Category: Disney Experiences
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Getting the Most Out of a Visit to Disney Springs
There are a LOT of things to do at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. With over 150 dining options, brands, and entertainment offerings, it can be daunting to try and figure out what to do when visiting. Thankfully, below are some different guides for getting the most out of Disney Springs. Whether you…
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Changes Coming to Dining Offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
As work continues on the transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into Tropical Americas, different attractions, stores, and restaurants are being closed and changed as part of the changes. These closures are leading to some other changes throughout the park, as some offerings (like burgers) wouldn’t be available. Ahead of the final closure of the remnants of…
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VIDEO: Main Street Philharmonic at Walt Disney World Resort
The Main Street Philharmonic is the marching band at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The band is made up of twelve members who play brass and percussion instruments. Throughout a day of performances, the band plays classic marches, Disney songs, and more that are both new and old. The specific times and locations that they…
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Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Names Disney #1 Large Ship Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line has been honored by the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, Disney was named the #1 Large Ship Cruise Line. The accolade was given after 757,109 votes were tallied for the 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey. Readers of Condé Nast Traveler shared their opinions on a wide range…
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Banana Ball Headed to Walt Disney World Resort in 2026
Today, it was announced that Banana Ball is headed to the Walt Disney World Resort in 2026. The announcement was made on the Banana Ball YouTube channel, Disney+, ESPN2, and ESPN+. Unsurprisingly, the video was full of energy, dance, and other antics that one would associate with Banana Ball. This even included fireworks! During the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
It is the time of year when cast members are honored with the Walt Disney Legacy Award (read more about this award here). This award is given to cast members who were nominated by their peers for being inspiring and continuing the legacy of Walt Disney. These cast members continue to “Dream, Create, and Inspire”…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team
Disney Ambassador teams have been revealed around the globe at the various Disney Theme Parks & Resorts. The final team has been announced this week, and that is for Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland announced that its 2026–2027 Disney Ambassadors will be Charlotte Wong and Daniella Rocca. These new Disney Ambassadors will officially begin…
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Downtown Disney District to Get New Gordon Ramsay Gastropub
More information about the transformation of the Downtown Disney District is being shared. Disney announced today that a new gastropub will be a part of this transformation. This will be Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It will be found on the top level of the new home of the Earl of Sandwich. The creators of the…
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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Cast Members
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Nestled on Florida’s scenic Treasure Coast, and just a couple of hours south of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is Disney Vacation Club’s first off-site resort. It opened on October 1, 1995. Since then, it has continued the legacy of vibrant Disney storytelling,…
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A Brief History of Disney Audio-Animatronics
There has been a lot of news recently surrounding Audio-Animatronics from The Walt Disney Company. Earlier this year, as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, a new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic debuted at Disneyland as a part of Walt Disney – A Magical Life. Walt Disney World Resort is also getting a Walt Disney…
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Audio-Animatronic Benjamin Clawhauser To Be In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. When it does, fans will be able to attend a watch party of a special Zoogether Day celebration with performances from all across the diverse biomes that make up Zootopia. In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, the Tree of Life Theater will be the center at…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2026
Muppets fans have another reason to be excited! Along with a 50th anniversary special of The Muppet Show arriving in 2026, there will also be a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has now announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the summer…
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EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Getting Updated Audio-Animatronics
Guests who are experiencing Frozen Ever After get to experience the story of Frozen when they cruise through this Norway Pavilion attraction at EPCOT. For almost a decade, they have been getting to see Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and even snowgies come to life in Audio-Animatronic form in this popular attraction. Soon, guests will get…
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Walt Disney World Resort Raises Prices on Annual Passes and Tickets
The Walt Disney World Resort has raised prices on all of its Annual Passes. It also raised prices on its tickets and other offerings. The news comes as Disneyland Resort also adjusted prices for its tickets and Magic Keys. The Annual Passes went up in price by a range of $20 – $80. Renewal rates…
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Disneyland Resort Announced 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket Deal for California Residents
The Disneyland Resort has announced a 3-Day Park Hopper ticket deal for residents of California. The new ticket deal allows for visits between January 1st and May 21st in the new year. These tickets can be used on non-consecutive days. The discount for this ticket deal is up to 50% (based on date), with the…
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Disneyland Resort Raises Prices on Some Magic Keys
The Disneyland Resort has raised prices on some of its Magic Keys. This comes as the domestic Disney parks update their pricing structures on entry fees. Of the four levels of Magic Key, two types saw their price increase. Two types remained at the same price. The Inspire and Believe Keys both saw prices increase,…
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Hand-dipped Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars Coming to Walt Disney World
Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars have been a favorite of Disney Parks guests since 1985. They were given their iconic Mickey head shape in the 1990s. Since 2019, Mickey premium ice cream bars have been available at your favorite grocery store. Now they are being given an upgrade as hand-dipped Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Rehearsal Facility
Walt Disney Imagineering continues to pull back the curtains of its historically secretive operations. While many (most) of the secrets remain intact, Disney fans are still getting a look at some of the ways that Imagineering makes magic come to life. In a new video that was posted on YouTube, Imagineering showed off the Disney…
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Downtown Disney District to Present ‘Halloweentown’ for This Week’s Movie Night
The Downtown Disney District is hosting a series of movie nights that will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The first movie of this series was Hocus Pocus. Frankenweenie followed this. The movies are presented on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage lawn on the west end near the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Cold Brew Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort continues to add to its cold brew lineup. In all four parks, there are new cold brew offerings to be enjoyed. There are also new cold foam offerings! On top of their being new drinks, there are also new locations to get caffeinated throughout Walt Disney World Resort! While they may…
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Medals Revealed for 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
On the weekend of January 11-15, 2026, thousands of runners will descend on Walt Disney World Resort for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. This will be a weekend full of magic, memories, fun, running, and also medals! Ahead of this annual weekend of events, runDisney has shared what the medals will look like…
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Co-Founder and Director of Disney Mariachi Cobre at EPCOT Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
In recent weeks, Daps Magic has been covering the stories of cast members who have received the Walt Disney Legacy Award this year (read about when Mr. Daps attended a Walt Disney Legacy Award ceremony here). There have been quite a few who have been from the Disneyland Resort. Today, the cast member who is…
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Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats Adding Rapunzel’s Tower
Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats is getting a new story, structure, and even music! When the attraction reopens this weekend, it will include a new miniature of Rapunzel’s tower from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled. The addition to the attraction will debut as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. It will be found…
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Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular is the fireworks show at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The fireworks show includes Mickey Mouse and other friends, along with lots of Halloween-themed music and moments. A large puppet of Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas also makes appearances! This is an incredible fireworks spectacular that shouldn’t be missed…