Category: Parks
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Marcella Swett Pains ‘Gullah Magic’ for Disney Springs Art Walk at Walt Disney World Resort
Guests visiting Disney Springs and checking out the Disney Springs Art Walk can find a mural called Gullah Magic. This piece was painted by Marcella Swett recently and highlights the heritage of the Gullah people. This also happens to be a part of Swett’s story as well. She is also a cast member at Disney…
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Figment Comes to Life in Topiary Form Ahead of 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival as More Details Are Released
Figment has come to life in EPCOT ahead of this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This year, Figment can be found in a prominent place in the newly opened World Celebration Gardens. He is one of more than 70 topiaries that can be found throughout the park during the 90 day festival. The festival…
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Ice Cold Hydraulics Opens on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get fueled up when visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Over by Muppets Courtyard on Grand Avenue, Ice Cold Hydraulics is now open. This new location has snacks including baked goods, savory treats, frozen treats, and more. The menu includes the following: Snacks Frozen Slushies With Alcohol Beer Wine Beverages Frozen…
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Ducks Fly Together at Disney California Adventure for Anaheim Ducks Days
Anaheim Ducks fans and Anaheim Ducks players all descended on Disney California Adventure on Thursday afternoon for the first of two Anaheim Ducks Days. Throughout the park, fans could be seen wearing their Anaheim Ducks jerseys or other themed outfits. Hollywoodland was transformed into a celebration of the Ducks with plenty of different activities for…
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Dress Code for Palo and Palo Steakhouse
Guests aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, or Disney Fantasy have the option of experiencing Palo. Palo Steakhouse can be found aboard the Disney Wish. This beautiful adult-only restaurant offers classic Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist. Palo Steakhouse also offers steak and includes a theme inspired by Cogsworth from Beauty…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Visits Walt Disney World District to Highlight Successes on One Year Anniversary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stopped by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as the one year anniversary nears. Governor DeSantis signed the bill creating the district where Walt Disney World Resort mostly resides on February 27, 2023. While at the district, Governor DeSantis held a press conference to highlight the successes he sees from the…
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New Deals Announced for Disneyland Resort Hotels Stays This Spring
Two new deals were announced by the Disneyland Resort for guests wishing to stay at Disneyland Resort Hotels this spring. These deals offer discounts from 10% to 25% on stays at the Disneyland Resort Hotels on Sundays through Thursdays starting on March 11, 2024. The deals continue on select nights through June 6, 2024. Both…
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Easter Displays & Grand Cottage Returning to Walt Disney World Resort
Springtime is almost here, and one of the best parts about Spring at Walt Disney World are the incredible delights the culinary teams whip up, especially for holidays like Easter. We all know how dazzling the displays are for Christmastime, and Spring/Easter are right up there. This year is no different because, once again, select…
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Soarin’ Around the World Returning to EPCOT on February 28
Soarin’ Around the World is returning to EPCOT and replacing Soarin’ Over California. Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the final day to experience Soarin’ Over California will be on February 27, 2024. The following day Soarin’ Around the World will be returning for guests to experience. The original version of the attraction had…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closed Today Due to Rain
As the rain comes down around Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that it will not be opening today. The California Marketplace is also remaining closed. This comes as an atmospheric river continues to bear down on the region. This led to the park closing early yesterday. Knott’s Berry Farm posted the following on…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closing Early Today Due to Inclement Weather
As the rain comes down around Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that it will be closing its gates early today. The park will be closing at 4:00 this afternoon. The news was shared by Knott’s Berry Farm on social media with the following post: This closure continues a trend of early park closures…
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GEEK EATS: Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card Offerings & Tips
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival returns to Knott’s Berry Farm on March 8, 2024 and continues through April 22. This delicious festival is full of fun and also happens to be one of the most delicious times of year to visit Knott’s Berry Farm. One great way to experience the different dining options is with a…
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Disney Highlights 6 Festivals in 2024
Disney continues to lean into festival. This year, there seem to be more than ever before! Whether visiting the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts, there are some really enjoyable festivals experience for guests of all ages. As people plan their trips to the Disney Parks in 2024, there are a lot of different possibilities…
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Special Anaheim Ducks Days Rally Towel Coming Exclusively For Disneyland Magic Key Holders
The duck call is out for all Anaheim Ducks fans! Are you ready for Anaheim Ducks Days? On February 22 and February 23, 2024, the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club’s 30th anniversary with a 2-day event at Disney California Adventure Park! To commemorate the celebration, Magic Key Holders can pick…
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PICTORIAL: Final Day of Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
The Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure has once again come and gone. This annual tradition celebrates Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean customs traditions and ran from January 23 through February 18. This year saw some fun surprises, like the arrival of Meilin Lee and her mother Ming Lee from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red…
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Disney’s Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward After Narrowly Clearing Hurdle
A plan for affordable housing near Disney and West Horizon moved forward after narrowly clearing a hurdle this week. This came as neighbors voiced opposition to the project coming to the area. The proposal is for 1,400 units of mixed-income. Over 1,000 of them would be reserved as affordable. Some of the concerns from neighbors…
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Fantasyland Theater Electrified as Choirs and Artists Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland
The Fantasyland Theater was electrified on Saturday as various choirs and artists from around Southern California sang their hearts and souls out throughout the afternoon as a part of Celebrate Gospel. This celebration of gospel music is a part of the Disneyland Resort Black History Month celebrations. It was a day full of incredible music,…
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Anaheim Announces DisneylandForward Public Workshop
The City of Anaheim has announced a DisneylandForward Public Workshop for community members to see what this project looks like. This includes information about what an amended and updated development agreement would look like. It will also give community members the opportunity to comment on the proposal to Anaheim’s Planning Commission. This workshop will be…
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5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is returning to Knott’s Berry Farm starting on March 8, 2024. This year it continues through April 28. This is a favorite springtime tradition in Southern California with plenty of different things to do, eat, drink, and experience! If you have just one day to visit this year’s Boysenberry Festival, it…
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All-New Universal Studios Experience DLC Comes to Minecraft
More experiences are coming soon to Minecraft. Now it’s time to open the blocky gates to the all-new Universal Studios Experience DLC! This is a wild Minecraft adventure map that combines legendary attractions and experiences inspired by Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world, but also throughout the theme parks’ history! They are fun, they…
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Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Sale Dates and Event Details Announced With Inspire Magic Key Holders Getting First Dibs
Dates have been announced for the sale of Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite tickets. This time around, things are a bit different with Magic Key holders not all getting the same early ticket sales date. This time, Inspire Magic Key holders will get a first shot at being tickets. This will be followed by…
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GEEK EATS: 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food and Beverage Offerings
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on February 28, 2024. It continues through May 27. During this time, EPCOT will be transformed into a beautiful flower-filled garden with incredible experiences that include some delicious food and beverage offerings. This year there will be 20 Outdoor Kitchens…
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Knott’s Berry Farm to Celebrate Annual Boysenberry Festival and Will Also Debut the New Knott’s Hotel
One of the most delicious time of year at Knott’s Berry Farm is during its annual Boysenberry Festival. This year, the annual springtime celebration will be even more exciting as Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is celebrated alongside the debut of the new Knott’s Hotel. The Boysenberry Festival will begin on March 8 and continue through April…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Debuts New Baby Elephant
A new baby elephant has debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. This 312-pound calf named Corra is a two-months old African elephant. In a fun family story, Corra’s mother, Nadirah, was also born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This makes Corra the first second-generation elephant in Disney Animal Kingdom’s history. Corra will be no stranger on the…