Category: Parks
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Disney Responds to Governor DeSantis Lawsuit Dismissal Request
Disney has responded to a request by Governor DeSantis to have the case Disney brought against him and other Florida officials dismissed. DeSantis requested the dismissal on June 26 in the federal court. Disney brought the lawsuit against DeSantis and other Florida leaders and accused them of retaliation against the company and infringing on the…
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Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Returns to Disneyland
We are now less than 100 days until Halloween, and there is a little over a month left until Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort on Friday, September 1. Disney Parks announced on Instagram that the Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour is returning to Disneyland. Reservations for the tour open Thursday, August 3 on…
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Summer Savings! VIP Tours of Walt Disney World 20% Off for Disney Vacation Club Members
Have you ever wanted to take a private VIP Tour at the Walt Disney World Resort? If you’re a Disney Vacation Club member, you can take advantage of a special offer on VIP tours this summer. Disney has announced that a 20% discount will be available for eligible DVC members between August 15 and September…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate 40 Years of Volunteerism at Anaheim Event
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Disney VoluntEARS descended on Pearson Park in Anaheim for a special morning beautifying the park and celebrating 40 years of volunteerism. This event kicked off a summer of service initiative of beautifying four parks in Anaheim that is being funded by Disney. Disney VoluntEARS is partnering with the City of…
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Fantasmic! To Return to Disneyland in Spring 2024 Without Dragon
Disneyland Resort has announced that Fantasmic! will be returning to light up the Rivers of America at night in the spring of 2024. When it returns, the Maleficent dragon will not be a part of the show. This comes after the previous iteration of the Maleficent dragon went up in smoke earlier this year in…
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New Deck Party Coming to the Disney Dream
A brand-new prismatic pop dance party is coming to the Disney Dream on the Disney Cruise Line. This dance party will be happening on the upper decks during select sailings. This new colorful and fun party is called Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party. The whole family will enjoy it, and it will have a 90s…
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Splash Mountain Stump Removed During Transformation to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland
Work continues at Disneyland on the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Since closing in May, things have been very busy as workers continue to make new magic in the form of the new attraction that is set to open in 2024. The most recent visual update for the transformation is the removal…
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Settlement Reached for Disney’s Magic Key Lawsuit
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that was filed against Disney and its then-new Magic Key program. The class-wide settlement was for the federal lawsuit that accused Disney of deceiving those who purchased the top tier Magic Key into thinking they would have unlimited access to the parks. In reality, because of the…
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Disney Reveals New Looks at Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern Ahead of Reopenings
Disney has shared new looks at both Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Both of these locations have been getting new looks and with them, new menus. They will be reopening on July 27, 2023. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a place where guests get to experience…
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GEEK EATS: Papaya, Avocado, Grapefruit Salad Recipe From Boma – Flavors of Africa
Wrapping up the series of salad recipes that are perfect for a summer is the Papaya, Avocado, Grapefruit Salad. This is a refreshing salad that can be found at Walt Disney World Resort’s Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It is about what one would expect and makes for a perfect…
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Mexican World Cup Star Unites with Mickey Mouse to Surprise Soccer Players at Walt Disney World Resort
Mexican National Team Goalkeeper Memo Ochoa Visits ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex During USYS National Championships LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 24, 2023) – Mickey Mouse and Mexican soccer goalkeeper Memo Ochoa surprised youth players at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Thursday, July 20 during the US Youth Soccer National Championships which ran through Saturday, July…
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Underprivileged Children Invited to Disneyland Paris From Secours Populaire Français
In the tradition of over 30 years of collaboration with Secours Populaire français, Disneyland Paris is welcoming 5,000 underprivileged young people from all over France throughout the summer – an opportunity for young people who don’t have the chance to go on holiday to enjoy a day of escape, magic and fun. Last Wednesday, 500…
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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Gets San Fransokyo Square Updates as Area Continues Transformation
Work continues on the transformation of the Pacific Wharf as it becomes San Fransokyo Square, which is set to be officially be opening on August 31st. Over the weekend, Daps Magic team member Angela stopped by to check out the transformation. One thing that quietly got transformed was the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. There…
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Check Out All The Foods Being Offered at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Halloween season is almost upon us! There are plenty of exciting things to enjoy at Disney Parks during this spooky season. One of them is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This hard-ticketed event is full of different offerings and treats throughout the evening at the Magic Kingdom. There are also some delightful foods that will offered…
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GEEK EATS: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe From Sunshine Seasons
Today Daps Magic continues its series of salad recipes for enjoying throughout the summer. Today’s salad comes from EPCOT’s Sunshine Seasons. It is a Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. This recipe has beets, candied pecans, and peppered goat cheese and makes for a perfect summertime salad. Check out the recipe below, give it a…
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New Disneyland Railroad Popcorn Bucket Heading to Disneyland
A new train popcorn bucket will soon be available at Disneyland. The popcorn bucket is a replica of a Disneyland Railroad engine (very similar to the C.K. Holliday) with Mickey Mouse as the engineer. The announcement was made by Disney on social media. The engine can roll and also includes a lanyard and a removable…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Kicks Off 50th Anniversary with New Mazes and Nostalgic Nods to Infamous Haunts of the Past
Celebration Launches with Ticket Sales Opening on Monday -100 Days Until Halloween BUENA PARK, CA. – This year marks 50 years of never-ending nightmares at Knott’s Scary Farm. The spine-tingling tradition isSouthern California’s longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Starting Monday, tickets go on sale for a frightful experience that has left no tomb…
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Tickets to Go On Sale for Knott’s Scary Farm TOMORROW
With just 100 days until Halloween, Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that tickets for this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm will be going on sale on July 24, 2023. The tickets will be going on sale tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM PT. Tickets will be on sale on the Knott’s Berry Farm website here. This year…
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GEEK EATS: Plant-based Quinoa Salad Recipe From Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery
With it now being the middle of summer, it is the perfect time to continue to enjoy salads. They offer a refreshing meal that offer a respite to the heat. Daps Magic is continuing to share a series of five salad recipes from Walt Disney World that are perfect for a summer’s day. Today’s Plant-based…
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Queenie and Jambalaya Jazz Band Brighten Up The Night Along The Rivers of America
On Friday July 21, 2023, Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band made their way out onto the Rivers of America aboard a barge to bring the magic of jazz and Disney music to guests on the shores. The group played a couple of songs from The Princess and The Frog and a couple of other…
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GEEK EATS: Cobb Salad Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby
The Cobb Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby is an iconic salad and recipe that came from Bob Cobb, owner of the historic Brown Derby in California. This is a classic dish that visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios enjoy when visiting The Hollywood Brown Derby. It also is a great summer dish that can be…
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Countdown to CHOC Walk – What to Know With One Month to Go!
In one month thousands of supporters of Children’s Hospital of Orange County will be walking through the parks at the Disneyland Resort for the return of the CHOC Walk in the Parks. This annual tradition had been celebrated in different ways the last couple of years as the world adapted to the impacts of the…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates First Anniversary of Avengers Campus
It’s hard to believe it but Disneyland Paris’ version of Avengers Campus has been open for a year now. This is the second iteration of the land, the first being at the Disneyland Resort in Disney California Adventure. Since the land opened last year, fans have come to love this land, the heroes found in…
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GEEK EATS: Pineapple Cupcake Inspired by DOLE Whip Recipe – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
With Dole Whip Day just around the corner Disney has shared a recipe for a Pineapple Cupcake Inspired by DOLE Whip. This recipe was converted down from the recipe used at the Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for larger batches. Disney chefs create culinary magic for this pineapple mousse-filled cupcake topped with pineapple buttercream…