Category: Parks
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Florida Senate Passes Bill to Reclaim Control of Former Reedy Creek District From Disney’s Development Agreement
The Florida Senate passed a bill late on Wednesday that would essentially allow the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to retake control of the district from Disney. This comes in the wake of the discovery by Florida officials of a Development Agreement that was signed by Disney and the former Reedy Creek…
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Ariel from Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Heading to Disney Parks
Ariel from Disney’s live-action version of The Little Mermaid is heading to the Disney Parks this summer. As the musical makes its way to theaters on May 26, Ariel will be making her way to Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and also Disneyland Paris. The announcement was made with the help of Halle Bailey,…
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Details and Date Released for 2023 CHOC Walk in the Park!
An annual Southern California tradition that does a lot of good is returning to the Disneyland Resort this summer. The 2023 CHOC Walk is returning again and thousands of walkers will be seen in the parks early in the morning on August 20, 2023 as they raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of…
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Long Live Fantasmic! – Why Trouble Doesn’t Spell the End for Fantasmic!
There was an outpouring of emotion as people witnessed the recent fiery demise of the massive Maleficent-inspired dragon that is the most memorable aspect of Disneyland’s Fantasmic! The spectacular nighttime water show has performed thousands of times since its debut in May of 1992. For many, Fantasmic! is as iconic as Main Street, the Matterhorn,…
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EVENT GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is a special hard-ticketed event that will be offered at Disneyland during Star Wars Month. The event is being offered on May 2, 4, 8, and 11, 2023. Tickets are already sold out. For those going, the Event Guide has been released by Disneyland. This can be extremely useful…
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Stanley Cup Returning to Downtown Disney For Second Consecutive Year
The Stanley Cup is returning to Downtown Disney for the second year in a row. From April 29 – 30 during the hours of 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, the Stanley Cup will be found between Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Tortilla Jo’s. Guests will be able to take photos with the Stanley Cup and also…
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Read the Disney Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
The Walt Disney Company has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for “A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.” The lawsuit was filed today in a federal court in Tallahassee,…
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Governor Ron DeSantis Releases Statement on Disney Lawsuit
The Walt Disney Company is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for “A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.” The lawsuit was filed today in a federal court in…
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It’s Time for the Wonder of ‘Star Wars’ in Disney Parks and Beyond!
May the 4th is traditionally recognized as Star Wars Day with the month of May being a celebration of all that is Star Wars. Ahead of the arrival of this month of Star Wars, Disney has given a look at the different ways the month will be a celebration of Star Wars both in the…
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Disney Sues Florida Governor DeSantis in Federal Court
The Walt Disney Company has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the latest escalation of the dispute between Disney and DeSantis. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court and accuses DeSantis of waging a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the company. This lawsuit also alleges that DeSantis has a campaign to punish Disney…
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Check Out All These May the 4th Galactic Goodies
May the 4th is almost here. Ahead of this galactic celebration of all that is Star Wars, galactic goodies have been released for Disney Parks around the globe. Disney shared what will be offered at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris. Disneyland will also be celebrating Black Spire Day in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. With…
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Florida Senate Introduces Amendment to Inspect Walt Disney World Resort Monorails
The feud between Florida and Disney continues to move forward as the DeSantis led efforts to clamp down on Disney expand. The newest step in this disagreement comes in the form of an amendment added to a transportation bill from the Florida Senate. This bill would have Walt Disney World Resort Monorails inspected by Florida…
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils 25th Anniversary Treats
The Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its 25th anniversary. During this celebration that starts this summer, there will be plenty of experiences, entertainment, food, and of course treats to be enjoyed. The Disney Parks Blog shared a first look at the different treats that will be found when guests go cruising on the Disney Cruise…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Two New Stage Shows
The Tokyo Disney Resort is known for its incredible entertainment. Soon, two new stage shows will be making guests smile. The first show is The Diamond Variety Muster at The Diamond Horseshoe. The second new show is Duffy and Friends’ Wonderful Friendship at Cape Cod Cook-Off! Mickey and friends will be ready to bring a “rootin’ tootin’…
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Disney Visa Discounts Announced for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
A new discount has been announced by Disney for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. On select cruisers, Disney Visa cardholders can get a 30% discount on a trip aboard the Halcyon. This will give adventurers the opportunity to travel on the 2-night cruise to a galaxy far, far away. The cruises with discounted rates for Disney…
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Phat Cat Swinger Wraps Up 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Run
On Monday April 24, Phat Cat Swinger, the West Coast’s little big band, finished up its season of performances for the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. Fans were out in force to catch the band’s final performance of the season, and they weren’t disappointed. Throughout the afternoon and into the early evening…
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Walt Disney World Resort Creates a Better Future for Florida this Earth Month
Disney builds on recently announced $500,000 donation to five conservation organizations in Florida; Inspires the next generation of conservation heroes with Girl Scouts of Citrus, invests in STEM education, provides help and hope to families in need with Harvest Time International, cleans up local communities through Disney VoluntEARS program and more. Lake Buena Vista, Fla.…
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National Geographic Explorer Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat Shares About the Biodiversity That is Found at Disneyland Paris
In an effort to raise awareness about environmental protection and nature, young people from the Montry-based EPIDE (Establishment for Professional Integration) were invited to discover the incredible variety of plants at Disneyland Park alongside National Geographic explorer Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat. With more than 450 hectares of green spaces, 33,000 trees, 7,000 flowerbeds and around fifty varieties of…
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The Loss of Maleficent in Fantasmic! is More Than Just a Dragon
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On Saturday night the skies at Disneyland were aglow in a way that nobody wanted to see. Rather than fireworks brightening up the light, the Maleficent dragon in Fantasmic! caught fire and ended up burning to the ground in front of thousands of guests who were watching the second show of the night. The glow…
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New Theme Song for Disney Vacation Club Now Streaming
The new theme song for the Disney Vacation Club can now be listened to on streaming services. The song called, Where We Belong (Welcome Home) was initially released on Disney Files On Demand YouTube playlist in January, where members shared how much they loved it. Now the song is being released on streaming services to accede…
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Reunite at Disneyland Paris for Gala Event at Avengers Campus
To celebrate the upcoming release of Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Writer and Director James Gunn and cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and Vin Diesel took an intergalactic road trip to Disneyland Paris for the European Gala Event at the Marvel Avengers Campus.. In Marvel Studios’ “Guardians…
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How Disney’s Animal Kingdom Became a Beacon of Conservation
Since its grand opening on Earth Day in April 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort has welcomed millions of guests and continues to find new, inspiring, and innovative ways to delight explorers of all ages. Featuring a unique approach to storytelling through attractions and experiences, each guest can better appreciate…
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‘Fantasmic!’ Dragon Goes Up in Flames at Disneyland
On Saturday night the dragon in Fantasmic! unexpectedly went up in flames. The mishap happened during the second showing of the evening. As Mickey Mouse was about to defeat the dragon, flames could be seen coming out of the side of her head. Soon, the Maleficent dragon’s entire body was engulfed in flames. Friends of…
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5 Favorite Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day and its 25th Anniversary
Happy Earth Day! Today also marks the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This park, which is dedicated to helping people be inspired by the natural world both real and imagined is the perfect park to celebrate Earth Day at. For those who can’t be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day, however, we thought…