Category: Parks
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Disneyland Paris Reveals Disneyland Hotel Costumes
A few months before the highly anticipated reopening of Disneyland Hotel, the brand-new costumes that the Cast Members of this five-star establishment are being revealed. To create these costumes inspired by Victorian and medieval eras as well as Disney princes and princesses, designer Karine Soares has chosen noble fabrics such as jacquard. It was obvious…
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Celebrate “A Disney Christmas” with “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” and the First-ever New Year’s Eve Countdown at the Castle of Magical Dreams
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 — “A Disney Christmas” celebration will be held from November 17, 2023 until January 1, 2024 at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Share the joy of Christmas musical moments with family and friends at Castle of Magical Dreams with the all-new “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” on December 2, 3, 9, and 10. Join…
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The Disney Bubble – Day Seventeen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things about the Disneyland Resort, or any Disney Park really, is how you can be transported instantly to another time and place the moment you enter. The worries of the world are suddenly lifted, banished to a realm outside the gates. The magic of Disney takes over and makes you feel…
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Stars and Schedule for 2023 Holiday TV Specials Announced by Disney Parks and ABC
During the holidays every year there are programs that come through the collaboration of Disney Parks and ABC that bring the magic of the holidays at Disney to living rooms and homes. This year is no different. Today, Disney Parks and ABC announced the specifics about the 2023 Holiday TV Specials that include when they…
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National Geographic Day Tours Release New Land Itineraries With Direct Booking
National Geographic Day Tours, operated by TUI, opens doors to discover the world in short time blocks with tours led by National Geographic-trained guides CELEBRATION, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2023) — With newly added itineraries and destinations, and the ease to book directly or through travel agencies, National Geographic Day Tours has launched even more opportunities…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates Opening of World of Frozen with Special Dedication Ceremony
Hong Kong Disneyland officially opens World of Frozen on November 20, 2023. Ahead of the opening of this new magical area, a special dedication ceremony was held. This special dedication moment had Elsa using her magic to bring to life the World of Arendelle with her Ice Magic, with the help of Anna who announced…
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Disney Feeds Those in Need Around the Globe This Thanksgiving
Disney has a long history of giving back through the community. This is done in multiple different ways, including through the Disney VoluntEARS program which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This Thanksgiving, Disney is feeding communities in need around the globe in multiple different ways. From Disneyland and beyond, Disney is making helping those who…
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Great Maple Restaurant Now Open at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Great Maple Restaurant is now open at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The hotel, which is soon to be Pixar Place Hotel, is currently under a transformation with Great Maple Restaurant being one of its new offerings. This restaurant is a modern American eatery that can be found on the first floor of the hotel. The…
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VIDEO TOUR: Mickey’s ToonTown Post Refurbishment and With Holiday Decorations
Mickey’s Toontown continues to see tweaks and more magical additions since reopening earlier this year. As the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort arrived on November 10, 2023. With the arrival of the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, holiday decorations have appeared throughout the resort, including Mickey’s Toontown. On the first day of the Holidays…
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Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Opening of New Cruise Terminal at Port Everglades
Disney Cruise Line announces new community investments in Junior Achievement South Florida and Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2023) — The magic of Disney Cruise Line has officially arrived at Broward County’s Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line, along with port and community leaders,…
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Check Out Disneyland’s Adventureland Treehouse at Night!
The Adventureland Treehouse is now open at Disneyland in Adventureland. Since opening to the public on November 10, 2023, this has become a popular destination for Disney fans of all ages. Once again, they can climb up into the branches among the leaves. It is also now possible to do this at night and feel…
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Phat Cat Swinger Brings The Nights to Life at Disney California Adventure for Disney Festival of Holidays
Phat Cat Swinger returned to the stage at Paradise Bay on Friday November 10, 2023 and helped kick off Disney Festival of Holidays. The West Coast’s Little Big Band brought energy and magic to the night as they performed two full sets of holiday music. People danced, cheered, and took selfies with the band as…
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Disney Marching Bands – Day Fifteen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
As we continue through this adventure of 23 Days of Thanksgiving I have had today’s subject in my mind many times. I’m finally sitting down and writing this one. One of my favorite things at a Disney park is its marching band. Whether it is the Disneyland Band, the Main Street Philharmonic, or even the…
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EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Wins Major Award
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT at Walt Disney World will be honored with a prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Attraction in 2024 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). The TEA Awards are internationally recognized and acknowledge exceptional achievements in the themed entertainment industry and celebrate the creative teams who bring…
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New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economicsannounced today. The study found that Disney,…
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Downtown Disney District Lawn and Stage Now Open at Disneyland Resort
On Friday, November 10, 2023, a new stage and lawn area opened in the west end of Downtown Disney District. This comes as the Downtown Disney District continues to be transformed. It is expected to be completed by the holidays in 2024. The space will be a location for various groups to entertain, events to…
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World Kindness Day: Meet Walker Williams, A Disneyland Resort Cast Member With a Daily Mission of Spreading Kindness
Walker Williams is a Disneyland Resort cast member who has a personal mission to spread kindness on a daily basis. When he is on stage at the resort, Walker makes magic and shows kindness as an Entertainment Host. When not on stage, he spends a great deal of time showing kindness to his fellow cast members.…
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Disneyland Paris Announces Holiday Festivities
Disneyland Paris announced today its plans for its holiday festivities. This includes not just the traditional holidays it usually celebrates but also the birthdays of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, the arrival of Asha from Disney’s Wish, a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Frozen, and also a New Year’s Eve celebration. Below is a…
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Asha From Disney’s ‘Wish’ Gets Arrival Date for Disneyland Paris
Asha, from Disney’s Wish, now has an arrival date at Disneyland Paris. She is already meeting people at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort. Now it is known that she will be meeting guests at Disneyland Paris starting on November 29, 2023. This coincides with the arrival of Wish in theaters in France. Her visit…
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Disneyland Paris to Improve Guest Experience With Weatherproofing Plans
Disneyland Paris has embarked on a new venture to create better guest experiences. This comes from the recognition of the different weather that comes to the area around Disneyland Paris. Because of this, Disneyland Paris has announced plans to weatherproof multiple areas to make for a more enjoyable and magical visit to Disneyland Paris. This…
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Check Out the 2023 Disney Festival of Holidays New Menu Items
This last weekend Disney Festival of Holidays kicked off its 2023 season at the Disneyland Resort. Disney Festival of Holidays has fantastic entertainment (including Phat Cat Swinger), fun merchandise and activities, and incredible food. This year there are multiple new menu items that can be found at the festival. Below is a look at all…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Hearing Delayed After District and Governor DeSantis Drag Feet
A judge has ruled that the hearing for a lawsuit will be moved from December 2023 to March 2024 after Disney filed a motion for continuance. Disney said that it filed this motion “because the district has not yet produced vital discovery [and] the current date deprives Disney of the opportunity to ‘present facts essential…
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The Magic of Projections – Day 13 – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
There is a lot to be thankful for when thinking about nighttime spectaculars. In fact, I wrote about how much I love them in last year’s Days of Thanksgiving series, which you can read here if you’re so inclined. Generally, when people imagine the epitome of a modern Disney nighttime spectacular, firework shows often come…
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PORT OF SAN FRANSOKYO Letters Arrive at Disney California Adventure
San Fransokyo Square was given a big addition this weekend making it now look very similar to its concept art. Letters spelling out PORT OF SAN FRANSOKYO now are on the railing of the area over the bay. They look quite nice during the day but become absolutely magical at night. Daps Magic team member…