Category: Parks
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Check Out Eastern Canada’s Maritimes with Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney takes guests to Eastern Canada to see the magic and beauty of nature found in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Guests can also now book their next trip (through Mouseways Travel, the official travel partner of Daps Magic). Disney has shared an overview of these adventures along with some other details.…
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Sand Sculpture Erected in Downtown Disney Ahead of Arrival “The Little Mermaid” in Theaters
A sand sculpture has been built in Downtown Disney District with both Ariel and Ursula on it ahead of the arrival of The Little Mermaid in theaters on May 26, 2023. The sand sculpture has both Disney and Pandora signage. There is also a Pandora jewelry collection based on The Little Mermaid on display on…
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Both Florida Senators Voice Concern Over Ongoing Governor DeSantis Feud with Disney
Both of the Senators from Florida have voiced concern about the ongoing feud with Disney that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is engaged in. This feud began after Disney voiced opposition to the Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Since then, DeSantis has said “There’s a new sheriff in…
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Reedy Creek Firefighters Vote to Approve New Contract
Reedy Creek firefighters voted to approve a new contract with the now Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This comes after operating without a contract for years, their union president said. Under the new contract, the firefighters receive pay raises and also more staffing. The firefighters serve the district where most of the Walt Disney World…
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Fantasmic! to Remain on Hiatus Through at Least Labor Day at Disneyland
Fantasmic! is to remain on an extended hiatus through at least Labor Day. This comes after the Maleficent dragon, commonly referred to as Murphy, went up in flames during a performance of the nighttime spectacular in April. The Disneyland Resort has given an update on the status of the return of the show as the…
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Disney Gives New Look at “Steamboat Willie” Splash Pad The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disney has shared a new look at the Steamboat Willie splash pad that guests will be able to experience when they visit The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. When this new Disney Vacation Club property begins welcoming guests on September 28, 2023, there will be a beautiful new opportunity to enjoy the California sun in this…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Legal Team Files Motion to Disqualify Judge Walker From Hearing Disney Lawsuit
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ legal team has taken its next move in the lawsuit against DeSantis and other Florida leaders by Disney. Today the team filed a motion to disqualify Chief Judge Mark E. Walker from the case. The motion argues that Walker’s impartiality could reasonably be questioned. This is a step by the DeSantis…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Black Music Month Offerings
June is Black Music Month. Ahead of its arrival, the Disneyland Resort has announced that there will be multiple offerings throughout the resort to help celebrate. These will add to the Celebrate Soulfully offerings that are already being offered, including Tale of the Lion King in the Fantasyland Theatre. Throughout the month of June for…
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Here is What is Known About Avatar Coming to Disneyland
In February, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared on an earnings call that an Avatar experience was coming to Disneyland. “We’re going to bring a version of Avatar to Disneyland,” Iger said quite simply. This came after Avatar: The Way of Water had a very solid run at the box office and brought in $2.2 billion…
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Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Responds to Lake Nona Campus Cancelation
Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle responded to the news of the Lake Nona campus cancelation today with a letter to local community leaders in Central Florida. In a letter to community leaders, Vahle acknowledged that the project is no longer moving forward. He also recognized that since the project was announced, ” several…
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Blames Florida Business Environment on Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings released a statement in response to Disney announcing that it will not be continuing forward with a major move of staff to a campus in Lake Nona. The news stops any progress that was still happening on the $1 billion campus which was also going to lead to 2,000…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Responds to Disney’s Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to the decision by Disney to not continue forward with the Lake Nona move. The move, announced earlier today by Josh D’Amaro who is the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, came as Florida continues to feud with Disney about the former Reedy Creek Improvement District among other…
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Transformed Knott’s Hotel To Debut in Fall 2023
The Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel has been undergoing a substantial transformation and will soon be debuting as the Knott’s Hotel. The hotel has been undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation and the new name will honor the park’s founders, Walter and Cordelia Knott. Once completed, the Knott’s Hotel will be offering a “new expression of the ingenuity…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Taking Final Cruise This Fall
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes guests on an immersive cruise experience in a galaxy far, far away. However, this will soon change. Today Disney announced that the Halcyon will be going on its final cruise from September 28-30, 2023. The following statement was shared by Disney: The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser…
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Take a Look at Some of the Adventures Found on a Disney Cruise Line Trip to Alaska
The Disney Cruise Line is once again taking guests on beautiful cruises in Alaska. Perhaps one of the most people places in the world, the cruises give guests incredible views and adventures with a healthy dose of Disney magic. Along with the magic found onboard the ship, there are also multiple Disney Cruise Line Port…
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New Seasonal Menu Announced for Disney Hollywood Studios’ Brown Derby Restaurant
The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a classic restaurant that is a solid fan favorite. The restaurant serves contemporary American fare and has announced a new summer menu. The culinary team at the Brown Derby has put together dishes that feature fresh ingredients that celebrate summer. Take a look below at the…
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Details About Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Ariel’s Arrival at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Revealed
It has been known for a while that Ariel from Disney’s upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid will be coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in celebration of the movie this summer. Now there are some more details that have been revealed about when Ariel will be arriving and where she will be.…
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Special Streaming Deal Offered by Hulu for Disney Parks Fans!
For National Streaming Day this year, Hulu is offering a special deal for Disney Parks Fans. The deal was announced on the Disney Parks Blog and also through a video posted on social media, both of which can be seen below. With it, fans will be able to subscribe to Hulu and see shows like…
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DisneylandForward Vision Shared With Orange County Leaders
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the DisneylandForward vision was shared with Orange County business leaders. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock shared the vision for the future of the Disneyland Resort which includes new expansions for the theme park, parking, and retail spaces that are already currently in the Disneyland Resort boundaries. “To put it simply,…
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Off the Hook Unveils New Breakfast Menu at Aulani
There is a new breakfast menu that has been unveiled at Off the Hook at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa. This poolside dining location offers grab-and-go breakfast fare (like magical Mickey waffles) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM daily. The new breakfast menu has offerings that the whole family will enjoy. This includes the following…
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New Watercolor Magic Shot Revealed for Magic Kingdom by Disney PhotoPass
Disney PhotoPass has revealed a new Magic Shot for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom. This shot, which is offered in front of Cinderella Castle, turns the photo into basically a digital watercolor painting. Along with turning the picture into a watercolor, the Watercolor Magic Shot also removes people from the background of the photo as…
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Disneyland Resort to Enable Reservation Modifications Without Cancellation
Starting on May 17, 2023, the Disneyland Resort will be updating how guests can change their reservations. Currently, guests need to cancel a reservation and then make a new reservation if they want to modify a reservation to a different date or a different park. With limited amounts of reservations at all levels of tickets…
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Disney Asks Florida Court to Dismiss Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Lawsuit
Disney lawyers have asked a Florida state court to dismiss the lawsuit that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District brought against the company. Disney says that since the Florida state legislature and governor created a law that basically does the same thing, the lawsuit is irrelevant. Both the lawsuit and legislation focused on the nullification…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Reiterates “There is a New Sheriff In Town” When Asked About Disney Dispute
Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sat down on the Guy Benson Radio Show for a wide-ranging discussion as he presumably prepares to announce a bid for the Presidency of the United States. The discussion covered his legislative agenda in Florida, his Presidential bid, and also the dispute about Disney. When asked about the Disney dispute…