Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Annual Passholder Preview Dates/Details Announced For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening at Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024. Ahead of the opening of this new Walt Disney World Resort attraction, there will be previews for a variety of groups including cast members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Annual Passholders. Today, Walt Disney World Resort announced the preview dates for the…
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Preview Announced Exclusively For D23 Gold Members
Over the weekend it was announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be officially opening at Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024. Ahead of the opening of this new Walt Disney World Resort attraction, D23 Gold Members will have the opportunity to experience this new attraction. D23 members will also be able to see the movie…
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Opening Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort Announced
The opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort has been announced. The new Magic Kingdom attraction will be opening on June 28, 2024. An opening date for the Disneyland Resort version of the attraction has not been announced yet but will be later this year. A press release was shared this…
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Disney Teases Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Announcement for Disney Night on ‘American Idol’ Tonight
It’s Disney Night on American Idol tonight. Ahead of the broadcast of this special episode, Disney is teasing that a special announcement will be made regarding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It is very possible that this will be an announcement for the opening date of this attraction. It already has been officially announced that it will…
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New Details Shared About New Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World Resort
New details are being shared by Disney regarding the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World Resort. Work continues on this tower and it is expected to be opening in December 2024. With progress continuing to be made, reservations will also soon be available for guests who wish to…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces DescenDANCE Party Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Today Disney Experiences has started its Halfway to Halloween celebration. There is a lot of news coming out about what will be coming throughout Disney Experiences for Halloween. This includes details about the dates for this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland Resort. At Walt Disney World Resort, details were released about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary…
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A Photo Tour of Disney’s Hollywood Studios From 1989
On May 1, 1989, Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially opened and let guests enter the world of movies when they visited Walt Disney World Resort. Within a couple of months of opening, Daps Magic team member Doug visited this new park with his 35mm camera. Below is a look at this day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…
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EPCOT to Soon Display Veteran Portraits by President George W. Bush
May is National Military Appreciation Month. Soon, Walt Disney World Resort will be welcoming a portraits of veterans that were painted by former President George W. Bush to EPCOT. Disney shared today that starting on June 9, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, will…
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Disney Shares Vintage Photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 35th Anniversary
Take a look at these vintage photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the Walt Disney World Resort park celebrates its 35th anniversary!
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Geek Eats: Mother’s Day Food Guide
Mother’s Day is almost upon us! On May 12th, many families and their mothers will descend on Disney parks to celebrate “Mom” in a magical way. While there are always plenty of options for what to eat when visiting a Disney park, below are a few that are specific to Mother’s Day. They are found…
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Geek Eats: Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe From The Hollywood Brown Derby
On May 1, 2024, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. Yesterday, we shared the recipe for Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf from 50’s Prime Time Café. Today, we are excited to share the Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby. This is a dessert that has been served in…
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Geek Eats: 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Disney Parks Foods
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will be celebrating by showcasing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an array of delightful bites and drinks for guests to enjoy throughout May. There are quite a few different options to enjoy throughout the month, below…
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Reedy Creek Fire Department Gets New Name
Last year the Reedy Creek Improvement District was dissolved and then recreated as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The new district was similar to its previous iteration but now has a board of directors that were appointed by the Florida Governor. Since the change over, there has been a new logo unveiled, a new…
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2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates Announced!
The dates for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have been announced. This delicious festival at Walt Disney World Resort will be taking place from August 29 through November 23, 2024. Along with announcing the dates for this year’s Food & Wine Festival, some highlights of what will be offered throughout the festival…
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‘Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show Spectacular’ is Topic of Disney Parks’ First Episode of ‘How Happy Happens’
The first episode of a new youtube series from Disney Parks that focuses on highlights Cast Members and their jobs has been released. This series will introduce some Cast Members and their stories from across Disney Experiences who have some “pretty awesome stories, but even better stories.” Raevon Redding, the former Walt Disney World Resort…
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Smellephants on Parade Begin to Arrive at Storybook Circus in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
A new experience that is coming to Walt Disney World Resort is beginning to show up in the Magic Kingdom. The Smellephants on Parade presented by Scentsy is beginning to be installed in Storybook Circus. When complete, guests will have the opportunity to go on a brand-new, interactive search-and-sniff experience. Along with these elephants being installed…
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Victoria & Albert’s Honored with Michelin Star
Victoria & Albert’s has been awarded with a Michelin star. The restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is known for its luxurious dining experiences. It is a favorite dining location for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort who are looking for a high-end dining experience. Michelin said about Victoria & Albert’s the following:…
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Recycled Glass Helps Disney Plants Grow In Unique Way
The Earth Month celebration continues as Walt Disney World is always looking for innovative ways to help the planet. Now a simple glass bottle is helping grow beautiful plants and flowers. In 2022, Disney installed a glass pulverizer to help turn recycled glass into a sand-like material. Now that material is used on the horse trails at…
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The Legendary Chase Family To Be Among First to Experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Leah Chase Sr., former owner of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, was one of the inspirations for the character of Princess Tiana for The Princess and the Frog and then Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Her daughters, Stella and Leah Jr., will be some of the first people to experience this new attraction ahead of its…
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Secrets of Disney’s Birds Revealed Through Cutting-Edge Technology
Earth Day, and the 26th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, is fast approaching. Everyday we learn more and more about what’s happening at Animal Kingdom for Earth Day and Earth Month. One thing you might not realize is the behavior of birds. Birds roam freely, and there’s usually not much we…
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Two New Shops Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Disneyland’s Critter Country is getting some new retail establishments with the arrival of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Over at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom will also be getting a couple of new shops when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure arrives. The attraction is set to open this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. When it does,…
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Geek Eats: May the 4th Foods
May the 4th is almost here! For Star Wars Day this year, there are plenty of foods and beverages to enjoy. The Force was clearly strong with the culinary teams behind these offerings. Below is a look at what will be available for those who are celebrating May the 4th, or just enjoy some fun…
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Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Stars such as “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John, Disney actress Dara Reneé and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross lent their support toward energizing the students’ career aspirations while also joining them on magical experiences that only happen at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2024) – The 100 teens at Walt Disney…
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New Flavors and Enchanted Wishes Join a Stellar Collection of Disney Character Dining Experiences
1900 Park Fare returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian giving guests more choices and flexibility to enjoy character dining across Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 9, 2024) – The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant is opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10, revealing a…