Category: Parks
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Asian Games and Asian Para Games Athletes
HONG KONG, Dec 9, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today hosted a grand celebration, “Dreamers Unite: Celebration for IDPD 2023 and Homecoming for Hong Kong China Athletes,” commemorating the 31st anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) while also celebrating the homecoming of Hong Kong athletes. The event invited over 1,000…
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Why Disneyland Chefs at Goofy’s Kitchen are Creating Festive Plant-Based Menu Items
Chef Kameron Trevino, who works at the Disneyland Hotel, is one of three Disneyland Resort chefs selected to take part in the first-ever Sustainable Culinary Fellowship program created by the environmental sustainability team. The year-long program focuses on menu development, sourcing and partner engagement as well as waste reduction. The chefs are working toward the company goal…
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Jingle Cruise Brings Humorous Holiday Merriment to the Jungle in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland
The Jingle Cruise at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is once again back. This is a humorous holiday take on the Jungle Cruise that changes things up in Adventureland a bit. This is a seasonal overlay of The World Famous Jungle Cruise for the holiday season that also sees a change of spiel from the…
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‘Believe! Sea of Dreams’ Wins 2023 Blooloop Innovation Award
The Tokyo DisneySea show, Believe! Sea of Dreams, has been recognized by the industry publication Blooloop with a 2023 Blooloop Innovation Award. This award recognizes innovative products and projects driving the future of the visitor experience across the attractions business. The show earned the award in the category of “Spectaculars.” Believe! Sea of Dreams Official…
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Listen to a ‘White Christmas’ Medley Played by Grayson on the Ragtime Piano at Magic Kingdom
There are many magical experiences to be had at Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays. One of them is getting to hear the piano player at Casey’s Corner tickle the ivories with a wide range of music. Today, while in the Magic Kingdom Grayson was playing the ragtime piano. He played several different tunes,…
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‘Luminous’ Brings People Together on Emotional Journey at EPCOT
Luminous is now being offered nightly for guests around the World Showcase Lagoon ay EPCOT. This new nighttime spectacular is a bit of a change from other recent nighttime shows as it doesn’t rely on projections or clips from Disney stories. Instead, it takes guests on an emotional journey with fireworks, fountains, and lighting effects.…
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BRASSERIE Rosalie Opens in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris
New French brasserie welcomes Disney Village guests, offering them a unique dining experience inspired by the great classics of traditional French cuisine. This new concept marks the first step in the overall transformation of Disney Village, aimed at delighting guests with renewed and elevated experiences. After almost a year of renovations, BRASSERIE Rosalie opened its…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces 2024 Events
Knott’s Berry Farm announced its event lineup for 2024 on Thursday. The schedule for the year has many favorites returning. This comes as Camp Snoopy also is getting an upgrade. Below is a look at all of the events that are going to be offered at Knott’s Berry Farm throughout 2024: Knott’s Scary Farm will…
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Disneyland Candlelight Ceremony “Paw-sitive” Experience For Cast Member and Service Dog
The annual Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland is special to many people. Every year, Cast Members audition and are beyond thrilled when they get chosen to be a part of the Disney Cast Choir. For one Cast Member, performing in Candlelight was very special. Kayla Cortez sang brightly on the iconic Main Street, U.S.A., train station…
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Avis to Sponsor Autopia at Disneyland Paris As The Attraction Gets Added Magic
Disneyland Paris is proud to announce the integration of Avis, Official Car Rental Partner, in Autopia, starting on December 18, 2023. This collaboration marks a new milestone for this iconic attraction, providing guests with an enhanced experience, infused with Disney magic and nods to the Avis brand. Autopia, presented by Avis, promises guests an adventure with…
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Camp Snoopy Makeover to Open May 2024 at Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that Camp Snoopy will be refurbished and ready Memorial Day weekend in 2024! This family favorite area of the park will be expanded to give more to do in a fun camp setting. An expanded theater and new Grizzly Creek Lodge will round out the experiences, including an evening campfire…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Extra Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not a new holiday offering. However, it is a magical memory maker for guests visiting this park that should not be missed. Some of the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to check out this interactive entertainment offering at Walt Disney World this week and it was…
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Walker Williams – Making a Difference With Kindness
On World Kindness Day, Daps Magic shared the story of cast member Walker Williams. He is making a difference not just on stage at Disneyland, but also backstage through acts of kindness. In fact, it is a personal mission for him. Today we go further in depth on what exactly Walker is doing to make…
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Disneyland After Dark Events and Dates Released by Disneyland Resort
In recent years, the Disneyland After Dark after hours parties at the Disneyland Resort have become incredibly popular with different themes and different characters giving fans the chance to get some special and unique Disney experiences. Recently Disneyland announced its overall event lineup for the year, which includes four differently themed Disneyland After Dark parties.…
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Storyliving by Disney Announces Asteria, New Residential Community in North Carolina
Second Announced Storyliving by Disney Community Will Encourage Exploration and Discovery LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney announces plans for Asteria, a new residential community located near Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration of…
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How the Disneyland Resort Workforce Development Initiative Makes a Difference
Since 1955, Disneyland Resort has welcomed guests to experience immersive stories and imagine the possibilities within them. That same commitment continues into the community, where the resort has contributed in a myriad of ways including millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofit organizations, leaders serving on boards and thousands of Disney VoluntEARS hours provided by…
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‘Luminous’ Debuts at EPCOT
EPCOT’s newest nighttime spectacular, Luminous, debuted in the evening of December 5, 2023. On this evening, which also happened to be Walt Disney’s 122nd birthday, guests streamed into EPCOT to experience the newly opened World Celebration Gardens and this new nighttime spectacular. This new show focuses on the shared experiences that connect people across the…
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“Luminous the Symphony of Us” Shines at EPCOT Starting Dec. 5
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2023) – EPCOT has always been a park about people and the commonalities that bring them together. A brand new nighttime spectacular, “Luminous the Symphony of Us,” will bring guests together around World Showcase Lagoon and shine a light on the shared experiences that connect people across the globe.…
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Steve Davison of Disney Live Entertainment Shares About ‘Luminous’ Ahead of EPCOT Debut
Lumious will debut tonight at EPCOT. When it does, it will be full of emotions as guests watch from around World Showcase Lagoon. What it won’t be full of is massive barges and projections. Unlike Harmonious, Disney is taking a different approach to this experience. Creative executive for Disney Live Entertainment Steve Davison shared with…
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VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Gives Sneak Peek at BRASSERIE Rosalie Ahead of Disney Village Opening
Disneyland Paris has given a sneak peek of a BRASSERIE Rosalie ahead of its opening in the Disney Village. This location is part of a substantial transformation that is currently happening at Disney Village. BRASSERIE Rosalie is a new French brasserie which Group Bertrand manages. When it opens it will offer guests a unique dining…
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Disneyland Paris Works Alongside Associations to Promote Accessibility All year Long
As part of an unwavering commitment to provide a welcome, inclusive environment and accessible experiences, Disneyland Paris works year-round with nonprofits and educational organizations to encourage opportunities for those with disabilities in the community and to help develop and test out new offerings. Disneyland Paris regularly welcomes associations and their members for tailored experiences in…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Wildlife Conservation with Special Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia
Shanghai, December 5, 2023 – On the eve of International Volunteer Day on December 5, and the official opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land on December 20, Shanghai Disney Resort hosted a special screening of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia at the resort’s iconic Walt Disney Grand Theatre to promote wildlife conservation in…
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“Walt the Dreamer” Statue Dedicated at EPCOT’s Dreamers Point
Today a new icon at EPCOT was dedicated at the soon-to-be-open Dreams Point. The “Walt the Dreamer” statue was dedicated with Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient Cast Members on hand. This new statue is the new focal point of the beautiful new World Celebration Gardens just behind Spaceship Earth. The dedication moment had EPCOT Vice President…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Lineup of Events for 2024
The Disneyland Resort has announced the lineup of events that guests will be able to experience when visiting The Happiest Place on Earth in 2024. This includes some annual favorites, new offerings, and the return of some beloved classics, all of which are sure to delight guests when they visit next year. Some of the…