Category: Parks
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Imagineering Executive Director Provides Updates and Perspective on Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Joan Hartwig is the executive director for the Tropical Americas project at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For 36 years, she has worked at Disney and been a part of building the legacy that continues to grow at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: “a place that celebrates the intrinsic value of nature, explores the interconnectedness of all living things,…
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A New Era for Batuu: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Expands Timelines with Classic Characters and Iconic Musical Themes
On April 29, 2026, Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge saw the biggest fundamental change it has seen since it opened at The Happiest Place on Earth in 2019. This came in the form of a “timeline expansion.” This change added new characters and their stories. It also added beloved classic Star Wars themes written by…
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Disney Releases New Concept Art for Lakeshore Lodge Along with More Details
Disney Lakeshore Lodge is coming to life along the shores of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World Resort. This Disney Vacation Club property is projected to open in the summer of 2027. This resort promises to be a celebration of the beauty and magic of nature. This will be as seen through the eyes of…
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Make-A-Wish Heroes Become Super Heroes at Disneyland Resort
On Wednesday, nearly 40 Avengers-themed wishes were granted at the Disneyland Resort through the combined efforts of Disney, Make-A-Wish, and MrBeast. These wishes were part of Disney Week of Wishes, a company-wide celebration of wish-granting throughout the world. For Wishes Assemble, nearly 40 kids battling critical illnesses were given incredible experiences at Avengers Campus at Disney California…
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The Magic of the Sun Powering Disney
As Earth Month comes to a close, the focus on the planet we live on and how we can conserve doesn’t end. For Disney, it continues on a daily basis. Many fans and guests may not realize it, but they experience it when they visit Disney destinations around the world! Whether it is the parks…
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New Aurebesh Collection Arrives in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There are a lot of new Star Wars offerings to be found and enjoyed at the Happiest Place on Earth! Along with the expanded timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, Hyperspace Mountain returns to Tomorrowland. On top of that, there is an impressive collection of merchandise and apparel for guests to get when…
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Hyperspace Mountain Returns to Disneyland
Today is a great day to be a Star Wars fan! Not only does Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge see its timeline expanded, but Hyperspace Mountain is also returning to Disneyland. This overlay of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland sees fans racing through space in the midst of a dogfight between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire.…
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Disneyland Expands Timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Disneyland has expanded the timeline for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This comes nearly six years after the land opened at Disneyland in 2019. The expanded timeline sees classic characters (including Darth Vader, Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker ), classic John Williams’ Star Wars music being added as a soundtrack to the land, and other…
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Bopo Go! Coming to Downtown Disney District Replacing Jamba
Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is constantly changing and evolving. Jamba Juice, now known as Jamba, will be closing its doors on July 6 after 23 years of serving guests in Downtown Disney. Jamba! will be replaced by Bopo Go!. Bopo Go! is a new café concept that is being planned expressly for Downtown…
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GUIDE: 2026 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
The 2026 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite after-hours event takes place on April 28, 30, and May 4, 6, 2026. This sold-out event is the ultimate Star Wars event at the Disneyland Resort. It also comes as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge sees its timeline expanded. Ahead of the first night of four, Disney has…
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Check Out the Fall Festivities at Walt Disney World Resort!
Fall at the Walt Disney World Resort is an absolutely beautiful (and fairly comfortable) time to visit. Throughout Walt Disney World, some fall decorations and offerings can be found. Ahead of this year’s fall festivities, Disney has shared a look at what fans can expect when they visit during the autumn season. Below is a…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2026 Halloween on the High Seas Dates and Details
One of the best ways to celebrate Halloween as a Disney fan is by experiencing the Disney Cruise Line’s Halloween on the High Seas! This is a celebration that combines the coziness of fall with some playful Halloween surprises that is complete with a healthy dose of Disney magic! Ahead of this year’s Halloween season…
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A Preview of This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise Materializes Ahead of Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort
This week is a big week for Hallowen fans! While Halloween isn’t here yet, Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween. This has included quite a few announcements about this year’s Halloween festivities at the Disney Parks and beyond! One of the reveals that materialized looks at the merchandise that will be available for the 2026…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals Favorite Fall Foods Are Returning in August
Quite a few announcements are being made today as Disney celebrates Halfway to Halloween. This includes details about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort, some favorite fall foods will be making a return in August. These delicious offerings can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort in both parks.…
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Disney Reveals Dates and Details for 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
One of the most delicious festivals at Walt Disney World is the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Today, Disney shared the dates and details for the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. This celebration of cuisines from around the world will begin this year on August 27th and continue through November 21st. This…
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Dates and Details Announced for 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween! With this celebration comes news of some of the exciting Halloween offerings that fans will enjoy later this year. One of the highlights for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Today, Disney released dates and details (including when tickets go on sale!) about this…
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New Drinks Debut at EPCOT’s GEO-82
New drinks are debuting at EPCOT’s GEO-82. This 21+ lounge and bar at EPCOT is found in the back of the Spaceship Earth building, facing World Showcase Lagoon. This provides for some beautiful views while enjoying some tasty bites and delicious drinks. GEO-82 officially opened on June 4, 2025. Just short of a year later,…
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Silly Symphony Swings Closed at Disney California Adventure for Refurbishment
The Silly Symphony Swings are currently closed. This is for a scheduled refurbishment in Disney California Adventure. Walls went up around the attraction after the park closed on Sunday night. On Monday morning, they could be found around the attraction that is inspired by Disney’s 1935 cartoon, The Band Concert. Daps Magic team member Steven…
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A WONDERful First Voyage: Discovering the Disney Cruise Line
This episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff is all about a milestone moment: Mr. Daps’ very first voyage with the Disney Cruise Line. After years of reporting on the fleet from a distance, an April Fool’s Day invitation turned into a four-night reality aboard the Disney Wonder sailing out of San Diego.…
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Cotino’s Artisan Club Reveals New Disney-Inspired Fitness Experiences
Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community is now welcoming new residents to live in Rancho Mirage, California. This gives people the chance to live within a community that immerses them in the Disney experience. While Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse might not be showing up, there is no shortage of Disney magic to be…
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Disney Teases Halfway to Halloween Announcements Ahead of Big Reveal
Halfway to Halloween is kicking off this week. This morning, the Disney Parks began to reveal teases for upcoming announcements in the form of cards that were posted on social media. These come ahead of the full reveal on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. For fans who visit the Disney Parks Blog, the following post can…
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Disney Shares Story of Gary the Gardener From EPCOT
The history of Disney is made up of a bunch of stories of people who have made the magic come alive. This maybe people who have helped create movies, build theme parks, operate attractions, entertain guests, or even beautify the parks’ gardens. Gary fits into this last category. He has worked at Walt Disney World…
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A WONDERful First Impression Aboard Disney Wonder
On April 1st, I opened my email and saw what I thought was for sure an April Fool’s joke. As I looked closer at the email, I realized it wasn’t a joke at all. Instead, it was an invitation to go on a media cruise aboard the second ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet,…
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Celebrate National Pretzel Day with Free Pretzels at Downtown Disney District!
April 26th is National Pretzel Day. If you are Wetzel’s Pretzels, it’s “National Wetzel Day.” The holiday that was undoubtedly a favorite of Stanley from The Office will be celebrated at the Wetzel’s Pretzels location at the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District. For its celebration, Wetzel’s Pretzels will be offering a free original pretzel per…