Category: Parks
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry festival 2023 Officially Underway!
It is almost spring! And that means the Boysenberry Festival is back at Knott’s Berry Farm! This delightful event is full of good food and great entertainment. And here we go with what there is to see and do at this wonderful time of year at the Farm. Food Knott’s is known for food. After…
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The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault Now Available
A new cookbook has been released that brings recipes from favorite foods in the Disney Parks to home kitchens. The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault was officially released on February 7, 2023. This has recipes that span the different parks and the different magical experiences that are offered.…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Merchandise Revealed Ahead of Magic Kingdom Opening
TRON Lightcycle / Run will be officially opening to the public on April 4, 2023. When it does, users will be headed to the Grid to race against other Programs. Going on the attraction is just half of the experience, though. Getting to dress up, accessorize, and take home souvenirs also adds to it. Eating…
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Looking Back… Three Years Later
It’s hard to imagine but 3 years ago at this very moment (when writing this) Disneyland was closing for what was thought to be just a couple of weeks. The parks were closing and there was almost a party like feeling in the air as characters waved goodnight and goodbye. The original two week closure…
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Disney Gives Full Tour of Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Roundup Rodeo BBQ will be opening in Toy Story Land on March 23, 2023. Ahead of its opening, Disney is sharing a much closer look at the restaurant. This includes a full tour of the restaurant itself and also a look at the food with Chef Brian Piasecki. When Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens for…
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TRON 101
TRON Lightcycle / Run will soon be opening at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. When it does, guests will get to go onto the Grid and race like never before at Walt Disney World. Ahead of the opening of this new attraction, Steven Miller, Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Walt Disney World Resort…
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Disney Reveals Menu Items for Energy Bytes at Magic Kingdom Ahead of TRON Lightcycle / Run Opening
Ahead of the official opening of TRON Lightycycle / Run next month, Disney has revealed a new food kiosk in Tomorrowland near the new attraction. The new food venue will offer breakfast bites, savory snacks, sweet treats, and refreshing beverages to guests visiting Tomorrowland. Today, on the Disney Parks Blog, a look at what will…
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Let’s go to Tokyo Disneyland!
Today we are off for Tokyo Disneyland! It’s a lovely sunrise overlooking the bay out our Disney Celebration Hotel patio. The weather is Goldilocks perfect — not too hot, not too cold — just right. We want to get there early since staying at a Disney hotel offers that perk to bypass the long lines…
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Walt Disney World Resort Delivers Joy to Children’s Hospitals Across Florida
Disney donates mobile movie theater units, character-themed hospital wear, toys and more to children’s hospitals across Florida in collaboration with Starlight Children’s Foundation Tampa, Fla. (March 10, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort and Starlight Children’s Foundation surprised patients at AdventHealth for Children, a part of AdventHealth Tampa, with some extra pixie dust on Friday, delivering…
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Dole Whip Heading to Grocery Stores
Dole Whips are a favorite treat for many fans visiting the Disney Parks. Soon, three flavors of this treat will soon be available in local grocery stores. The Dole Sunshine Company announced that in April these favorite treats will be available in select retailers. There will be three flavors of the Dole Whips available when…
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EngineEAR Souvenirs Opens In Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland
The store in the exit of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has opened in Mickey’s Toontown. EngineEAR Souvenirs opened on March 10, 2023, over a month after the attraction opened on January 27, 2023. It is themed appropriately enough to model trains and is a lovely addition to the attraction and the land. There is…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Honorary Oscar at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure
The honorary Oscar given to Walt Disney by Shirley Temple for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is temporarily on display at Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure. The Oscar and seven miniature accompanying Oscars are on display in the entrance of the Disney replication of the theater where the movie premiered. This display is…
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St. Patrick’s Day Food Guide: Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Ahead of the official holiday on March 17, Disney has shared about the different foods that can be found at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts for the holiday. There are some delicious looking food and drink to be enjoyed for those who are lucky enough to give them…
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Disney Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Figment With the Help of Stacia Martin
On March 5, 1983 the world was introduced to Figment at EPCOT. This little imaginary dragon was the embodiment of what could happen when one puts their imagination to work. 40 years later, Disney is commemorating Figment’s 40th birthday with a post on the Disney Parks Blog where Stacia Martin shares not only how to…
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Incredible Hulk Heading to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris
Last year, the Incredible Hulk stopped by Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. This year, the massive character is headed to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris. Today during a presentation at SXSW, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared the news. At this time, exactly when this will be has not been announced.…
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Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival to Be Celebration March 16-19
St. Patrick’s Day is coming on March 17, 2023 and Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant will be celebrating it from March 16-19 with its Mighty St. Patricks Day Festival this year. This is fitting as Raglan Road is an Irish Pub that was crafted by Irish craftsmen in Ireland before being shipped to Florida…
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Impressions de France Sees Showtimes Reduced and Then Expanded at EPCOT
For fans of Impressions de France at the France Pavilion in EPCOT it has been an interesting week watching changes happen to its operations. The show shares a space with the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along for most of the day. Impressions de France is one of the remaining EPCOT opening-day experiences and is found…
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Shanghai Disney Resort to Extend AVATAR: EXPLORE PANDORA Immersive Exhibition until June 24, 2023
Shanghai, March 9, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort announced today the extension of AVATAR: EXPLORE PANDORA until June 24, 2023, lengthening the run of the popular immersive exhibition. Since its opening in September 2022, the exhibit has enjoyed incredible popularity and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. Following the unprecedented reception from the public, the exhibit’s…
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Giselle Makes Enchanting Appearance at Disneyland After Dark: Princess nite
Guests of Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite had the opportunity to see many Disney princesses, including Princess Leia Organa, who was very popular. Another popular princess found at the special after-hours event was Giselle. She arrived in the park on a beautiful horse drawn carriage and made her way up and down Main Street, USA…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Reduces Amount of Weekly Cruises Being Offered
New dates have been released for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser cruises. Starting in October 2023 the amount of cruises will go from being consecutive back to back cruises to two cruises per week. The availability calendar on the Walt Disney World Resort website shows what this will look like. Along with reducing the number of…
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New Magic Shots Revealed for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
New Magic Shots have been revealed by Disney for guests visiting the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Emily Captino, Disney PhotoPass Communications & Marketing, shared her story and also gave information about these new Magic Shots that guests can get thanks to Disney PhotoPass when visiting EPCOT during this festival. Check it all out…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2024 Opening of Lighthouse Point As It Reveals New Details
The Disney Cruise Line today announced that guests will begin visiting Lighthouse Point in the summer of 2024. This new destination will combine the natural beauty and Bahamian hospitality, storytelling, and artists to make an incredibly magical experience for its guests. “At Disney Cruise Line, we have a deep appreciation for the Bahamian community,” said…
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$1.5 Million Raised for Make-A-Wish with Limited-Edition 50th Anniversary License Plates by Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World raised $1.5 million for Make-A-Wish with a limited edition 50th Anniversary license plate. Disney shared the news via the Disney Parks Blog this week. Disney and Make-A-Wish have been partnered since 1980 and have made over 145,000 wishes come true since then. Read about how these license plates contributed to the…
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The Force is Strong With Princess Leia at Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite
At Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite one of the most popular characters to visit was Princess Leia of Alderaan. Joined by R2-D2, Princess Leia could be seen in her Star Wars: A New Hope outfit in front of Space Mountain with R2. The line opened sometime after 8:00 PM and by 8:30 PM there was…