force Magic Kingdom Flyover 2023 The U.S. Air Force conducts a special Independence Day flyover of Magic Kingdom

Goofy dresses in his patriotic best to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort. Goofy, along with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, appear for meet and greets at the American Adventure at Epcot for the holiday. (David Roark, photographer)

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Walt Disney World Fourth of July 2023 Festivities

June 23, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com 4th of July

Let Freedom Ring: Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates America With Patriotic Fanfare This Fourth of July The Most Magical Place

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Walt Disney World Holiday News – New Christmas Party @ Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2023

June 15, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com christmas, Disney's Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Announces New Holiday Glam Party Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Jollywood Nights set to debut later

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Disney Vacation Club Cabins Coming to Fort Wilderness @ Walt Disney World

April 20, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com Disney Vacation Club, Fort Wilderness

Disney Vacation Club to Refresh Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Enhancements also expected for resort pool, walking

Concept Art: Mama Odie Scene in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – New Concept Art & Splash Mountain Closing May 30th

April 12, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com Disneyland, magic kingdom, Princess and the Frog, Splash Mountain, Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Today Disneyland Announced via the Disney Parks Blog that Splash Mountain will close May 30th. More details of Tiana’s Bayou

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Disney Dreamers Academy 2023 @ Walt Disney World This Week

March 23, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com

Grammy-Nominated Performer Halle Bailey Among Glitzy Lineup of Hollywood Stars Taking Part in Disney Dreamers Academy This Week “The Little

As the historic transformation of EPCOT nears completion, a plethora of new attractions and experiences bring the next generation of immersive storytelling to life for guests. The World Celebration neighborhood at the center of EPCOT will be a place for guests to experience festivals in a new way throughout their day at the park. CommuniCore Plaza will be the heart of this new neighborhood featuring shaded gardens, food & beverage locations, multiple live entertainment venues, and new playful, innovative lighting. (DISNEY)

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EPCOT Transformation Concept Art

March 15, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com EPCOT

The historic transformation of EPCOT nears completion, a plethora of new attractions and experiences bring the next generation of immersive

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Walt Disney World – What’s New in 2023

March 15, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com

Experience #AlltheDisneyThrills at Walt Disney World Resort New Experiences and Returning Favorites for the Whole Family to Enjoy Take Center

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TRON Lightcycle / Run Opens April 4, 2023 @ Magic Kingdom – Information, Pictures & Video

March 14, 2023 Jason @disneygeek.com magic kingdom, Tomorrowland, TRON

Enter the Grid as TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise Opens April 4, 2023, at Walt Disney World Futuristic