Category: Disney Experiences
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New “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Sand Sculpture Created at Downtown Disney District
A new sand sculpture can currently be found in the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District in honor of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which is currently streaming on Disney+. The sculpture depicts both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in two ways. One way, it shows the likeness of each of their heads… with Darth Vader’s being his helmet.…
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New Star Wars “Been There” Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Disneyland Resort
The newest in the line of Star Wars “Been There” mugs from Starbucks have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. These mugs represent three new planets from the galaxy far, far away. They are Naboo, Ahch-To, and Nevarro. The mugs retail for $22.99 and can be found at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District.…
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Tale of the Lion King Arrives at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre
Over the weekend, a new show arrived at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre. Tale of the Lion King is a story-theatre adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King is staged in a completely new presentation. The show includes lots of inspiration from its cultural roots. This includes scenery, costume designs, new original arrangements, and new choreography. A version of…
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The Magic Comes Alive as Fantasmic! Returns to Disneyland!
Fantasmic! is back at Disneyland. On May 28, guests again gathered around the Rivers of America to see what Mickey’s imagination could do. Some people started waiting for this show hours before it began. Others utilized the dining packages that were available and didn’t wait quite as many hours. However, for many hours were spent…
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Boba Fett and Fennec Shand Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Today Boba Fett and Fennec Shand both arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Both could be found mingling in and around Black Spire outpost on Batuu throughout the day. Currently, both are appearing in The Mandalorian and also The Book of Boba Fett. Boba Fett is appearing as he is seen in these…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Now Open at EPCOT
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now open at EPCOT. On May 27th, this new attraction opened at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with the opening of the attraction came the opening of the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion as well. On the opening day, Disney released a video of some of the fist guests…
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New Star Wars Characters Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Starting on May 28, 2022, new Star Wars characters will come to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The announcement was made during the From a Galaxy Far, Far Away to a Disney Park Near You panel at Star Wars Celebration on May 27th. Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering Scott Trowbridge, his fellow…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort to Proudly Present Much-Anticipated Nighttime Spectacular “Momentous” in Mid-June
HONG KONG, May 25, 2022 – The Castle of Magical Dreams is brought to life once again, with the debut of “Momentous” in mid-June, 2022 – a magical nighttime spectacular that will take guests on a heartwarming journey of life through the lens of Disney stories and multimedia elements, including projection mapping, water projections, theatrical lighting,…
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There Are Three Churros, Which One Do You Pick?
If you had to choose just one of three delicious and unique churros, which one would you pick? This was the task set before me today when I visited California Churro in Downtown Disney District earlier today. I was invited, along with a couple of others, to taste three new churros at California Churro as…
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Full “Festival of The Lion King” Show Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July
The full version of Festival of The Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 16, 2020. The show has been performed in a modified format since it returned in May of 2021. This meant that the popular tumble monkeys and bird dancers have not been in the show since the reopening.…
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Reimagined CHOC Walk Announced for August 27
Today it was announced that to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CHOC Walk, are reimagined version will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022. An email was sent out today by CHOC announcing what is being called CHOC Adventure in the Park. The email shared the following: We’re honoring the 30th anniversary of the…
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Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris to Open July 20, 2022!
Disneyland Paris has announced that Avengers Campus will be opening on July 20, 2022. This campus, created by Tony Stark himself as a place to discover, recruit and train the next generation of Super Heroes, will allow recruits to team up with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris will look familiar, yet very…
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PRIDE ROCK PUNCH from Troubadour Tavern at Disneyland – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Throughout the month of June, the Disneyland Resort will continue its Celebrate Soulfully festivities. This will include some incredible musical acts, the Tale of the Lion King at the Fantasyland Theatre, and also some fantastic food and beverages. Today, the Disney Parks Blog shared many of the different food and beverage options that will be…
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Disney Art Display and Walt Disney World Store Heading to Orlando
A new outdoor art display will soon be seen along the I-4/International corridor in Orlando. Disney announced this week that a new larger-than-life animated display will soon be showcasing favorite Disney characters. This will be done with a magical ribbon wrapping around the Hollywood Plaza garage. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other Fab 50 golden…
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EPCOT’s 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Line-up Revealed
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort this coming July. With it comes the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Disney has released the talent that will be offered during this series this year. Check it out here: July 14-15 – Baha Men July 16-18 – Big…
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Pirates of the Caribbean Set to Reopen on July 1 at Disneyland
After a lengthy refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean will reopen on July 1st. This comes from the Disneyland App which shows the refurbishment ending on June 30, 2022. The New Orleans Square classic attraction closed on March 14, 2022. The attraction is a fan favorite at Disneyland and originally opened on March 18, 1967. It…
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2023 Tickets & Resort Bookings Opening for Walt Disney World Resort on June 8 as Changes Come to Genie+
Guests will soon be able to start booking their 2023 trips to Walt Disney World Resort. Starting on June 8, 2022, tickets and resort bookings will be available for those looking to book trips in 2023 to the most magical place on earth. This will allow guests to purchase visits that will include the ability…
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Details Released for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue
When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens to the public on May 27, 2022, it will be utilizing a virtual queue system. This has become fairly common for new the opening of new Disney attractions. This week, Disney released the specifics of how exactly the virtual queue system will be utilized for Cosmic Rewind.…
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Full Lineup of 2023 Signature Land Trips Announced by National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic Expeditions has announced its full lineup of Signature Land trips for 2023. This year, they include some incredible new destinations with the Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia: Ancient Temples and Natural Wonders expedition. This will give travelers the chance to get an in-depth and look at the wonders of Southeast Asia as they travel…
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Disney Pride Collection Hits Disneyland Resort
June is Pride Month and the Disneyland Resort just dropped their Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars Pride Collections! These Disney Pride Collections are a wonderful chance for Disney fans to support the LGBTQ+ community as profits from this merchandise will go directly to LGBTQ+ foundations! Let’s take a look at the collections! Disney Pride…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Need to Know Terms and People
When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens at EPCOT in just two short weeks guests will get to visit the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion. During a visit to this new pavilion in the World Discovery, guests will end up teaming up with the Guardians of the Galaxy on a new quest to save the…
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Lunar Eclipse Rises Over Moon Knight at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, the lunar eclipse could be seen rising over Avengers Campus. Also, there was Moon Knight, who was making appearances near the Quinjet. The result was a night of people looking at the sky in Avengers Campus, many of them photographers with tripods. The moon began to rise over the horizon…
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What’s a Fantasmic? – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
1992 turned out to be a banner year for Disney theme park entertainment. As you read in last month’s column, April saw the debut of the Disneyland production of Beauty and the Beast, live on stage, which led directly to the creation of Disney Theatrical Productions. Incredibly enough, while that production was being prepared and…
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Drawn to the Magic at Disney California Adventure – DAPS from the Past
On May 7, 2004, a new show called Drawn to the Magic debuted at Disney California Adventure. The show was about three animators who brought Disney animated stories to life with music and some Disney magic. It culminated with the arrival of three Disney characters. Frequently the characters were Sorcerer Mickey, Cinderella, and either Woody…