Cal Ripken is Bringing Baseball Academy to Walt Disney World

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Via the Disney Parks Blog;

“Cal Ripken Jr., one of the most accomplished professional baseball players ever to put on a uniform, is coming to Walt Disney World Resort and he is bringing his successful youth baseball academy with him.

That means young baseball players (ages 6-18) can come to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex next year to compete in high-level youth baseball tournaments.

In addition to being on their field of dreams at Disney, these young players will get a chance to have a whole lot of fun. For instance, the players will be treated to a dazzling opening ceremony and have free time in the parks to experience new and popular attractions, such as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opens Aug. 29.

Ripken played 21 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles and was a 19-time All-Star shortstop.  He earned the nickname “The Iron Man” after setting the professional baseball record for most consecutive games played (2,632). “

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After Hours Announced Through March 2020

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

More dates have just been added to the Disney After Hours events at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, extending the event through to March 2020.

The new dates are listed below for each park, and all go on sale now. No dates have been announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

All Disney After Hours event tickets cost $125 + tax for advance purchase and $129 + tax for day-of purchases. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders do receive a discounted price $95 + tax.

The event gives you access to the park for three hours after regular park hours, which means nearly no wait for attractions, and you can enter the park early – at 7pm on your event night – before Disney After Hours begins. Ice cream, popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages are also included in your Disney After Hours admission, which is a separately priced ticket from daytime park admission.

Magic Kingdom Park

August 22, 29 2019
September 5, 12, 19, 26 2019
November 18 2019
December 9 2019
January 6, 13, 17, 20 2020

Tickets are currently available for Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park at DisneyWorld.com/DisneyAfterHours.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Includes the Tree of Life Awakenings, the adventures within Pandora – The World of Avatar and more. Select quick-service food & beverage locations will remain open throughout the night for purchases.

August 26 2019
September 3, 9, 16, 23 2019
October 5, 9, 19, 26, 30 2019
November 5, 13, 19 2019
December 7, 14, 18 2019
January 9, 16, 22, 30 2020
February 6, 13, 19, 27 2020
March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020

Get your tickets to these events now before they run out.

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Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Debuts At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party debuted its all new firework show – Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.

Replacing Happy HalloWishes, the near 14 minute show features perimeter fireworks, castle projection mapping, an all new soundtrack, and an onstage appearance by Jack Skellington.

Check out the video below for a look at the full show from its opening night at the Magic Kingdom.

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New Barn @ Disney’s Fort Wilderness

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Many guests may not be aware that there are many ponies that call Walt Disney World their home. Over a Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, guests can check out these beautiful animals. Disney Parks Blog shared that there will be a new, beautiful barn built for them! The Imagineers have redesigned Tri-Circle-D Ranch and will create a more modern stable as well as updated outdoor spaces and facilities.

For those of you who are big fans of Fort Wilderness, the new ranch will still maintain the history and spirit of the original Tri-Circle-D Ranch. There will be Disney equestrian artifacts on display, with some of them dating back to the 1950s.

The Draft Horse Barn and Pony Farm will be temporarily unavailable starting on August 19th, 2019 through Spring 2020 while the new barn is being constructed. Guests will still be able to enjoy pony rides in the meantime at Trail Blaze Corral, which is near the campground’s entrance. Trail rides and carriage rides will also have normal operation.

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