Category: Parks
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces New 1-Day Ticket Option
HONG KONG, September 19, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today announced the addition of a new 1-Day ticket tier to its multi-tiered 1-Day park admission ticket structure and the renaming of the existing tiers of 1-Day tickets. Under the new structure, prices for 1-Day tickets (Tier 1) remain unchanged for all ticket types…
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Florida Announces New Disney-themed Specialty License Plates That Benefit Make-A-Wish
Florida residents can purchase new Disney-themed specialty license plates and the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. The announcement was made today and the license plates will begin to roll out at local county tax collector’s offices and license plate agencies (DMVs) throughout Florida this week. This allows drivers to add more magic to…
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Ecovidrio and Disneyland Paris Partner Together For a Magical Back-To-School Experience By Recycling Glass as a Family
Recycling glass is magic! Ecovidrio, the non-profit organization responsible for managing the recycling of glass packaging waste in Spain, and Disneyland Paris are joining forces for the fourth year running to bring parents and children together and raise awareness of the importance of recycling glass, caring for the planet and combating climate change. The magic…
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GEEK EATS: Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout its parks and resorts, there are treats to be enjoyed during this spookiest of seasons. However, starting on October 1, 2023, there will be even more treats to be enjoyed! Disney has given an early look at what will be available throughout the parks and…
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Disney to Invest $60 Billion in Next 10 Years in Disney Parks and Cruise Line
Disney has announced that it intends to invest roughly $60 billion over the next 10 years “in expanding and enhancing domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity.” This is nearly twice the amount it spent in the last 10 years. The news comes as Disney CEO Bob Iger and other senior executives including Disney…
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Disneyland Paris Participates in World Clean-up Day
Disneyland Paris has renewed its participation in World Clean-up Day, the world’s largest environmental clean-up operation. Disneyland Paris once again mobilized its teams and VoluntEARS to actively contribute to protecting the planet and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our environment. As Europe’s first tourist destination, Disneyland Paris has always been deeply committed to…
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Photos/Video: Opening Day Tour of Avengers Vault in Avengers Campus
Avengers Vault is now open in Avengers Campus. This newest store at Disney California Adventure is a must-visit for fans of the Avengers and other characters that have been brought to life by Marvel. This store is now allowing aspiring super hero recruits/guests to acquire different items that are a part of the campus initiative…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and ChargeSpot Announce Strategic Alliance with In-Park Power Bank Rental Service
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is proud to announce its new, multi-year corporate alliance with ChargeSpot, a leading shared power bank rental service company. This strategic collaboration signifies a notable milestone for both organizations, facilitating an enhanced guest experience at the resort. To commemorate the alliance, ChargeSpot is launching two…
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Avengers Vault Opens in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
A new store is now open at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. This morning, Avengers Vault (photos and video can be found here of Avengers Vault) opened and is allowing aspiring super hero recruits to acquire different items that are a part of the campus initiative to help empower more heroes to protect Earth.…
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runDisney Reveals Medals for 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Honda
The medals for the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathong Weekend presented by Honda have been revealed by runDisney. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend marks the return of runDisney events to the Disneyland Resort after a multi-year hiatus. Throughout the course of the weekend, there will be four different events for gusts to enjoy. This includes the:…
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Sunday Spotlight: EPCOT Forever
EPCOT Forever debuted at EPCOT on October 2019. It was originally created as an interim show between Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and Harmonious, which debuted in the fall of 2021. The show is a musical celebration of the history of EPCOT. It returned to EPCOT after the conclusion of Harmonious in the spring of 2023.…
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Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Transformation to Pixar Place Hotel Continues to Move Closer to Completion
Pixar Place at the Disneyland Resort continues to move towards completion. Recently, the pool for this Disneyland Resort hotel opened. Recently, Daps Magic team member Doug Marsh stopped by the hotel, currently still recognized as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, to see the update. Since the last update when the pool opened, there have definitely been…
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New EPCOT Merchandise Revealed
It is an exciting time to be an EPCOT fan! This last weekend at Destination D23 there were multiple announcements made about the park that include a new nighttime show, the return of Figment, the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood, and a re-imagining of Test Track with inspiration from World of Motion. On the…
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Let’s Get Wicked in Fashion for Disney Halloween Time 2023
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Disney Villains are about to take the spotlight during Disney Halloween Time, as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) transforms into the most happening Halloween party spot in town from September 16 to October 31, 2023. This year, the stylish villain, Cruella de Vil, is hosting a brand-new wicked Halloween house…
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Magic Key Holder Complimentary MagicBand+ Offer Concludes at Disneyland Resort
For the last couple of weeks Magic Key holders could receive a complimentary MagicBand+ at select locations throughou the Disneyland Resort. Today, Disney announced that the offer has concluded. In a post on social media, the update was shared by the Disneyland Magic Key official handle. The MagicBand+ that was offered was specifically designed for…
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New Possibilities Revealed for DisneylandForward With Environmental Impact Report Release
The DisneylandForward project took one more step forward with the release of an Environmental Impact Report. On Thursday, the 17,000 page was released, marking a fairly substantial step in the process of approval of Disney’s plans for the future of the Disneyland Resort. On October 9th, there will be a public workshop at the Anaheim…
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Mirabel’s Magic Kingdom Meet and Greet Location Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Today Mirabel begins to meet guests at the Magic Kingdom in the location where guests could formerly meet Merida. The location in Fantasyland near Cinderella’s Castle in Fairytale Garden. Mirabel, who was seen in Disney’s animated film Encanto previously could only be seen at the Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. As the…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Extended Evening Hours for Eligible Walt Disney World Hotel Guests
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be offering extended evening hours to eligible guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The extended evening hours will only be available on a few select evenings in November and December currently. At this point, the extended evening hours are set to be offered on November 8, November 22,…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Rogers: The Musical arrived at the Hyperion Theater this summer for a very limited run. It told the story of Captain Steve Rogers in about 30 minutes in the style of a Broadway musical. Now, the cast album for Rogers: The Musical is streaming on popular music streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music. The…
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Avengers Vault To Open September 18 In Avengers Campus At Disney California Adventure
In mid-August, Disneyland Resort announced that a new Avengers store would open in mid-September in Avengers Campus. Now we know that this new store – Avengers Vault – will open September 18. It will feature a range of different Super Hero gear. This will also include the arrival of Infinity Saga Relics at the Disneyland…
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Two Concert Orchestrions Provide Unique Halloween Music at Disneyland
At Disneyland, there are many different entertainment offerings to enjoy during different seasons. Halloween Time is no different. For guests wandering through the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, or in Frontierland, two concert orchestrions provide a very different approach to Halloween music. On Main Street, USA at the Candy Palace, the orchestrion is made…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reconsiders its Plan to Elminate Annual Pass Perks for Employees
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is reconsidering its plan to eliminate annual pass perks for its employees. At a meeting on Wednesday night, district administrator Glen Gilzean shared that the district is looking for an alternative solution for its employees Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefits. This update comes after Gilzean emailed employees last…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update
Downtown Disney District continues to see progress in its transformation. Each week, it seems like there are changes to be found as buildings grow up, walls are painted, and the new version of Downtown Disney District comes to life. This transformation is expected to be completed by the 2024 holiday season. As the transformation begins…
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5 Can’t Miss Offerings at This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash!
The Oogie Boogie Bash is the Disneyland’s Resort annual Halloween party. Held in Disney California Adventure, this party sells out VERY quickly and has been sold out almost since it initially went on sale! This should come as no surprise. There are a LOT of things to enjoy at the Oogie Boogie Bash. This includes…