Category: Parks
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Photos/Video: Opening Day Tour of Avengers Vault in Avengers Campus
Avengers Vault is now open in Avengers Campus. This newest store at Disney California Adventure is a must-visit for fans of the Avengers and other characters that have been brought to life by Marvel. This store is now allowing aspiring super hero recruits/guests to acquire different items that are a part of the campus initiative…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and ChargeSpot Announce Strategic Alliance with In-Park Power Bank Rental Service
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is proud to announce its new, multi-year corporate alliance with ChargeSpot, a leading shared power bank rental service company. This strategic collaboration signifies a notable milestone for both organizations, facilitating an enhanced guest experience at the resort. To commemorate the alliance, ChargeSpot is launching two…
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Avengers Vault Opens in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
A new store is now open at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. This morning, Avengers Vault (photos and video can be found here of Avengers Vault) opened and is allowing aspiring super hero recruits to acquire different items that are a part of the campus initiative to help empower more heroes to protect Earth.…
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runDisney Reveals Medals for 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Honda
The medals for the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathong Weekend presented by Honda have been revealed by runDisney. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend marks the return of runDisney events to the Disneyland Resort after a multi-year hiatus. Throughout the course of the weekend, there will be four different events for gusts to enjoy. This includes the:…
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Sunday Spotlight: EPCOT Forever
EPCOT Forever debuted at EPCOT on October 2019. It was originally created as an interim show between Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and Harmonious, which debuted in the fall of 2021. The show is a musical celebration of the history of EPCOT. It returned to EPCOT after the conclusion of Harmonious in the spring of 2023.…
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Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Transformation to Pixar Place Hotel Continues to Move Closer to Completion
Pixar Place at the Disneyland Resort continues to move towards completion. Recently, the pool for this Disneyland Resort hotel opened. Recently, Daps Magic team member Doug Marsh stopped by the hotel, currently still recognized as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, to see the update. Since the last update when the pool opened, there have definitely been…
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New EPCOT Merchandise Revealed
It is an exciting time to be an EPCOT fan! This last weekend at Destination D23 there were multiple announcements made about the park that include a new nighttime show, the return of Figment, the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood, and a re-imagining of Test Track with inspiration from World of Motion. On the…
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Let’s Get Wicked in Fashion for Disney Halloween Time 2023
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Disney Villains are about to take the spotlight during Disney Halloween Time, as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) transforms into the most happening Halloween party spot in town from September 16 to October 31, 2023. This year, the stylish villain, Cruella de Vil, is hosting a brand-new wicked Halloween house…
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Magic Key Holder Complimentary MagicBand+ Offer Concludes at Disneyland Resort
For the last couple of weeks Magic Key holders could receive a complimentary MagicBand+ at select locations throughou the Disneyland Resort. Today, Disney announced that the offer has concluded. In a post on social media, the update was shared by the Disneyland Magic Key official handle. The MagicBand+ that was offered was specifically designed for…
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New Possibilities Revealed for DisneylandForward With Environmental Impact Report Release
The DisneylandForward project took one more step forward with the release of an Environmental Impact Report. On Thursday, the 17,000 page was released, marking a fairly substantial step in the process of approval of Disney’s plans for the future of the Disneyland Resort. On October 9th, there will be a public workshop at the Anaheim…
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Mirabel’s Magic Kingdom Meet and Greet Location Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Today Mirabel begins to meet guests at the Magic Kingdom in the location where guests could formerly meet Merida. The location in Fantasyland near Cinderella’s Castle in Fairytale Garden. Mirabel, who was seen in Disney’s animated film Encanto previously could only be seen at the Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. As the…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Extended Evening Hours for Eligible Walt Disney World Hotel Guests
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be offering extended evening hours to eligible guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The extended evening hours will only be available on a few select evenings in November and December currently. At this point, the extended evening hours are set to be offered on November 8, November 22,…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Rogers: The Musical arrived at the Hyperion Theater this summer for a very limited run. It told the story of Captain Steve Rogers in about 30 minutes in the style of a Broadway musical. Now, the cast album for Rogers: The Musical is streaming on popular music streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music. The…
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Avengers Vault To Open September 18 In Avengers Campus At Disney California Adventure
In mid-August, Disneyland Resort announced that a new Avengers store would open in mid-September in Avengers Campus. Now we know that this new store – Avengers Vault – will open September 18. It will feature a range of different Super Hero gear. This will also include the arrival of Infinity Saga Relics at the Disneyland…
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Two Concert Orchestrions Provide Unique Halloween Music at Disneyland
At Disneyland, there are many different entertainment offerings to enjoy during different seasons. Halloween Time is no different. For guests wandering through the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, or in Frontierland, two concert orchestrions provide a very different approach to Halloween music. On Main Street, USA at the Candy Palace, the orchestrion is made…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reconsiders its Plan to Elminate Annual Pass Perks for Employees
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is reconsidering its plan to eliminate annual pass perks for its employees. At a meeting on Wednesday night, district administrator Glen Gilzean shared that the district is looking for an alternative solution for its employees Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefits. This update comes after Gilzean emailed employees last…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update
Downtown Disney District continues to see progress in its transformation. Each week, it seems like there are changes to be found as buildings grow up, walls are painted, and the new version of Downtown Disney District comes to life. This transformation is expected to be completed by the 2024 holiday season. As the transformation begins…
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5 Can’t Miss Offerings at This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash!
The Oogie Boogie Bash is the Disneyland’s Resort annual Halloween party. Held in Disney California Adventure, this party sells out VERY quickly and has been sold out almost since it initially went on sale! This should come as no surprise. There are a LOT of things to enjoy at the Oogie Boogie Bash. This includes…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Chairperson Attacks Disney Again Over Lawsuits And Alleges ‘Corporate Cronyism’
The chairperson of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Martin Garcia, attacked Disney once again at the conclusion of a meeting of the district’s board on Wednesday night. In his remarks, Garcia said that the relationship between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District was nothing more than “corporate cronyism.” He also said that…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Plans to Cut More Than $3 Million on Walt Disney World Area Road Maintenance
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is cutting more than $3 million on road maintenance for Walt Disney World Resort. This cut comes as legal fees continue to rise for the district. The news comes from a proposed budget for the district for 2024. The new budget notes that “Repairs and maintenance services decreased due…
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Disneyland Resort Again Halts All Magic Key Sales
The Disneyland Resort has again halted the sales of Magic Keys. Up until recently, the Inspire Key was still available for guests wanting to purchase a Magic Key. Other levels had already had their sales suspended, however. The halting of sales came as the announcement of a settlement for a lawsuit that revolved around the…
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First Look: Residential Plans for Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community
The first chapter of residential development will include a selection of stylish home collections and picturesque parks BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney shared a look at its residential development for the Cotino community in California’s scenic Coachella Valley. This first “chapter” of the community’s story will include more than 300 homes, approximately one-third of which will…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album to Be Released on Friday
Since debuted at Disney California Adventure earlier this summer, fans have been clamoring for a cast album to be released for Rogers: The Musical. On Friday, September 15, 2023, fans will get what they want. That is when the cast album for Rogers: The Musical will be released on digital platforms. The cast album will…
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GEEK EATS: New Delights on the Menu at River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe
The Disney Parks Blog announced on Tuesday that there are some new taste sensations on the menu at three of Disneyland’s table service restaurants, River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe. These new dishes and beverages are available as of September 12, 2023, so make your way over now if you’d like to sample…