Category: Parks
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Clyde’s Hot Chicken Now Open in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
Clyde’s Hot Chicken is now open in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. This new stand in Downtown Disney focuses solely on Nashville hot chicken which it offers in three heat levels of seasoning. The new location can be found near the Monorail station. The menu for Clyde’s Hot Chicken includes a couple of different…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to Appoint DeSantis Ally as Administrator and Create Enforcement Code for Enforcement of Penalties
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is continuing to make its mark on the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. This happens under the backdrop of two lawsuits and legislation that will give the district and state of Florida more control over the district. During its next meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the board…
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Fiesta Village Opens as Ghost Town Alive!, Knott’s Summer Nights, and Knott’s Soak City Return to Knott’s Berry Farm This Summer!
Knott’s Berry Farm will be an exciting place to be this summer. Today, Knott’s announced the return of Ghost Town Alive and also the opening of the reimagined Fiesta Village. Guests visiting Fiesta Village will get to experience the enhanced theming, beautiful décor, authentic food, immersive entertainment, thrilling rides and more. The Summer Nights festivities…
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New Restaurant Coming to Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
A new restaurant was announced by Disney today for the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT. This new table service restaurant called Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will be opening this summer. It will offer a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style. Disney shared about the new dining experience coming to Walt Disney World earlier today. Read specifics…
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How the Shishi-Odoshi, or Japanese Clacker Garden, at EPCOT Came to Be
Guests who stop by the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival can see the Japanese Clacker Garden, which is really known as shishi-odoshi (pronounced as she-she oh-doe-she). Shishi-odoshi translates to “scare deer” and is made of a segmented tube (usually bamboo), water, and also rocks. Water slowly fills the segment of…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Guide
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is taking guests to a galaxy far, far away on a galactic adventure. While aboard the Halcyon, guests get to experience character encounters, go on interactive missions, go on remote planet excursions, and more. As the world celebrates Star Wars Month, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a guide that shares…
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Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
It is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating through A World of Voices. It is also celebrated through the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Convas of Expression. This particular part of the celebration has artwork created by two artists. The Disney Parks Blog shared about this celebration. Read…
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Disney Expands Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis
Recently Governor Ron DeSantis said in an interview that he had beaten Disney but the end of this dispute is far from over. Today Disney amended and expanded its lawsuit against DeSantis and other leaders in Florida. Disney said in the addition that Governor DeSantis has doubled down with his “retribution campaign” through recent legislative efforts.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces the Return of Disney Dining Plans and Annual Passholder Good-To-Go Days
The Walt Disney World Resort is already preparing to welcome guests in 2024. As people begin planning their trips to Walt Disney World 2024, five new announcements should make for a more effortless and magical visit for guests. This includes the return of Disney Dining Plans and a new offering called good-to-go days for Annual…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Claims He Beat Disney, the Courts Might Say Otherwise
In a recent interview, Florida Governor DeSantis claims that he has beaten Disney in the ongoing feud that began last year. However, the courts might have something different to say about that. After ex-Disney CEO came out against a “Don’t Say Gay” bill last year, the governor went on the attack. Under his leadership, Florida…
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Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Experiences Bringing the Imaginative Worlds of “Encanto” and “Soul” to the Disney Magic
New additions to the Disney Magic include themed entertainment and soulful lounge, enhancements to the concierge experience CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 5, 2023) – From the magical mountains of Colombia to the bustling streets of New York City, the colorful worlds of two fan-favorite Disney films – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”…
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First Look at Mantis in Disney California Adventure
Mantis made her first appearance at Avengers Campus on Friday afternoon during the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! Her arrival in the parks comes as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arrives in theaters (Daps Magic’s review is here). D23 was on hand to capture her first appearance and showed photos on social…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Give Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Power to Cancel Reedy Creek Contracts
On Friday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that gives the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District the authority to nullify contracts made by its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. SB 1604 was passed by the House of Representatives in Florida on Wednesday before being sent to the Governor’s desk. This is…
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Mantis Joins Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! As ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Arrives in Theaters
Today Disney announced new arrivals in the parks in conjunction with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arriving in theaters. The new arrivals include plenty of different foods and a new character at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. First off, Mantis will be joining the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! in front of…
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Photos/Video: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
On May 2, 2023, the Daps Magic team attended the first Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite of 2023. This after-hours event ran from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Throughout the night, the team took hundreds (if not thousands) of photos and also plenty of videos. Below is a look at all the photos that…
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Entertainment Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
It’s Star Wars Month and the Disneyland Resort is celebrating in many different ways. One of these ways is the Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite after-hours events. These sold-out events turn the entire Disneyland Park into a galaxy far, far away. Throughout these Star Wars Nites, guests can see different Star Wars characters, purchase…
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Character Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is back at The Happiest Place on Earth! For four months in May 2023, this special after-hours event is the place to be for Star Wars fans. The event includes entertainment, merchandise, food, and plenty of Star Wars characters. Many of these characters were announced ahead of the event…
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Starbucks Been There Series Star Wars Ornaments Arrive on shopDisney and in Disney Parks
Star Wars Day is the annual celebration of all that is Star Wars! It is also the day when quite often new Starbucks Been There Series Star Wars mugs and ornaments arrive in the parks and on shopDisney. This year is no exception. New Starbucks Been There Series Star Wars mugs that bring to life…
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Florida Legislature Passes Monorail Oversight Bill and Sends it to Governor DeSantis
The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill that the Senate passed earlier this week that provides Florida officials with the oversight and responsibility to inspect the monorails at Walt Disney World Resort. This development comes as conflict continues between Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney with lawsuits from Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District being filed against…
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Take a Look at How Disneyland Paris Celebrated World Wish Day!
Last weekend, Disneyland Paris celebrated World Wish Day, the anniversary of the very first official wish granted by Make-A-Wish, by inviting more than 80 Make-A-Wish children from 14 markets and their families to visit for a magical and fun adventure together at the park. One key moment of the weekend took place on Saturday, April…
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New Star Wars Photo Ops Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Ahead of Star Wars Day it has been announced that there will be new Photo Ops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from Disney PhotoPass on May the 4th. These shots are going to be found throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. They will be found in honor of Star Wars Day at the following locations: What do…
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Florida House of Representatives Passes Bill That Gives Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Authority to Overturn Reedy Creek Contracts
The Florida House of Representatives has passed SB 1604, a Land Use Bill with an amendment that gives the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board the authority to overturn contracts that were approved by its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. The bill was passed by a 75-34 margin and will now head to…
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Disneyland Magic Key Holder Gift Revealed for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland Magic Key holders attending the sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite this year can get a special gift. The gift is a button that will be offered during the special event hours during each Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. The buttons that will be offered will be different for each night of…
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Travel to Canada or New Zealand with Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney announced earlier today that travelers will soon be able to make their way to Columbia, the inspiration location for Disney’s Encanto. There are also other places to go with Adventures by Disney, however. There is a new adventure that takes guests to Canada’s Nova Scotia and also Prince Edward Island. Adventures by…