Category: Parks
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GEEK EATS: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Foods
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be running this year from January 12 through February 19. This festival is a celebration of arts of all types. From music to cuisines, there will be be plenty of different experiences for guests to enjoy at EPCOT during this festival. Ahead of the arrival of…
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One Last Ride on the Huff and Puff at Knott’s January 7
Knott’s Berry Farm will have last rides on the classic Huff and Puff attraction before it closes. The last day to ride will be January 7. Starting that day, Camp Snoopy will have a series of “badges” to obtain by riding the various attractions around the Peanuts themed area. Other attractions will have them throughout…
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Disney, ‘Good Morning America,’ and Make-A-Wish Conclude 100 Disney Wishes Series in Hawaii
Disney, Good Morning America, and Make-A-Wish® concluded the 100 Disney Wishes series on Sunday, December 31, which shared powerful and inspirational stories from 100 wishes on Good Morning America and its digital and social platforms, as well as ABC stations across the country, in honor of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. The 100 Disney Wishes series kicked off Monday, October 16,…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year Celebration
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced its Chinese New Year Celebration for the Year of the Dragon. This celebration includes Disney friends decked out in brand-new festive attire. There will also be Chinese New Year decorations found throughout the park. There will also be an all-new show with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other friends dressed…
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Disney+ Subscribers Can Enjoy Free Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Disney+ subscribers can enjoy free Disney Dining this summer. The offer will be going live on January 3, 2024 and be offered on select dates from July 1st through September 30, 2024. Here is the exact verbiage of the announcement that was made for this offer: Starting Jan.…
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New Disney Vacation Club Lounge to be Built at Walt Disney World Resort
A new Disney Vacation Club lounge is being built at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024. The announcement was made among many other announcements about new things coming from Disney Experiences in 2024. This new lounge will not be an enhancement to the existing DVC lounges that are currently at the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT…
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24 Exciting Things to Look Forward to From Disney Experiences in 2024
2024 is an exciting year for guests visiting the Disney Parks and beyond. There will be new attractions, experiences, and more ways to experience magic. This year, Disney is pulling out all the stops to create unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages. From thrilling rides to immersive shows, there is something for everyone to…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals New Concept Art and Details Revealed for Pixar Fest
The Disneyland Resort has revealed new concept art and new details about this year’s Pixar Fest. The concept art shows a new centerpiece sculpture that will be found on Main Street, USA. It will be found in the same place where the Christmas tree and Mickey Jack-O-Lantern are placed during Halloween Time and the Holidays…
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Sky Full of Color – Tokyo Disneyland
During my recent trip to Japan I was able to visit Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. There were many magical experiences to be had at both parks. One of these experiences was the nighttime fireworks spectacular, Sky Full of Color. This nightly show lights up the night above the skies of both parks. In fact,…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #1 Disney at 100
It probably comes as no surprise that the top story of the year is the Walt Disney Company and Studios turning 100 this year. From theme parks to movies, there was celebration throughout. Disneyland kicked it all of in January with decorations throughout both theme parks and two new night shows. Wondrous Journeys has become…
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Genie+ Coming to Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction will be temporarily getting Genie+/Lightning Line this winter. Starting on January 22nd, the attraction will be getting the service. This comes as attractions in the area undergo refurbishment. The area will also see the expansion of the grounds around Haunted Mansion as well this year. While the service is…
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Fashion, Food, and Fun Come Together in New 2024 shopDisney and Disney Parks Collections
For those that love Disney and also love to eat, 2024 is going to be a really good year. This is especially true for those who like to have merchandise that celebrates their passions. Disney has announced that there will be two new collections coming to shopDisney and the Disney Parks in 2024 that celebrate…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #2 Epcot Renewed
Nearing the end of the countdown is the second place of Epcot nearly reopening it’s new areas after a very lengthy refurbishment and construction. It’s been known that Future World would be transformed with some new areas and looks, and one such area would be World Celebration. New attractions have been opened, like Guardians of…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and eHi Car Services Announce Multi-Year Alliance
Shanghai, December 28, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and eHi Car Services, a car services provider in the local travel market, announced today that the two companies have entered into a multi-year resort alliance, introducing eHi Car Services as the official car rental sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. Under this new alliance, eHi Car Services is…
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VIDEO: A ‘Fantasmic!’ Medley by Ragtime Piano Player Grayson at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Stop by Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom and sometimes you can see and hear Grayson making magic while playing the ragtime piano. This talented entertainer engages with guests with a big smile and willingness to take requests. Throughout a set he might play music from Disney films, attractions, or even nighttime spectaculars! Recently, on a…
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GUIDE: Knott’s Berry Farm’s Calico Social Hall – Opening January 1, 2024
The Calico Social Hall is officially opening on January 1, 2024, at Knott’s Berry Farm. As we previously reported, this VIP lounge will be available for Prestige Passholders. It will be found in Ghost Town and will offer sodas, snacks, and exclusive Knott’s gifts. Prestige Passes for Knott’s Berry Farm can be purchased or upgraded…
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New Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection Coming to shopDisney
A new Starbucks Disney Parks Icons Collection is coming to shopDisney in the 2024!
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Merch Unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Merchandise has been unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, and it is retro. The half marathon weekend at Disneyland takes place from January 11 – 14, 2024. Runners will descend on the Disneyland Resort for a memorable event weekend featuring yoga, three different race events, and one endurance challenge. Along with the events…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares Year-End Letter About Disney and Make-A-Wish
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, wrote a letter that was posted on the Disney Parks Blog highlighting the wishes that were made in the course of the last year by Disney and Make-A-Wish. This comes as the collaboration has led to over 150,000 wishes granted since they first started working together in 1980. D’Amaro,…
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Tokyo Disneyland’s ‘Country Bear Jamboree’ – A Familiar Yet Different Experience
Recently when visiting Tokyo Disneyland I had the opportunity to experience some attractions that were very familiar to me, yet also very different. One of these attractions was the Country Bear Jamboree. This version of the attraction is very similar to the one currently found at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It also is a…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #3 World of Frozen & Zootopia
As the countdown continues for the top Disney stories of the year, the international openings of two elaborate lands takes the third spot. Both World of Frozen and Zootopia have long been known to be opening at some point in the Chinese parks. But, much mystery surrounded opening dates and what exactly was in store…
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Disneyland Resort Hosts Michigan and Alabama Ahead of 2024 Rose Bowl Game
Disneyland Resort has once again played host to a prestigious event, as No. 1 University of Michigan and No. 4 University of Alabama made their first official pregame appearance at the resort. This exciting visit comes just before the two teams face off in the highly anticipated 2024 College Football Playoff at The Rose Bowl…
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GUIDE: Parking at Walt Disney World Resort
Parking at The Walt Disney World Resort can be a daunting thing. There are a LOT of parking lots at the theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs, and other places. Many of these parking lots have different pricing options and some of the pricing has been recently updated. Below is a look at the…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #4 Mickey’s Toontown Reopens
For the fourth top story of the year, Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland was a whole land that had closed March of 2022 and remained closed the rest of the year to refresh it. Then, in January of 2023, in conjunction with the start of Disney’s 100th celebration, Mickey’s Runaway Railway opened to guests. It enabled…