Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team
A day after the Disneyland Resort revealed its new Disney Ambassador team, the Walt Disney World Resort did the same. During a ceremony at EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle announced that Kylee Withers and Phelicia Blake would be the next Disney Ambassador team for the Most Magical Place on Earth. On hand…
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Narrator Lineup Announced for Candlelight Processional at EPCOT
Disney has announced the lineup of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT this year. This annual tradition utilizes a mass choir of cast members and community singers, the incredible Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and the story of Christmas told by a celebrity narrator. Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators Showtimes: 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m.,…
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Highlights of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is currently being offered at Walt Disney World Resort. This delicious festival continues through November 22 this year. Throughout its run, there is fantastic food and beverage offerings, activities, and some incredible music! Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the exciting…
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How Disney Addresses Food Insecurity in Florida
September is Hunger Action Month, and since 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has been working alongside local nonprofits and community leaders to help end hunger and address food insecurity throughout the state of Florida by helping and supporting their neighbors in need. Since 1991, Disney World has collected excess food from the resort and donated it…
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Xavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend
On November 4, 2025, a new book will be coming out. Called Xavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend, this book is written by family members of Atencio. X Atencio was both an animator and Imagineer at Disney. He is often associated with his work on the script and lyrics…
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Gino, the Silverback Gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Passes Away
Gino, the 44-year-old silverback western lowland gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has passed away. He was at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from the day it opened and was beloved by the Disney cast and guests alike. The news was announced by Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, with the following post on…
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VIDEO: Disney Villains: Icons of Evil | Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney
There were quite a few fun presentations that were shown at Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney. One of them was on Sunday morning and called Disney Villains: Icons of Evil. This was the first presentation of the day. As fans walked in on Sunday morning, villainous chairs could be seen…
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Halloween Merchandise at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween is in full force at Walt Disney World Resort. During this season, there is plenty of merchandise to find throughout the parks. There is also exclusive merchandise for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the seasonal offerings this fall and during the holidays.…
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2026-2027 Walt Disney World Ambassador Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026-2027 Walt Disney World Ambassador Team were announced this week, ahead of the big announcement on Friday at EPCOT. The finalists are from various lines of business throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Phelicia, Kylee, Zoe, Justin, and Luis were surprised with their “Ambassador Finalist” name tags by the current Ambassadors Serena…
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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Debuts New Adventureland Marquee
A new marquee has debuted at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This comes after recent park goers had noticed that the previous marquee had been taken down. The new marquee was stitched by hand and includes refreshed props. Photos of the new entrance marquee were shared by Walt Disney Imagineering on Instagram.…
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Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar Offers Haunted Food & Drinks in Spirit of the Season
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar is a must-visit location at Disney Springs during the Halloween season. Not only has the location been decorated for the season, but it now offers some haunted food & drinks that bring the spirit of the season to life while dining there. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to a media…
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Special Photo Ops and Magic Shots Available at Walt Disney World from Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month
From now through October 15, you can celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with Encanto and Coco-inspired photo ops from Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World. There will be an Encanto Candle available near the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom Park and at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs.…
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Disney Photopass 101 – Everything You Need to Know About Disney Photopass at Walt Disney World Resort
Walking around Walt Disney World Resort, it is hard to miss photographers wearing bright green shirts capturing magical moments with guests from around the world. Disney Photopass photographers capture these special moments daily throughout the Most Magical Place on Earth! This is done by taking photos and taking magic shots in the parks and beyond!…
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The Perks of Walt Disney World Annual Passes
There are multiple perks to having an Annual Pass at Walt Disney World Resort. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the variety of things happening this fall and during the holiday season at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Through a series of interviews, Mr. Daps learned about…
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Bestowed on Magic Kingdom Piano Player Grayson Smith
There are many magical experiences to be had when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. One of these is sitting at Casey’s Corner and listening to the piano player tickle the ivories. One of the piano players who has grown in popularity in recent years is Grayson Smith. Grayson plays favorite Disney tunes, creates magical moments,…
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The Beak and Barrel Offers New Immersive Pirates of the Caribbean Experience
The Beak and Barrel is now open at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Guests who are able to snag a reservation for this Pirates of the Caribbean-themed pub can now experience what it is like to be a Disney pirate. This new pub is found in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom, and a scroll and a…
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3 Exciting New Things at Walt Disney World in the Fall of 2025!
Walt Disney World Resort always has exciting things for guests to experience. In the fall of 2025, 3 new things are adding to the excitement of a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Last week, Daps Magic had the opportunity to sit down with representatives from Walt Disney World Resort to learn about…
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Walt Disney World’s Water Parks Brings Extra Pixie Dust to Disney Experience
It is very easy to overlook the water parks at Walt Disney World Resort. With the four main theme parks often being the primary focus of guests visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth, sometimes Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach don’t get the attention they deserve. During two recent media events at Walt…
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VIDEO: Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT
Test Track is once again open at EPCOT. After the third iteration of this attraction opened at Walt Disney World Resort this summer, people have been talking about what a great job Walt Disney Imagineering did with this attraction. During a recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23 – A Journey Around…
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D23 Spotlight Series Continues at Walt Disney World with “A Spooktacular Spotlight”
D23 is inviting its Gold Members and ghouls galore to its next D23 Spotlight Series — D23’s Spooktacular Spotlight — in Orlando on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Guests will start the day with an early stroll through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they’ll enjoy an exclusive showing of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After before the park opens. Then,…
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D23 Gold Members Can Get a $5 Mangonada + 10% off at Pepe by José Andrés in Disney Springs
D23 has announced a new Gold Members offer for those visiting Disney Springs. The offer allows for a $5 Mangonada + 10% off at Pepe by José Andrés. To access this deal, simply present your D23 Gold Membership card and let your server know upon check-in. About Pepe by José Andrés Pepe by José Andrés…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 through October 15, 2025, Walt Disney World Resort will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration can be found in the four theme parks, the Resorts collection, Disney Springs, and beyond. Last week, Daps Magic had the opportunity to interview Walt Disney World Representative Caris about some of the ways that Hispanic…
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The Muppets and runDisney!
Recently, the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World Resort for the fall and holiday media event! This event gave a comprehensive look at all that is happening around Walt Disney World Resort between now and the end of the year. One of the topics that was covered was runDisney. This…
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This Fall Has It All at Walt Disney World Resort!
It is an exciting time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. This fall, there are quite a few exciting things to be experienced by guests at The Most Magical Place on Earth! During a recent media event at Walt Disney World Resort, Mr. Daps sat down with Mayra to discuss all of the exciting things…