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2018 Disney World Free Dining for UK
http://www.disneytouristblog.com/2018-d ... d-kingdom/
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U.K. Supreme Court decision could impact visits to Walt Disney World
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/07/u-k ... ney-world/

Dates released for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/mickeys- ... -party.htm

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HIRING MORE THAN 1,000 POSITIONS DURING ONLINE SPRING HIRING EVENT
https://www.mickeynews.com/wdwnews/walt ... ing-event/
And:
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/201 ... -job-fair/
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More info on the BB-8 meet & greet!
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles ... d-studios/
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The advanced digital projection technology behind Disney’s Happily Ever After fireworks show
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/15/dig ... fireworks/
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Confirmed: Disney building Gondola aerial transportation system
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/18/con ... on-system/

Disney’s Grand Californian Upgrading Guest Rooms
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/19/dis ... est-rooms/

Frozen Summer Games returning to Disney’s Blizzard Beach
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/18/fro ... ard-beach/
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Walt Disney World to Possibly Add 4th “Mountain” Attraction to Magic Kingdom
http://www.disneydining.com/walt-disney ... c-kingdom/

Walt Disney World will soon add Driverless Shuttles to parks
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/30/wal ... les-parks/
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Haunted Mansion Themed Restaurant Possibly in the Works for Walt Disney World
http://www.disneydining.com/haunted-man ... ney-world/

New Magic Kingdom Fireworks show “Happily Ever After” – recording the score
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/05/02/new ... ing-score/
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Disney is Surveying Epcot Guests About Figment, May Impact Character’s Future in Park Overhaul
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/disney-su ... -overhaul/
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ursrmqBciWc[/youtube]
(via thedisneyblog.com)

So, so cool! Can't wait to see this in person soon!
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Rumor: Ellen’s Energy Adventure’s days are numbered
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/05/22/rum ... -numbered/

Disney insiders say that updated edition of Hall of Presidents will seem very familiar to fans of this WDW show
http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief ... -show.aspx
Ugh. :(

Walt Disney World Previews Their Blockbuster Summer
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles ... er-summer/

2017 Walt Disney World Summer Preview Event
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles ... iew-event/
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Disney Movie Magic Projection Show Makes Surprise Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/201 ... s-tonight/
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Happily Ever After Sets A New Bar in Disney Fireworks
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles ... fireworks/

Premium Parking comes to Disney Springs
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/05/31/pre ... y-springs/

New summer flavors arrive at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/02/new ... y-springs/

Savannah Bee Company moving to permanent location at Disney Springs
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/05/31/sav ... y-springs/

Disney Springs adding even more dining in 2018
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/05/31/dis ... ning-2018/

New concept art shows interior of Wine Bar George coming to Disney Springs
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/05/30/new ... y-springs/

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Epcot Rumors: 8 Park-Transforming Additions
http://www.disneytouristblog.com/epcot- ... ney-world/

The Rumor Queue: Tron rumored to replace Epcot’s Universe of Energy
http://attractionsmagazine.com/the-rumo ... of-energy/

Top 7 Changes At Epcot For 2017
http://www.disneydining.com/top-7-chang ... t-for-2017

Stitch’s Great Escape reopens for the summer at Magic Kingdom
http://attractionsmagazine.com/stitchs- ... ns-summer/

Mobile food orders expanding to other locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/05/18/mob ... l-kingdom/

Resort Specific TV Channel Now Available in Disney Rooms
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/res ... ney-rooms/

Mobile Order to launch next week at Pizzafari
http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/pizzafar ... zafari.htm

Disney World Attendance Decreased in 2016, Universal Attendance Increased
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/dis ... -increased

Walt Disney World Falls Below 70% of Market Share in Orlando for the First Time Ever
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/wal ... -time-ever

New Food Items Debut Around the Walt Disney World Resort
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/new ... rld-resort

See the Accommodations Copper Creek Villas & Cabins Will Be Offering
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/see ... e-offering

Pop Century Room Refurbishment
http://www.disneytouristblog.com/pop-ce ... rbishment/

Scammers Calling Walt Disney World Resort Guests
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/sca ... ort-guests
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Disney World Offering Passholders Express Transportation Pass
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/201 ... tion-pass/
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Memory Maker Price Increase Goes Into Effect Today, June 7
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/mem ... ay-june-7/
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Mobile Order coming soon to five Magic Kingdom restaurants
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymagicpl ... urants.htm
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Disney World auditioning for Festival of the Lion King leads
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/12/dis ... ing-leads/
Disney is also auditioning for all the roles in “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen-Sing-Along Celebration,” stunt actors for Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, and many other roles.
Disney Springs Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Cafe to lay off 193 workers and close
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/12/dis ... ers-close/

The Edison at Disney Springs construction update
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/14/edi ... on-update/

Disney’s Wedding Pavilion shows off three new looks
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/11/dis ... new-looks/
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Walt Disney World Evacuates Monorail Blue After Large Piece Falls Off
http://www.disneydining.com/walt-disney ... falls-off/
and
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/16/mon ... ney-world/

On-ride photo coming to Pirates of the Caribbean
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/pir ... ibbean.htm

PHOTOS - New look guest rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort
http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/disneys ... resort.htm

Star Wars - A Galaxy Far, Far, Away reopening delayed
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/sta ... elayed.htm

Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival Temporarily Closed, Adding New Films
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/dis ... new-films/

Flame Tree Barbecue will be the next restaurant to offer Mobile Order
http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/flame-tr ... -order.htm

Reservations now open for new Frozen Ever After Sparkling Dessert Party
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/fro ... -party.htm

How much is the Magic Kingdom worth?
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mag ... -worth.htm
(I've apparently reached my limit of free articles on Orlando Sentinel's site...if anyone is able to read the article this one links to and wants to post more of what it says, I'd be grateful!)

Disney Parks Introduces New Sweet Treats for June 2017
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/dis ... june-2017/
Yes, please, shaved ice and Berry Whip!
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Orlando Magic to sport Walt Disney World logo on NBA Jersey
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/21/orl ... ba-jersey/
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RUMOR: New Resort Hotel Planned Near Walt Disney World Swan/Dolphin Hotels?
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-worl ... in-hotels/

Alcoholic beverages join the Disney Dining Plan for 2018
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/disney-di ... r-2018.htm

Talking Skull effect returns to Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World
http://attractionsmagazine.com/talking- ... caribbean/

Residents Living Near Magic Kingdom Experiencing More Debris From Happily Ever After Than Wishes
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/res ... an-wishes/

Permits for Epcot Hint at Future Construction to the Park
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/per ... o-the-park

Rumors!
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-worl ... june-2017/
Ratatouille is sill slated for France with a possible opening by 2020.
In Future World rumors are swirling about possible additions including the long rumored Guardians of the Galaxy attraction that would replace Universe of Energy. Permits have been filed with the South Florida Water Management District as well as Orange County under the code name “Project S.” Speculation is that ‘S’ could stand for ‘Spine’ which is considered the central part of Future World in Epcot.

Another piece to the Epcot puzzle rumored to change is the name of Future World. According to WDWMagic sources, Future World would go away for a new name that better fits the newly enhanced area. We don’t know what this name will be yet though. Discoveryland was a possibility under Michael Eisner and his proposed Epcot revitalization project.

Finally, back to World Showcase where another new attraction is set to come to the United Kingdom pavilion. The theme hasn’t been determined yet, but Mary Poppins is a front runner :pink: according to WDWMagic sources. This attraction wouldn’t be a major E-Ticket, but would be on the C or D-Ticket level which means something similar to a slow boat ride or maybe a Dumbo-type attraction.
Nothing new has come about on the Hollywood Studios front. The Great Movie Ride is still expected to close by the end of this year to make way for a new trackless Mickey Mouse ride that would open in 2019.
The future of Animal Kingdom has several possibilities. According to Jim Hill, Disney is looking to change Conservation Station in a Zootopia themed area.
Animal Kingdom Evening Extra Magic Hours extended through the summer
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/ani ... summer.htm

2017 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Announced, Including Postmodern Jukebox, Blue October, Kenny G and More
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/201 ... r-kenny-g/

Surrey Bike and Beach Cruiser Rentals Now Available at Art of Animation and Pop Century
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/sur ... p-century/

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Construction Update – Photos
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/dis ... te-photos/

Typhoon Lagoon annual refurbishment dates for 2018
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/typ ... r-2018.htm

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RUMOR: Permit Filed for Epcot’s Backstage Area Possibly for a Ratatouille Attraction
http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/rum ... ttraction/
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Disney Movie Magic celebrates decades of Disney live-action films
http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/06/26/dis ... ion-films/
Includes an interview w/ the Show Director.
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