Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Annual Passholder Exclusive Popcorn Bucket
Walt Disney World Resort announced that a new Annual Passholder exclusive popcorn bucket is on the way later this month. In a post on social media, Walt Disney World shared that the new bucket will feature Mickey Mouse and be available starting on October 25, 2022. The arrival of this new popcorn bucket comes as…
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Four Historically Black College Bands Display Sizzle and Showmanship at HBCU Week
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (October 9, 2022) – Four marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) put on a show during the largest-ever HBCU Week at Walt Disney World Resort. On Saturday, Alcorn State, Delaware State, North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem State marching bands served as honorary grand marshals in multiple parades at…
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Enjoy 4 Hours of Original EPCOT Entrance Area Music Loop
For EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary, original area music was played at the entrance of EPCOT in front of Spaceship Earth. This music added a healthy dose of nostalgia and was an excellent addition to the day’s celebration. The Daps Magic team sat down and enjoyed this music (while filming) both during the day and at night…
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New Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Mickey Mouse Series Arrives on shopDisney
A new Mickey Mouse series of merchandise has arrived on shopDisney.com that is focused on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This series offers several different options of Mickey Mouse in his western best in honor of the Frontierland mountain in the Disney Parks, particularly Walt Disney World Resort as it continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares Festive Holiday Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort has shared all of the festive celebrations for this year’s holiday season. Throughout all of the parks, there will be many different ways to celebrate the spirit of the season. Disney shared the following information about the holiday celebrations from across the Walt Disney World Resort. Check out all of the…
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Check Out the Full Classic EPCOT Entrance Loop That Was Played for EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary
This weekend, guests who were visiting EPCOT for its 40th anniversary were greeted with classic Epcot Center music from the past. Instead of the normal loop that has been playing as guests walk up to Spaceship Earth from the entrance, music that hearkens back to days gone by in this space was played in the…
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EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary Beacon of Magic Celebrates Magical Music From Past Four Decades
As part of EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary celebration, a new Beacon of Magic debuted specifically for the milestone. This VERY limited Beacon of Magic celebrates four decades of possibility with iconic music and magical light on and around Spaceship Earth. The show moment debuted at around 7:30 PM on October 1st to a very packed entrance…
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EPCOT Celebrates its 40th Anniversary With Special Event, Ceremony, and Beautiful Beacon of Magic
On this day 40 years ago, what was then known as Epcot Center opened at Walt Disney World Resort. This was a park that celebrated the magic of possibility. Over the next four decades, the park has grown and changed. In fact, it is currently in the midst of a massive transformation. However, it celebrates…
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Full Lineup of EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced
Recently, most of the lineup of narrators for this year’s EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional. This annual traditional is a highlight for many Disney guests and the Candlelight Processional’s history dates back to Walt Disney himself. It has been celebrated at the Walt Disney World Resort since its first holiday season in 1971. Over 50 years later, this…
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Updated Information for Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Parks and More after Hurricane Ian Closures
Walt Disney World Resort is reopening today after being closed for two days because of the impact of Hurricane Ian. Yesterday, Walt Disney World announced the times that the parks and Disney Springs would be reopening. They are different than normal days at Walt Disney World as it enters a phased reopening. Last night, more…
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Walt Disney World Releases Theme Park and Disney Springs Hours for Phased Reopening
After being closed for two days due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, the parks and Disney Springs will be reopening on Friday, September 30, 2022. The reopening will be different than normal operating days. There is a longer early entry time for guests of the Walt Disney World Resort and then all guests can…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Reopen Theme Parks and Disney Springs with Phased Approach Starting Friday After Weathering Hurricane Ian
Walt Disney World Resort is set to start reopening its theme parks and also Disney Springs on Friday. Walt Disney World shared that this will be done with a phased approach and that more details will be arriving later today. The announcement comes after the resort closed its theme parks and Disney Springs for two…
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After Hurricane Ian – Looking Around Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort at Walt Disney World Resort
Hurricane Ian battered the state of Florida overnight from September 28-29, 2022, including Walt Disney World Resort. While the rain continues to come down during the day on September 29, 2022, cast members at Walt Disney World Resort are actively back at work cleaning up the mess that was caused by Ian. The storm passed…
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Disney After Hours Events Returns to Walt Disney World in 2023
This January, Disney After Hours events will return to Walt Disney World Resort! Guests will be able to experience all of the fun of Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios as they have a chance to experience all their favorite attractions with popcorn, ice cream, and select beverages included in the price of the…
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The Current Look at Walt Disney World’s Weather Updates & Information as Hurricane Ian Rages On
As Hurricane Ian continues to rage across Florida, the Walt Disney World Resort Weather Updates & Information page has gotten quite comprehensive. This information continues to be updated at DisneyWorld.com/Weather. Daps Magic continues to provide updates about Hurricane Ian at DapsMagic.com/Hurricane-Ian. The Weather Updates & Information page has grown quite lengthy on Walt Disney World’s…
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LIVE: Hurricane Ian From Walt Disney World
Hurricane Ian is making its way across the state of Florida. As it passes over Orlando and Walt Disney World, guests at the resort have been asked to shelter in their rooms. Here is a view live view from Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort on the evening of September 28, 2022. Hurricane Ian came ashore as…
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Walt Disney World Resort Guests Instructed to Shelter in Rooms as Hurricane Ian Arrives
As weather reports predict that the weather will get significantly worse at 9:00 PM ET in the Orlando area, Walt Disney World Resort is instructing its guests to remain in their rooms starting at 9:00 PM until the storm subsides. The announcement is being shown on the bottom of the Resort TV channels on the…
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Hurricane Ian Headed Strait For Walt Disney World and Orlando in Recent Projections
As Hurricane Ian continues to get closer to Florida, the models that track and predict where the hurricane will go become more accurate. Currently, Hurricane Ian is a category 3 storm and it has seen its track shift south of Tampa Bay. It is now targeting somewhere between Port Charlotte and Fort Meyers for landfall…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Close Theme Parks and Disney Springs Due to Hurricane Ian
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it will be closing its theme parks on Wednesday and Thursday. Disney Springs will be closed on Wednesday with a decision to be made about Thursday being made later. This comes as Hurricane Ian continues to bear down on Florida and looks to be a once-in-a-lifetime storm.…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Cancels Cruises Due to Impact of Hurricane Ian on Walt Disney World Resort
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is canceling two voyages due to the threat of Hurricane Ian on the guest experience. In an update on the Walt Disney World Resort website, guests were notified of the cancellation. The cruises that are departing on September 27, 2022 and also on September 29, 2022. The following post was shared…
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Travel to Walt Disney World Limited as Orlando International Airport Announces Closure Ahead of Hurricane Ian Arrival
Orlando International Airport has announced that it will be suspending operations starting at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, due to Hurricane Ian. The airport made the announcement this morning that all commercial operations will stop starting at that time. Parking will also be closed at the same time. The announcement came after the…
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Hurricane Ian is Now Category 2 as it Heads Towards Florida and Walt Disney World
Hurricane Ian is now a category 2 storm and continues to move closer to Florida, and with it, Walt Disney World Resort. As it continues on track towards Florida, the effects of the storm could begin being felt by the state as early as Tuesday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said in a statement that tropical-force…
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Walt Disney World Resort Provides First Updates on Operational Changes Ahead of Arrival of Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian looms closer and is expected to impact all of Florida, Walt Disney World Resort has provided the first updates on operational changes because of the storm. The updates can be found at disneyworld.com/weather and as of Monday afternoon were as follows: Weather Updates & Information Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating…
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Walt Disney World Reveals Lineup of EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional Narrators
An annual tradition is returning again this year to EPCOT. The Candlelight Processional’s history dates back to the days of Walt Disney at Disneyland. This tradition began at Walt Disney World in 1971. At EPCOT, the tradition includes celebrity narrators, the Voices of Liberty acapella ensemble, a 50-piece live orchestra, and glorious massed choirs coming…