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Several antelopes and wildebeests graze on green grass at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Two-Year Replacement Project Confirmed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Location

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SeaWorld Orlando park entrance sign lit up at night with a roller coaster speeding in a blue loop above the entrance.

Another Animal Has Died in Freak Accident at SeaWorld Orlando

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Deteriorating Water Conditions Reported Across Walt Disney World Resort

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The Japan World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT.

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The new Magic Kingdom Central Plaza area between Main Street, U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle is now open to guests. The new landscaping is the first milestone of a multi-phase project that features sculpted gardens, charming fountains and winding pathways. This area is designed to be reminiscent of castle gardens and offers extraordinary viewing locations for parades and fireworks. Magic Kingdom is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

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