Category: Parks
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #5 Destination D23 Announcements
It’s time again for the countdown of the top Disney stories that really made some buzz throughout the year. The number five spot goes to one event, but several announcements. At the very first presentation of Destination D23 in September, several park announcements were made to the awe of the crowd and viewers at home.…
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Enjoy Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies Holiday Spectacular From Knott’s Merry Farm
One of the most fun parts of Knott’s Berry Farm is Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies. During the Christmas season when Knott’s Berry Farm is transformed into Knott’s Merry Farm (see photos here), the Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies Holiday Spectacular comes to life at the Wagon Camp. This show generally has three sets on nights…
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Check Out These 3 Holiday River Cruise Adventures with Christmas Markets
Happy Christmas Eve and a very happy holidays to all of you! However you celebrate, we hope that you are having a joyful holiday season full of magical new memories with those you love. There are many different ways to celebrate this time of year. Disney has shared three adventures that involve river cruises and…
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From 3D Printed Remote-controlled Toys to Tasty Popsicles: Even Disney Animals Are Having Fun
Technology and innovative thinking enhance quality of life and encourage natural behaviors for animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 22, 2023) – By employing the latest in 3D printing, motorized mechanics, and innovative uses for recycled items, the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering…
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An Evening at Knott’s Merry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
Tonight I stopped by Knott’s Berry Farm to enjoy a couple of hours of it’s holiday celebration, Knott’s Merry Farm. I brought my Canon 6D with a 35mm lens attached and thought it would be fun to just take a few photos as I strolled around the park. Below is a look at Knott’s Merry…
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It’s All About Phat Cat Swinger on #PhatCatPhridays
Phat Cat Swinger is performing at Disney Festival of Holidays on the main stage in front of the Paradise Bay on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. They bring their magical energy to Disney California Adventure each night. The Daps Magic community, who often refer to themselves as “Buddy Pals,” have found that Fridays are the…
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Disney Sues Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Over Public Records Request
The Walt Disney Company has sued the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, over a failure for the district to release public records. In the lawsuit, Disney accuses the district of failing to preserve and turn over public records in violation of Florida law and the state’s constitution. Disney asked…
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Two Chefs Share About New Disneyland Hotel Culinary Experience at Disneyland Hotel
On January 25, 2024, the Disneyland Hotel will be reopening at Disneyland Paris after an extensive reimagining. There will be plenty of new magical experiences to be had and offerings to be enjoyed by guests who visit this beautiful hotel. The culinary experience will be an incredible one when guests get to taste the foods…
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GUIDE: Zootopia Merchandise at Shanghai Disneyland
Zootopia is now open at Shanghai Disneyland. As guests get to be immersed in the physical realization of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name at Shanghai Disneyland, there are plenty of thew things to experience. There is also quite the collection of merchandise available. Already, they are proving to be quite…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…
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270,000 Toys and Counting Donated For Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and Disney is thrilled to share that this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive tally has broken an all-time Disney record with more than 270,000 toys and counting for children in need! Disney believes that there is no better way to celebrate the giving season than by thanking all of those who are…
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Active Shooter Hoax Briefly Impacts Disneyland Hotel Operations
The Disneyland Hotel tonight at the Disneyland Resort was impacted earlier tonight after the Anaheim Police Department was called for what turned out to be a hoax. People staying at the hotel were kept outside as police vehicles and helicopter converged on the area. This all happened as rain came down on the Disneyland Resort.…
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Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Disneyland Resort Holiday Transformation
It’s the merriest time of the year at the Disneyland Resort. Since the beginning of November, the Disneyland Resort has been decked out in its holiday best. This came after a couple of months of celebration Halloween. The transformation takes quite a lot of work by some very special Disney cast members who make this…
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Awards Won by Disneyland Paris in 2023
2023 was an exciting year at Disneyland Paris. The year saw the launching of TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure and also the finale of the 30th anniversary of Disneyland Paris. It was a year full of innovative storytelling. From all of these exciting moments throughout the year also came some awards for Disneyland Paris. Check…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Spring 2024 Entertainment Lineup
The spring of 2024 will be a fun one for anyone who loves the Disneyland Resort entertainment. This spring will see plenty of entertainment offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort. This includes both fan-favorite parades and also nighttime spectaculars. Below is a look at the exciting entertainment lineup that will be coming to Disneyland Resort…
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Zootopia Inspires Connection and Commitment to Protect Animals and Their Habitats
Shanghai, December 19, 2023 – The city of Zootopia, with its harmony between animals, is as an inspiration for our connection with and commitment to protection of wildlife, a cornerstone of environmental protection efforts at Shanghai Disney Resort. The opening of Zootopia in Shanghai Disney Resort presents a unique opportunity to connect people with animals and…
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Zootopia Roars to Life: Here’s What You Need to Know
Zootopia—the much anticipated new land based on the Academy Award®-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film—is open, and we’re here to help you cut through the wilderness of information. The 2016 film is one of Disney’s biggest hits bringing in more than $1 billion at the global box office. It’s also one of the studio’s most…
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Duke Weaselton Adds to Magic of Zootopia Opening at Shanghai Disneyland When He Makes Surprise Appearance with Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro
A surprise appearance by Duke Weaselton at the opening of Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia has fans gushing about Disney magic. The appearance happened during one of the opening events for this new land themed on the Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro was speaking when Duke Weaselton appeared…
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First Official Guests Welcomed to Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai, December 20, 2023 – The world’s first Zootopia-themed land officially opened in Shanghai Disneyland today, marking another momentous milestone for Shanghai Disney Resort. With the grand opening, the new land welcomed its first official guests from around the world, fully immersing them in the colorful and vibrant mammalian metropolis based on the popular Walt Disney…
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World’s First Zootopia-Themed Land Opens at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, December 19, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular event befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything. Based on the hugely successful Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Zootopia, the land is a celebration of new heights reached in storytelling made…
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Disney Aulani Resort Honors Disney Holiday Tradition With Cultural Twist
There are many holiday traditions around the world, and no matter how you celebrate, each one is unique in their own way. Over at Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii, Cast Members kicked off December with a new show, “He Mo‘olelo Hemolele: A Story of Faith, Hope & Aloha.” This show was inspired by Disney Parks’ beloved holiday…
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Photos/Videos: Take a Look at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia
On December 20, 2023, Zootopia will officially open for guests to experience at Shanghai Disneyland. This new area at the Shanghai Disney Resort brings the characters and mammalian metropolis found in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name to life. It includes a new attraction Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, featuring a trackless ride…
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New Show Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. This will be a fully reimagined theatrical production called The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. This new musical will be arriving in a refreshed Animation Courtyard theater in the fall of 2024. The new…
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Daps From the Past: 2013 Candlelight Processional at Disneyland
For many years now Daps Magic has been filming the first show each night of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional. 2013 was no exception. Most years saw the same narrating telling the story of Christmas both nights of Candlelight (except that one year when there were multiple nights/weeks of Candlelight). However, 2013 was not a normal year.…