Category: Parks
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Disney Shares Artist Renderings of New Coronado Springs Resort 15-Story Tower at the Walt Disney World Resort
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and passing by the Coronado Springs Resort might have noticed a building growing there. This is the new 15-story tower that is part of a massive expansion to the Coronado Springs Resort. The expansion is set to open sometime in the summer of 2019. Once it is completed,…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package
Special package offer includes five-night stay, some exclusive experiences and more LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2018) – Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the magic of the 2018 holiday season with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package, available for purchase from October 22 through December 2, 2018. Guests on this Walt Disney Travel Company package…
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Festival of Fantasy – Sundays with DAPs
Welcome to Sundays with DAPs, Walt Disney World Resort edition. This week Sundays with DAPs comes from the Walt Disney World Resort, specifically the Magic Kingdom! The day started with a cup of coffee on Main Street, USA before watching the Fall Trolley Show on Main Street, USA. Following the Trolley Show, the team made…
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Sunday Spotlight: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Starting today some of the DAPS MAGIC team will be at Walt Disney World Resort for the week. There are many places and things the team is excited about experiencing. One favorite park of the entire team is Disney’s Animal Kingdom. One of my favorite experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This…
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Take a look at Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort: Photo Report
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is always a hauntingly fun time to visit. Some of your favorite characters dress in adorable costumes, while you can find seasonal decor in both parks, Downtown Disney, and even the hotels. We’ve collected a number of photos from the Halloween festivities, and wanted to share them with you!…
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A Sweet Opening for Salt and Straw, Downtown Disney’s Newest Dining Location
Today, Salt and Straw opened in Downtown Disney, the first Orange County location for the brand. The artisan ice cream shop is a welcome addition to the shopping and dining available to guests of the resort. DAPS contributor Murray was on hand for the grand opening festivities this morning, and shared photos and videos of…
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Disneyland Resort Releases New Concept Art for New Parking Structure and Pedestrian Bridge
The Disneyland Resort continues work on its new parking structure. Located right next to the Mickey and Friends parking structure, this lot will add an addition 6,500 parking spots for Disneyland Resort guests. For guests regularly parking at the Mickey and Friends parking structure, seeing this new structure take form has been a regular occurrence.…
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Anaheim City Attorney Informs City Council That Disneyland Resort is Exempt From Measure L
Measure L is a ballot initiative that will be voted on by Anaheim voters this November. If passed, it would require certain hospitality businesses in Anaheim to pay a “living wage.” The Anaheim City Attorney informed the Anaheim City Council on Tuesday night that the Disneyland Resort is exempt from the upcoming Measure L if it…
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Get the Scoop on the Grand Opening of Salt and Straw in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is getting bigger and better every single day! Salt and Straw, an exciting ice cream shop with small-batch, chef-driven ice cream made by hand with local ingredients, has found its new home in Disneyland and we couldn’t be any more excited! The shop will have its grand opening…
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Disney Cancels Plans for Proposed Disneyland Resort Luxury Hotel in Anaheim Due to Loss of Tax Break
Disney has canceled its plans to build a new luxury hotel at the Disneyland Resort. The news comes after the elimination of a tax break by the city of Anaheim which would have saved Disney $267 million over the course of 20 years. This hotel’s cancellation highlights the tensions that have been simmering between Disney and…
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City Works Eatery & Pour House Brings More Culinary Options to Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2019
New culinary options continue to arrive at Disney Springs. Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced yet another new establishment making its way to Disney Springs. It will be joining other recent additions to the area like Wine Bar George, Terralina Crafted Italian, 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck and Chicken Guy! Next summer, City Works Eatery &…
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Experience the Life of Luxury with Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Newly Opened Amenities at Walt Disney World Resort
Your island vacation just got even dreamier! Today, an incredible amount of new amenities debuted at Walt Disney World’s Disney Caribbean Beach Resort and it is sure to be a vacation with memories to last a lifetime! Old Port Royale now serves as a delightful dock for guests looking to get away no matter how long the…
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Deadline Approaching Soon to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Oct. 31, 2018, will be last day to apply for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across…
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Disney California Adventure Previews The Nutcracker and the Four Realms at Sunset Showcase Theater with Introduction by Mackenzie Foy
This weekend Disney California Adventure began showing a preview of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms in the Sunset Showcase Theater. This preview has an introduction by actress Mackenzie Foy, who plays Clara in the film. The presentation begins with an introduction by Foy. Then the preview begins. It shows what appears to be the…
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Sunday Spotlight: Storybook Circus Giggle Gang
In 2012 the Walt Disney World Resort saw Storybook Circus open in the Magic Kingdom. With this new circus-themed area came something that always comes with circuses… clowns! The Storybook Circus Giggle Gang were those clowns that supplied guests with a lot of laughs! The Giggle Gang included Chuckles Buffoon McMonkeyshine III and his protégés, Whinny…
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Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Returns Replacing Restrooms with a Ramp at the Disneyland Resort
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room has re-opened at the Disneyland Resort. The classic Adventureland attraction opened halfway through the day today. Immediately it was a hit as fans crowded into the lanai and the new ramp leading up to the attraction. The ramp replaces what was originally two restrooms. These weren’t the most well-known restrooms…
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Step Out in Your Favorite Disneybound at the Disney Parks for #DreamBigPrincess and International Day of the Girl
Disney has been pushing the next generations of storytellers to the spotlight with the “Dream Big, Princess” campaign. The campaign uses some of our favorite Disney heroines to remind young ones to have “faith in your dreams” and the “dream that you wish will come true!” October 11 was dedicated the International Day of the…
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Downtown Disney’s World of Disney Store Shows Off New Sign and Magical Effects at the Disneyland Resort
The East side of the World of Disney store at the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District has opened. With it comes a new entrance sign on the outside. Inside, there are new magical effects to be found. On top of the simplified and colorful sign on the outside, there are some magical fireworks effects to…
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New Ramp Unveiled in Redesigned Lanai for Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Ahead of Attraction Re-Opening at Disneyland
A new ramp and wall have been unveiled ahead of the re-opening of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at the Disneyland Resort. The lanai, where this ramp can be seen, was re-opened a day ahead of the re-opening of the attraction. It has been undergoing renovations throughout the summer and fall. DAPS MAGIC team member…
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Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple to End Run at Disneyland on November 4
The popular Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple will be ending its run at the Disneyland Resort on November 4, 2018. The news was first broken by Mouse Planet. This show allows young ones to go through Jedi training under the tutelage of a Jedi Master and their apprentice. The news comes after the show…
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“Nutcracker and the Four Realms” Star Delights Guests with a Surprise Visit at Sunset Showcase Theater
Guests getting a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming film “Nutcracker and the Four Realms” got a chance to see the star of the film, Mackenzie Foy! Foy surprised Disney guests at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Disney California Adventure Park after the sneak peek ended, much to the delight of guests who weren’t expecting such…
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Disneyland Resort Gives a Warm Welcome to 2019-2020 Ambassador Team with a Cavalcade down Main Street, USA
The Disneyland Resort announced the 2019-2020 Ambassador team today with a cavalcade that made its way through Disneyland and down Main Street, USA. The event took place after Disneyland President Josh D’Amaro announced that cast members Justin Rapp and Rafa Barron will become the 2019-2020 Disneyland Resort Ambassadors. The cavalcade included both of the newly…
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Welcome the 2019-2020 Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team to A Year of Magic and Excitement
Our new team of ambassadors for the Disneyland Resort are here! Please help us in welcoming Rafa Barron and Justin Rapp to the 2019-2020 season! The Disneyland Resort Ambassador program was started in 1965 when Walt Disney hand selected Julie Reihm to represent Disneyland. Ambassadors take on acting as the face of the resort, as well as…
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Experience the Joy of Mobile Ordering with These New Additions to the Disneyland Resort
Mobile ordering at the Disneyland Resort is getting bigger and better every day! Today, we are excited to announce even more locations with this service to make your trip the best possible! New Locations Edelweiss Snacks Stage Door Cafe Refreshment Corner Royal Street Veranda With the mobile ordering service at the Disneyland Resort having now…