Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life at Disney Springs Opening Again Delayed
The opening of Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life has been pushed back again at Disney Springs. The show originally was to have opened earlier this year at Walt Disney World Resort. However, due to COVID-19, the opening was first pushed back to later in the year. At one point it was thought that the…
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Disney Reveals New Gift Card Designs
Disney has announced that there are over 60 new Disney Gift Card designs that are now available on shopDisney.com. There are a wide range of designs that include Mickey and the gang, the “The Child” from The Mandalorian, and also holiday-centric gift cards, family celebrations, and of course birthday Gift Cards. Disney has made an…
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Walt Disney World Attendance Down 80% Says Deutsche Bank
Earlier this month Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that attendance at Walt Disney World Resort wasn’t what was expected. The lower attendance numbers were attributed to COVID-19’s effect on travel. Now, another group has come out sharing just exactly how low those numbers might be. While Disney has not released any official attendance numbers, Deutsche…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Offer Sneak Peek of Disney’s Mulan
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon be able to get a sneak peek of Disney’s Mulan. Starting on August 21st, the preview will be offered at the Walt Disney Presents attraction. Along with the preview, guests will be able to see a display that includes an original witch costume from the film and also…
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Walt Disney World Extends Booking Flexibility Through End of 2020
Walt Disney World Resort has extended flexibility around booking for guests wishing to visit before the end of 2020. This comes after it was recently acknowledged by Disney CEO Bob Chapek on an earnings call that Walt Disney World has not had as many out of town tourists visiting as originally expected. With the uncertainty…
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Roasted White Chocolate Budino from Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
A new cookbook has been released by Disney. Delicious Disney: The Fresh Edition can now be purchased at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The cookbook is a collaboration between Pam Brandon and Disney chefs who came together to create the new recipes found in this cookbook. Brandon has been the author for over…
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Cinderella Castle Moat Refilled at Magic Kingdom
Over the fast few months, Cinderella Castle has been getting a new paint job. As this paint job has been nearing completion, the moat surrounding it has been refilled. DAPS MAGIC team member Murray is currently at Walt Disney World Resort and snapped some pictures of the now filled moat around Cinderella Castle. The…
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Disney Unveils New Face Coverings Made by Cast Members for Cast Members
Disney has unveiled new face coverings that have been designed by cast members for cast members. As they have become part of daily life due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, face coverings have also become a part of Disney’s various costumes. The face coverings that were revealed today will be worn in all of…
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Actors’ Equity Association Signs Deal With Walt Disney World Resort
Since the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, there have been some entertainers that have been performing at the parks. However, any of the actors from the Actors’ Equity Association were not among them. The Actors’ Equity Association represents actors that perform in many of the stage shows or speaking/singing roles in streetmosphere shows…
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Celebrate Halloween from Home with Spooky New Disney Merchandise
We are just 80 days away from Halloween! In my book, that means we start celebrating the spooky season! To help us all celebrate Halloween from home, Disney has released a new spooky collection of merchandise that will be coming to Disney parks and shopDisney.com later this month! If you’re feeling sweet, Disney has a…
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With Shorter Hours Coming, Disney Adjusts EPCOT After 4 Passes
On September 8, 2020, the Walt Disney World Resort will be shortening the operating hours for its parks. Because of this, EPCOT will be closing two hours earlier than it currently is and the EPCOT After 4 pass will no longer seem like quite as good of a deal. Today Disney confirmed to the Orlando…
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Disney Removes Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge From D23 Expo Announcement Post
Recently Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge has been removed from the D23 Expo Disney Parks Blog post that originally shared the announcement of this hotel that was to be built at Walt Disney World Resort. The new lodge was announced at the 2019 D23 Expo. However, as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to…
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First Look at EPCOT Main Entrance Fountain Pylons Revealed!
This morning Imagineer Zach Riddley gave a first look at the found pylons for the entrance of EPCOT that were just installed. In a post on Instagram, Riddley said, “I’m excited to share a first look at the pylons we installed last night as we continue to reimagine the EPCOT main entrance fountain, which has…
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S’mores Gelato Shake from D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
August 10th is National S’mores Day! While most people know how to make a s’more, it seems fitting to elevate things a bit for this special day. To do so, DAPS MAGIC is sharing a recipe from D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs for the S’mores Gelato Shake! The S’mores Gelato Shake is the perfect recipe…
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Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Under Refurbishment Through Halloween
Since the Magic Kingdom reopened last month guests have noticed that the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover didn’t reopen as well. Initially, the attraction just was just not working. However as time went by and the PeopleMover didn’t reopen, it appeared that there wasn’t going to be a quick return for the attraction. Now, Disney has…
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All Parks at Walt Disney World Shorten Hours in September [updated]
Starting in September all four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort will be shortening their daily hours. This news comes as the resort continues to recover from being closed due in March due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The updated hours will begin on September 8th and are as follows: Magic Kingdom…
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Walt Disney World Passholders Can Enjoy Discounts, Extras in August
As Walt Disney World continues to welcome guests back to the magic, there is an update on some exclusive discounts and offers now available for Annual Passholders. First, as a special welcome back surprise, Passholders will be mailed a magical Tinker Bell magnet later this month. Also, for the first time, Passholders can receive 30%…
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2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Coming to Walt Disney World
runDisney has announced that registration for the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox will open as soon as tomorrow. The Rival Run is an epic Star Wars weekend featuring rivalries from the galactic saga. Guests can meet some of your favorite Star Wars Characters, pose for photos, and earn collectible themed medals!…
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Disney Parks Moms Panel Now planDisney
Today Disney announced an update to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is being replaced by planDisney. This resource offers guests a chance to get questions answered by experienced Disney parks guests. The new planDisney panel is the next step in the evolution of the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is billed as a “go-to…
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No-Bake Granola Treats from Disney’s Contemporary Resort Bakery – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The summer is a great time for sweet treats but not always the best time to be baking. Today DAPS MAGIC shares a recipe from the Disney Parks Blog that is a wonderful combination of both chocolate and peanut butter. They also have a little crispy hint to them to add an extra dimension. Check…
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The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends Replaces Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Today a new show debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at what was formerly the home of Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage. The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends now is being performed at the Theater of the Stars. It features a six-piece orchestra and towards the end, it includes Disney characters from Beauty and…
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Tripadvisor Names Magic Kingdom Best Theme Park in the World
Every year, we pull together all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travelers share from across the globe — and use that info to spotlight the very best. The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards celebrates them all. – Tripadvisor.com Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has been named the best theme park…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Baby Mandrill
This week, Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated an exciting new addition! On July 25, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed the newest baby mandrill to the wild world of the animal kingdom! One of the most exciting things about this new addition is that guests are able to see this family bonding! This baby was born to…
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Guests Dining in Table-Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels to Undergo Temperature Screenings
Guests wishing to dine at table-service restaurants at hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort will no be required to undergo temperature screenings. The update is now shown on the Walt Disney World Resort website in at least two places. The policy is the same for table-service restaurants as for the parks or Disney Springs.…