Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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How Disney and its Cast have Protected Over 1,000 Species of Animals
When you ask Dr. Zak about his work and workplace, he will not talk about conference rooms or computer monitors. He will also not tell you about Expedition Everest or Pandora – the World of Avatar, even though he works at Disney. Instead, he will tell you about butterflies, bees, birds, and other animals. You…
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Largest Solar Canopy Plant in Europe Coming to Disneyland Paris
The largest solar canopy plant in all of Europe will soon be found at Disneyland Paris. The solar canopy will cover a parking lot at Disneyland Paris and once it is completed, it will generate 36 GWh/year, or enough to handle generating electricity for a town of 17,400 people. The Disney Parks Blog shared details…
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Check Out the History of the Dapper Dans at Disney Parks on National Barbershop Quartet Day!
Today is National Barbershop Quartet Day. For this annual holiday, it is only appropriate to recognize and honor the Disney Parks very own Barbershop Quarter, the Dapper Dans. Since 1959, the Dapper Dans have been making melodies at Disney Parks starting at Disneyland and then expanding to Walt Disney World Resort and beyond. To celebrate…
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New Adventures Coming to Star Tours in 2024 and New Characters Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There will be new adventures coming to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. There will also be new Star Wars characters coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The announcements came during a panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023. The new adventures for Star Tours that will arrive…
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Disney Raises Hourly Rate for Disney College Program
Walt Disney World Resort is raising its rates for participants in the Disney College Program. It announced that participants in the program will be seeing themselves get a raise of $2 per hour with new hires starting at $16 per hour. This will apply to current and future participants in the program. It will go…
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Walt Disney World Resort Resuming Sales of Annual Passes
Walt Disney World Resort is resuming sales of all levels of its Annual Passes starting on April 20, 2023. The return of the passes comes after they haven’t been available for an extended time. Eligible DVC Members will be able to purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass starting on April 13, 2023 as part of…
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How to Experience TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run officially opened at Magic Kingdom today. With the opening, thousands of guests did their very best to be among the first to experience the attraction on its opening day. Guests got up at the crack of dawn to descend on the Magic Kingdom to enter the Grid. For those who weren’t…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Official Opens at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run has officially opened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort was officially opened to public after a ribbon cutting ceremony with cast members who bring the magic to life at the attraction on hand. The brief ceremony brought to life the highly anticipated attraction and…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Update on Journey of Water at EPCOT
Disney CEO Bob Iger shared an update on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana during the Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting. The update shows the new EPCOT experience getting closer to being finished. Once it is completed, the multi-year transformation of EPCOT will be complete. The following was shared by the Disney Parks Blog about the…
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Walt Disney World Gives Local Teachers and Community Early Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run Before April 4 Opening
Disney is donating $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools in honor of the attraction’s official opening. Caps resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration that included over $6.5 million in grants from Disney to Central Florida nonprofits. Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (April 3, 2023) – Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Calls Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Actions Anti-Business and Anti-Florida
During the Disney Annual Shareholders Meeting this morning Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke out about the actions of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis against The Walt Disney Company. The Disney CEO was responding to a question during the Q&A period at the end of the meeting. The response was in reaction to a question about Disney’s…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Orders Investigation of Disney Over Reedy Creek Agreement
The plot continues to thicken as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to wage war against The Walt Disney Company. This conflict began last year after then Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. This led to the Florida Legislature dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which DeSantis then signed.…
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Step Into Relaxed Elegance as Narcoossee’s Reopens April 1 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Iconic Walt Disney World Signature Dining restaurant returns in a newly refreshed space inspired by the harmony of land and sea LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla, (April 1, 2023) – Just in time for spring, Narcoossee’s returns to Walt Disney World delighting guests with the grace and charm of a Victorian seaside setting. The signature dining…
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Disney Shares New Photos of Narcoossee’s Ahead of Its Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
On April 1, 2023, Narcoossee’s will be reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort. This restaurant serves a menu of coastal cuisine and also offers a magical views. Check out these photos that were released by Disney that show off its menu ahead of the restaurant’s return: The Restaurant…
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Disney Reveals Ways to Celebrate Earth Month
Earth Month is in April. Ahead of the arrival of the month tomorrow, Disney has shared some ideas for how to celebrate this month. This month will not just be about conserving our planet, it will also be a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are also ways to celebrate with…
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Themes Revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The themes have been revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The weekend, which happens from January 4-7, 2024. It includes a 5k, 10k, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, and also virtual races. Here are details runDisney shared about the race…
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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Comes to an End
Today is the final day for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration, it was called, began on October 1, 2021. The Daps Magic team was on hand for its kickoff. The big highlights of the celebration were the arrival of Harmonious at EPCOT and Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom.…
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Here is How Baseball Helped Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sometimes answer to questions can come from the most unique places. In this case, a question regarding the breeding habits of the Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom found its answer at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Specifically, the answer came from a baseball mound. The Disney Parks Blog shared about how baseball is assisting…
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Celebrate Her Story: 3 Incredible Walt Disney World Chefs
Chef Demetria Foundoukis, Chef Christine Weissman and Chef Amanda Lauder are three dynamic and innovative culinary masterminds that are making magic through food at Walt Disney World Resort. During Women’s History month, Disney continues to tell and celebrate the stories of women from around the company. Read the stories of these three culinary artisans and…
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Unions Vote to Accept Deal with Walt Disney World Resort
Union members today that work at Walt Disney World Resort accepted a deal that was negotiated by union leaders and Disney. According to the Service Trades Council Union, all current theme park workers will receive a raise between $5.50 and $8.60 per hour by the end of the contract, with the first $3 in raises…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Gearing Up For Fight With Walt Disney World Resort
Governor DeSantis’ new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District, is gearing up for a fight with Disney. The disagreement is over a 30-year development agreement between the district and Disney that was made before Reedy Creek was replaced. A Disagreement Over an Agreement The 30-year development agreement was quietly…
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Hollywood Star Halle Bailey Helps Disney Dreamers Academy Students Dream Big at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 26, 2023 – This weekend, 100 students from across the country celebrated the conclusion of the 16th year of Disney Dreamers Academy with an emotional commencement ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, featuring an inspirational speech by Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play Ariel in the upcoming…
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Walt Disney World Announces Annual Pass Discount for Select Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Voyages
Walt Disney World has announced discounts on cruises aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders on select dates. The discounts are for 30% and are on select voyages aboard the Halcyon this spring and summer. The news could be found on the Walt Disney World Resort website in the Annual…
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Donnie Dunagan Visits Bambi at Disney Fab 50 Collection
Over 80 years after he brought Bambi to life, Donnie Dunagan has come to visit Bambi at Walt Disney World Resort! While this visit was very different from his visits to Disneyland with Walt Disney when he was a young child, he still had time to reflect on the magic he created when he was…