Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Festival of the Lion King is a theater in the round telling of the story of Disney’s The Lion King. It takes place in the Harambe Theater in the Africa area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The show uses music, dancing, puppetry, visual effects, and acrobatics to come together for a tribal African celebration. This is…
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Finding Nemo – The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some fantastic entertainment options. Walking around this park can be an adventure in exploring different types of entertainment while exploring the different regions represented in the park. Different music from around the world (and out of this world) can be found. Really, there is something for just about everyone somewhere in…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise Unveiled
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge still has quite some time before we are able to see what exactly it will look like, beyond what we can see in digital renderings and models. However, the merchandise surrounding this new land can already be seen. Originally shown at Star Wars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it is…
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All-New Cirque du Soleil Show in Development for Disney Springs
It was announced earlier this year the “La Nouba” by Cirque du Soleil would be ending its nearly twenty year run at Disney Springs. There has been a lot of questions about what would take the shows place in the theater, and it has been announced today that Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Walt…
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Disney Magic Merges with Magic of Mother Nature on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a plethora of experience to be had for guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. One must-do attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Kilimanjaro Safari. This ride aboard a jeep takes guests into the heart of Africa to see the different animals and habitats that they can be found in.…
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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Panel Reveals New Details About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
During a panel at Star Wars: Galactic Nights guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were given the treat of hearing new details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Opening at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2019, this new land will allow guests to visit the Star Wars galaxy in a completely immersive way.…
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Disney Releases Images of Disney Skyliner Transportation System at Walt Disney World
Last summer Disney announced the new Disney Skyliner Transportation System at the D23 Expo. This new form of transportation will allow guests to travel between resorts at Walt Disney World while offering some pretty incredible views as they visit Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, the Disney Parks Blog released some renderings of what this…
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Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek in Contention to Succeed Bob Iger as Walt Disney Company CEO
In 2019 Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger is set to step down. Recently Iger confirmed his intention to retire. This has left both the business and Disney communities speculating about who is replacement would be. With under two years to go until Iger retires, the transition would need to get underway to set up a…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco – An Attraction that is Dying to be Made!
This week Disney-Pixar released Coco, a story about pursuing ones dreams and the importance of family. This is an absolutely gorgeous film with fun music and a fantastic message. It also is a film that is just dying to be made into an attraction. This is a movie with the right story, character, visuals, and…
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Disney Parks and Superstars to Light Up ABC’s Primetime Special ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ Nov. 30
Merry holiday moments from Disney theme parks around the world and a star-studded cast of entertainers will launch a “25 Days of Christmas” countdown when “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airs Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, from 9:00–11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network. The magical two-hour event will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winner Julianne Hough, multiplatinum…
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A Very Star Wars Birthday! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of Disney Reporter. Here we share the top Disney and geek stories that were covered in the news by DAPs Magic each week. This week there is quite a bit to cover so not everything made it in. Here are the posts that were covered though on this edition of Disney…
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Star Tours – The Adventures Continue With New Adventures – Review
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue has added new adventures to this Star Wars attraction at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new adventures were introduced at both parks on November 17th ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s release in December. Mr. DAPs and Murray journeyed into Disneyland to climb aboard a Starspeeder and…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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New Experiences and New Spaces Available on Disney Magic in 2018
There will be new experiences and new spaces coming in 2018 for the Disney Magic. They include a Rapunzel themed dining experience, new teen experiences, and also new adult experiences. The changes were announced on the Disney Parks Blog with the following descriptions: An Enchanting Dining Experience for Families At Rapunzel’s Royal Table, your family…
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Disney Cruise Line Offers Sneak Peek at Beauty and the Beast on Disney Dream
The Disney Cruise Line has offered a glimpse of what is now being performed aboard the Disney Dream. Beauty and the Beast was an animated movie, then a stage musical, a live-action movie, and now it is coming to the stage again in this hour-long version aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Watch the sneak peek…
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New Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Announcement Teases More!
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be changing come November 17th at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Parks Blog released a first look at what will be coming to this beloved Star Wars attraction ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. A photo of…
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A Can’t Miss Experience at Epcot: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit at Walt Disney World. If I could, I would go there every day. However, I live in California and Epcot is in Florida. When visiting Walt Disney World, I do like to visit Epcot as much as possible. One of my favorite things to experience at…
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Fun is Found at Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire at the Magic Kingdom
Mickey is gathering all of his friends to celebrate in front of Cinderella Castle. In Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, Mickey and the gang are joined by friends fromThe Princess and the Frog, Tangled and Frozen. This musical celebration of friendship is also seasonal. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we were able to experience this show…
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Sunday Spotlight: Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
I just returned home from at trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. There were many things that I absolutely loved experiencing there. Many of them at Disney’s Hollywood Studios involved Star Wars. One of those offerings was Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far, Away. This is like a highlight reel of all the Star…
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Sneak Peek at Toy Story Land Eatery – Woody’s Lunch Box
Today, Disney released concept art of a new part of Toy Story Land, opening at the Walt Disney World Resort next summer. Woody’s Lunch Box will be a themed quick service eatery where guests can order from, well, a lunch box! Since guests will all be shrunk to the size of a toy in this…
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Star Tours – The Adventures Continue To Get New New Adventure from Star Wars: The Last Jedi
This fall Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be getting a new adventure based off of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This new adventure will take guests into the midst of an epic battle on the planet of Crait. This planet has been seen in the teaser of Star Wars: The Last Jedi earlier this…
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Dogs to Be Welcomed to Select Walt Disney World Hotels Beginning October 15th!
Some Walt Disney World Resort hotels are just about to get a little magical. Starting October 15th, “man’s best friend” will be allowed at several hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Parks Blog made the announcement. It also shared that the following hotels will begin to allow dogs at the following rates:…
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Epcot’s 35th Anniversary is Celebrated with Magic and Memories!
October 1 marked the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Epcot. The park marked the occasion with a 35th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fountain Stage featuring Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty, commemorative parks maps and buttons, “I was there” merchandise, and a special fireworks finale following Illuminations. D23 added to the festivities with…
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BaseLine Tap Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to stop and enjoy your favorite California offerings in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. BaseLine Tap is now open at the Walt Disney World Resort park. It has a collection of California beers, wines, pretzels and cheese on hand that are sure to be enjoyed. It is basically a corner pub that…