Category: Parks
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Adventures by Disney Announces New Holland and Belgium River Cruise with Two Tour Options Beginning in 2025
Guests will sail through countries celebrated for their art, architecture, canals and dazzling floral displays CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2024) — Adventures by Disney continues its commitment to family travel with two new itineraries to Holland and Belgium. Beginning in 2025, families can embark on an enchanting river cruise and become immersed in Dutch culture, history…
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Disney Electrical Sky Parade Lights Up the Skies Over Disneyland Paris
A new nighttime spectacular is lighting up the skies over Disneyland Paris. This week, Disney Electrical Sky Parade brought plenty of new magic with plenty of nostalgia over Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris. This new show utilizes synchronized drones, lasers, video projections, lights and fountains around Sleeping Beauty Castle to create an absolutely magical…
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The Sketch Pad Café Cafe Opens at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
The Sketch Pad Café is officially open now at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. At the soon-to-be Pixar Place Hotel on January 30th, this is one more new location that brings the stories and characters of Pixar to this location. The location is described as a Pixar-themed, quick-service restaurant. The decor includes sketches that track the…
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Peanuts Celebration Returns to Knott’s Berry Farm with a Tribute to Franklin
Charlie Brown and the gang return to celebrate the beloved comic strip at Knott’s Berry Farm. Great returning shows like It’s Your Life, Charlie Brown, and the Jelly of the Month Club will be playing Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert at night. The Sketch School and Trivia Challenge will make its return too. A tribute to…
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Disneyland Paris Shares Artwork for Royal Banquet at Disneyland Hotel
Later this month the Disneyland Hotel will be reopening at Disneyland Paris. This comes after it has undergone a massive transformation. When it reopens on January 25, 2024, one of the experiences that guests will get to check out is the new Royal Banquet. The Royal Banquet is inspired by real castle reception rooms. It…
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Join Team Daps Magic as We Cheer on Disneyland Half Marathon Runners!
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Disneyland Half Marathon will return to the Disneyland Resort. Thousands of runDisney runners will be running through and around the Disneyland Resort in the early hours of the morning. This year we thought it would be fun to get a group together and cheer them on! There are some…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals New Cast Member Nametags
The Disneyland Resort revealed new nametags today. These nametags are colorful, have park icons on them, and also include the cast member’s name and hometown. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock wrote a message about these new nametags and their meaning. All of this comes as the Disneyland Resort is continuing to ramp up its DisneylandForward…
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Andrew Warren Decision Used in Disney Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A ruling about former Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Governor DeSantis has been filed by The Walt Disney Company in its own lawsuit against the Governor. This comes after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Warren’s suspension by Governor DeSantis after Warren opposed efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children. This was…
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Disneyland Resort Magic Keys Sell Out One Day After Resuming Sales
Just one day after resuming sales, Magic Keys for the Disneyland Resort have once again sold out. Magic Keys went on sale yesterday morning and throughout the day, people on social media could be seen giving updates about obtaining their new Magic Keys… or the process if obtaining them. By yesterday evening, all but the…
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Sail Away On Next Disney Cruise With New Fashion Collection From Ashley Eckstein and Bret Iwan
The Disney Cruise Line today unveiled a new fashion collection that was created by Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars actress & designer) and Bret Iwan (Official voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney artist). Described as “cruise casual,” this new collection will be launching aboard the Disney Wish on Friday January 12, 2024. It will soon also…
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GEEK EATS: Lunar New Year Celebration Foods
The Lunar New Year Celebration begins at Disney California on January 23 and continues through February 18. 2024 celebrates the Year of the Dragon and this celebration in particular will include characters, entertainment, festive décor, merchandise, and food! For food lovers, this year will see the return of some favorites, like the Mickey-shaped Hot Dog…
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Disneyland Refurbishment Report – January 11, 2024
The holiday season just ended this past Sunday, and refurbishment season is well underway at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. Let’s start off at Disney California Adventure where Grizzly River Run is undergoing its annual winter refurbishment. Walls surround the entrance of the attraction, and the water has been drained as well. The…
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UPDATED: Downtown Disney District’s Tortilla Jo’s to Close Not In March, But in April
Tortilla Jo’s has a new closing date. It will now be closing on April 7th. Details here. Tortilla Jo’s is shutting its doors in the Downtown Disney District. The news came from an email sent to customers. In the email, Tortilla Jo’s says that its last day of service will be on March 31, 2024.…
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Florida Republican House Speaker Says No to Disney District Legislation Changes
The Republican House Speaker in Florida has said no to legislation that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to its former iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The district is the home to most of Walt Disney World Resort. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Renner said that he still…
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Two Communities Within the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Prepare For End of Services Agreement
Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake met this last Wednesday to prepare for the end of a services agreement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This will lead to the district no longer providing most government services for these two communities. This transition will take place on January 16, 2024. The change comes as…
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This Spring Festival, Celebrate the New Year with Mushu the Dragon at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, January 9, 2024 – As the countdown to the Year of the Dragon begins, Shanghai Disney Resort is gearing up for an enchanting and immersive Year of the Dragon celebration, welcoming guests from Shanghai and beyond to enjoy traditional reunions with family and friends sprinkled with Disney magic! From January 18 through February 24, guests…
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Road Closures
January 11 through 14, the Disneyland Half Marathon will find thousands of runners making their way through and around the Disneyland Resort. These races will be magical for those running as they are cheered on by spectators along with Disney characters they see around the way. Both the Disneyland 10k and Disneyland Half Marathon will…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Update at Disneyland – January 7, 2024
Work continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Disneyland Resort (and also at Walt Disney World Resort). The attraction continues its transformation from Splash Mountain to this new story following Princess Tiana and friends before opening later this year. On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Daps Magic team member Angela stopped by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at…
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Current Country Bear Jamboree Set to Close This Month to Make Way For New Show
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree is set to be coming to Magic Kingdom in 2024. Today Disney announced updates about this new iteration of this beloved opening day attraction. First off, the current Country Bear Jamboree will be ending its run at Walt Disney World on January 27, 2024. Below is a video of this…
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Walt Disney World Resort’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closed for Multi-Month Refurbishment
One of the more popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort is now closed for a multi-month refurbishment. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed on Monday for a routine refurbishment that will see no changes to the theme. The attraction closed on Monday, January 8, 2024, and is expected to reopen in…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Florida Resident Disney Thrills Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new discount for Florida residents wishing to visit in 2024. The Florida Resident Disney Thrill Ticket will be available to purchase starting on January 11th and is a 2-day ticket for $199 (plus tax). There is also the ability to extend this to a 3-day ticket for $219…
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Cast of “Tale of the Lion King” Takes Final Bow at Disneyland
On Sunday January 7, 2023, the cast of Tale of The Lion King took its final bow at Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This show, narrated by the Storytellers of the Pride Lands, told the story of The Lion King. This was done in a beautiful and unique way that include favorite songs from the animated…
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Walt Disney World To Offer Private Star Wars Photoshoots
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it will soon be offering a new private Star Wars photoshoot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The service will be offered by Disney Photopass Service and allow guests to book a 20-minute photo session called Capture Your Moment. Disney has shared the following information…
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Florida Legislators Move Forward With Bill To Return To Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida legislators in the Florida Senate moved forward with a bill that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) to its previous iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. This effort to repeal the legislation that dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replaced it with the CFTOD, which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis controlled…