Category: Parks
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Disney VoluntEARS From Disney Cruise Line Deepen Impact in Alaska
Disney VoluntEARS regularly make a difference in the communities where they work and live. The Disney Cruise Line extends the impact that Disney VoluntEARS make. One of the places where this impact is felt is in Alaska. As the season of cruising concluded in Alaska, Disney VoluntEARS continued to make the world around them a…
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Michael Moriarty Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Disney Experiences
Michael Moriarty has been appointed as the next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Disney Experiences. The announcement was made by the Chairman of Disney Experiences, Josh D’Amaro. Moriarty has almost two decades of Disney leadership experience. He has held roles as the CFO of Walt Disney Imagineering and also the Hong Kong Disneyland…
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Revealed as Movie of the Week at Downtown Disney District
Throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District has been hosting movie nights on Wednesday evenings. These have become quite popular with people showing up early to get the best spots and the entire lawn near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage. Each week, a different Halloween movie has been shown. This week, the…
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This Year’s Halloween Buckets and Where to Find Them
There are a lot of different Halloween buckets to be found in the Disney parks this year! Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have multiple different designs with different characters and even different functionality. What they have in common is that they are all cute. There are also some incredible sippers available this year!…
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Inspire and Believe Magic Key Annual Passes Sales to Resume on November 4th
The Disneyland Resort is resuming sales of the Inspire and Believe Magic Key Annual Passes. These two Magic Keys will join the Enchant Key and Imagine Key, which are currently available for purchase. The Inspire and Believe Magic Keys will go on sale on November 4th, no earlier than 9:00 AM on the Disneyland website.…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closes Due to Inclement Weather
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that it is closed today as rain comes down over Southern California. While the park is closed, select locations in the California Marketplace will remain open during the day. The following announcement was posted on Knott’s Berry Farm’s social media: The practice of closing Knott’s Berry Farm when it rains…
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Health and Wellness Programming Revealed by Storyliving by Disney and Optum
This fall, there are some new and exciting wellness offerings coming to Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community. Along with the magic of Disney coming to Cotino in Rancho Mirage, California, there will also be the opportunity for residents to become members of the voluntary Artisan Club. This opens doors to go on a…
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New Military-Inspired Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks in the United States
Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort now have new military-inspired merchandise on their shelves. This marks the third year that the Disney Parks have brought this type of collection that can be found at select stores. The new collection arrives before Veterans Day on November 11. Cappy Surette shared about this new collection on…
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Work Goes Vertical on Spider-Man-Themed Land at Shanghai Disneyland
Things keep moving forward at Shanghai Disneyland. Work has gone vertical on the new Spider-Man-themed land at the park. This happened last week, and photos of the initial progress were shared by Shanghai Disney Resort. The photos showed the first vertical steel column being installed for the major attraction at Shanghai Disneyland’s new Spider-Man-themed land.…
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Getting the Most Out of a Visit to Disney Springs
There are a LOT of things to do at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. With over 150 dining options, brands, and entertainment offerings, it can be daunting to try and figure out what to do when visiting. Thankfully, below are some different guides for getting the most out of Disney Springs. Whether you…
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Changes Coming to Dining Offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
As work continues on the transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into Tropical Americas, different attractions, stores, and restaurants are being closed and changed as part of the changes. These closures are leading to some other changes throughout the park, as some offerings (like burgers) wouldn’t be available. Ahead of the final closure of the remnants of…
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VIDEO: Main Street Philharmonic at Walt Disney World Resort
The Main Street Philharmonic is the marching band at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The band is made up of twelve members who play brass and percussion instruments. Throughout a day of performances, the band plays classic marches, Disney songs, and more that are both new and old. The specific times and locations that they…
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Last Chance to Purchase Knott’s Scary Farm Pass for 2025
The chance to purchase the 2025 Scary Farm Pass is almost here. The sales for the pass end on October 12, 2025. The Scary Farm Pass allows guests to enjoy season-long screams and the terror that lurks within Knott’s Scary Farm on select nights throughout the Halloween season. With the pass, guests can experience the…
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Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Names Disney #1 Large Ship Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line has been honored by the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, Disney was named the #1 Large Ship Cruise Line. The accolade was given after 757,109 votes were tallied for the 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey. Readers of Condé Nast Traveler shared their opinions on a wide range…
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Banana Ball Headed to Walt Disney World Resort in 2026
Today, it was announced that Banana Ball is headed to the Walt Disney World Resort in 2026. The announcement was made on the Banana Ball YouTube channel, Disney+, ESPN2, and ESPN+. Unsurprisingly, the video was full of energy, dance, and other antics that one would associate with Banana Ball. This even included fireworks! During the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
It is the time of year when cast members are honored with the Walt Disney Legacy Award (read more about this award here). This award is given to cast members who were nominated by their peers for being inspiring and continuing the legacy of Walt Disney. These cast members continue to “Dream, Create, and Inspire”…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team
Disney Ambassador teams have been revealed around the globe at the various Disney Theme Parks & Resorts. The final team has been announced this week, and that is for Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland announced that its 2026–2027 Disney Ambassadors will be Charlotte Wong and Daniella Rocca. These new Disney Ambassadors will officially begin…
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Downtown Disney District to Get New Gordon Ramsay Gastropub
More information about the transformation of the Downtown Disney District is being shared. Disney announced today that a new gastropub will be a part of this transformation. This will be Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It will be found on the top level of the new home of the Earl of Sandwich. The creators of the…
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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Cast Members
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Nestled on Florida’s scenic Treasure Coast, and just a couple of hours south of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is Disney Vacation Club’s first off-site resort. It opened on October 1, 1995. Since then, it has continued the legacy of vibrant Disney storytelling,…
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A Brief History of Disney Audio-Animatronics
There has been a lot of news recently surrounding Audio-Animatronics from The Walt Disney Company. Earlier this year, as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, a new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic debuted at Disneyland as a part of Walt Disney – A Magical Life. Walt Disney World Resort is also getting a Walt Disney…
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Audio-Animatronic Benjamin Clawhauser To Be In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. When it does, fans will be able to attend a watch party of a special Zoogether Day celebration with performances from all across the diverse biomes that make up Zootopia. In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, the Tree of Life Theater will be the center at…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2026
Muppets fans have another reason to be excited! Along with a 50th anniversary special of The Muppet Show arriving in 2026, there will also be a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has now announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the summer…
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EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Getting Updated Audio-Animatronics
Guests who are experiencing Frozen Ever After get to experience the story of Frozen when they cruise through this Norway Pavilion attraction at EPCOT. For almost a decade, they have been getting to see Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and even snowgies come to life in Audio-Animatronic form in this popular attraction. Soon, guests will get…
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Walt Disney World Resort Raises Prices on Annual Passes and Tickets
The Walt Disney World Resort has raised prices on all of its Annual Passes. It also raised prices on its tickets and other offerings. The news comes as Disneyland Resort also adjusted prices for its tickets and Magic Keys. The Annual Passes went up in price by a range of $20 – $80. Renewal rates…