Category: Parks
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A Look at the Global Disney Ambassador Program
The Global Disney Ambassador team represents thousands of cast members at Disney Parks, Resorts and Experiences all around the world. They lead and participate in events, share cast member stories, spread Disney magic within their communities, and represent their resort as an official spokesperson. Ambassadors come from the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland…
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2024-2025 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Team Unveiled
The 2024-2025 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Team was unveiled this morning. Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad were announced as the new Ambassador Team at the end of a ceremony that included a musical medley to open, words spoken by former and current Walt Disney World Resort Ambassadors, and then finally the big reveal where…
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New Disneyland Starbucks Been There Series Mug Arrives at Market House
A new Starbucks Been There Series mug with the icons of Disneyland has arrived at the Market House on Main Street, USA at The Happiest Place on Earth. This new mug has a light purple colored theme with yellow highlights. It continues the series of these mugs arriving at the Disneyland Resort that has been…
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Disney Shares Details on Military Tickets and Discounts
Walt Disney was always a very patriotic man who felt strongly about his country. Both Walt and his brother Roy O., served their country during World War II. Though both have been gone for many years, The Walt Disney Company continues to be a strong supporter of members of the miliatary and their families. Some…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – September 17, 2023
Construction on the Downtown Disney District transformation continues at an exciting place. While there is still quite some time to go before it is completed, each week there are new things to see as walls go up, roofs get added, and the bigger picture of what the area will look like comes into focus. One…
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José Alfaro Navarro and Dylan Legras Announced as New Disneyland Paris Ambassador Team
During a special ceremony, the 2024-2025 Disneyland Paris Ambassador Team was announced. José Alfaro Navarro and Dylan Legras make up the new ambassador team. The two new ambassadors were announced during a special ceremony at at Studio D in Walt Disney Studios Park. In attendance were over 500 Cast Members and guests. With the announcement…
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350 Young People of the French Red Cross Trained in First Aid at Disneyland Paris
On September 13, Disneyland Paris has welcomed 350 young people aged 3 to 18 to learn about lifesaving techniques through fun, interactive workshops run jointly by teams from the French Red Cross, the Fédération nationale des sapeurs-pompiers de France, the Seine et Marne fire and rescue service as well as Disneyland Paris Safety team. These…
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Disneyland Resort Contributes to the Community for Hunger Awareness Month
The Disneyland Resort is continuing to contribute to and support the community during Hunger Awareness Month. While the Disneyland Resort is regularly supporting community initiatives, during Hunger Awareness Month it has also donated to food banks and also raised awareness of hunger through its annual CANstruction build. September is Hunger Awareness Month. Supporting Local Food…
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GEEK EATS: New EPCOT Festival Marketplaces Menu Offerings As Of September 22, 2023
EPCOT is always a wonderful place to try a wide variety of delicious foods. Soon, there will be even more delicious foods to try out throughout EPCOT when they are introduced on September 22, 2023. Disney has shared what new offerings will be available starting on the 22nd. There are new items throughout the park…
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New Residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – and Beyond – Embody the Magic of Nature at Walt Disney World Resort
New arrivals celebrate the resort’s commitment to conservation and species around the world LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2023) – It’s been a busy year at Walt Disney World Resort, as The Most Magical Place on Earth has welcomed the birth of more than 300 animal residents. The range of births is tremendously diverse,…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 20, 2023
Welcome to the Refurbishment Report. Many times throughout the year there are small and even major refurbishments happening around the Disneyland Resort. From ride closures to building updates, the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks, Hotels, and Downtown Disney are constantly getting refreshed. To make this report possible, Daps Magic Team Member Steven has gladly taken photos…
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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…