Category: Parks
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Rosita Flies from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room on to a Solo Career in The Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland Park Later This Year
Ever wondered what happened to Rosita from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room? Wonder no longer! It seems she simply picked up from her like in the chorus and has moved on to a solo career! You may remember that earlier this year, Disney announced that the area formerly being used at Aladdin’s Oasis would now…
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More Than A Haunted Mansion – The Top Ten Ghost Stories from Disneyland!
The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland boasts that it has 999 happy haunts, but there is room for a thousand. When many people think of Halloween and Disney haunts, the Ghost Host and the socializing ghosts come to mind. However, there are a few other ghost stories from around Disneyland through the years. Seeing that it…
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Meet the Stars of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” When They Find a Home in Disney Parks This Fall
Just can’t wait to see Ralph and Vanellope in “Ralph Breaks the Internet” on November 21? Then Disney Parks has quite the surprise for you! Starting next month, you can meet some of your favorite heroes as they move from the arcade world to the internet! Disneyland Resort Beginning November 9, guests visiting Disney California…
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The Force is Strong as Themes For Walt Disney World’s Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Are Revealed
The Walt Disney World Resort is continuing its now four-year-old tradition of the Star Wars race weekend. This year, Disney is mixing things up a little bit by making it celebrate the rivalry between the light and dark side of the Force. The Disney Parks Blog announced the names of the individual races for the…
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Musical Mayhem – Sundays with DAPs
This week at the Disneyland Resort there was a lot going on. Halloween Time continues to be celebrated and preparations are underway for the Holiday Time celebrations which will be beginning very soon! For the DAPS MAGIC team, this made for some interesting photo opportunities and fun experiences throughout the day. The day began by…
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Gift Guide: Disneyland Resort Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends, Family, and Loved Ones at the Happiest Place on Earth!
It’s that time of year again. Sooner than some of us would like to admit decorations will be found hung in stores, Christmas music will be playing everywhere, and snow will be falling at the Disneyland Resort (or outside if you live in the right climate). With the holiday trimmings and trappings also comes shopping… lots…
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Sunday Spotlight: Mickey’s Soundsational Parade
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade last made its way down the Disneyland parade route on November 5, 2017. The parade opened at Disneyland in 2011. Until last November, it had been bringing the musical and magical beat of Mickey and the gang to Disneyland’s parade route almost daily (except for when weather and Holiday time took over). This…
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Re-Imagined World of Disney Officially Reopens in the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District
The World of Disney has officially re-opened after undergoing an extensive re-imagining. This new approach to the World of Disney embraces current retail trends while also building on the rich storytelling legacy that the Walt Disney Company is known for. The changes to the store can be found both inside and out. With a new…
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Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party Adds Extra Magic to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is one of the more magical events to be held at the Magic Kingdom. Now there is a way to add even more magic to this very special event. Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is a special add-on that can bring some exclusive extra special holiday cheer to this…
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New Entrance for Autos Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opening on November 8th at Walt Disney World Resort!
Guests entering with a car at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort will soon find themselves entering the parking lot in a new way. Starting on November 8th, there will be a new entrance to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios parking lot. The new parking lot entrance comes amidst a lot of change…
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Celebrate 25 Years of Two Holidays Colliding with Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Inspired by ‘Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at the Disneyland Resort
I can’t believe my eyes! Is it already time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nightmare Before Christmas? Not only can you celebrate with the beloved Haunted Mansion Holiday, but Disney PhotoPass service has cooked up some truly sinister magic shots to help commemorate the anniversary! From October 26-31, some of your favorite characters…
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Celebrate Your Play Disney Parks App Achievements with New Pins Available for Purchas in the Disney Parks
Are you ready to take you Play Disney Parks App to an all-new level? The Disney parks are now giving you a chance! For a limited time, guests with the Never Lander, Space Mountaineer or Midway Maniac achievements in the Play Disney Parks app can purchase commemorative physical pins to take with them everywhere they…
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Get New Outfits For 90th Celebration!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are getting some new outfits as part of the celebration of their 90 years. Today it was revealed that both Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be receiving new outfits around the globe. They will be wearing these new outfits at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Cruise Line. Mickey…
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A Look Inside the Newly Reimagined World of Disney Shops – From Disney Springs to Downtown Disney District
World of Disney is officially open to make magic on both coasts! The DAPs Team was lucky enough to be able to see both in person, so come along with us as we take you through the pixie dust that lies inside the walls of each World Of Disney! Both shops have been reimagined to…
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Through the Eyes of Coffee: A Unique View of the DAPS MAGIC Team’s Trip to Walt Disney World Resort
This last week I spent a week at the Walt Disney World Resort. As expected, it was a magical visit. There is so much to enjoy at Walt Disney World! One of the things that I really enjoy doing when arriving at ANY Disney theme park though is getting a cup of coffee. For this…
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Disney Shares a Look at What the Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Skyliner Will Be Like
Disney has released a new look at what the gondola’s coming to the Walt Disney World Resort will be like. The new look of the Disney Skyliner comes in the form of a quick video. They describe some details about the gondolas. When they open, they will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot with four…
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Sunday Spotlight: Minnie’s Fly Girls
One of my favorite shows that came to the Disneyland Resort was Minnie’s Fly Girls. This show took place in what used to be Condor Flats at Disney California Adventure. It was on a stage across from Soarin’ Over California. The show began flights on February 17, 2012, and continued through October 20, 2013. Minnie’s…
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Get Your Exclusive Sneak Peek into the Newly Reimagined World of Disney at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
Are you ready to shop for all your Disney favorites in one exciting new spot? Now you can! The newly reimagined World of Disney shop in Downtown Disney District in the Disneyland Resort is almost open for business and you can get your very own sneak peek right here! We had the honor of stepping…
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Disney Theme Parks to Offer a Sneak Peek of Ralph Breaks the Internet!
Guests visiting the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts next month will have the opportunity to see a sneak peek of Ralph Breaks the Internet. For guests visiting the Disneyland Resort, they will be able to see a segment of the new Disney animated film in the Tomorrowland Theater. This limited sneak peek will run…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience
Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience In March, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the patient and family experience in children’s hospitals across the globe, as part of the Disney…
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Disney Announces Plans to Build Nature-Inspired Mixed-Use Resort on Bay Lake
Hotel and Proposed Disney Vacation Club Property, Three Other Previously Announced Resort Projects to Add More Than 1,700 New Hotel Rooms, Villas at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2018) — A new nature-inspired, mixed-use Disney resort will welcome families in 2022 along the picturesque shoreline of Bay Lake. Located between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates World Okapi Day with Newborn Calf
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2018) – In honor of World Okapi Day, Walt Disney World Resort today announced the birth of an okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The calf was born Oct. 1, 2018, and weighed 54 pounds. Born to mother Zelda and father Mandazi, the calf was up and mobile within…
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Rainforest Cafe Wants to Return to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
The Rainforest Cafe wants to return to the Disneyland Resort. The corporate owner, Landry’s, has expressed interest in bringing the Rainforest Cafe back to its former home in the Downtown Disney District. It was closed earlier this year to make room for a new hotel that was to be built in the general area. However,…
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Guest Parking Prices at Walt Disney World in Florida on the Rise Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Next Fall
The Walt Disney World Resort has raised its parking prices ahead of the opening next year of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The changes went into effect on Tuesday and affect all four of the main Disney theme parks. The new pricing structure is as follows: Standard Parking went from $22 to…