Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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‘Luminous’ Debuts at EPCOT
EPCOT’s newest nighttime spectacular, Luminous, debuted in the evening of December 5, 2023. On this evening, which also happened to be Walt Disney’s 122nd birthday, guests streamed into EPCOT to experience the newly opened World Celebration Gardens and this new nighttime spectacular. This new show focuses on the shared experiences that connect people across the…
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“Luminous the Symphony of Us” Shines at EPCOT Starting Dec. 5
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2023) – EPCOT has always been a park about people and the commonalities that bring them together. A brand new nighttime spectacular, “Luminous the Symphony of Us,” will bring guests together around World Showcase Lagoon and shine a light on the shared experiences that connect people across the globe.…
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Steve Davison of Disney Live Entertainment Shares About ‘Luminous’ Ahead of EPCOT Debut
Lumious will debut tonight at EPCOT. When it does, it will be full of emotions as guests watch from around World Showcase Lagoon. What it won’t be full of is massive barges and projections. Unlike Harmonious, Disney is taking a different approach to this experience. Creative executive for Disney Live Entertainment Steve Davison shared with…
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“Walt the Dreamer” Statue Dedicated at EPCOT’s Dreamers Point
Today a new icon at EPCOT was dedicated at the soon-to-be-open Dreams Point. The “Walt the Dreamer” statue was dedicated with Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient Cast Members on hand. This new statue is the new focal point of the beautiful new World Celebration Gardens just behind Spaceship Earth. The dedication moment had EPCOT Vice President…
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Orange County Lawmakers Begin Process to Repeal Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Bill and Return to Reedy Creek
Lawmakers from Orange County, Florida met on Wednesday to put together legislation to repeal the bill the dissolved the former Reedy Creek Improvement District and replaced it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This is one step towards a return to the structure that governed the district, where most of Walt Disney World Resort…
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Sit Next to Walt the Dreamer Statue on Walt Disney’s Birthday at EPCOT
Disney has announced that its new Walt the Dreamer statue will be available for guests to take photos of and sit next to starting on Walt Disney’s birthday, December 5, 2023. Along with announcing the opening date for World Celebration Gardens, including Dreamers Point, photos of this beautiful statue were also unveiled for this new…
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Hatbox Ghost Materializes at Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom
The Hatbox Ghost has materialized at the Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort. This iconic character can now be found haunting the Endless Hallway as guests float by on their Doom Buggies. The following photos and video were released by Walt Disney World Resort showing this legendary ghost appearance at the attraction in…
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Disney Gives Look at Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights is the newest holiday party at the Walt Disney World Resort. This party includes food, entertainment, Disney characters, and a whole lot more. Disney has shared a look at what this party looks like this year. This includes a new musical with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Belle, and Tiana. There are…
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Disney Springs Gets Decked Out For the Holidays
As the holidays arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Springs has gotten all decked out for the merriest season. This includes Christmas trees (and Christmas Tree Stroll!), decorations, and more throughout the dining, shopping, and entertaining district. There are also special food and beverage offerings available during this special time of year as…
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Magical Merriment Arrives as EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth Begins Nov. 24
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2023) – Guests can experience merry moments as EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth jingles back to Walt Disney World® Resort Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2023. This celebration of global holidays comes to life with immersive experiences throughout World Showcase and beyond, as guests savor international cuisine,…
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What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Disney World?
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in DAPs Magic News, Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Parks, PRESS RELEASE, Theme Parks, Experiences and Products Guides, Walt Disney World Resort, Walt Disney World Resort Guides, Walt Disney World Water Parks GuidesWhen it comes to enchanting adventures and unforgettable moments, few places on Earth compare to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. For decades, the two destinations have gained worldwide acclaim and drawn in guests from all over the globe. With plenty of fun-filled moments ahead, you might be wondering: What’s the difference between the…
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Disney Announces Kids Play & Dine Offer for Families Visiting Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World launchyed a new offer for families looking to visit Walt Disney World Resort this coming spring. The Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off offer is valid for stays from March 3 through June 30, 2024. For children (ages 3 through 9), theme park tickets and dining plans are half off with…
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As ‘Wish’ Arrives in Theaters, Celebrate With These New Disney Experiences
The newest animated movie from Disney, Wish, is now in theaters. With the arrival of this new film there are also new experiences to be had from Disney. These experiences help celebrate the arrival of this new film and the characters. Check them out below. Ariana DeBose Sings at Disneyland Paris Academy Award-winning actress and…
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GEEK EATS: Pecan Pie From Walt Disney World Resort Chefs
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. As many people gear up for making their Thanksgiving meal, chefs at Walt Disney World Resort are gearing up to give back and make some incredible meals for those in need. Part of these meals include a pecan pie. This pecan pie recipe is made for the Coalition for the…
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Details and Dates Revealed For EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is returning from January 12 through February 19. This festival highlights the visual, culinary, and performing arts as only Disney can. Here are new details on what to expect at the Festival. Some of Broadway’s brightest stars are coming to Walt Disney World as the DISNEY ON…
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Stars and Schedule for 2023 Holiday TV Specials Announced by Disney Parks and ABC
During the holidays every year there are programs that come through the collaboration of Disney Parks and ABC that bring the magic of the holidays at Disney to living rooms and homes. This year is no different. Today, Disney Parks and ABC announced the specifics about the 2023 Holiday TV Specials that include when they…
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Disney Feeds Those in Need Around the Globe This Thanksgiving
Disney has a long history of giving back through the community. This is done in multiple different ways, including through the Disney VoluntEARS program which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This Thanksgiving, Disney is feeding communities in need around the globe in multiple different ways. From Disneyland and beyond, Disney is making helping those who…
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Disney Marching Bands – Day Fifteen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
As we continue through this adventure of 23 Days of Thanksgiving I have had today’s subject in my mind many times. I’m finally sitting down and writing this one. One of my favorite things at a Disney park is its marching band. Whether it is the Disneyland Band, the Main Street Philharmonic, or even the…
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EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Wins Major Award
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT at Walt Disney World will be honored with a prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Attraction in 2024 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). The TEA Awards are internationally recognized and acknowledge exceptional achievements in the themed entertainment industry and celebrate the creative teams who bring…
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New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economicsannounced today. The study found that Disney,…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Hearing Delayed After District and Governor DeSantis Drag Feet
A judge has ruled that the hearing for a lawsuit will be moved from December 2023 to March 2024 after Disney filed a motion for continuance. Disney said that it filed this motion “because the district has not yet produced vital discovery [and] the current date deprives Disney of the opportunity to ‘present facts essential…
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Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Lights Up at Night During ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’
Cinderella Castle is coming to life nightly in a completely new and magical way during a new show moment. Frozen Holiday Surprise has Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and hundreds of Snowgie siblings help bring the castle to life in a magical way. This show is about seven minutes long and is offered nightly at 6:15…
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‘Veterans Have a Home at The Walt Disney Company’: Disney Salutes Veterans and Military Families
As Veterans Day approaches this weekend, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating and saluting those who have served and military families. That includes many of which who have come to call Disney home after serving their country. On Friday, the company highlighted some of these veterans turned cast members with a special look into the honor, values,…
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GEEK EATS: Foods of EPCOT International Festival of Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of Holidays begins on November 24th and continues through December 30th at Walt Disney World Resort. During this celebration, different holidays and their cultures will be celebrated around EPCOT. During the festival, there will be over 15 holiday kitchens with different food and beverages for guests to enjoy. Along with the delicious…
