Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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New Treats and Drinks Coming to Walt Disney World
There are always new culinary offerings being added to the menus throughout Walt Disney World. As summer turns to fall, Disney has revealed some new treats and drinks that fans can enjoy while visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth. These come in the form of churros, pancakes and waffles, frozen slushies, frozen shakes, and…
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New African Painted Dog Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new male African painted dog has joined the pack at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Named Prospect, he is making himself at home. Prospect can be seen by guests who are experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction. As he made his debut, Disney shared photos of the new resident. Prospect joins the African painted dog pack, which…
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Geek Eats: Menu Revealed For Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk
On October 1st, Hurly-Burly will be opening at Disney’s BoardWalk. When it opens, guests will be invited into a historic seaside theater that was once home to the BoardWalk’s most celebrated vaudeville performers. Nearly a hundred years later, Hurly-Burly is once again opening its doors with entertainment offerings, vintage drinks, and lite bites that are…
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Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offering Fantastic Fall Rates
Those who want to visit Walt Disney World Resort this fall may want to take a look at the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. These hotels, which are within the boundaries of Walt Disney World Resort, are offering rates as low as $125 per night if booked by November 13th for stays through December 18,…
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Disney Reveals First Look at The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up Menu
The Diamond Horseshoe is getting a limited-time pop-up this fall. It opens October 4th, with reservations available September 29th. Ahead of the pop-up’s arrival in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney has given a first look at what diners will be finding on the menu when they visit The Diamond Horseshoe. Take a look…
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Disney Parkitecture Explored in Newest Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’
Have you heard of Disney Parkitecture? This is Disney’s version of the National Park Service’s “Parkitecture.” It is also the focal point of the newest episode of We Call It Imagineering. In this episode of this behind-the-scenes series from Imagineering, viewers get to see many of the things that go into making sure what is…
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D23 to Host “Beauty and the Beast” 35th Anniversary Screening with Disney Legend Mark Henn in Orlando
The 35th anniversary of Disney’s beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast was recently celebrated at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center. Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time took a look back at the making of this animated film with several panelists, including Don Hahn, Paige O’Hara,…
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D23 Hosting Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary Event
In October, Walt Disney World will turn 55 years old. To celebrate this milestone, D23 is hosting a special D23 Spotlight Series event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The event will take place on October 4, 2026. It will celebrate both the 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World and Walt Disney’s 125th birthday. During the event,…
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Disney Reveals Look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Rooms And Announces Opening Date
Disney Lakeshore Lodge now has an opening date. This new Disney Vacation Club resort has been coming to life along the shore of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World Resort. It will open its doors to guests on July 1, 2027. Guests can then enjoy the peaceful shores of Bay Lake and be just a…
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Pardon Our Pixie Dust Gives a Look at Avengers Campus, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, and the Art of Animation Expansion
A new episode of Pardon Our Pixie Dust is giving Disney fans a look at three projects that are currently underway at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. In this episode, Walt Disney Imagineers pull back the curtain on work being done on the Avengers Campus expansion (particularly a new themed restroom between the…
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VIDEO: ‘Exploring Nature in Piston Peak’ From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Imagineering Horizons Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event featured great panels that offered a look at a variety of projects and departments within Walt Disney Imagineering. After Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, a panel called Exploring Nature in Piston Peak followed. This was hosted by Imagineers Jason Grandt and Chelsea Whikehart. This…
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More Carousel of Progress Updates Revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, Disney hosted thousands of its most dedicated fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Throughout the weekend, fans could enjoy panels, presentations, experiences, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more. Some fans could also experience showcases at the Honda Center throughout the weekend. This included Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. This…
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Here’s What’s New About Monstropolis From D23!
There were many exciting announcements and updates that were made at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last weekend. Daps Magic was on hand to cover all of them, and every day, more updates can be found at DapsMagic.com/D23. One of the updates was about the progress that is being made on Monstropolis in Disney’s…
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Geek Eats Food Guide: 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins on August 27th and continues through November 21, 2026. This is one of the most delicious festivals of the year, and the Daps Magic team has enjoyed its offerings of food from around the world. This year looks to be an even more special Food &…
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New Details and a Name Revealed for Walt Disney World’s Villains Land
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there was plenty of news that came out and delighted Disney fans. This ranged across Disney Experiences worldwide. One of the topics of discussion was the Villains Land that is coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There was a section of the Imagineering Horizons Pavilion that showed…
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Disney to Bring Expedition Everest Yeti Back to Life
For many years, there has been an Audio-Animatronic figure that has held almost mythical status at Walt Disney World Resort. This is ironic, as this is an Audio-Animatronic figure of the Yeti. The reason it has been such a fascinating topic of conversation is that for many years it simply hasn’t worked. Instead, lights flash,…
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New Details About Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Indiana Jones Ride Revealed at D23
New details were revealed during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress this weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event about the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction that is being built in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty came to the stage during the evening that was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris to share what…
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Disney Elevates 3 Space-Related Projects at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, thousands of fans descended on Anaheim, California, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This weekend was full of experiences, panels, presentations, opportunities to meet favorite Disney personalities, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more! And all of this was just at one of the two locations where the event took place:…
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Figment and Dreamfinder to Get New Adventure at EPCOT
There were quite a few different surprises during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. At the end of the showcase, it appeared that the show was over. However, Disney Experiences’ Thomas Mazloum had his own “one more thing” moment. During this moment, he announced that Figment…
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Check Out All the Fall Fun at Disney Springs!
There are plenty of fun experiences to be had each fall at Walt Disney World Resort. From Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, it is easy to get focused on what is happening in the parks. That would be a mistake, though. Disney Springs also has plenty of fall fun…
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Muppet Mayhem Begins for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders
It’s time to play the music and light the lights as Muppet Mayhem has begun for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now through September 24, Annual Passholders can make some music with Kermit in a new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot. You’ll be able to grab your banjo and strike a pose…
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New Halloween Items Revealed For Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween-themed Hangar Bar is back! Guests can visit Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs between now and November 9th to enjoy ghostly décor and a new menu of sinister sips and eerie eats. This continues the story of Jock Lindsey, who first appeared in Raiders of the Lost Ark as Indiana Jones’…
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Signature Portrait Sessions from Disney PhotoPass Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney PhotoPass is known throughout Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort for helping guests capture those special memories, and even throw in some magical moments. Now, Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World Resort is offering a new professional photo shoot experiences called Signature Portrait Sessions. Choose between the Victorian elegance and modern sophistication of…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Host The Warrior Games in 2027
The Warrior Games are returning to Walt Disney World Resort in August 2027. This is an annual adaptive sports competition for the military community. It celebrates the strength, resilience, and healing journeys of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Its return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be the third time…