Category: Parks
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Sunday Spotlight: Astro Orbiter
There are a few icons at Disneyland that just can’t be missed. Obviously, there is Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Matterhorn and the other mountains, the Train Station, and the Mark Twain. Another one, that might be first on the list, is the Astro Orbiter. It is nearly impossible to walk through the Hub and not…
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It’s a Season of Plenty this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
New nighttime shows, the longest foodie festival in Disney history, and a galaxy far, far away among many highlights in 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2019) – As the calendar turns the page into fall later this year, the curtain will lift on an exciting time for Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars:…
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Details Released for Food in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Take A Look at What’s Being Offered!
When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at the end of the month there will be many things to experience. As guests step into the world of Star Wars they won’t just experience attractions, stores, and merchandise. They will also get the opportunity to experience food from several food locations in the land. Guests visiting the…
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Disney California Adventure to Welcome Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind to Pixar Pier This Summer!
Pixar Pier continues to grow and introduce new experiences. Earlier this spring, Jessie’s Critter Carousel opened over by the Incredicoaster. Next to arrive will be the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at the other end of Pixar Pier. Today it was announced that this will be opening sometime this summer! The attraction is inspired by Disney-Pixar’s…
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Walt Disney World Resort Unwraps and Unveils 64 Disney Skyliner Gondolas!
This week 64 Disney Skyliner Gondolas were unwrapped and unveiled in the skies above the Walt Disney World Resort. The 64 gondolas include wraps that feature Disney films, attractions, and characters from across its many properties. These gondolas have been tested recently with guests attempting to see what was underneath the wraps. Now, the wraps…
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All-New Photos from Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort Edge Released by D23
We are just four weeks away from the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park! The excitement just keeps building as we find out more about the interactive games and attractions in the land. Today, D23 released all-new photos of Batuu. The photos give us a hint into the story that we will…
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Disneyland Resort Introduces New Annual Passport: Disney Flex Passport
Today Disneyland introduced a new annual passport for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. The Disney Flex Passport will offer guests the chance to plan their trips to the Disneyland Resort with options that match their desires for upcoming visits. The new annual pass will be offered for $599 starting on May 21st. The Disney Flex…
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Walt Disney World Resort Honors Top Disney VoluntEARS with $2,500 Grants to Gift to the Nonprofit Organizations of Their Choosing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 8, 2019—While Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS are recognized year-round for their dedication to serving the Central Florida community, it’s only once a year top Disney VoluntEARS receive the highly sought-after title of “VoluntEARS of the Year.” Each year, Walt Disney World Resort honors a VoluntEAR of the Year, VoluntEARS…
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Tom Holland Surprises Guests This Morning at Disney California Adventure Park While Dressed as Spider-Man
Disneyland is often known as the place where dreams come true. Magic awaits guests at every corner and you never know what may happen! Marvel fans were delighted to see Spider-Man in his meeting place at Disney California Adventure Park this morning. The real surprise came when Spider-Man lifted his mask to reveal that it…
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Build Your Own Customized Lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
One of the experiences that will be available when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at the end of the month will be the ability to build your own lightsaber. This will be done at Black Spire Outlet by visiting Savi’s Workshop at Savi’s Scrapyard. There, appointments can be made with the Gatherers to customize and…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 30 Magical Years with Debut of New Nighttime Projection Show
“Wonderful World of Animation” to cap milestone day at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park, including special merchandise, food and beverage, and character appearances LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 1, 2019) – Today Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated its 30thanniversary in a grand style befitting the glamorous Walt Disney World Resort theme park. The day…
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Look Behind the Scenes at “Tale of the Lion King”, Debuting at Disney California Adventure Park June 7
This summer, “Tale of the Lion King” will come to Disney California Adventure Park. This will honor the classic film being remade into a live-action film this July! The show will feature a traveling troupe, starring a cast of 18 performers, including actors, singers, dancers and drummers on an outdoor stage. The troupe, the Storytellers…
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Mobile Ordering Coming to a Galaxy Close to You at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at the end of the month, it is sure to be an experience, unlike anything we have ever seen before. With everything from immersive games to incredible attractions, we will get our chance to see Star Wars first hand. Of course, there will also be plenty of food to taste on Batuu.…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Gorilla
A new gorilla has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new baby gorilla is named Grace after the GRACE gorilla sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctuary is dedicated to helping gorillas orphaned by poaching. Grace was born on May 1, 2019. The birth of Grace…
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Walt Disney World Resort announces $1.5 million investment in Valencia College for state-of-the-art culinary arts and hospitality facility in downtown Orlando
The world-class facility will be renamed The Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Valencia College as part of the college’s reimagination and relocation of the program to downtown Orlando. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 6, 2019—As part of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s vision of an educational ecosystem in the downtown Orlando area,…
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U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Soar Over Epcot for National Military Appreciation Month
Last week the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew over Epcot and Spaceship Earth in a spectacular display of precision flying. This was done to honor and celebrate National Military Appreciation Month. The Blue Angels flew over Spaceship Earth twice. They did so from 500 feet above the ground as they traveled 250 miles per hour.…
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Walt Disney World Resort provides 40,000 Disney books to Central Florida educators, children and families
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 4, 2019—Disney is known for its imaginative storytelling, and today Walt Disney World Resort brought thousands of new and classic Disney-themed stories into the Central Florida community. Through its second annual First Book Family Festival, Walt Disney World Resort placed 40,000 needed books into the hands of Central Florida educators,…
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Sunday Spotlight: The Great Movie Ride
The Great Movie Ride was an attraction that also was the centerpiece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios when it opened as the Disney-MGM Studios. It was a celebration of the movies and lived in a replica of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. It was iconic and beloved my some while tolerated by others. History of The Great Movie…
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John Williams’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite Released
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens later this month at the Disneyland Resort and at the end of the summer at the Walt Disney World Resort. As the opening for this new land gets closer at both resorts, more is coming out about it. One of the things that came out this week is the new…
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Heroes Assemble at Disney California Adventure Park for Disneyland After Dark
This week, guests at the Disneyland Resort were treated to an absolutely super time! Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble gave guests the fun of a heroic and exciting ticketed event across Disney California Adventure Park. We took to the park on Wednesday, May 1 to see what all the fun was about and we definitely…
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Spider-Man and the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB) to Come to Disney California Adventure Park and Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris
Avengers assemble! After breaking box office records, it’s time for our favorite heroes to come to Disney Parks. Just next year, the Avengers will be setting up their headquarters in Disney California Adventure Park. Spider-Man and the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB) will also be coming to Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris and Disney California…
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Adventures by Disney Announces Egypt Itinerary, Growing Global Vacation Portfolio for 2020
New adult-only experiences, reimagined Montana vacation and returning worldwide itineraries round out 2020 lineup GLENDALE, California (May 2, 2019) — Adventures by Disney will transport guests to the storied land of pharaohs and pyramids in 2020 with the launch of an unforgettable family vacation itinerary in Egypt, a three-part tour featuring adventures by land, river…
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A Morning of Waiting: How the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reservation Process Worked for Guests
This morning, the reservation process to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened. Guests everywhere patiently waited at their computer (or in some cases, multiple devices) for their chance at getting to see Batuu. After lots of waiting, we got our chance to reserve our slot but we wanted to walk through the process that we went…
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Details Released on How to Make Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reservations!
This morning details were released for how to make reservations for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These are necessary for anyone wanting to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge between May 31st and June 23rd 2019. Along with a reservation, guests must have valid theme park admission. Here are the details: Beginning today, May 2, at 10…