Category: Parks
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Florida Senate Introduces Amendment to Inspect Walt Disney World Resort Monorails
The feud between Florida and Disney continues to move forward as the DeSantis led efforts to clamp down on Disney expand. The newest step in this disagreement comes in the form of an amendment added to a transportation bill from the Florida Senate. This bill would have Walt Disney World Resort Monorails inspected by Florida…
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils 25th Anniversary Treats
The Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its 25th anniversary. During this celebration that starts this summer, there will be plenty of experiences, entertainment, food, and of course treats to be enjoyed. The Disney Parks Blog shared a first look at the different treats that will be found when guests go cruising on the Disney Cruise…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Two New Stage Shows
The Tokyo Disney Resort is known for its incredible entertainment. Soon, two new stage shows will be making guests smile. The first show is The Diamond Variety Muster at The Diamond Horseshoe. The second new show is Duffy and Friends’ Wonderful Friendship at Cape Cod Cook-Off! Mickey and friends will be ready to bring a “rootin’ tootin’…
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Disney Visa Discounts Announced for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
A new discount has been announced by Disney for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. On select cruisers, Disney Visa cardholders can get a 30% discount on a trip aboard the Halcyon. This will give adventurers the opportunity to travel on the 2-night cruise to a galaxy far, far away. The cruises with discounted rates for Disney…
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Phat Cat Swinger Wraps Up 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Run
On Monday April 24, Phat Cat Swinger, the West Coast’s little big band, finished up its season of performances for the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. Fans were out in force to catch the band’s final performance of the season, and they weren’t disappointed. Throughout the afternoon and into the early evening…
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Walt Disney World Resort Creates a Better Future for Florida this Earth Month
Disney builds on recently announced $500,000 donation to five conservation organizations in Florida; Inspires the next generation of conservation heroes with Girl Scouts of Citrus, invests in STEM education, provides help and hope to families in need with Harvest Time International, cleans up local communities through Disney VoluntEARS program and more. Lake Buena Vista, Fla.…
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National Geographic Explorer Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat Shares About the Biodiversity That is Found at Disneyland Paris
In an effort to raise awareness about environmental protection and nature, young people from the Montry-based EPIDE (Establishment for Professional Integration) were invited to discover the incredible variety of plants at Disneyland Park alongside National Geographic explorer Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat. With more than 450 hectares of green spaces, 33,000 trees, 7,000 flowerbeds and around fifty varieties of…
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The Loss of Maleficent in Fantasmic! is More Than Just a Dragon
On Saturday night the skies at Disneyland were aglow in a way that nobody wanted to see. Rather than fireworks brightening up the light, the Maleficent dragon in Fantasmic! caught fire and ended up burning to the ground in front of thousands of guests who were watching the second show of the night. The glow…
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New Theme Song for Disney Vacation Club Now Streaming
The new theme song for the Disney Vacation Club can now be listened to on streaming services. The song called, Where We Belong (Welcome Home) was initially released on Disney Files On Demand YouTube playlist in January, where members shared how much they loved it. Now the song is being released on streaming services to accede…
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Reunite at Disneyland Paris for Gala Event at Avengers Campus
To celebrate the upcoming release of Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Writer and Director James Gunn and cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and Vin Diesel took an intergalactic road trip to Disneyland Paris for the European Gala Event at the Marvel Avengers Campus.. In Marvel Studios’ “Guardians…
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How Disney’s Animal Kingdom Became a Beacon of Conservation
Since its grand opening on Earth Day in April 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort has welcomed millions of guests and continues to find new, inspiring, and innovative ways to delight explorers of all ages. Featuring a unique approach to storytelling through attractions and experiences, each guest can better appreciate…
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‘Fantasmic!’ Dragon Goes Up in Flames at Disneyland
On Saturday night the dragon in Fantasmic! unexpectedly went up in flames. The mishap happened during the second showing of the evening. As Mickey Mouse was about to defeat the dragon, flames could be seen coming out of the side of her head. Soon, the Maleficent dragon’s entire body was engulfed in flames. Friends of…
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5 Favorite Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day and its 25th Anniversary
Happy Earth Day! Today also marks the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This park, which is dedicated to helping people be inspired by the natural world both real and imagined is the perfect park to celebrate Earth Day at. For those who can’t be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day, however, we thought…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Celebrates 25 Years Showcasing the Magic of Nature
Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park to mark milestone anniversary with special celebration and a new character encounter, plus special limited-time merchandise and culinary offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 18, 2023) – On Earth Day, April 22, 1998, Walt Disney World Resort invited guests to discover a one-of-a-kind theme park where they could…
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Top Five Favorite Experiences of Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
This week guests descended on Disneyland on Tuesday and Thursday night for Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite. This hard-ticketed event took guests back to the days gone by at Disneyland. These were the days before there was a tale as old as time with Beauty and the Beast or a mermaid wanting to be part…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Re-institutes Chaperone Policy
Knott’s Berry Farm is bringing back its chaperone policy. The policy will be instituted starting on Saturday April 22, 2023. The policy focuses on all guests 15 years of age or younger. They must be accompanied by a chaperone who is 21 or older when visiting the park after 4:00 PM. One chaperone can be…
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Disney Announces Plans to Update The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Make it a Disney Vacation Club Property
Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are a wonderful place to stay at Walt Disney World Resort. They give guests a chance to feel like they are in the middle of nature while also being in the middle of Disney (read Daps Magic’s review here). It’s a great place to have the comforts…
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Disney Announces Halloween Festivities for Halfway to Halloween Including Return of Oogie Boogie Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween! For this celebration it is announcing many of this year’s Halloween festivities. This includes the return of Oogie Boogie Bash to the Disneyland Resort and also Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to The Walt Disney World Resort. Below is a look at the different things that Disney will be offering…
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Character Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
For Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite there were at TON of characters to see and experience magical moments with. Unlike other events and days in the parks, the approach to the character experience was different for this. Instead of waiting in lines and getting a quick photo and then moving on, many of the characters…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces That Attainable Housing is Expected to Open in 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that an attainable housing development is expected to be opening in 2026. The announcement was made by Rena Langley, Senior Vice President, Walt Disney World Communications and Public Affairs. In it, Langley shared that the vision for this new housing development has now been expanded to include 1,400 units.…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Give Itself “Superior Authority” Over Disney Deal
On Wednesday the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District met and voted to give itself “superior authority” over Disney to make decisions on planning and development in Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake. This comes following a press conference earlier this week where Governor DeSantis laid out his plans for both the board…
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Kick Off Halloween Festivities on September 15
Hong Kong Disneyland will be kicking off its Halloween festivities on September 15 Disney has announced. This haunted holiday will be full of frightful fun. The Disney Parks Blog has given a glimpse at what is coming. Check it out here: Are you excited about the Halloween offerings coming to Hong Kong Disneyland? There will…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and United Family Healthcare Announce Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, April 18, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and United Family Healthcare, one of the leading private and premium healthcare providers in China, have entered into a multi-year resort alliance, introducing United Family Healthcare as Shanghai Disney Resort’s official medical service provider. Under this new alliance, United Family Healthcare is supporting the operations of all First…
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Disney Vacation Club Announces Sales Dates for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disney Vacation Club has announced the sales dates for the The villas at Disneyland Hotel. This comes as The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are set to open later this year. Disney Vacation Club sales will be opening for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel first to existing Disney Vacation Club members on May 2, and then to…