Category: Parks
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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…
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Florida Senate Approves Monorail Inspections at Walt Disney World Resort
The Florida Senate passed a bill today that would mean that the Florida government would have oversight and the responsibility to inspect the Walt Disney World Resort monorail system. This comes as things continue to escalate between Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney with lawsuits from Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District being filed…
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100 Inspiring Teachers Selected for Disney Imagination Campus Celebration at Disneyland Resort
Teachers from across the nation chosen because of their extraordinary creativity and imagination; Teacher event takes place May 5 just ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week and during The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 1, 2023) – Just ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week, 100 inspiring teachers from across the nation are getting the celebration of a lifetime at Disneyland Resort in California. The educators are being honored May 4 through May…
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Disney Announces ‘Star Wars’ Galactic shopDisney Sweepstakes
Disney has announced new sweepstakes during Star Wars Month. The Star Wars Galactic shopDisney Sweepstakes will give winners the chance to cruise aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser thanks to shopDisney. The following information was released by the Disney Parks Blog about this galactic offer: What do you think of the Star Wars Galactic shopDisney…
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Adventures by Disney Adds Colombia, the Country That Inspired Disney’s ‘Encanto, as New Destination
Adventures by Disney has announced that Colombia is a new destination for guests to travel to. The country that inspired Disney’s Encanto, Colombia is filled with discoveries and experiences inspired by the film that travelers will get to see firsthand. Families will get the chance to go “set-jetting” on a dream trip that will bring…
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Work Continues on Downtown Disney District Expansion at Disneyland Resort
Work is continuing on the Downtown Disney District expansion. Once the location for AMC Theatres and The Earl of Sandwich, in recent months the area has been an open swatch of dirt surrounded by walls. However, this appears to be changing. As can be seen in the video and photos below, work is happening on…
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Disney and Make-A-Wish® Grant 150,000th Wish Together
Walt Disney World Resort and Make-A-Wish America granted the 150,000th Disney-inspired wish to 16-year-old Mikayla from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on World Wish Day; Family surprised with parade, Cinderella Castle Suite stay and more. Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (May 1, 2023) – This World Wish Day®, Walt Disney World Resort and Make-A-Wish America granted the 150,000th Disney-inspired…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Sues Disney
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on Monday morning voted to countersue The Walt Disney Company. In the afternoon, it filed the suit in circuit court in Orange County. The lawsuit alleges that the former Reedy Creek Improvement District failed to give proper public notice ahead of approving a Development Agreement, which has been a…
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Bob Weis Honored with Window at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on its Anniversary
Retired Imagineer Bob Weis was honored on the 34th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a window dedication in the park. The window is located above the Hollywood & Vine restaurant. The window reads: “Flower Street Pictures, Bob Weis, Studio Head, Our Productions Entertain the World.” Weis played a significant role in the late 80s…