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Disney’s Boardwalk Won’t Look the Same After These Major Changes

By Rick Lye
A man and woman in festive traditional Nordic costumes stand by a decorated Christmas tree, smiling. Celebrating Christmas, the woman waves and holds a bell, while the man, dressed like a gnome, holds a wooden spoon. A rustic house and greenery are in the background at Disney World.

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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks, Featured

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