Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Disney to Host Press Conference Regarding COVID-19 Situation
Disney is hosting a press conference on Tuesday regarding the current situation of the Disney Parks and COVID-19. The press conference is supposed to provide updates on the parks and resort operations globally during the pandemic. According to Mouse Planet, there will be Disney executives appearing at the event. This includes leaders from both Walt…
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The Great EPCOT Challenge – Traveling to Florida
On Friday September 18, 2020 Murray and I (Mr. DAPs) flew to Florida to spend a week at Walt Disney World Resort. Generally, this is the time of year I would visit Florida. This year has definitely been a bit different. However, weighing the numbers, the risks, and consulting with some others I know who…
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Star Wars Trading Post Opening at Disney Springs
Star Wars Trading Outpost is now open at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Soon, it will also be open at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. With the arrival of the Traders Outpost, there will be more opportunities to bring Star Wars home with guests than ever before. With Star Wars Traders…
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Walt Disney World Water Parks Plan Opening March 2021 and Refund Announcement for Some Passholders
Walt Disney World has updated their website and sent an email to certain Annual Passholders about plans for the water parks. Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are currently closed, but in the announcements, there is a plan to reopen one of the two water parks on March 7, 2021. There is no indication on which…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Reaches Major Milestone at Magic Kingdom
The TRON Lightcycle / Run has reached a major milestone at the Magic Kingdom. Imagineer Zach Ridley shared on his Instagram that the first piece of the canopy was installed this week on the upcoming attraction. This is one of almost 40 of these pieces that will be installed by the time the attraction is…
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Walt Disney World Offers More Discounts for Florida Residents Visiting This Fall
The Walt Disney World Resort announced more discounts for Florida residents wanting to experience some Disney magic this fall this morning. There are several different ways for Florida residents to save money while visiting Walt Disney World. Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket Guests can purchase a 2, 3, or 4-day ticket with the Florida…
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Walt Disney World Announces Halloween Entertainment Offerings
The Walt Disney World Resort will begin this year’s celebration of fall and Halloween on September 15th and it will continue on through the 31st of October. Recently, some of the details about this autumnal celebration were announced. Today, more details about the entertainment that will be offered were shared by Disney. Magic Kingdom At…
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Savi’s Workshop Reopening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Savi’s Workshop will soon be reopening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Disney Parks Blog announced that soon guests will be able to build their own lightsabers again when they visit Walt Disney World Resort. Savi’s Workshop will be reopening on September 16, 2020. It should be noted that the experience…
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Holiday Season at Walt Disney World to Begin November 6
Everyone loves the holidays, and Walt Disney World has an update on the festive fun coming this season. This year, it is clear that the holiday season will be a little different at Disney Parks. Walt Disney World has learned from their experiences since reopening in July and are ready to make magic in a…
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More Dining Options Returning to Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World continues its phased reopening, and that means even more dining locations are set to reopen in two theme parks. On September 24, Guests can once again enjoy dining in the enchanted, fairytale setting of Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park. Enjoy a delicious regal banquet with unforgettable main courses ranging from…
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New Fall & Holiday Season Deal Released for Walt Disney World Resort
There are new packages now available for guests wishing to visit the Walt Disney World Resort this fall and into the holiday season. This comes as Walt Disney World Resort continues to move forward with its phased reopening since closing earlier this year due to COVID-19. Recently Disney CEO Bob Chapek acknowledged that Walt Disney…
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Cliff Dweller Non-Alcoholic Beverage from Oga’s Cantina – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just celebrated being open a year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is amazing how much has happened since this new land came to Walt Disney World Resort and before that the Disneyland Resort. For many, it isn’t in the cards to be able to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and more…
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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopening Pushed Back to Summer 2021 as More Moana Added to Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will not be reopening anytime soon. Disney confirmed today that it won’t be reopening until summer 2021. Disney released the following statement on the resort: As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will reopen next…
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Your Guide to the 2020 Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resort
The spooky season is upon us! Yesterday, Walt Disney World announced that their 2020 Halloween season would begin on September 15 and, for the first time ever, guests would be able to dress up during the regular day! To get you into the spirit even more, Disney has released their foodie guide to all the…
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All You Need to Know About Current Trips to Walt Disney World And More! – DAPS MAGIC Live!
With the impact of coronavirus, it is a very interesting time to be a Disney Parks fan. There are lots of questions swirling around during this unprecedented time. Is it safe to go? What are the risks? Are the parks any fun during this time of phased reopening? Does the reservation system work? Do people…
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Magic Kingdom to Celebrate Fall Full of Fun Starting in September
Fall is coming and it will be celebrated this year at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. While many things will be different, the spirit of the season will be appearing with fall and Halloween decorations showing up at the Magic Kingdom, seasonal foods, and also merchandise. The fall celebration will begin on…
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The Sims 4 Announces New Galaxy’s Edge Inspired Expansion
The Sims 4 is getting a big Star Wars expansion next month with The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu. Inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Journey to Batuu will be available for The Sims 4 for PC, Mac, PS4, and Xbox One on September 8. The first-look trailer showcased…
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Josh D’Amaro Talks About Disney Parks Reopening, Including A Possible Disneyland Reopening
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, was interviewed by Roger Dow of The Dow Report about lessons learned during the reopening of its theme parks and resorts. D’Amaro said that reopening the Parks is based on 5 elements. The first is health and wellness. This is accomplished through temperature checks, guests and…
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Disney Parks & DAPS MAGIC Celebrate International Dog Day!
Today is International Dog Day! To celebrate the day, Disney Parks is going all out and celebrating “man’s best friend.” Throughout the day, the Disney Parks Blog will be sharing a bunch of fun ideas with the Ultimate Disney Dog Pack. This pack will include ideas for crafts and so much more. One of the…
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lululemon Opens Location at Disney Springs
This past week on Friday, August 21, 2020 lululemon opened a location at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Known for its athletic wear, lululemon, it is a yoga-inspired, technical athletic apparel company for women and men. The new location does sell athletic wear but also hopes to become a place where people can…
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Mac & Cheese from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is in full force at Walt Disney World Resort now. This is a delicious event with many different dishes for guests to devour. Throughout the course of this festival, guests can experience food from six different continents! One popular dish is a gourmet Mac &…
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Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life at Disney Springs Opening Again Delayed
The opening of Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life has been pushed back again at Disney Springs. The show originally was to have opened earlier this year at Walt Disney World Resort. However, due to COVID-19, the opening was first pushed back to later in the year. At one point it was thought that the…
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Disney Reveals New Gift Card Designs
Disney has announced that there are over 60 new Disney Gift Card designs that are now available on shopDisney.com. There are a wide range of designs that include Mickey and the gang, the “The Child” from The Mandalorian, and also holiday-centric gift cards, family celebrations, and of course birthday Gift Cards. Disney has made an…
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Walt Disney World Attendance Down 80% Says Deutsche Bank
Earlier this month Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that attendance at Walt Disney World Resort wasn’t what was expected. The lower attendance numbers were attributed to COVID-19’s effect on travel. Now, another group has come out sharing just exactly how low those numbers might be. While Disney has not released any official attendance numbers, Deutsche…