Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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New Disney Parks Leadership Announced
Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All new positions are effective immediately. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning…
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Check Out This Disney Disclaimer Before Visiting Disney Springs
Disney Springs is beginning a phased reopening on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Ahead of this reopening, Disney has released several guidelines to help keep both guests and Cast Members safe at Disney Springs. This comes a little over a week after Shanghai Disneyland reopened with its own safety protocols in place. On top of the…
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Important Information Regarding the Phased Reopening of Disney Springs
Matt Simon, Vice President of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, has released a statement on the phased reopening of the shopping and dining complex. Wednesday, May 20, will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. The safety and…
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Disney Reaches Deal for Return of Walt Disney World Unions
Disney has reached a deal with one of the major unions at the Walt Disney World Resort ahead of their return to work. The news comes from a statement from the Service Trades Council Union (STCU), which represents approximately 43,000 workers at Walt Disney World Resort. It includes safety guidelines for social distancing, cleaning, and…
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Disney Retail Shops and Dining Establishments at Disney Springs to Reopen on May 27th
Disney will be reopening its retail shops and eating establishments at Disney Springs starting on May 27th. The news, reported by the Hollywood Reporter, comes from Eric Clinton, president of UNITE HERE, Local 362. This comes as cast members begin to return to Disney Springs to get part of Walt Disney World Resort ready for…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Adventure Kit Available on DisneyNOW
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had been open just a short time before Walt Disney World Resort had to shut its gates due to coronavirus. While guests may not be able to experience the attraction currently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they can now experience it at home. Disney has released the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway…
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Guests Likely Required to Wear Masks When U.S. Disney Parks Reopen
Shanghai Disney Resort has reopened with social distancing guidelines, and the requirement of Cast Members and guests wearing masks when working and/or visiting the Park. Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on CNBC this morning with Julia Boorstin to talk about what Disneyland and Walt Disney World would do in terms of reopening. Boorstin asked Chapek…
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Walt Disney World Now Only Accepts New Reservations Starting July 1st
The Walt Disney World Resort is now only accepting new reservations starting on July 1, 2020. Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort website will discover that July 1st is the first day that they can currently book new reservations. All levels of hotels show no availability for the month of June. Currently, Walt Disney…
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Disney Springs to Begin Phased Reopening at Walt Disney World Resort Starting May 20th
Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening at the Walt Disney World Resort starting on May 20th. The announcement was made the same week that Shanghai Disneyland’s phased reopening was announced. The news came from a post by the Vice President of Disney Springs, Matt Simon on the Disney Parks Blog. With this reopening, there…
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Tonga Toast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
One of the most popular breakfast foods at the Walt Disney World Resort is the Tonga Toast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This is a “must-have” breakfast when visiting Walt Disney World. Due to people not being able to visit Walt Disney World right now, nobody is really getting any Tonga Toast… until today. Disney…
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Dr. Pamela Hymel Hints That Virtual Queues Could Be Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort
Earlier today, The Walt Disney Company announced that Shanghai Disneyland Resort would be reopening on May 11, just under a week. Of course, many fans have had questions about what that will look like as there is still uncertainty in the world about COVID-19. This afternoon, Dr. Pamela Hymel, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, has…
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Do More With Your Droid With Disney’s New Droid Depot App
The Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge allows guests to build and customize their own droid. Today, that experience got added to as Disney released a new Droid Depot App to help brings these droids to life even more! The new app is currently available free on the App Store and Google Play. This new app…
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Walt Disney World Extends Cancellations Through May 23rd for Resort Guests
The Walt Disney World Resort is cancelling reservations for guests that were intending to visit before May 23rd. Guests were emailed a notification about the cancellations. This email also details options for those with cancelled reservations. The notification does not announce any official opening date for the Walt Disney World Resort. It does give options…
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Florida Task Force Releases Guidelines for Theme Parks and Hotels to Reopen
Just over a month ago, the Walt Disney Resort closed to all guests. This meant that theme parks closed its gates and just a few days later, the hotels shut down officially. In the time that has passed since many Disney fans have speculated on when the parks may reopen and what it may look…
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Monday Memories – My First Visit to Walt Disney World
The Disney Parks are all about creating magical memories with family and friends. We may be missing our ‘happy place’ right now, but it’s always good to look back on the memories we have made. First visits are always fun! I still remember my first visit to Walt Disney World in September 2004. It was…
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Mickey Beignets – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Mickey Beignets are always a favorite when visiting the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Found in New Orleans Square at Disneyland and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, they are fluffy, light, and delicious! Today, DAPS MAGIC is excited to share the recipe for the Mickey Mouse-shaped Beignets from Disney. This recipe will…
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Porcupine Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Named After Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member
A porcupine that was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now has a name. Shelley the porcupette was named after Disney Cast Member Shelley, a veterinary services manager at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Shelley, the Cast Member, played a significant role in the birth of this young one. She was born on February 25, 2020, and already…
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The Magic of Nature Found in Disney Parks and Beyond on Earth Day!
Today marks the 50th Earth Day! It also happens to be the anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This beautiful park at Walt Disney World Resort opened on April 22, 1998. Covering 580 acres, it is the largest Disney theme park in the world! It is a park that is devoted to experiencing…
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Domestic Disney Dark Rides – DAPS MAGIC Live!
DAPS MAGIC Live is a series of live streams where the DAPS MAGIC team discuss and reminisce various topics. The most recent topic was on the dark rides found at the domestic Disney Parks. What’s this mean? The team debated and wrestled with the merits of what made for the best dark ride at any…
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runDisney Update: Virtual and In-Person Registration Dates Posted
As Disney fans have stayed home during this global pandemic, many of them have been searching for a way to have magic at home. Whether it be through the Disney+ streaming service or watching Youtube videos, there have been many ways that fans have gotten creative. Today, Disney gave fans a runDisney update that would…
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A Virtual Tour of the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
Spring has sprung, and I look forward to enjoying nature once quarantine is over! Like most of you, I am also missing the Disney Parks in the process. It’s crazy, but I actually was in Walt Disney World a matter of days before all of the Disney Parks closed! My brother and I took a…
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Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Deal with 43,000 Cast Members Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Walt Disney World has announced plans to stop paying wages to 43,000 Cast Members on April 19 in what is the largest wave of furloughs since the Resort closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus spread. Cast Members will be able to keep their medical, dental and life insurance benefits for the length of the…
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Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Deal With Musicians Union
Walt Disney World Resort and the musicians union that represents approximately 200 musicians have reached a deal regarding furloughs that will begin on April 19th. The deal was reached on Tuesday night. It extends the furloughs that are already impacting many cast members to the members of this union. With this deal, the cast members…
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Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Celebrates 13 Lucky Years at EPCOT
On April 6, 2007, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros opened in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. This attraction replaced ‘El Rio del Tiempo,’ which ran at Epcot from October 1, 1982 to January 2, 2007. ‘El Rio del Tiempo’ began on a quiet river under an evening sky. It passed a volcano…