Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Acoustic Version of ‘One Little Spark’ Plays After Luminous
Luminous: The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular that is being presented at EPCOT nightly. This new show utilizes fireworks, fountains, music and lights to remind guests that we are more alike than different. Since it opened earlier this month, it has been delighting guests with both recognizable and new music that is…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #5 Destination D23 Announcements
It’s time again for the countdown of the top Disney stories that really made some buzz throughout the year. The number five spot goes to one event, but several announcements. At the very first presentation of Destination D23 in September, several park announcements were made to the awe of the crowd and viewers at home.…
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From 3D Printed Remote-controlled Toys to Tasty Popsicles: Even Disney Animals Are Having Fun
Technology and innovative thinking enhance quality of life and encourage natural behaviors for animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 22, 2023) – By employing the latest in 3D printing, motorized mechanics, and innovative uses for recycled items, the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering…
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Disney Sues Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Over Public Records Request
The Walt Disney Company has sued the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, over a failure for the district to release public records. In the lawsuit, Disney accuses the district of failing to preserve and turn over public records in violation of Florida law and the state’s constitution. Disney asked…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…
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270,000 Toys and Counting Donated For Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and Disney is thrilled to share that this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive tally has broken an all-time Disney record with more than 270,000 toys and counting for children in need! Disney believes that there is no better way to celebrate the giving season than by thanking all of those who are…
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New Show Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’ Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. This will be a fully reimagined theatrical production called The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. This new musical will be arriving in a refreshed Animation Courtyard theater in the fall of 2024. The new…
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Walt Disney World Announces More “Good-to-Go” Days for Annual Passholders Along With Other New Updates
2024 will be a good year to visit Walt Disney World Resort! Today, Walt Disney World announced that more Good-To-Go Days, All-Day Park Hoppers are returning, reservation updates, and some updates to Dining Plans which will be returning as well. All of these announcements can be read below. What do you think of these updates…
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Walt Disney World Cancels Disney Jollywood Nights Tonight Due to Severe Weather
With extreme weather making its way across Florida, Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it has canceled tonight’s Disney Jollywood Nights (review here). Guests who were planning on attending the hard-ticketed event tonight will get an automatic refun. Disney Jollywood Nights is the newest holiday party at the Walt Disney World Resort. This party…
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New Baby Elephant Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
For the first time in seven years, a new baby elephant has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The African elephant calf was born to Nadirah and mother and daughter are currently backstage bonding. Disney shares that the new calf is “bringing plenty of joy to our animal care team this holiday season.” The new little…
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Walt Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction Turns 50
On this day in 1973, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. 50 years later, this attraction still is a fan-favorite. While the park didn’t initially open with the attraction, it was soon realized that guests really wanted to experience Pirates of the Caribbean in Florida…
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Voices of Liberty Bring Joyful Song to America Pavilion During Holidays
The Voices of Liberty are a fan favorite that can be found in the America Pavilion at EPCOT. For the Daps Magic team, they are always on the list of entertainment groups to be seen when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout most of the year, the Voices of Liberty perform patriotic tunes that showcase…
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Disney Legend and Former CEO of Oriental Land Company Toshio Kagami Honored With Cavalcade at Disneyland
Disney Legend and former CEO of Oriental Land Company (owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort) Toshio Kagami was honored yesterday with a special cavalcade at Disneyland. The cavalcade found Kagami-san riding down Main Street, USA aboard Walt’s Main Street Fire Truck, accompanied by the Mickey Mouse, the Disneyland Band, and other Disney friends to…
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Walt Disney World Resort Rings in the Holidays with Soulful Delights
Guests can “Celebrate Soulfully’’ this holiday season with festive music, lively entertainment and magical offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Dec. 12, 2023) – The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort where guests are enjoying enchanting experiences, cultural immersions and general merrymaking that pay tribute to Black heritage and culture through music, food, art…
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Federal Judge Considers Dismissal of Disney Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A federal judge is now considering a request by lawyers for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to have a lawsuit against the Governor and other Floridian leaders dismissed. The lawsuit was filed by Disney and accuses Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders of retaliating against the company for using its protected free speech when it spoke…
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Attorneys for Governor Ron DeSantis Ask Federal Judge to Dismiss Disney’s Free-Speech Lawsuit
Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free-speech lawsuit that was brought against it by The Walt Disney Company. The lawsuit was filed after Governor DeSantis and the Florida state legislature dissolved the former Reedy Creek Improvement District and replaced with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The…
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Holiday Storytellers Bring EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays to Life
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort currently can experience EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. At this celebration, they can get a chance to see how different cultures celebrate the different holidays that are being celebrated at this time of year. All around World Showcase there are different stories shared that give a deeper look…
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Jingle Cruise Brings Humorous Holiday Merriment to the Jungle in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland
The Jingle Cruise at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is once again back. This is a humorous holiday take on the Jungle Cruise that changes things up in Adventureland a bit. This is a seasonal overlay of The World Famous Jungle Cruise for the holiday season that also sees a change of spiel from the…
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Listen to a ‘White Christmas’ Medley Played by Grayson on the Ragtime Piano at Magic Kingdom
There are many magical experiences to be had at Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays. One of them is getting to hear the piano player at Casey’s Corner tickle the ivories with a wide range of music. Today, while in the Magic Kingdom Grayson was playing the ragtime piano. He played several different tunes,…
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‘Luminous’ Brings People Together on Emotional Journey at EPCOT
Luminous is now being offered nightly for guests around the World Showcase Lagoon ay EPCOT. This new nighttime spectacular is a bit of a change from other recent nighttime shows as it doesn’t rely on projections or clips from Disney stories. Instead, it takes guests on an emotional journey with fireworks, fountains, and lighting effects.…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Extra Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not a new holiday offering. However, it is a magical memory maker for guests visiting this park that should not be missed. Some of the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to check out this interactive entertainment offering at Walt Disney World this week and it was…
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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…