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Walt Disney World recently hosted the AFAR “Maya at the Mouse” conference at Coronado Springs Resort, which featured presentations by academics, archaeologists, researchers, and Disney Legend(ary) Imagineer Joe Rohde. In attendance was the Imagineering project team working on Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom. On its official website, AFAR described the “Maya at the Mouse Meetings” …

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Looking for the perfect gift for your grandchild? Spring is the perfect time to refresh their playroom with fun, engaging toys featuring their favorite characters!   From hands-on building sets to action-packed playsets and role-play essentials, these toys inspire storytelling, encourage problem-solving, and help develop fine motor skills—all while keeping little ones engaged with the characters …

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March 2, 2025, 5:35 PM · With team member previews now under way for Universal Epic Universe, let’s start talking about strategy for visiting Universal Orlando’s new theme park.Universal Epic Universe opens officially May 22. The new park features 11 rides, two shows, and two play areas across four themed lands and its Celestial Park …

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Crocs. You either love them or—if you have any fashion sense—you don’t. But like a mischievous Randall lurking in the shadows, they just keep sneaking into Disney’s latest merch drops. This time, Monsters, Inc. has been given the Crocs treatment, and these new clogs have stomped their way into Beverly Sunset Boutique at Disney’s Hollywood …

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Blizzard Beach Turns 30 Walt Disney World’s Blizzard Beach water park turns 30 this year. Beginning on April 1, 2025, and throughout the month of April, you’ll find a DJ spinning party tunes near the Polar Pub. Also look for character greetings with Mickey and Minnie decked out in their winter attire, plus snowman bowling …

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These free 2025 Walt Disney World crowd calendars rate dates so you can choose best weeks to go & avoid the worst, skipping long lines and high wait times. We cover seasonal events, weather, park hours, Orlando travel trends, and factors impacting when to visit Florida’s theme parks. (Updated March 1, 2025.) Let’s start with …

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Spring is just around the corner here at Walt Disney World, so we are already thinking about some family fun on the water at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. With the water park’s brrrr-illant snow storm theming and thrilling attractions amid warm soothing waters, there are plenty of reasons to spend some family time at …

Celebrating 30 Years of Frosted Fun at Disney’s Blizzard Beach   Read More »