Category: Parks
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Knott’s Berry Farm Will Celebrate Independence Day 2023 with a Fireworks Spectacular
Knott’s Berry Farm will get into the summer festive tradition of having fireworks on the 4th of July. The park will come alive with a spectacular display at 9:30 pm on that day. Several vieweing areas will be located around the park, and Knott’s has provided an image of the map for viewing locations. Check…
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New Details and Completion Timeline Released for San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure
Anyone who has walked through the Pacific Wharf area of Disney California Adventure recently can see that Disney is at work rapidly transforming this area into San Fransokyo Square. Since being announced at the D23 Expo last year by Disney Parks, Experiences and Product Chairman Josh D’Amaro, fans of Big Hero Six have been eagerly…
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‘The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto’s Vision of Tomorrow’ Available for Pre-Order
A new book by author David A. Bossert is coming out in November and is now available for pre-order. The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto’s Vision of Tomorrow looks back to the 50s and 60s at the iconic house that was once in Disneyland. The book is set to be released…
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Indiana Jones Heading to Adventureland at Disneyland for Limited Time
Indiana Jones may be riding into theaters on June 30th for his last theatrical adventure in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, but he also has another destination on the horizon. According to the Disney Parks TikTok, Indy will be heading to Adventureland at Disneyland as well for a limited time starting on June…
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VIDEO/Photos: Nick Fury Arrives at Avengers Campus to Train Recruits in the Arts of Espionage
Nick Fury has arrived at Avengers Campus to teach recruits about the arts of espionage. The super spy, who is also appearing in Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion currently on Disney+, arrived in the early afternoon in Disney California Adventure. He then proceeded to teach recruits about what it takes to be a spy. The espionage…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Unveils New Logo and Adopts New Whistle Blower Policy
On Wednesday the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District unveiled a new logo and adopted a new whistle blower policy during its meeting. The new logo comes as the district begins to make the transition from its former Reedy Creek Improvement District identity to its new identity. The new logo was unveiled by district administrator Glen…
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GEEK EATS: Check Out These Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs
Disney Springs will be celebrating Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE from July 1 through August 13. During this time, there will be over 30 locations throughout Disney Springs that will be presenting a variety of dishes that won’t want to be missed. Along with the dishes to enjoy, there will also be demonstrations from…
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Water Tower Being Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom During the Summer of Celebrate Soulfully at Walt Disney World Resort
Progress continues to be made on both coasts on the future Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. In 2024, the attraction will be opening at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland in Disneyland Resort. At Walt Disney World, the former Splash Mountain closed earlier and progress is ahead of Disneyland’s version of the attraction. As…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Testing of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Later this year guests visiting EPCOT will be able to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the progress being made on this attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. In a post on social media, Imagineering shared that they have begun to “teach water how to play.”…
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Disneyland Resort Shares Details About Seeing ‘Rogers: The Musical’ at Disney California Adventure
In just 10 days guests visiting the Disneyland Resort will be able to experience Rogers: The Musical at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. This new musical will be arriving as the Disneyland Resort continues its Disney100 Celebration. Today it was announced that Rogers: The Musical will be running its limited engagement from June…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – June 18, 2023
Work continues rapidly on the transformation of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort (see where it was at last week here). Buildings continue to take form in the area where the AMC Theatres building was once found. On this week’s update it can be seen that the walls closest to the monorail track continue…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Firefighter Union Leader Explains Contract Hold Up
The leader for the firefighter union of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District provided more insight on what the hold up is for a contract that had already been approved by firefighters. This comes after the new administrator for the district reopened contract negotiations with the firefighters union. According to union leader Jon Shirey, the…
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Gwen Stefani to Perform at the Honda Center and Also Support CHOC!
Gwen Stefani is returning to perform at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on September 9, 2023. When she does so, some of the proceeds from the tickets sold will be going to support the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, more commonly known as CHOC. Gwen Stefani Tickets Tickets go on sale for this concert…
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Walt Disney World Resort Posts Casting Call for Bruno From Disney’s “Encanto”
Disney has posted a casting call for a character look alike for Bruno from Disney’s Encanto. This is not for any specific event but instead for a future use of the character potentially for future special events. In Encanto, Bruno is the youngest child of Alma and Pedro and has the gift of precognition. This…
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Disney & Pixar’s “Elemental” Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Merchandise for Disney & Pixar’s newest film Elemental has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. On Sunday, Daps Magic team member Angela found Elemental at Little Green Men Store Command in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. There was quite the collection to take memories of the film home in the park. Below is a look at all of…
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New Administrator For Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reopens Negotiations with Firefighters
“Winning is easy, governing’s harder,” says George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton. This could the case for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as its new administrator has reopened contract negotiations with firefighters for the district. This comes after the firefighters had already voted on a previously agreed upon contract. The firefighters voted and…
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“Animazement – The Musical” – 25 Years Later
25 years ago today Animazement – The Musical debuted in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This magical musical began with a new theme song written for the show itself called It Starts with a Sketch and then went on a musical adventure through several different Disney stories. This included The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast,…
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As Disney and DeSantis Feud Continues in the Courts, the Battle of Public Opinion Appears to Have a Winner
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Since Disney came out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law last year, it has found itself embroiled in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This has led to Governor DeSantis making statements like “there’s a new sheriff in town” while attacking the efforts of “woke Disney.”…
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Make a Splash with a Fun-tastic Summer at Shanghai Disney Resort!
Shanghai, June 13, 2023 – This summer, Shanghai Disney Resort has prepared a splash of fun and magic for guests! From June 21 until August 31, a whole host of cool seasonal offerings will help guests plan for chilled-out summer travels with their friends and family. Whether celebrating milestones such as graduations, anniversaries, and birthdays, or…
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Dates and Details Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
The Halfway to the Holidays season is in full swing! This week there have been a plethora of holiday announcements being made by Disney! This has included: Along with some of the new offerings coming to Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line for this holiday season, there is also a returning favorite. Mickey’s Very…
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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Disney Announces Disney Jollywood Nights Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Holiday Season And The Muppets Will Be There!
Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays. Throughout the week, multiple holiday-themed announcements have been made by Disney that include outfits for Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland for the holidays, holiday entertainment on the Disney Cruise Line, and more! Today, more announcements were made for the holidays, most focused on Walt Disney World Resort!…
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D23 Announces Rogers: The Musical D23 Gold Member Preview
D23 announced a preview for Rogers: The Musical exclusively for D23 Gold Members. This preview will be taking place on June 29, 2023, at the Hyperion Theatre at Disney California Adventure at 5:30 PM PT. Tickets for the event will go on sale on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM PT. D23 shared the…
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California Governor Newsom Meets with Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro Before Attending Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
It was a day full of Disney for California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. The Governor was seen at the Disneyland Resort during the day and in the evening, later sharing about it on social media. Governor Newsom met with Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro and was briefed…