Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort Quietly Announces Upcoming Closures in Epcot Ahead of D23 Expo
This week, Walt Disney World Resort has quietly announced a few changes coming to the beloved Epcot. Most of the changes will be tanging place in Future World, as an epic transformation begins. The changes will all be official just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021! These changes include everything from…
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Happy 4th of July! – Patriotic Moments From Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! Today we celebrate when the Continental Congress declared independence from Britain in 1776. Today at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, people will be celebrating this with food, fireworks, and more! However, here on DAPS MAGIC, we thought it’d be fun to celebrate Independence Day with some of our…
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4th of July Disney Parks Food Guide – Check Out The Celebratory Food!
Guests visiting a Disney Park for the 4th of July are probably expecting three things: Magic, Fireworks, and of course FOOD! Disney Parks in both California and Florida are a wonderful place to celebrate Independence Day. They are also great places to eat on the Fourth of July! Thanks to the Disney Parks Blog, we…
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‘Toy Story 4’ Stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen Share Thoughts on Toy Story Land as It Celebrates First Anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2019) – Happy one-year anniversary Toy Story Land! On June 30, 2018, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., reached a milestone in its multi-year transformation with the opening of this immersive new land. Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films and…
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Sunday Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
It is very rare that a stage show opens the same day as the animated feature of the same name does. However, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage did just that. Opening on November 22, 1991, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage tells the story of Beauty…
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Disney Confirms Country Bears and Tiki Birds to Remain at Walt Disney World
Disney has had a lot to announce this summer. With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it was expected that most of the summer would be spent talking about things arriving at the Disney Parks. However, the news this week hasn’t been about things coming to the Disney Parks, for which there are many.…
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Local FIRST Robotics team celebrated recent world championship win today at Magic Kingdom Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. June 24, 2019—Thirty Central Florida high schoolers, who double as teammates on a local FIRST Robotics team, were celebrated today during an exclusive early morning experience at Magic Kingdom Park. Together, the students and their leadership team—which includes several Walt Disney World Resort Disney VoluntEARS—spent an early morning in Tomorrowland prior…
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‘‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’’ Disney’s Blizzard Beach Hosts One of the Largest Florida Locations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 20, 2019) – Disney’s Blizzard Beach hosted nearly 200 attendees as part of the 10th annual “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’’ on Thursday morning at Walt Disney World Resort. Three-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Rowdy Gaines kicked off the lesson, where children of all ages learned basic swim strokes. Children from the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Salutes America’s Birthday with Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebrations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 21, 2019) – An all-American red, white and blue fireworks spectacular will bathe the sky this Independence Day at Walt Disney World Resort, joined by live entertainment, scrumptious treats and patriotic pageantry. Here’s what’s in store for Fourth of July 2019: Magic Kingdom Park – Park Hours: July 3, 8…
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Cruella’s Halloween Hideaway Coming as a Special Add-On to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World
Every Halloween, the Disney Villains take over Disney parks around the world. It is truly their time to shine and take over such a traditionally happy place. In Walt Disney World, every year they hold Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, a tradition that gives guests a chance to see all things spooky in a Disney fashion.…
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New Enhancements Come to Minnie Van Service at Walt Disney World as Service Celebrates Milestone.
The Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the milestone of having transported 1 million guests. With this milestone comes a whole new era of magic for the ridesharing service at Walt Disney World. Disney has announced that Lyft, which operates the service, is now the official rideshare of Walt Disney World…
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Walt Disney World Annual Pass Prices Increase Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening This August
As summer draws even closer, the fun of Star Wars at the Walt Disney World becomes even more real! You may have read earlier this week that Annual Passholders will have special events to look forward all summer long. In these events, guests have the chance to experience Galaxy’s Edge before the general public. Of course, with…
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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will Have the Chance to Experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge First in 2019 Summer Offerings
It is a great summer for Walt Disney World annual passholders! While every single day, you can experience the magic of Disney theme parks and water parks, there are some extra special perks coming! Earlier today it was announced that Walt Disney World annual passholders would have multiple special offerings coming their way this summer.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Passholders Can Enjoy Special Offerings This Summer
New ticket deals, limited-time dining discounts, special event offers and more LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 17, 2019) – Walt Disney World Resort Passholders enjoy a full year of magic, and this summer they can take advantage of several new perks and benefits with special, limited-time offerings. From special ticket deals to exclusive merchandise opportunities and…
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16th Annual Festival Disney Competition Announces 2020 Dates at Walt Disney World
It is time to celebrate another year of music magic! The 16th Annual Festival Disney competition hosts choirs, bands, and orchestras from schools around the world. We are so excited to announce the dates for 2020 so students can further their push for performance excellence! Open to middle and high school groups, this music competition…
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New Orleans and Princess Tiana Take Center Stage in Enhancements Coming to the Disney Wonder
Updates include revamped teen and adult spaces CELEBRATION, Fla. (June 13, 2019) – The world of “The Princess and the Frog” will come to life in new ways on the Disney Wonder with the addition of an exciting New Orleans-themed lounge that will transport guests deeper into the heart of the city’s iconic French Quarter.…
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Enjoy Some of Our Top Merchandise Picks for Summer at Disney Parks Come Rain or Shine
In Southern California, this year has been one of the strangest for the weather. We have had an incredibly rainy and cold winter and spring, until a few weeks ago when we were nearing triple digit temperatures. When Disney gave us an upcoming look at the Summer merchandise, we knew it would be perfect, no…
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Toy Story Drop! Pop-Up Experience Comes to Disney Springs This Summer!
Toy Story fans will want to visit Disney Springs this summer for a new experience. The newly-opened Toy Story Drop! pop-up experience is something that can’t be missed at the Walt Disney World Resort. Toy Story Drop! is a new mobile game that guests can experience in Disney Springs. Toy Story Drop! is a mobile game that…
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The Animation Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station This July
This summer Rafiki’s Planet Watch is reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With the reopening will be the return of the Conservation Station, Wildlife Express Train, Habitat Habit, and Affectation Station. One new thing that will be arriving with the reopening of this area of the park will be The Animation Experience. The Animation Experience Animation…
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Bounding on Batuu: The Dos and Don’ts for Outfits at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to enter and become a part of the Star Wars stories. When visiting Batuu and become a part of the world that Disney has created, there is a need to become even more a part of the story as one interacts with its inhabitants, build lightsabers, build droids, and…
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“Toy Story 4” Voice Talent, Filmmakers and Walk-Around Characters Come Together at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort
Filmmakers, voice talent and walk-around characters from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” descended upon Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, this morning to celebrate the upcoming release of the movie. Activities culminated in a special surprise following a screening of the film when filmmakers Josh Cooley, Mark Nielsen and Jonas…
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Celebrate New and Old Friends of “Toy Story 4” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Summer
Toy Story 4 is just two weeks away from arriving in theaters. For fans of the franchise though, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the place to be this summer. On top of being the home of Toy Story Land, there is also merchandise, food, and character experiences to be had! Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can…
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Language Guide: Learning the Lingo of Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
When visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge guests will find that there are a few language variances from what they are used to. This is because on Batuu, while the language is similar to that of most of the guests, it also has some differences. For those preparing to visit Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, DAPS…
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Enjoy a Magical Day with Dad this Father’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 6, 2019) – Whether Dad’s ideal day is spent enjoying sports and the great outdoors, experiencing exciting attractions or sampling delicious cuisine, there is something for every guy’s fancy at Walt Disney World Resort this Father’s Day. Here are just a few of the options for making Dad’s day the…