Category: Disney Experiences
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How Disney’s Animal Kingdom Became a Beacon of Conservation
Since its grand opening on Earth Day in April 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort has welcomed millions of guests and continues to find new, inspiring, and innovative ways to delight explorers of all ages. Featuring a unique approach to storytelling through attractions and experiences, each guest can better appreciate…
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‘Fantasmic!’ Dragon Goes Up in Flames at Disneyland
On Saturday night the dragon in Fantasmic! unexpectedly went up in flames. The mishap happened during the second showing of the evening. As Mickey Mouse was about to defeat the dragon, flames could be seen coming out of the side of her head. Soon, the Maleficent dragon’s entire body was engulfed in flames. Friends of…
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5 Favorite Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day and its 25th Anniversary
Happy Earth Day! Today also marks the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This park, which is dedicated to helping people be inspired by the natural world both real and imagined is the perfect park to celebrate Earth Day at. For those who can’t be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day, however, we thought…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Celebrates 25 Years Showcasing the Magic of Nature
Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park to mark milestone anniversary with special celebration and a new character encounter, plus special limited-time merchandise and culinary offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 18, 2023) – On Earth Day, April 22, 1998, Walt Disney World Resort invited guests to discover a one-of-a-kind theme park where they could…
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Top Five Favorite Experiences of Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
This week guests descended on Disneyland on Tuesday and Thursday night for Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite. This hard-ticketed event took guests back to the days gone by at Disneyland. These were the days before there was a tale as old as time with Beauty and the Beast or a mermaid wanting to be part…
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Disney Announces Plans to Update The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Make it a Disney Vacation Club Property
Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are a wonderful place to stay at Walt Disney World Resort. They give guests a chance to feel like they are in the middle of nature while also being in the middle of Disney (read Daps Magic’s review here). It’s a great place to have the comforts…
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Disney Announces Halloween Festivities for Halfway to Halloween Including Return of Oogie Boogie Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween! For this celebration it is announcing many of this year’s Halloween festivities. This includes the return of Oogie Boogie Bash to the Disneyland Resort and also Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to The Walt Disney World Resort. Below is a look at the different things that Disney will be offering…
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Character Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
For Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite there were at TON of characters to see and experience magical moments with. Unlike other events and days in the parks, the approach to the character experience was different for this. Instead of waiting in lines and getting a quick photo and then moving on, many of the characters…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces That Attainable Housing is Expected to Open in 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that an attainable housing development is expected to be opening in 2026. The announcement was made by Rena Langley, Senior Vice President, Walt Disney World Communications and Public Affairs. In it, Langley shared that the vision for this new housing development has now been expanded to include 1,400 units.…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Give Itself “Superior Authority” Over Disney Deal
On Wednesday the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District met and voted to give itself “superior authority” over Disney to make decisions on planning and development in Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake. This comes following a press conference earlier this week where Governor DeSantis laid out his plans for both the board…
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Kick Off Halloween Festivities on September 15
Hong Kong Disneyland will be kicking off its Halloween festivities on September 15 Disney has announced. This haunted holiday will be full of frightful fun. The Disney Parks Blog has given a glimpse at what is coming. Check it out here: Are you excited about the Halloween offerings coming to Hong Kong Disneyland? There will…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and United Family Healthcare Announce Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, April 18, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and United Family Healthcare, one of the leading private and premium healthcare providers in China, have entered into a multi-year resort alliance, introducing United Family Healthcare as Shanghai Disney Resort’s official medical service provider. Under this new alliance, United Family Healthcare is supporting the operations of all First…
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Disney Vacation Club Announces Sales Dates for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disney Vacation Club has announced the sales dates for the The villas at Disneyland Hotel. This comes as The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are set to open later this year. Disney Vacation Club sales will be opening for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel first to existing Disney Vacation Club members on May 2, and then to…
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Disney PhotoPass Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is on May 16 this year. Ahead of this celebration of your mother and mine, Disney has released some ideas for gifts for Mother’s Day. These ideas all revolve around utilizing Disney PhotoPass photos and EZ Prints. EZ Prints has collaborated with Disney PhotoPass Service to create these fun and meaningful gift ideas.…
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Radiator Springs Curios Reopens in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
Radiator Springs Curios has reopened at Disney California Adventure in Cars Land. The store had been closed since the pandemic and had not reopened with the rest of the land and park. The location reopened in Cars Land on Friday, April 14, 2023 after its extended closure. On Sunday, Daps Magic team member Angela stopped…
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Disney vs. DeSantis – The Facts Behind the Feud
The feud between Disney and DeSantis continues as the future for the former Reedy Creek Improvement District continues to be uncertain. Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis passed a bill that replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District and its board with the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and board. Before this…
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Disney Parks Celebrate Halfway to Halloween 2023 With Wickedly Delicious Treats
It’s Halfway to Halloween and that means it is time to celebrate this spooky season with some delicious treats from this haunted holiday. This year, Disney Parks is celebrating Halfway to Halloween by focusing on the Haunted Mansion. This is a celebration of the iconic attraction ahead of the new movie of the same name…
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DeSantis Declares Disney Development Deal with Reedy Creek Improvement District Null and Void at Press Conference
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at the former Reedy Creek administrative office where he effectively dissed Disney for its efforts at what he called self-governing. During his remarks on Monday morning, he created a case that Disney is not superior to the laws enacted by the state of Florida. This was followed by…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Announces Winners of 10th Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition
HONG KONG, Apr 12, 2023 – Following months of intense design work and spirited presentations, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today announced the winning teams of the “Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition 2023”, welcoming the next crop of aspiring Disney Imagineers and theme park designers and showcasing the resort’s continuous efforts to nurture young talent…
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Disneyland Paris Recycles Hotel Soaps to Help Those in Need
During Earth Month, Disneyland Paris has been sharing its different initiatives to help protect the environment. Recently, Disneyland Paris shared how it recycles its operational costumes. Now it is sharing how it recycles the soaps found in its hotels to benefit those in need. Check it out here: In line with its commitment to sustainable…
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Florida’s Reedy Creek Probe Comes Up Empty
A probe into the agreements made between Reedy Creek Improvement District and Disney by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has come up empty. The probe was ordered by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after it was discovered that an agreement between Reedy Creek and Disney basically left the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District with very little…
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Check Out These Reasons to Be Excited About Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary
On Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be turning 25! This will be a day of celebrating Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park and all that it stands for. Ahead of the big day, the Disney Parks Blog shared four reasons to be excited about this milestone day. Check them out below before the…
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Captain Minnie Continues Hunt for Disney Treasure And Discovers New Detail
Captain Minnie Mouse is continuing her hunt for Disney Treasure and when she arrived at where the X marked the spot, she discovered a new detail about the newest ship that will be joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet next year. A video showing her adventure was shared by the Disney Cruise Line. It also…
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How Tomorrowland Launch Depot Came to Life at Magic Kingdom
With the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run guests can experience the world of TRON like never before. As they exist the attraction, the experience can continue with the Tomorrowland Launch Depot. This isn’t just another store in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. This one continues the story and experience guests have had on the attraction.…