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Imaginative Worlds, Real-Life Adventures: Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Experiences for Kids, Tweens and Teens Aboard Disney Wish
Highlights include a brand-new way to explore the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy, a nautical playground for little ones and exclusive spaces for older kids to chill CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2021) – A high-tech starship on a mission to assist the Resistance. A nautical playground where little cadets train with the most magical captains at sea. A…
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New Cruiser Joins Walt Disney World Resort’s Nautical Fleet
A new cruiser has joined the fleet of watercraft that transport guests around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Named the Tradewinds, this cruiser joined the fleet in conjunction with the arrival of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. The new cruiser is named the Tradewinds. The name was chosen by Walt Disney World Imagineering…
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Space 220 Restaurant Now Open in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
The newest out-of-this-world dining experience is now open at EPCOT. Space 220 opened to guests this morning and also made reservations available. Through the 26th, the restaurant will be accepting only walk-up diners. Starting on 27th, reservations will be accepted. Guests who eat at Space 220 will find themselves launched up through a space elevator…
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All “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” Announcements for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration will feature gold character statues throughout all 4 theme parks. Called the “Disney Fab 5 Character Collection,” these golden statues each have a story as they were revealed. Imagineers, artists, voice actors, celebrity Disney fans, and many others have helped reveal these statues. As they start to appear in…
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Disney Provides Updates on The Princess and the Frog Attraction
Since last year’s announcement that Splash Mountain will be updated to become an attraction based on The Princess and the Frog, fans have been wondering what exactly that will be like. Today, Disney shared an update on the process, the inspiration, and the progress being made on this attraction. Part of the process is going…
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Unlock Hidden Magic: Disney Wish to Debut First-of-its-Kind Interactive Experience, Disney Uncharted Adventure
CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line is taking classic storytelling into an all-new realm of immersive family fun aboard the Disney Wish with the debut of Disney Uncharted Adventure, a first-of-its-kind interactive experience that will lead guests on a journey from bow to stern and beyond the stars. Combining imagination, technology and the magic of…
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Disney Gives Behind the Scenes Look at the Creation of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection
Over the last few weeks as Walt Disney World ramps up for its 50th anniversary celebration, different characters have been unveiled to be a part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. These characters come from all reaches of The Walt Disney Company and have included the original Mickey Mouse himself, Figment, R2D2, and more!…
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Tickets to Go on Sale for Drawn to Life on August 20 Ahead of November Opening at Walt Disney World Resort!
New Cirque du Soleil production is scheduled to open November 18, 2021 Tickets on sale August 20! LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 17, 2021) – After more than a year of waiting, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to announce that Drawn to Life is scheduled to open on Nov. 18. The highly…
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Ahead of Retirement, Mary Niven Gives Final Tour Connecting Disney Legends and Lessons
Senior Vice President of Experience and Integration at the Disneyland Resort Mary Niven is retiring. After a career that spans 21 years, her last day with Disney will be Tomorrow August 14, 2021. As she prepares to close the book on this chapter of her life, she again gave a tour at Disneyland that shares…
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Tenaya Stone Spa Opening at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on September 16
Tenaya Stone Spa will soon be pampering guests at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Starting on September 16, 2021, guests will be able to relax in this getaway in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Reservations opened for this new amenity today! When it opens, it will be available to guests of all three…
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Disney Cruise Line Provides Disney Wish Update as Bow and Wheelhouse are Installed
Disney Cruise Line has provided a new update on the progress of the Disney Wish’s construction. This is currently happening in Papenburg, Germany at the Meyer Werft shipyard. The Disney Wish has two major updates that were shared via the Disney Parks Blog. The two updates are the wheelhouse installation and also the installation of…
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Relax, Recharge, Reconnect: Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Indulgences for Adults Aboard the Disney Wish
New features include first-ever outdoor spa retreat and standalone salon experiences, plus upscale bars and lounges CELEBRATION, Fla. (July 29, 2021) – There’s more magic on the horizon for Disney Wish guests ages 18 and older as Disney Cruise Line unveils even more ways for adults to pamper and play, sip and swim, escape and indulge…
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“Behind the Attraction” Brings Disney History to the Whole Family
Behind the Attraction brings Disney Parks fun to the whole family, while also teaching viewers a thing or two about Disney history. The series, which will debut 5 episodes on July 21, focuses on the history of some of your favorite attractions while getting insight from individuals from Walt Disney Imagineering. It’s a very fun…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates its 66th Anniversary July 17, 2021, as it Continues to Welcome Guests Back to the Magic
Magic is here with new Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park and innovative experiences at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, plus reimagined opening day attractions in Disneyland Park Nighttime festivities at Disneyland Park feature “Mickey’s Mix Magic” with fireworks on select nights, plus state-of-the-art projections, dazzling lights and a high energy, family-fun dance party Mickey’s PhilharMagic…
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Thousands of Positions at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Moving From California to Florida
The Walt Disney Company is making a significant change to where many of its workforce in the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division works. This week it announced that it will be moving a 2000 cast member from this team to a new facility in Florida that is near Walt Disney World Resort. “I want…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Five Magical Years
Shanghai, June 15, 2021 – On June 16, 2016, Shanghai Disney Resort first opened its gates to the public, and began delivering an array of magical experiences in an incredible destination “where dreams come true.” The historic milestone is also a celebration of the successful partnership between the resort’s two shareholders – Shanghai Shendi Group and…
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D23 and Imagineering Celebrate Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Anniversary with Magical Milestones Virtual Event
Today Disney announced a virtual event celebrating the 5th anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort. D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Shanghai Disney Resort 5th Anniversary will be presented on June 16. It is the second virtual event in the Magical Milestone series that celebrate Disney Parks anniversaries. The event will be hosted by…
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More Avengers, Less Masks – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the DISNEY Reporter covers the top five Disney and geek stories from DAPS MAGIC! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover! First off, Avengers Campus opened at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort last week. DAPS MAGIC was on hand for opening day to…
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New Disney Imagination Campus Curriculum Will Teach Critical Skills and Encourage Career Exploration
Disney introduces “imagination-powered” learning through a collection of educational experiences for student groups. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June. 11 2021) –Disney Parks is launching a reimagined line of educational experiences for visiting student groups that will harness beloved Disney franchises – Star Wars, Pixar, Frozen, etc., as well as Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment…
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Disney and Marvel Assemble for Opening Ceremony of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort
Tonight Disney and Marvel came together for the opening ceremony of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. While the new land officially opens on June 4, 2021, the new land “powered up” tonight in a ceremony that was hosted by Friday, the A.I. created by Tony Stark. Avengers Campus Virtual Tour The ceremony began around…
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Walt Disney World Releases More Information and Dates for Disney After Hours Boo Bash!
This Halloween season guests visiting Walt Disney World may not be able to experience Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party but in its place, Disney After Hours Boo Bash will offer the chance to celebrate Halloween at Magic Kingdom instead. This hard-ticketed event will run on select nights between August 10 and October 31st. In general, they…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals First-Of-Its-Kind Funnel Suite on Disney Wish
When the Disney Wish launches next year with guests, it will have a new suite option that is the first-of-its-kind. This suite will be found in the funnel of the Disney Wish! The Wish Tower Suite will be found in the front funnel of the ship and provide incredible views and magical accommodations. The penthouse…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with a “Magical Surprise”
Next month marks 5 years of magic at Shanghai Disney Resort! To celebrate this milestone, Disney Parks Ambassadors from around the world got together to send their well wishes to the newest park in the bunch. This video is incredibly sweet and definitely one of my favorite things that has come from global Disney parks…
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Disney Cruise Line Gives Grand Reveal of Disney Wish
Today the Disney Cruise Line revealed the next ship in its fleet, the Disney Wish. The reveal was done virtually and allowed Disney fans around the globe to experience this magical moment together. The name of the reveal was Once Upon a Disney Wish and can be seen below. During the half-hour event, Laura Cabo…