Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Top 5 of 2025: #3 – Walt Disney World Resort Enters New Era of Transformation
With 2025 coming to an end, Daps Magic is looking at some of the biggest stories of the year. For the last five days of 2025, Daps Magic is sharing the top five stories of the year. There are many different things that are taken into consideration when picking these stories. This includes the impact…
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Disney Shares Closer Look at Buddy Ahead of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is currently getting refurbished and upgraded. The upgrades include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. They also include a new support bot named Buddy. Buddy makes sure departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission, enthusiastically providing encouragement, final…
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Rediscover Food and Drink Options in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is Still in Theaters
Finding new food at Disney Parks is never a problem because menus are constantly being updated. This allows you to enjoy some new foods while rediscovering some of your favorites. One location to find some good food is Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.…
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Newest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Reveals How Jungle Cruise Becomes Jingle Cruise Overnight
A new episode of Disney Unscripted has been released by Disney Parks. In this episode, Disney shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the Jungle Cruise becomes the Jingle Cruise overnight. This video shows how the magic of Disney brings the merriment of the holidays to this classic Adventureland attraction in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney…
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What if the Jingle Cruise Had a Theme Song?
Many Disney attractions have theme songs. Think of Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, or even it’s a small world, and most likely the theme song for these attractions comes to mind. One attraction that doesn’t (or if you are a Disneyland guest, never did) have a theme song is the Jingle Cruise. The Jingle…
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Painting to Begin on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in January 2026
Earlier this year, at Destination D23, it was revealed that Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint job. This new paint job would be inspired by the beloved classic paint job that many Disney fans had grown up seeing when visiting Magic Kingdom. One big question that has remained is when the painting would…
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Celebrate the Opening of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ with Disney Experiences Around the World
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters! With the arrival of the third film in the Avatar franchise, Disney Experiences is helping guests celebrate around the globe in multiple ways. Below is a look at how the arrival of Avatar: Fire and Ash can be celebrated in the Disney Parks and beyond! Avatar: Fire…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Unveils Taylor Swift Exhibit
A new exhibit has debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, showcasing some of the costumes worn by Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour. They are also featured in The End of an Era docuseries and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The Final Show on Disney+. Guests visiting Walt Disney World can stop by Walt Disney Presents and check out…
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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Extends Hours
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a must-visit destination for Disney and tiki fans at Walt Disney World Resort. Now, there is even more time to make this happen. The hours for this Walt Disney World tiki bar have been extended. This is a very good thing, as this is a…
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Water Park Season Pass Returns to Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney World Water Park Season Pass is returning! Starting today, the pass can be purchased for guests to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. The pass will allow guests to return to either of Walt Disney World’s water parks whenever they want between now and May 9,…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Concept Art for Carousel of Progress Holiday Scene Ahead of Update
At Destination D23 earlier this year, it was announced that the Carousel of Progress would be getting updated. The main focus of this announcement was that Walt Disney would be added to the attraction in Audio-Animatronic form in the Magic Kingdom attraction. The announcement brought the attraction to the forefront of conversation among Disney fans.…
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New Bites and Drinks Come to Martha’s Vineyard at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
There are some new bites and drinks to enjoy for guests who are visiting Martha’s Vineyard at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. These new offerings were announced on the Geek Eats social media channels on Monday morning. They offer a glimpse into what Walt Disney World Resort guests can enjoy on their next visit to Disney’s…
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Disney and Citizen Announce Magical Holiday Countdown Experience with Free Watch Engraving at EPCOT
Disney and Citizen have announced a magical holiday countdown experience. With this experience, guests can get their new Citizen watches engraved for free when visiting EPCOT. This all centers around the Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display and light show that can be found in EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall. As the clock counts down to midnight on New…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Final Day for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will soon be Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Previously, it was known that this transformation would be sometime in 2026. Already, the transformation has begun with the preshow being closed off. Now, the final day for the current version of this attraction is known. The final day…
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Walt Disney World Cast Members & Guests Donate Over 25,000 Toys to Florida Families
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This wonderful time of the year is being made even more magical by Walt Disney World cast members and other guests who came together through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive for Central Florida families. This is in support of Toys for Tots. So far this year, cast…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is always a magical place to visit. During the holidays, the magic is amplified even more! Throughout the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, there are lots of merry offerings to be experienced and enjoyed. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Merry Menagerie brings a healthy dose of merry magic with the hand-crafted…
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Gary Sinise Shares About “Snowball Express” at Walt Disney World Resort
Gary Sinise and his Gary Sinise Foundation have an annual tradition of taking children and families of fallen heroes to Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season. This is a 5-Day trip that is filled with connection, remembrance, and the magic of Disney. The “Snowball Express” began in 2006 and continues to grow each…
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GUIDE: Artists of 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off on January 16 and continues through February 23rd. When it does, guests will get to experience the arts in many different ways. While doing this, they will also be able to see and meet artists who will be on hand for the festival. This will…
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Merchandise Revealed for 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins on January 16 and continues through February 23. This is a celebration of the diverse types of art, which can be found in various forms throughout the park. This includes visual, culinary, and even performance art! Along with the festival’s entertainment and food offerings, there will…
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Hallmark Holiday Film Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Hallmark and Disney fans have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. In 2026, a new Hallmark holiday film will be arriving that sees the Hallmark Channel teaming up with Walt Disney World Resort. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will be this all-new holiday movie. The new film will…
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Where to Find and See Photo Spots and Movie Screenings for ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ in Disney Parks and Beyond
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. There are also some fun opportunities to experience the movie and elements of it in the real world in the Disney Parks and hotels. This includes screenings and other experiences at some Disney hotels and photo ops in the parks, hotels, and beyond.…
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Walt Disney World Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Two of Its Magic Kingdom Trains
Two of the trains at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom are celebrating 100 years on the rails. In 2025, the Roger E. Broggie and Walter E. Disney hit this milestone. These historic locomotives are still favorites with guests and also continue the legacy of Walt Disney’s love of trains. They also reflect Disney’s commitment to…
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Geek Eats: Coffee-Mocha Cookie Recipe
It’s a glorious day to be a cookie lover! With it being National Cookie Day, Daps Magic has been sharing several recipes from Disney chefs at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. This has included the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie from the Holiday Kitchen, Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam from the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, the Ginger-Molasses Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing from Experimental Prototype…
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Geek Eats: Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies with Maple Buttercream Recipe
Who’s ready for another cookie on National Cookie Day? Throughout the day, Daps Magic is sharing cookie recipes from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays chefs. Already, recipes for the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie from the Holiday Kitchen, Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam from the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, and the Ginger-Molasses Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing from Experimental Prototype Cookies of…