Category: Parks
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Disney Appeals Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis After Judge’s Dismissal
Disney is appealing a judge’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Florida leaders. Judge Allen Winsor of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida in Tallahassee dismissed the initial lawsuit in its entirety on Wednesday. Disney had sued the Governor and other Florida leaders alleging that the…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Exclusive Magic Key Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot for Black History Month
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating Black History Month, and it will feature some great Celebrate Soulfully offerings. One of those Celebrate Soulfully offerings is exclusive to Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders. A Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot featuring Tiana will be available daily through February 29. This will happen from 10am to 4:30pm daily. Just look…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan Releases New Art and Will Appear at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, has announced that he has created and released new artwork that is at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. He will also be appearing at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts for the first time. The announcement was made on Bret Iwan’s social media channels.…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closed Due to Rain
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that it will remain closed today as rain comes down in the Orange County area. The post, made on social media and also its website, stated the following: Due to inclement weather, Knott’s Berry Farm will not be opening today, Feb 1. Guests who have purchased tickets for 2/1 can…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Announces New Venue, Princess Dresses, and a New Coach Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Just before Valentine’s Day, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons made several announcements. This includes a new venue at Walt Disney World Resort, princess dresses, and a beautiful new platinum coach for weddings at the Disneyland Resort. Below is a look at all of the new offerings that were announced today by Disney’s Fairy Tale…
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5 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is back at the Disneyland Resort this Valentine’s Day season with more nights than ever. Although the event is four hours long (not including the mix-in), time can fly while attending. It often seems like it has just begun and then it is already over! To help you get the…
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A One-Of-A-Kind Disney and Make-A-Wish Surprise Granted
The Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris had an exciting reopening recently, and a special 5-year-old Make-A-Wish child made history as the first-ever person to step foot inside the hotel. Marie’s wish was to become a princess. With a bit of pixie dust, Make-A-Wish France and Disneyland Paris granted her wish and issued a royal invitation as…
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Baby Okapi Makes First Appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A rare baby Okapi has made its first appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail could see this youngster. Scott Terrell, DVM, DACVP, Director of Animal & Science Operations, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts shared about the arrival of this young one named Elijah. Read about it here: What do…
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Federal Judge Dismisses Disney Free Speech Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A federal judge has dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that alleged the governor and other Florida officials violated its First Amendment rights. This comes as Governor DeSantis and the other defendants had argued that the case should be dismissed because Disney couldn’t sue over constitutionally enacted state laws. “Disney lacks standing to…
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Percy Jackson Exhibit Debuts at Walt Disney World Resort
A limited-time exhibit has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort for fans who love Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This exhibit features artifacts and costumes from the show, a photo op and an inside look at the series which chronicles a quest set out by Percy Jackson (son of Poseidon), Annabeth Chase (daughter of Athena)…
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Entering Pixar Place Hotel is a Story in Itself
Pixar Place Hotel is now open at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Paradise Pier Hotel, this newly reimagined hotel is a celebration of Pixar and the beloved stories and characters that this animation studio tells. This hotel isn’t just a museum with art on the walls, however. In fact, it is far from it.…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces New Nighttime Spectacular for 2024
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that it will be debuting a new nighttime spectacular on September 20, 2024. This new show will utilize projection mapping technology on Cinderella Castle along with lighting, pyrotechnics, and special effects. Disney shared that these show elements will be a part of bringing many beloved characters to life “as…
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PICTORIAL: Creators Club Concierge Lounge at Pixar Place Hotel
On January 30, 2024, Pixar Place Hotel officially opened to the public after undergoing a multi-year transformation. Along with a grand opening ceremony, tours of rooms and other spaces, meeting Bing Bong, and seeing Joe Gardner play piano, some members of the media were also given the chance to meet with the people who brought…
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Bing Bong Now Meeting Guests Exclusively at Pixar Place Hotel
Bing Bong, from Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out, is now meeting guests at Pixar Place Hotel. He made his first appearance today at the hotel during its grand opening ceremony. Shortly after, he was up on the third floor of the hotel meeting with media and special guests before meeting with guests staying at the…
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Joe Gardner, From Disney & Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ Brings Lobby to Life With Musical Gifts at Pixar Place Hotel
Guests visiting the Pixar Place Hotel on the morning January 30, 2024, were delighted to hear and see Joe Gardner, from Disney and Pixar’s Soul, tickling the ivy of a piano in the lobby. Joe can be found at the bottom of a special stairway that is themed with different icons and imagery from Soul.…
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Bing Bong Helps Open Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort
This morning the Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort officially opened. This new hotel is a celebration of the stories and characters that have been created by Pixar Animation Studios. This reimagined 15-story hotel overlooks Disney California Adventure and has more magic and amenities than ever before. A ceremony was held in front of…
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Peanuts Celebration at Knott’s Offers Energetic Family Fun for 2024
The Peanuts Celebration is back on at Knott’s Berry Farm! The fan festival is more than just that. It offers some great fun for the whole family throughout the park! Food We’ll start with a Knott’s staple: food. But, to really explain it all, check out this post by Mr. Daps where he and I…
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Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through at Disneyland on the 65th Anniversary of ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Today marks the 65th anniversary of Sleeping Beauty. This beautiful animated Disney classic continues to delight fans with its beautiful visuals and storytelling today. The story can also be seen and experienced at Disneyland inside of Sleeping Beauty Castle. “When Disneyland opened in 1955, its centerpiece was a fairytale castle, and as Sleeping Beauty was in production,…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Parks Foods of Black History Month and Celebrate Soulfully 2024
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in Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Food News, Geek Eats, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Parks, Walt Disney World Resort, Walt Disney World Resort GuidesFebruary is Black History Month. Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts are celebrating this month by joining it with the ongoing Celebrate Soulfully celebration in the parks with some incredible new food and beverage offerings. Throughout the year, there is music, food, and artwork celebrating Black cultures at Disney Parks to enjoy. In February,…
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GEEK EATS: Eating Around Knott’s Peanuts Celebration – A Food Review
Knott’s Peanuts Celebration kicked off at Knott’s Berry Farm this weekend and continues through January 25, 2024. This is a celebration of everything Peanuts that includes entertainment, experiences, characters, and also quite a wide range of food! On the first day of the Knott’s Peanuts Celebration, the Daps Magic team was invited to Knott’s Berry…
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Disneyland Magic Key Glassware Comes to Crystal Arts
Disneyland Resort has a new Magic Key exclusive offering and it is found at the Crystal Arts store on Main Street, USA. There are now Magic Key engraved wine glasses, tall glasses, and low glasses available. Daps Magic team member Doug stopped by to check out these new glasses on Main Street, USA. Take a…
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“Celebrate Soulfully” During Black History Month at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is thrilled to “Celebrate Soulfully” during Black History Month in February with vibrant art, soul-stirring music, savory soul food and a limited-edition pin, embracing the richness of Black heritage. Through the talents of wonderful cast members and collaborations with a myriad of Black-owned businesses, you can “Celebrate Soulfully” across the resort…
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Disneyland Refurbishment Report – January 24, 2024
The busy refurbishment season continues at the Disneyland Resort, and more projects just got added to the list. For this update, we start at Disneyland in Town Square. City Hall and the Disneyland Fire Department are currently under scaffolding and wraps. City Hall and the restrooms remain open during this refurbishment, however, the Fire Department…
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Sip & Savor Pass at Lunar New Year Celebration – A Fun Way To Save Money and Try New Things
The Sip & Savor Pass is back this year for the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure. From January 23 through February 18, 2024, guests at the Disneyland Resort can purchase and utilize the Sip & Savor Pass at the Lunar New Year celebration to experience six dishes at the included venues. The…