Category: Disney Experiences
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Florida Governor DeSantis Visits Walt Disney World District to Highlight Successes on One Year Anniversary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stopped by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as the one year anniversary nears. Governor DeSantis signed the bill creating the district where Walt Disney World Resort mostly resides on February 27, 2023. While at the district, Governor DeSantis held a press conference to highlight the successes he sees from the…
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New Deals Announced for Disneyland Resort Hotels Stays This Spring
Two new deals were announced by the Disneyland Resort for guests wishing to stay at Disneyland Resort Hotels this spring. These deals offer discounts from 10% to 25% on stays at the Disneyland Resort Hotels on Sundays through Thursdays starting on March 11, 2024. The deals continue on select nights through June 6, 2024. Both…
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Easter Displays & Grand Cottage Returning to Walt Disney World Resort
Springtime is almost here, and one of the best parts about Spring at Walt Disney World are the incredible delights the culinary teams whip up, especially for holidays like Easter. We all know how dazzling the displays are for Christmastime, and Spring/Easter are right up there. This year is no different because, once again, select…
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Soarin’ Around the World Returning to EPCOT on February 28
Soarin’ Around the World is returning to EPCOT and replacing Soarin’ Over California. Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the final day to experience Soarin’ Over California will be on February 27, 2024. The following day Soarin’ Around the World will be returning for guests to experience. The original version of the attraction had…
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Disney Highlights 6 Festivals in 2024
Disney continues to lean into festival. This year, there seem to be more than ever before! Whether visiting the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts, there are some really enjoyable festivals experience for guests of all ages. As people plan their trips to the Disney Parks in 2024, there are a lot of different possibilities…
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Special Anaheim Ducks Days Rally Towel Coming Exclusively For Disneyland Magic Key Holders
The duck call is out for all Anaheim Ducks fans! Are you ready for Anaheim Ducks Days? On February 22 and February 23, 2024, the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club’s 30th anniversary with a 2-day event at Disney California Adventure Park! To commemorate the celebration, Magic Key Holders can pick…
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PICTORIAL: Final Day of Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
The Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure has once again come and gone. This annual tradition celebrates Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean customs traditions and ran from January 23 through February 18. This year saw some fun surprises, like the arrival of Meilin Lee and her mother Ming Lee from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red…
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Disney’s Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward After Narrowly Clearing Hurdle
A plan for affordable housing near Disney and West Horizon moved forward after narrowly clearing a hurdle this week. This came as neighbors voiced opposition to the project coming to the area. The proposal is for 1,400 units of mixed-income. Over 1,000 of them would be reserved as affordable. Some of the concerns from neighbors…
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Fantasyland Theater Electrified as Choirs and Artists Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland
The Fantasyland Theater was electrified on Saturday as various choirs and artists from around Southern California sang their hearts and souls out throughout the afternoon as a part of Celebrate Gospel. This celebration of gospel music is a part of the Disneyland Resort Black History Month celebrations. It was a day full of incredible music,…
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Anaheim Announces DisneylandForward Public Workshop
The City of Anaheim has announced a DisneylandForward Public Workshop for community members to see what this project looks like. This includes information about what an amended and updated development agreement would look like. It will also give community members the opportunity to comment on the proposal to Anaheim’s Planning Commission. This workshop will be…
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Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Sale Dates and Event Details Announced With Inspire Magic Key Holders Getting First Dibs
Dates have been announced for the sale of Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite tickets. This time around, things are a bit different with Magic Key holders not all getting the same early ticket sales date. This time, Inspire Magic Key holders will get a first shot at being tickets. This will be followed by…
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GEEK EATS: 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food and Beverage Offerings
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on February 28, 2024. It continues through May 27. During this time, EPCOT will be transformed into a beautiful flower-filled garden with incredible experiences that include some delicious food and beverage offerings. This year there will be 20 Outdoor Kitchens…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Debuts New Baby Elephant
A new baby elephant has debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. This 312-pound calf named Corra is a two-months old African elephant. In a fun family story, Corra’s mother, Nadirah, was also born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This makes Corra the first second-generation elephant in Disney Animal Kingdom’s history. Corra will be no stranger on the…
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GEEK EATS: Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2024 Food and Beverage Guide!
The 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will be arriving on March 1 and continue through April 22, 2024. This festival is celebration of everything delicious! And this year will be tastier than ever with over 80 new items added to the offerings. This includes Earth Eats, a new festival marketplace. There will…
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Character Entertainers at Disneyland Resort Look to Unionize With Actors’ Equity
The people who bring to life many of the characters are looking to unionize. On Tuesday, an organization called “Magic United” announced the intent of Disneyland Resort entertainment cast member to unionize with Actors’ Equity Association. In a new website for the group, the cast members explained their reasoning behind the move. On the website…
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Broadway Star Launches Black History Month Festivities at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2024) – Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott kicked off Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month celebration this week as the grand marshal in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom Park. Scott, who dazzles theatre audiences with his performance as Genie in the hit Disney musical “Aladdin,’’…
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening This Summer at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with making the announcement for the opening timeline, it shared a first look at Tiana’s audio-animatronic figure. This is the first audio-animatronic for this character. Along with showing a picture of Tiana, Imagineer Charita Carter shared a…
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Thousands Turn Out as Super Bowl LVIII MVP Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Kansas City Chiefs’ Win at Disneyland
Super Bowl LVIII MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated the team’s big win yesterday by going to Disneyland. After exclaiming after the game, “we’re going to Disneyland,” he visited The Happiest Place on Earth with his wife and kids. While there, he also celebrated with a cavalcade bonding the achievement with Mickey,…
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Beautiful Bow Art Revealed for Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship, the Disney Treasure
The newest ship that will soon be joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet has gotten one step closer to completion. Today Disney shared what the bow art for the Disney Treasure looks like ahead of its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024. It shows Captain Minnie Mouse in her new adventure outfit, perfect for a…
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”Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition” Event Coming to Tokyo Disneyland
Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland is scheduled to close for a major refurbishment at the end of its normal operating day on July 31, 2024. As a result, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced a special event – “Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!” This event will take place from April 9 through July 31, 2024,…
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Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs Heading to Disneyland After Winning Super Bowl LVIII
After winning Super Bowl LVIII in overtime, MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and his family declared “We’re going to Disneyland! In fact, he and his family are heading to Disneyland again! This marks the second year that the Mahomes family will be celebrating a Super Bowl win at the Disneyland Resort. It…
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Walt Disney World Shows Off First Ever Disney Villains Inspired Wedding Gowns
2024 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection from Allure Bridals includes Four Disney Villains Inspired Gowns Available Starting Today LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2024) – They’re some of Disney’s most popular characters, and now Disney Villains’ characters inspire new gowns that are part of the 2024 Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings collection from Allure Bridals. Blending…
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Guests Celebrate the First Day of the Year of the Dragon with Mushu at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, February 10, 2024 – Guests celebrated the first day of the Year of the Dragon today at Shanghai Disney Resort, where a traditional lion eye-dotting ceremony was hosted this morning. A very special dragon guest, Mushu, the sidekick to Mulan in the Walt Disney Animation Studios animated feature film Mulan, along with Mickey Mouse and…
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Disneyland Spring Dapper Day Date Announced
The dates for the 2024 Spring Dapper Day have been announced. This year, the official Spring Dapper Day will be on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Active and retired service members are encouraged to wear their dress uniforms. Everyone else is encouraged to dress their best! Remember, this isn’t a costume event but instead a fan…