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Photo is © by the Walt Disney World Company Enhancements have just arrived to FastPass+ which will now allow guests to make additional FastPass+ reservations once the original three selections have been used. The additional FastPass+ selections may also be made at a different park to facilitate park hopping. Here is a handy list of everything you need to know about the additional (and much improved) changes: Once the original three FastPass+ selections have been used, it will be possible to visit a FastPass+ kiosk in the park to make a new FastPass+ selection. One additional FastPass+ can be made at a time. Once the additional FastPass+ selection has been used, or after the arrival time passes, another FastPass+ selection can be made at an in-park FastPass+ kiosk. The additional selection can be made at a different park than the original three selections, but must be made at a kiosk inside the required park. Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios both have tier...

The fantasy world of Disney royalty becomes reality in the all-new Princess Fairytale Hall, where Magic Kingdom guests get to live out their dream of meeting real Disney royalty. This enchanting new location for Disney princesses is fit for royalty with lush purple and gold trimmings, stone walls and ornate chandeliers. And it’s the new home to Anna and Elsa, from Disney’s Academy Award-winning film “Frozen.” Elsa and Anna are appearing together each day to greet guests. Past the intricate tiara that graces the attraction’s entryway, guests will feel the anticipation of being in the presence of Disney nobility and becoming immersed in their world. With its brightly colored tournament tent facade, Princess Fairytale Hall is located in the Castle Courtyard in the center of Fantasyland and is a cornerstone of New Fantasyland, a multiyear project that more than doubles the size of Fantasyland and represents the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. As loyal s...

Who couldn’t use some more bling? All new medals await runners who complete races in the 2015 Walt Disney Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, January 7-11. Registration started today at runDisney.com and has already sold out most of the races. Among the slew of new Disney Marathon Weekend medals will be a commemorative 10th anniversary Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge medal. The 39.3-mile challenge involves completing Saturday’s half marathon and Sunday’s full marathon. The Walt Disney World 10K will feature a new Minnie Mouse-inspired medal. Disney Half Marathon runners will earn an all new Donald Duck themed medal. And a Mickey Mouse-inspired medal goes to finishers of the 26.2-mile Walt Disney World Marathon. Also, the popular Dopey Challenge is back for a second year for athletes completing all four timed events in successive days (the Family Fun Run 5K, the Walt Disney World 10K, the Disney Half Marathon and the Disney Marathon) for the chance to earn six medal...

Welcome the evening with a serving of cultural fare—prepared with flair and perfectly paired.  From April 17 thru September 15, 2014, you can choose to spend time in one of four World Showcase lounges, from the conclusion of IllumiNations through to 11pm. Following a fantastic fireworks spectacular, stick around Epcot as you take your pick from 4 exclusive lounges and satisfy your senses with tempting cuisine, as created by award-winning Epcot chefs and sommeliers. Be sure to reserve your ticket for Epcot After Hours Wind Down in advance so you can savor the flavor of the night from one of the following locations: La Cava del Tequila – Mexico Pavilion Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room – United Kingdom Pavilion Spice Road Table – Morocco Pavilion Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar – Italy Pavilion Admission to Epcot After Hours Wind Down costs just $35 per Guest—tax and gratuity not included—and comes complete with one (1) beverage and a delectable selection of li...

In a historic, global event, guests and cast members at Disney Parks around the world will unite in song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “it’s a small world,” the classic Disney Parks attraction that opened as a tribute to peace and hope at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Fans from around the world can join the festivities in a first-of-its-kind, online global sing-along at SmallWorld50.com. On Thursday, April 10, 2014, hundreds of voices from Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan, Disneyland Paris in France and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will sing the unforgettable theme song of the “happiest cruise that ever sailed the seven seas.” Fans around the world also are invited to join the global sing-along virtually. SmallWorld50.com launches today as a “global hub” of music and harmony where guests may record videos of themselves singing the classic song and create virtual “it’s a small world” dolls to benefit ...

Walt Disney World Resort guests have plenty of ways to show their Disney Side this summer — a bi-coastal all-night party, expanded Star Wars Weekends offerings, special events and new openings are just a few of the new things happening around the “World” this summer. Sizzling with excitement from June to August, festivities include: Disney Parks Invites Guests to ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ With 24-Hour Kickoff to Summer on Both Coasts Disney Parks guests are invited to show their “Disney Side” and kick off summer during a bi-coastal, all-night extravaganza — “Rock Your Disney Side: 24-Hours.” Taking place this Memorial Day Weekend, known as the traditional start of the family travel season, the event at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California features select parks for 24 hours nonstop. Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure in California will be filled with great Disney heroes and villains from 6 a.m., May ...