Category: Parks
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Disneyland Band Gets Added Magic With More Disney Character Moments
Normally if Disney fans would like to see Disney characters with the Disneyland Band, the way to do it is to watch the Disneyland Band March Along. Generally around the middle of the day, the band is joined by Mickey Mouse and friends in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Then they march together down Main…
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Disneyland Paris Operations Disrupted by Striking Cast Members
On June 6, 2023, Disneyland Paris Cast Members went on strike inside Disneyland Paris itself. This came as strikes also took place throughout Paris to protest President Macron’s recent changes to raise the retirement age in Paris. Ahead of the strike, Disneyland Paris released a statement in anticipation of the disruptions. The following statement was…
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New Details and Faces Revealed For Hong Kong Disneyland’s Frozen Ever After Attraction
More details have been revealed about Hong Kong Disneyland’s iteration of Frozen Ever After. This attraction is set to open in a new World of Frozen land this November. Both photos and video revealed some new things about Frozen Ever After. Eagle-eyed fans will notice in particular that the two main characters of the attraction,…
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Five Countries and Three New Itineraries Added to National Geographic Expeditions Portfolio of Global Destinations in 2024
Bhutan, Colombia and The Baltics will offer inspirational travel experiences through Expert-led itineraries CELEBRATION, Fla. (June 6, 2023) — Travelers will soon have more exciting destinations and countries to explore with National Geographic Expeditions. Beginning in 2024, three new itineraries spanning five countries will be added to the leading global travel portfolio, all featuring the incredible access, deep…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Return of California Resident Ticket Offer, Available for a Limited Time This Summer
Disneyland Resort Announces Return of California Resident Ticket Offer, Available for a Limited Time This Summer Eligible California residents may visit Disneyland Resort this summer for as little as $83 per day with 3-Day, 1-Park per day theme park ticket ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 6, 2023) – Disneyland Resort is kicking off the summer season with…
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Disney Cruise Line Recognized by Readers of Food & Wine and Also Forbes
Anyone who has traveled aboard the Disney Cruise Line will undebatably rave about its amazing service, experience, and the magical memories that were made during the course of a voyage. Recently, readers of Food & Wine and also Forbes Magazine gave accolades to the Disney Cruise Line as well. Mike Piacentino, External Communications Manager, Disney…
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New Buildings in Downtown Disney District Continue to Gain Height as Transformation Continues
Things are getting exciting for Disney guests who are stopping by Downtown Disney District in recent weeks. The construction is continuing for the transformation of the Downtown Disney District. Recently, the buildings saw themselves getting foundations and beginning to go vertical. Now things are going even taller in the west end of the Downtown Disney…
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Statement Released Ahead of Planned Strike on June 6 From Disneyland Paris
On June 6, Cast Members are planning on a strike at Disneyland Paris. Ahead of the strike on Tuesday, June 6th, Disneyland Paris released a statement on Twitter regarding disruptions the strike could bring to its operations. The following statement was released by Disneyland Paris: Due to a planned strike at Disneyland Paris by our…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Knott’s Scary Farm Season Pass Sales
Knott’s Berry Farm announced this morning that sales will be opening soon for Knott’s Scary Farm Season Passes. Sales will begin for 2023 Knott’s Berry Farm Season Passholders at 6:00 AM on June 6, 2023. The Scary Farm Season Pass Add-on is $149, plus taxes and fees. For those who do not have a 2023…
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Work Begins on Fantasyland Attractions at Disneyland
Guests visiting Disneyland in the coming weeks will notice that three classic Fantasyland attractions are under refurbishment. Work began overnight on Peter Pan’s Flight, Alice in Wonderland, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Monday morning, walls and scaffolding could be seen surrounding the attractions. Daps Magic team member Steven stopped by and took some photos of…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Inaugurates City’s First-Ever Car Park Solar Canopy Project
HONG KONG, Jun 2, 2023 – Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) held a launch ceremony to announce the first car park solar canopy project in Hong Kong. To date, the largest solar energy generation system in Hong Kong is installed at HKDL, with a capacity of 3,050 kW comprised of over 7,500 monocrystalline solar panels…
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5 Hidden Mickey Magic Shots at Walt Disney World Resort
Magic Shots are a whole lot of fun when visiting Disney Parks. At Walt Disney World, there are 5 Magic Shots that are extra magical because they contain hidden Mickeys in them, although some of them are not so hidden. However, they are still a whole lot of fun and magical! Emily Captino, Disney PhotoPass…
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Check Out the Disney x Tommy Collection!
As the Disney100 celebration continues, a new collaboration between two iconic brands has been released. The Disney x Tommy collection brings Disney and Tommy Hilfiger together. It can be found at shopDisney, Disney Parks, and select Tommy Hilfiger stores globally. This is a collection that not only pays homage to the past 100 years of…
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The Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World – All the Details, Pros and Cons
A trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is always something to look forward to. However, Disney has announced another reason for celebration. On hiatus since the pandemic began in 2020, the Disney Dining Plan is making its long-awaited return as of January 9, 2024! The Disney Dining Plan is a way to pre-purchase meals…
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Adventureland is Even More Adventurous With Walkway Closure at Disneyland [updated]
For those visiting Disneyland today, Adventureland has gotten even more adventurous. Our friends over at Window to the Magic (WTTM) sent Daps Magic pictures today of a closure outside of the Adventureland restrooms that is blocking off the entire walkway from the entrance to Adventureland into the main area of Adventureland including Tropical Hideaway, The…
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Fun Facts: Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort Black Music Month 2023
Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort During Black Music Month 2023 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Throughout June 2023, Disneyland Resort is celebrating Black Music Month with a breadth of live musical entertainment, specialty menu items and more that honor Black heritage and culture. These limited-time offerings create a symphony for the senses and expand on the Celebrate Soulfully…
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“Elemental Connection” Pre-Show Debuts Ahead of “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure
A new pre-show debuted ahead of World of Color – ONE at Disney California Adventure on Friday. Elemental Connection is a short that gives guests at the Disneyland Resort a preview of what will be seen when Disney & Pixar’s Elemental arrives in movie theaters. Elemental Connection is slightly longer than 2 minutes and begins…
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More Walls and a Photo Op Go Up As More of Splash Mountain Comes Down at Disneyland
On Tuesday guests took their last splash on Splash Mountain before the attraction began its transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. By Wednesday, walls had begun to go up around the attraction and spiels had been updated on the Disneyland Railroad and Mark Twain. Now on Friday, walls have completely surrounded the former Splash Mountain and…
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New Judge in Disney’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis Sets Pre-Trial Timeline
Just one day after Judge Walker recused himself from a lawsuit brought against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by Disney, the new judge, Judge Allen C. Winsor, has ruled on the pre-trial timeline. The motions for the pre-trial timeline were agreed to by both parties. Pre-Trial Timeline These dates set a timeline for when any pre-trial motions…
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DeSantis Continues to Attack Disney During Campaign Swing Through Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his candidacy for the President of the United States during a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk. During this event, DeSantis took a swipe at Disney as his feud with what he calls “woke Disney” continues. It appears that as his presidential bid continues to ramp up speed, his…
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Disney Shares 5 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in the Disney Parks
June is Pride Month and the Disney Parks have worked hard to make sure there are authentic experiences and offerings for this month of celebration. This is done through the hard work of Disney’s cast members and PRIDE Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs). Throughout the month, there are many things to enjoy including Pride foods…
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Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker Disqualifies Himself from Disney vs. DeSantis Lawsuit
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker has disqualified himself from the case between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This came after lawyers for DeSantis submitted a motion for his disqualification saying previous comments he had made were grounds for his removal. Disney argued that this was simply shopping for a new…
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Themes Revealed for 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
The 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is returning to Walt Disney World Resort February 22 – 26, 2024. Today, runDisney shared details and themes about the half marathon weekend and it will be a weekend that celebrates both Princesses and Queens. In a post on the runDisney website, it was shared that “being a hero…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Charbel Barakat to Recently Vacated Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Seat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a new appointment to the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. DeSantis has appointed Charbel Barakat to the board. This comes after former board member Michael Sasso resigned from the board. This is the ruling board for the district that replaced the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.…