Category: Parks
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5 Can’t Miss Offerings at This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash!
The Oogie Boogie Bash is the Disneyland’s Resort annual Halloween party. Held in Disney California Adventure, this party sells out VERY quickly and has been sold out almost since it initially went on sale! This should come as no surprise. There are a LOT of things to enjoy at the Oogie Boogie Bash. This includes…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Chairperson Attacks Disney Again Over Lawsuits And Alleges ‘Corporate Cronyism’
The chairperson of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Martin Garcia, attacked Disney once again at the conclusion of a meeting of the district’s board on Wednesday night. In his remarks, Garcia said that the relationship between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District was nothing more than “corporate cronyism.” He also said that…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Plans to Cut More Than $3 Million on Walt Disney World Area Road Maintenance
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is cutting more than $3 million on road maintenance for Walt Disney World Resort. This cut comes as legal fees continue to rise for the district. The news comes from a proposed budget for the district for 2024. The new budget notes that “Repairs and maintenance services decreased due…
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Disneyland Resort Again Halts All Magic Key Sales
The Disneyland Resort has again halted the sales of Magic Keys. Up until recently, the Inspire Key was still available for guests wanting to purchase a Magic Key. Other levels had already had their sales suspended, however. The halting of sales came as the announcement of a settlement for a lawsuit that revolved around the…
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First Look: Residential Plans for Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community
The first chapter of residential development will include a selection of stylish home collections and picturesque parks BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney shared a look at its residential development for the Cotino community in California’s scenic Coachella Valley. This first “chapter” of the community’s story will include more than 300 homes, approximately one-third of which will…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album to Be Released on Friday
Since debuted at Disney California Adventure earlier this summer, fans have been clamoring for a cast album to be released for Rogers: The Musical. On Friday, September 15, 2023, fans will get what they want. That is when the cast album for Rogers: The Musical will be released on digital platforms. The cast album will…
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The Destination D23 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #677
Welcome to a very full episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the Geeks are joined by Clock from @sentfromdisneyland. Together, they geek out about Oogie Boogie Bash, Tiana’s Palace opening at Disneyland, the Adventureland Treehouse opening, and World of Frozen opening at Hong Kong Disneyland. They also go into a lot of the announcements that…
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The Disney Treasure is Full of Nods to the Disney Parks
When the Disney Treasure takes guests on adventures at sea in December 2024, there will be quite a few nods to the Disney Parks found on its various decks. Today, the Disney Parks Blog shared several of these nods to the parks. There are plenty of things to geek out about by Disney fans on…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reveals First Look at Elsa Animatronic Along with Other Frozen Details on 18th Anniversary
On the 18th anniversary of the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, the park revealed quite a few details about its new World of Frozen, which will open on November 20, 2023. This Frozen-themed land will allow guests to visit Arendelle and its beloved characters, enchanting music, cutting-edge technology, and more. Michael Moriarty, managing director of…
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Disneyland Paris Gives Royal Reveal of Reimagined Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Paris has given a royal look at the reimagined Disneyland Hotel. Along with sharing about all of the magical offerings that guests will get to experience when visiting, Disneyland Paris also announced that this flagship hotel will be reopening on January 25, 2024. Reservations are open now for those who would like to stay…
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New Avengers Campus Attraction to Utilize Both Large Scale Physical Environments and Immersive Media
Over the weekend at Destination D23, Disney fans were given a look at the vehicle that will be utilized in the attraction that will be coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. According to Disney, a new technology has been developed to allow Avengers Campus to become the hub of a multi-world mission that…
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The Facts About the Disney Treasure
In December 2024, the next ship to enter the fleet for the Disney Cruise Line will be taking guests on a magical Disney adventure at sea. When it does, guests will get to experience the magic of the Disney Treasure. This ship will be state-of-the-art and full of Disney magic! Many of its features were…
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Figment is Back at EPCOT!
On Sunday, September 10, 2023 Figment made his triumphant return to EPCOT. This came the day after it was announced that he would be returning by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products during a presentation at the Destination D23 event. On Sunday, Figment fans lined up to see the return of their…
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Take a Look at the Foods and Merchandise Found at Disneyland Resort’s Plaza de la Familia and Halloween Time
Two annual fall traditions have returned to the Disneyland Resort. Plaza de la Family and Halloween Time have both returned to The Happiest Place on Earth. With each of these offerings are plenty of magical things to experience throughout the autumnal season. This includes the return of Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Guardians of…
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Destination D23: Imagineers Lift the Veil Further on Future Disneyland Paris Projects
During Destination D23, the Official Disney Fan Club gathering currently taking place in Florida, Disneyland Paris revealed more about two projects currently underway at the destination: the royal transformation of the Disneyland Hotel and the current expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park. This is the first time it has been shown from the inside: the…
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Disney’s “Wish” Character Asha Coming to Disney Parks
Asha, who will be appearing in Disney’s animated film Wish is coming to the Disney Parks soon. It was announced over the weekend at Destination D23 that the new character will be appearing at the Disneyland Resort, EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris. Asha is the main protagonist in Wish. She…
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Sunday Spotlight: Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Voyage of The Little Mermaid was a show that could be seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This show opened in 1992 and continued until 2020 in the Animation Courtyard. It closed when Walt Disney World Resort closed down and then never reopened when the parks did after the pandemic. The show was a shorter version…
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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Announced as Name for Disney Cruise Line’s Second Island Destination in the Bahamas
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, a name for the new island destination for the Disney Cruise Line was announced at Destination D23. The island destination will be known as Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The new destination will “celebrate the natural beauty, traditions, and artistry of the one-of-a-kind nation.” New concept art was shown…
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Zootopia Show Headed to Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom currently can experience it’s tough to be a bug at the Tree of Life Theater. On Saturday at the Destination D23 event, it was announced that this show will be replaced with a new show themed to Zootopia. The current concept for the show would have guests visiting the different…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Singapore-Based Ship to Be Named Disney Adventure
Last year Disney acquired a cruise ship that hadn’t been completed yet. The ship is being completed at the Meyer Werft shipbuilding company. Once finished, it will be based in Singapore and be the first Disney Cruise Line ship to enter the Asian market. Formerly, the ship was known as the Global Dream. During Destination…
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Hatbox Ghost to Materialize at Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom in November
Many announcements were made this weekend at Destination D23. From reimagined attractions and lands, to new lounges, entertainment, and even a new meet-and-greet with Figment, there are lots of things to be excited about! One announcement added more information to a previously made announcement. This news revolved around the Haunted Mansion and the arrival of…
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New Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Lounge Heading to Magic Kingdom
There were no shortage of announcements at Destination D23 this year. Many of the announcements were focused on the future of Walt Disney World Resort. One of the announcements revolved around a new addition to Magic Kingdom. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences…
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Dinoland U.S.A To Be Reimagined With Tropical Americas Inspiration
There were many announcements made at Destination D23. During a panel hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro, one of the announcements revolved around the future of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. One announcement, in particular, focused on what is currently Dinoland U.S.A. It was announced that Dinoland U.S.A will be going the way…