Category: Parks
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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…
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Disney Shares Food Offerings For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
Disney has revealed an array of food offerings that can be found in the parks and beyond for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023. This is one more way to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month and “A World of Voices” celebrations during the month of May. Below is a look at the different…
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DeSantis Appointed Board Votes to Countersue Disney
The board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District met on Monday morning to discuss how to respond to the lawsuit that Disney has brought against Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders, including the board. Disney sued the Governor and the board for what it calls “a targeted campaign of government retaliation” against Disney that…
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Hayley Mills Visits Harrington’s at Disneyland Paris and Shares About Filming ‘Pollyanna’ and Working with Walt Disney
Hayley Mills, the actress who brought Pollyanna to life in the movie of the same visited Harrington’s. This just wasn’t exactly like the Harrington that was seen in Pollyanna. Instead, she visited Harrington’s Fine China & Porcelains Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. while being hosted by Disneyland Paris Ambassadors Carmen and Quentin. This shop was…
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Judge Recuses Himself From Disney vs. DeSantis Lawsuit
The judge for the lawsuit Disney filed against Florida Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders has recused himself from the case. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday after the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted to nullify a Development Agreement that was made between Disney and the former Reedy Creek District. This was the most…
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Guests Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with Golf Cart Parade at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
It is Halfway to Halloween and guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground are going all out to celebrate. Along with decorating their campsites and cabins, they also deck out their golf carts and then parade them through the resort. This year’s Halfway to Halloween golf cart parade, called the “It’s Really Not…
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Three Windows on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Dedicated to Make-A-Wish to Celebrate World Wish Day
This morning on World Wish Day, the Disneyland Resort dedicated 3 windows on Main Street, USA to Make-A-Wish. The windows, appropriately found above the Wish Lounge on Main Street, USA, and came as Disney celebrates over 40 years of partnership between Disney and Make-A-Wish. Disneyland Ambassador Nataly Guzman shared about the ceremony where the windows…
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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Florida Senator Marco Rubio Weigh In on Disney vs. DeSantis Dispute
As the dispute between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to grow and show no signs of stopping, other leaders in the Republican Party are beginning to speak out about the conflict. DeSantis, who is expected to announce a run for the Presidency, has been chastised by other GOP Presidential candidates…
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Spaceship Earth to Light Up Night with Disney100 Show Moment
Throughout the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Spaceship Earth has been lighting up the night at EPCOT with some absolutely beautiful show moments. There have been quite the variety of moments that have been created through beautiful lights, color, and music on this EPCOT icon. This included a Walt Disney World Resort 50th…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Ink & Paint Department Creates Beautiful Cel to Celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary
A new cel is coming to the parks that has been created by Walt Disney Animation Studios Ink & Paint Department to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This cel was originally announced at the D23 Expo as one of the offerings for Disney100. The original drawing for the cel was created…
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Take a Photo Tour of the Disney Newport Bay Club at Disneyland Paris
The Disney Newport Bay Club at Disneyland Paris is a beautiful hotel that is themed to the 1920s nautical theming that is inspired by the classic New England style. It is named after the Rhode Island town and this 4-star seaside mansion has absolutely lovely views inside and out. Disney recently shared a look at this…
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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…