Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Just Keep Swimming! 15th Annual Tour de Turtles Underway From Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Disney sponsors two loggerhead sea turtles, named Neytiri and Ronal, who are swimming toraise awareness about the threats sea turtles face every day VERO BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2022) – Earlier today at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and Disney Conservation Team Wildlife released two sea turtles as part…
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Bill Farmer and Goofy Celebrate International Friendship Day at Walt Disney World Resort with Special Friend
Today is International Friendship Day and to be a part of the celebration, Bill Farmer and Brady Baker, a 6-year-old super fan of Goofy and friend of Bill’s, headed to Walt Disney World Resort. Together, they met up with Goofy and also went for a few spins on The Barnstormer in the Magic Kingdom. Check out…
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Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Culinary Crown Jewel of Walt Disney World Resort, to Make Its Momentous Return July 28, 2022
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 26, 2022) – Those looking to indulge in elegant cuisine and timeless opulence can do so once again at Victoria & Albert’s – the culinary crown jewel of Walt Disney World Resort. This signature dining experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will make its momentous return July 28,…
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Check Out the Food Offerings Coming to BoardWalk Deli Later This Summer!
The Boardwalk Deli will be opening later this summer at Disney’s BoardWalk. Previously the Boardwalk Bakery, this location will soon offer foods inspired by the delis found in the Northeast. The inspiration ranges from classic sweet and savory flavors from New York to the Jersey Shore. Disney has released a peek at what will soon…
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Florida’s Head of Bond Finance Foresees Future for Reedy Creek Improvement District
The head of Florida’s bond finance is predicting that the Florida legislature will re-establish the Reedy Creek Improvement District. This comes after Florida passed a law that would dissolve the district. The prediction was made by Ben Watkins, director of Florida’s division of bond finance. He suggested that legislatures will most likely create a successor…
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Train Training Starts Up For Magic Kingdom’s Walt Disney World Railroad
Guests visiting Magic Kingdom over the course of the last couple of years most likely realized that there was no train. This is due to the construction happening in Tomorrowland for the TRON Lightcycle / Run. This multi-year project will end with a new iconic attraction at Magic Kingdom and also the return of the Walt Disney…
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Walt Disney World to Launch MagicBand+ on July 27
MagicBand+ will be launching at Walt Disney World on July 27, 2022. This is the newest generation of MagicBand, which originally launched in 2013. MagicBand+ will allow guests to interact with Disney stories in a completely new and wearable way. MagicBand+ will still do everything that the previous version of MagicBand did, i.e. open a…
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Frozen Pineapple Treat Inspired by DOLE Whip – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
DOLE Whip Day is coming on July 21. As part of the celebration, the Disney Parks will be offering a lot of different DOLE Whip delights. For those who can’t make it into the parks though to celebrate DOLE Whip Day 2022, Disney has shared a recipe for a Frozen Pineapple Treat that is inspired…
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High School Students Nationwide Now Applying for Popular Disney Dreamers Academy Mentorship Program
Application process for 2023 event now open for teens from across America; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida aimed at fostering the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (July 18, 2022) – Teens from around the country are trying to put their best foot…
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2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed
The medals for the 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend have been revealed. The event, which takes place from November 3 – 6, 2022 is an annual tradition for many runDisney runners. This year it will also be taking place in the continued 50th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. Below is…
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Global Tastes Tempt Palates at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, July 14-Nov. 19, 2022
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 14, 2022) – For the next 129 delicious days, guests can sip, savor and repeat across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. The festival kicks off today at Walt Disney World Resort and continues through Nov. 19, offering new experiences for foodies and…
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Celebrate DOLE Whip Day 2022 at Disney Parks and Beyond!
July 21 is DOLE Whip Day 2022 and Disney is the place to celebrate. From July 21 through 24, there will be several DOLE Whip Day exclusive offerings available. Disney did share, however, that in the future DOLE Whip Day will be celebrated in the parks on the third Thursday of July. With that in…
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Fried Chicken from Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Anyone who has experienced the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground knows that the fried chicken is absolutely delicious. Just thinking about it will easily get the mouth watering! It has particularly been in many Disney guests’ minds as the show recently returned to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground after…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Merchandise Heading to Disney Parks, shopDisney, and Beyond!
Obi-Wan Kenobi is streaming on Disney+ now, with all episodes available. Today, Disney announced that some merchandise inspired by this limited series is heading to the Disney Parks and also shopDisney. This new line of Obi-Wan Kenobi-inspired products ranges from apparel to accessories to of course Lightsabers and other collectibles. Check them out below. Lightsaber…
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Richard Nixon Library to Host “A Portrait of Walt Disney World” Event with Authors Tim O’Day and Kevin Kern
On Monday, July 18, 2022, the Richard Nixon Library will play host to a special event focusing on A Portrait of Walt Disney World with authors Tim O’Day and Kevin Kern. This free event is being offered by the Richard Nixon Foundation and will take place at 7:00 PM at the Richard Nixon Library. The…
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Disney Announces Arrival of Princess Tiana Cookware at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Items
Princess Tiana cookware will be among some of the new merchandise that will debut at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival this year. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Princess Tiana Collection will debut with the festival on July 14. It features illustrations that are inspired by Tiana’s story. This won’t be the…
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New Car Locator Feature Coming to My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps
A new feature is coming to the My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps that will help people find their cars when they park at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts. The new car locator feature is being presented by State Farm. This new feature will be launching at Walt Disney World later this summer. It…
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Disney Reveals Backstory of Walt Disney World’s TRON Lightcycle / Run on 40th Anniversary of “TRON”
Today marks the 40th anniversary of TRON. As fans around the globe celebrate four decades of this iconic movie, a new attraction continues to be built at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. While it doesn’t have an opening date announced as of yet, TRON Lightcycle / Run is continuing to take shape. For the 40th…
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ZOM-BEATZ BASH Heading to Downtown Disney and Disney Springs
Disney has announced a new show ahead of the arrival of ZOMBIES 3 on Disney+ and then the Disney Channel. ZOM-BEATZ BASH is arriving at the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage from July 29-31, 2022, at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Disneyland Resort. Over at Walt Disney World Resort, the ZOM-BEATZ BASH…
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More Character Dining Returning to Walt Disney World
More character dining opportunities will soon be returning to Walt Disney World Resort. In the coming months, there will be character dining returning to some fan-favorite restaurants throughout Walt Disney World. The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends On September 20, 2022, at Magic Kingdom, The Crystal Palace: A…
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Great Patriotic Moments in History… in the Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! As we come together today to celebrate the Declaration of Independence in the United States of America it seems only appropriate to look back at a few great patriotic moments in history… in the Disney Parks… that DAPS MAGIC has captured on camera! These are some of the DAPS MAGIC team’s…
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Check Out The Offerings at Disney Springs Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Springs Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE is coming to Walt Disney World Resort from July 5 through August 14, 2022. During this time, over 30 restaurants and shops will be participating in celebrating the flavors found in Florida. These locations will be serving food and beverages that are all inspired by Florida. Disney…
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Sam Eagle Unveils New Logo Unveiled for The Muppets at Magic Kingdom
A new logo has been unveiled for The Muppets. It replaces the logo that was introduced in 2011 for Kermit and the gang. It was shared today on social media and in a photo with Sam Eagle at Magic Kingdom. It also began appearing on Sam Eagle’s podium for a new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot…
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FIRST LOOK: Tiana’s Reimagined Look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Attraction at Disney Parks
Earlier today, the name of the reimagined Splash Mountain attraction was announced by Disney. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be arriving at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and also at Disneyland in late 2024. When the attraction opens, Tiana will be sporting a new look. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a look at her reimagined look at…