Category: Parks
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Merch Unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Merchandise has been unveiled for runDisney’s 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, and it is retro. The half marathon weekend at Disneyland takes place from January 11 – 14, 2024. Runners will descend on the Disneyland Resort for a memorable event weekend featuring yoga, three different race events, and one endurance challenge. Along with the events…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares Year-End Letter About Disney and Make-A-Wish
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, wrote a letter that was posted on the Disney Parks Blog highlighting the wishes that were made in the course of the last year by Disney and Make-A-Wish. This comes as the collaboration has led to over 150,000 wishes granted since they first started working together in 1980. D’Amaro,…
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Tokyo Disneyland’s ‘Country Bear Jamboree’ – A Familiar Yet Different Experience
Recently when visiting Tokyo Disneyland I had the opportunity to experience some attractions that were very familiar to me, yet also very different. One of these attractions was the Country Bear Jamboree. This version of the attraction is very similar to the one currently found at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It also is a…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #3 World of Frozen & Zootopia
As the countdown continues for the top Disney stories of the year, the international openings of two elaborate lands takes the third spot. Both World of Frozen and Zootopia have long been known to be opening at some point in the Chinese parks. But, much mystery surrounded opening dates and what exactly was in store…
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Disneyland Resort Hosts Michigan and Alabama Ahead of 2024 Rose Bowl Game
Disneyland Resort has once again played host to a prestigious event, as No. 1 University of Michigan and No. 4 University of Alabama made their first official pregame appearance at the resort. This exciting visit comes just before the two teams face off in the highly anticipated 2024 College Football Playoff at The Rose Bowl…
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GUIDE: Parking at Walt Disney World Resort
Parking at The Walt Disney World Resort can be a daunting thing. There are a LOT of parking lots at the theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs, and other places. Many of these parking lots have different pricing options and some of the pricing has been recently updated. Below is a look at the…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #4 Mickey’s Toontown Reopens
For the fourth top story of the year, Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland was a whole land that had closed March of 2022 and remained closed the rest of the year to refresh it. Then, in January of 2023, in conjunction with the start of Disney’s 100th celebration, Mickey’s Runaway Railway opened to guests. It enabled…
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Limited-Time Offerings Announced For Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders for the New Year
The new year is upon us, and planning ahead is always a good thing. Disneyland Resort has announced that some “Extras Unlocked” offerings will be available to Magic Key Holders beginning January 9, 2024 for a limited time. First up is a special refillable popcorn bucket. Magic Key Holders can purchase a special Magic Key-branded…
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Ring in the New Year at Knott’s Berry Farm
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and Knott’s Berry Farm has announced a wide arrange of exciting offerings. Guests who ring in the New Year at Knott’s Berry Farm will get to see a firework spectacular over the park at midnight. Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies, family-friendly comedian, swing dancing, dueling pianos, Adelaide…
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Acoustic Version of ‘One Little Spark’ Plays After Luminous
Luminous: The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular that is being presented at EPCOT nightly. This new show utilizes fireworks, fountains, music and lights to remind guests that we are more alike than different. Since it opened earlier this month, it has been delighting guests with both recognizable and new music that is…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #5 Destination D23 Announcements
It’s time again for the countdown of the top Disney stories that really made some buzz throughout the year. The number five spot goes to one event, but several announcements. At the very first presentation of Destination D23 in September, several park announcements were made to the awe of the crowd and viewers at home.…
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Enjoy Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies Holiday Spectacular From Knott’s Merry Farm
One of the most fun parts of Knott’s Berry Farm is Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies. During the Christmas season when Knott’s Berry Farm is transformed into Knott’s Merry Farm (see photos here), the Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies Holiday Spectacular comes to life at the Wagon Camp. This show generally has three sets on nights…
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Check Out These 3 Holiday River Cruise Adventures with Christmas Markets
Happy Christmas Eve and a very happy holidays to all of you! However you celebrate, we hope that you are having a joyful holiday season full of magical new memories with those you love. There are many different ways to celebrate this time of year. Disney has shared three adventures that involve river cruises and…
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From 3D Printed Remote-controlled Toys to Tasty Popsicles: Even Disney Animals Are Having Fun
Technology and innovative thinking enhance quality of life and encourage natural behaviors for animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 22, 2023) – By employing the latest in 3D printing, motorized mechanics, and innovative uses for recycled items, the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering…
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An Evening at Knott’s Merry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
Tonight I stopped by Knott’s Berry Farm to enjoy a couple of hours of it’s holiday celebration, Knott’s Merry Farm. I brought my Canon 6D with a 35mm lens attached and thought it would be fun to just take a few photos as I strolled around the park. Below is a look at Knott’s Merry…
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It’s All About Phat Cat Swinger on #PhatCatPhridays
Phat Cat Swinger is performing at Disney Festival of Holidays on the main stage in front of the Paradise Bay on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. They bring their magical energy to Disney California Adventure each night. The Daps Magic community, who often refer to themselves as “Buddy Pals,” have found that Fridays are the…
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Disney Sues Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Over Public Records Request
The Walt Disney Company has sued the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, over a failure for the district to release public records. In the lawsuit, Disney accuses the district of failing to preserve and turn over public records in violation of Florida law and the state’s constitution. Disney asked…
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Two Chefs Share About New Disneyland Hotel Culinary Experience at Disneyland Hotel
On January 25, 2024, the Disneyland Hotel will be reopening at Disneyland Paris after an extensive reimagining. There will be plenty of new magical experiences to be had and offerings to be enjoyed by guests who visit this beautiful hotel. The culinary experience will be an incredible one when guests get to taste the foods…
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GUIDE: Zootopia Merchandise at Shanghai Disneyland
Zootopia is now open at Shanghai Disneyland. As guests get to be immersed in the physical realization of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name at Shanghai Disneyland, there are plenty of thew things to experience. There is also quite the collection of merchandise available. Already, they are proving to be quite…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…
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270,000 Toys and Counting Donated For Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and Disney is thrilled to share that this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive tally has broken an all-time Disney record with more than 270,000 toys and counting for children in need! Disney believes that there is no better way to celebrate the giving season than by thanking all of those who are…
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Active Shooter Hoax Briefly Impacts Disneyland Hotel Operations
The Disneyland Hotel tonight at the Disneyland Resort was impacted earlier tonight after the Anaheim Police Department was called for what turned out to be a hoax. People staying at the hotel were kept outside as police vehicles and helicopter converged on the area. This all happened as rain came down on the Disneyland Resort.…
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Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Disneyland Resort Holiday Transformation
It’s the merriest time of the year at the Disneyland Resort. Since the beginning of November, the Disneyland Resort has been decked out in its holiday best. This came after a couple of months of celebration Halloween. The transformation takes quite a lot of work by some very special Disney cast members who make this…
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Awards Won by Disneyland Paris in 2023
2023 was an exciting year at Disneyland Paris. The year saw the launching of TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure and also the finale of the 30th anniversary of Disneyland Paris. It was a year full of innovative storytelling. From all of these exciting moments throughout the year also came some awards for Disneyland Paris. Check…