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October 15, 2024
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Don’t Miss Out: How to Secure Your Spot at Disney Jollywood Nights’ Most Exclusive Event

Jollywood Nights is back for 2024, offering holiday cheer mixed with the glam of old Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Running on select nights from November 9 to December 21, this limited-capacity, ticketed event is packed with unique experiences you won’t find during regular park hours. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in 2024. New for 2024: Advance Reservations
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August 30, 2024
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How To Unlock All of The Secret Levels on Toy Story Mania

Our guide on how to unlock all of the secret levels on Toy Story Mania, one of our favorite interactive Disney rides!
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June 20, 2024
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Keeping the Magic Buzz-Free: How Disney World Controls Mosquitoes

Ever noticed that as you are in Disney World, you are almost never bitten by mosquitoes? The same can’t be said for the rest of Florida. So, how does Disney with a property twice the size of Manhattan control this pest population? The answer lies in careful planning, innovative tactics, and the genius of Major General Joe Potter.
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June 7, 2024
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5 Fun Facts About Walt Disney World’s First Five Years

From Mile Long Bar and infamous River Country to unfinished Tomorrowland, learn 5 fun facts about Walt Disney World’s first five years!
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March 25, 2024
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Here’s How Disney Is Inches Away From Breaking a Federal Law

Disney is just inches away from breaking a federal law. But, with some clever imagineering, they were able to just sneak around this law!
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February 14, 2024
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What Is A Disney Weenie?

Early in the creation of Disneyland, Walt developed a concept that became critical for Imagineers, coined the Disney “weenie”. So what is it?
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May 8, 2023
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The Tall Tale of the Domed City – Walt Disney’s EPCOT

In 1966, Walt Disney presented his plans for EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, and showed an accompanying film that started the rumors that the city would be built under a 50-acre dome
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April 26, 2023
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4 Fun Facts About the Dumbo The Flying Elephant Ride

This classic opening day attraction continues to be immensely popular, so here are 4 fun facts about the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride!
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March 19, 2023
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Surfing at the Polynesian – The History of the Wave Machine

Did you know you used to be able to surf on the Seven Seas Lagoon? Sadly, the wave machine now sits abandoned on a forgotten island of the lagoon.
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November 22, 2022
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8 Facts You Didn’t Know About Expedition Everest

Since Expedition Everest opened in 2006, it has been one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World. At this point, you probably know that the giant Yeti animatronic is broken and stuck on “B” mode, or that the coaster travels up to 50 miles per hour. So, let’s discuss some more unique facts about this ride!