Category Archives: Disney World

Height Requirement & FastPass + Information for Pandora: The World of AVATAR Rides

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Disney World website now contains details about FastPasses and height requirements for the 3 major attractions that will make up this new expansion: Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey and Valley of Mo’ara. Here’s a look at what we know so far. Flight of Passage Height Requirement: 44 inches tall Age Interest: kids,tweens, teens,…

Miss Adventure Falls to open March 12 at Typhoon Lagoon

This new water attraction is family-friendly and open to all ages, and is part of an expansion for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. This will make Typhoon Lagoon the first Disney water park to feature an audio animatronic and a ride-up conveyer belt as part of the ride. Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed for refurbishment. It will reopen March…

New fireworks show to replace “Wishes” at Walt Disney World on May 12

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After 14 years, the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at the Disney Magic Kingdom will say goodbye on May 11, 2017 to make way for a new show beginning May 12th, 2017. Happily Every After, the new replacement for Wishes, will premiere at the Magic Kingdom on May 12. The show will feature the latest fireworks and…

Pandora World of Avatar to open at Disney Animal Kingdom on May 27

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Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, has today announced that Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27 2017. Guests can wonder at floating mountains and bioluminescent plants and join the Na’vi on two executions, including the Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage. Guests at…

13 Fun Facts About Presidents’ Day and Theme Parks in Orlando Florida

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Know your presidential trivia to celebrate the holiday. Interesting Presidents’ Day Facts: It was established in 1885 in honor of President George Washington’s birthday James Madison and George Washington are the only presidents who signed the Constitution. It is still officially called Washington’s Birthday by the federal government James Monroe was the 5th president, but…

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe undergoing remodeling and expansion

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Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, the largest quick-service restaurant in Disney Magic Kingdom, is currently undergoing remodeling. The work will include a remodel and expansion of the restrooms as well as expanding exterior covered seating areas. The expansion is planned to be complete by Spring 2017.  

4 Tips to Save on Disney World Tickets

Now it’ll cost you $109 and up for a one-day ticket to enter the Disney Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. However, there are several money-saving strategies you can use anytime to make the most of the money you spend on Disney World tickets and your Disney vacation in general. 1. Visit On…

Miss Fortune Falls coming to Orlando in 2017

Unlike other local water park rides, this one will have guests sit in the raft as it goes up the lift hill. With the lift hill included the ride clocks in with a total ride time of two minutes, making this one of the longest water park rides in Central Florida. The back story for…

LEGOLAND Beach Retreat Resort to open April 7, 2017 at LEGOLAND Florida

LEGOLAND Florida Resort has announced today that their new LEGOLAND Beach Retreat Resort currently under construction near their theme park in Winter Haven, FL will officially open its doors April 7, 2017. LEGOLAND Beach Retreat is a first-of-its-kind project unique to the LEGOLAND resorts in North America, a village-style resort with 83 beach-themed bungalows offering…