Category: Parks
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Disneyland-Themed License Plate Proposal Advances to Next Stage
In early May, the California State Treasurer’s Office and California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced a new collaboration with the Disneyland Resort, the California Children’s Hospital Association (CCHA), and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) to raise money for children’s hospitals throughout the state through the sales of a Disneyland-themed specialized license plate. The California…
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Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Currently Cycling at Disney California Adventure
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind has been closed for most of the year. What started as a routine refurbishment period has ended up being so much more. At this point, there is no known reopening date for the attraction at Disney California Adventure. However, the Daps Magic team has been monitoring it and watching for any…
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Masai Giraffe Calf Charms Guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Earlier this spring, a Masai giraffe calf named Ivy was born. Just months after her April birth, Ivy made her savanna debut. She can now be seen by guests who are experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris. She is found with her mother, Willow. Ivy already weighs almost 300 pounds, Disney shared. She also stands approximately 7/1/2…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Stars Tom Hanks and Conan O’Brien Visit Disneyland Resort
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. Ahead of its public debut, stars Tom Hanks and Conan O’Brien stopped by the Disneyland Resort for a very magical day. During their visit, they started things off at Disney California Adventure. While there, they visited Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear at Pixar Pier at…
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Tickets Go on Sale Later This Month for Knott’s Scary Farm: Nightmares Revealed
Knott’s Scary Farm: Nightmares Revealed is an annual tradition that kicks off the Halloween season for fans of Knott’s Scary Farm. Held at the end of the summer, this gives a preview of what will be coming during the Scary Farm season at Knott’s every year. This usually includes a presentation that shares a look…
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Colorful Logo Mania Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks
A new line of merchandise is coming to the Disney Parks, and to say it is colorful would be right on the nose. The new Logo Mania Collection is boldly colorful and celebrates some of the favorite things from the parks. This colorful collection features six unique colors. There are four colors, with an additional…
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Scrims Come Down From Around Astro Blasters at Disneyland
The Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters are scheduled to reopen on Friday, June 12, 2026. Ahead of the reopening, the scrims have come down from around the attraction. While walls are still up, they will soon be gone as well. The reveal shows a newly painted facade, giving the attraction a new look. While it previously…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Motion Capturing a Muppet!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction has fans racing through town to make it to an Electric Mayhem concert. One of the highlights of this new Muppetational attraction is related to its queue. In the queue, fans can find Muppet Audio-Animatronics. One of these figures…
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Geek Eats: Disney Celebrates America Food Guide
The United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is joining in the festivities with its own Disney Celebrates America festivities. This has included special events, moments, merchandise, the debut of Soarin’ Across America, and new foods and novelties. Across the country, Disney Chefs have made a collection of treats and sips to…
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Disney Parks Shares More About The Lion King Ride for Disney Adventure World
In a new video showcasing hidden secrets throughout Disney Adventure World, Disney Parks also revealed more about a highly anticipated attraction coming to the park. This is an attraction based on the 1994 animated classic The Lion King. In the video that recaps the initial announcement for the area, Imagineers describe what is going into…
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Matterhorn Bobsleds Closing for Refurbishment in July
The Matterhorn Bobsleds are the newest attraction to be scheduled for a refurbishment. Disney has shown dedication to proactively planning closures of attractions for refurbishments. These closures give Disney time to polish attractions, provide needed maintenance that can’t be done overnight, and sometimes even improve efficiencies for attractions. The Matterhorn Bobsleds is generally refurbished every…
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GUIDE: 2026 Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney After Hours are separately ticketed events that allow guests to be in the parks after they have ended their normal operating hours. This allows attendees to experience lower wait times, character greetings, free snacks, and an abundance of Disney magic. For those who may not have experienced Disney After Hours before, Disney shared information…
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An Earthquake in Cuba is Felt at Walt Disney World Resort
On Monday, June 8, 2026, in the afternoon, an earthquake in Cuba was felt at Walt Disney World Resort. The earthquake took place in Cuba at approximately 2:00 PM and was felt in Florida shortly after. It was a 6.4 earthquake that was centered off the coast of Cuba in Mantuba. The quake did not…
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Disney Shares How Kendi the White Rhino Regained Her Sight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Kendi, the white rhino, has lived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom her entire life. For 27 years, the Animal Care team has cared for and observed her for nearly three decades. This is done with great attention to detail. The keepers began to notice slight cloudiness in the right of Kendi. This subtle change was recognized…
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Opening Date and Menu Revealed for La Poutinerie at EPCOT
The Canada Pavilion is about to get a new place to eat! This summer, guests who visit EPCOT will be able to enjoy La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada at the Canada Pavilion. This will be found at the former home of Refreshment Port. Earlier this spring, concept art was revealed for this new eatery…
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Walls and Scrims Come Down Around Buildings on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
For quite some time this spring, there have been walls and scrims surrounding the buildings on the Northwest end of Main Street, USA. These have, for the most part, hidden refurbishment work that has been happening on the block. There were a couple of times when the scrims were lowered due to high winds. This…
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New ‘Toy Story 5’ Photo Op Appears at Disney California Adventure
A new photo op has popped up in Disney California Adventure. Themed around Toy Story 5, it appeared in the park before the film’s release in theaters on June 19, 2026. The new photo op features stacked blocks that spell out “Toy Pals.” Lilypad, the character that currently appears to be the antagonist of this film, is…
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Full Resort & Room Tour: Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort is a lovely Moderate Resort hotel that recreates the down-home appeal of the Louisiana Bayou. This resort is full of colorful Mardi Gras touches, jazz-inspired details, and New Orleans charm, creating a relaxing and lively resort stay. The Disney Parks are continuing their trend of sharing videos of different…
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A Great Big Beautiful Reimagining for the Carousel of Progress
Change is coming to Tomorrowland, and it is a great big beautiful one. Following a massive announcement from Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom will close on July 6, 2026, for a total reimagining before reopening to guests in 2027. The attraction will be updated with entirely new time periods,…
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Go Wild for Treats from The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World
Food is always part of the fun when visiting Walt Disney World. If you’re staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or planning to visit to see some of the animals there, stop by The Mara for some new yummy treats. Named for a river flowing through Kenya and Tanzania, this savanna-like space serves classic entrees…
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GUIDE: Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Dining Plans are a popular way to eat around the Walt Disney World Resort. They provide the opportunity to try different foods from around the Most Magical Place on Earth. There are also different dining plans to choose from. This includes the recently announced Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan. These all can help guests customize…
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Disney Cruise Line Conservation Efforts Recognized by Vancouver Port
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has recognized the Disney Cruise Line for its conservation efforts. This comes in the form of the 2025 Blue Circle Award from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. This honor was given to Disney Cruise Line for its “continued participation in the port’s voluntary EcoAction Program and commitment to operating responsibly.” The…
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Bullseye Bucket Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Toy Story 5 will be galloping into theaters on Friday, June 19. Before that happens, Toy Story fans may want to head to the Disneyland Resort on Thursday, June 18, for a new Bullseye Bucket. This new Bullseye Bucket celebrates the release of Toy Story 5. In a video shared on the Disney Eats Instagram…
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Lightning McQueen Bucket Coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort
June 9 marks the 20th anniversary of Disney-Pixar’s Cars. Set in a world populated by anthropomorphic vehicles, the film follows a young, self-obsessed racecar named Lightning McQueen who, on the way to the most important race of his life for the Piston Cup, becomes stranded in a forgotten town along Route 66 called Radiator Springs, where he learns about friendship and begins…