Tag: Disney News
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Meeting Bing Bong! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #697
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks have a pretty focused show, with most of it about the Pixar Place Hotel. Mr. Daps attended the opening day festivities for this reimagined hotel at the Disneyland Resort earlier in the day and he shares about his experiences and observations. This includes meeting Bing Bong, seeing…
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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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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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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…
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VIDEO: Vocal Seoul Arrives at 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
On Friday, January 26, 2024, the Korean a capella group Vocal Seoul made its return to Sonoma Terrace for the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure. This is the second year that this group has performed at this celebration. Daps Magic was on hand for the first performance of the group. The group…
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D23 Announces 15th Anniversary Celebration at Disney Springs
D23 is celebrating its 15th anniversary. To celebrate, there will be a special event at Disney Springs at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. It will be a night of celebrating with food, bowling, memories, special gift, and more. Tickets for this event can be purchased on the D23 website. D23 was founded on March 10, 2009 and…
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‘A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Coming to Disney+ on January 30
Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Special Available Immediately Following Season Finale of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” BURBANK, Calif. (January 26, 2024) Immediately following the season finale of the smash hit Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” fans can discover the magic behind the scenes in the original documentary special “A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy…
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Pixar Place Hotel Soundtrack Released on Music Streaming Services
Ahead of its official opening on January 30, the Pixar Place Hotel has released a soundtrack for this reimagined hotel at the Disneyland Resort. The album contains ten tracks that are pulled from across different Pixar movies. These recordings add a different vibe that will be unique for this hotel at the Disneyland Hotel. Pixar…
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Fans Say Goodbye to Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World
A Walt Disney World opening day attraction is about to close and be reimagined. Today, fans stopped by Frontierland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for one last showing of the Country Bear Jamboree. Fans could be seen lined up to see one last show as lines stretched out of the theater and into Frontierland.…
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New Name and Logo Revealed for Former Reedy Creek Fire Department
Yesterday, a new logo and name was revealed for the former Reedy Creek Fire Department. At a special event, Fire Chief Ferrari revealed that the fire department is now known simply as District Fire Department. The new name was determined by a vote of all 220 public safety personnel in the department. Chief Ferrari said…
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Things to Know About the 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
The Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure started on January 23. This celebration continues and celebrates the “Year of the Dragon” through February 18th and is full of entertainment, foods, activities, merchandise, and more! It also has the arrival of Meilin Lee and Ming Lee from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red. On the…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive 2023 Sets New Holiday Records
For over 75 years, Disney has supported the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver millions of toys to children and families in need during the holiday season. This year, we continued the tradition with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, including toy collections at Disney stores, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney Springs…
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Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Reimagined North American Tour!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the beautiful Broadway production, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new-reimagined production that will be touring North America. The announcement was made by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher. “We’ve heard from audiences for three decades now that Beauty and the Beast has touched them in…
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Disney and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Agree on June Trial Date
Disney and the Governor DeSantis controlled Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have reached an agreement for when a trial will be held regarding a public records lawsuit. This lawsuit was brought by Disney against Governor DeSantis and the district and accuses both parties withholding public records it had requested as part of another ongoing lawsuit.The…
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Disneyland Hotel Reopens at Disneyland Paris
After a lengthy refurbishment, the Disneyland Hotel is now officially open once again at Disneyland Paris. After two years of work, this beautiful hotel is again welcoming guests. “The reopening of Disneyland Hotel marks a new milestone in the transformation of Disneyland Paris, extending our legacy as a leader in the European tourism industry with…
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New Castle Experience Opens At Shanghai Disney Resort
A new Disney Royal-themed experience, Castle Encounters, inside the Enchanted Storybook Castle is now open at Shanghai Disney Resort. Enchanted Storybook Castle, the dramatic landmark at the heart of Shanghai Disney Resort, is the largest and most interactive of the 6 Disney Castles. The opening of Castle Encounters provides guests with an exciting new opportunity…