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The Galaxy Gets Closer – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, things start off with quite a bit of news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. However, that’s not the only news coming from the Disneyland Resort. The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun. It was also announced this week that Jessie’s Critter…
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Everything You Need to Know About Disneyland’s Upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
We are so close to the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! While we still don’t know exactly when the land will open, we are excited to share some really wonderful news with you! Tonight, there was so much information released about what is to come. We are here to share everything to you can…
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Disney Begins Testing on the Disney Skyliner Gondolas at Walt Disney World
Testing has begun on the Disney Skyliner Gondolas that are opening later this year at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new state-of-the-art transportation system will allow guests to travel in the skies between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot along with four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the proposed Disney’s Riviera Resort,…
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New Details and Activities Revealed for NBA Experience at Disney Springs
All-new destination at Walt Disney World Resort to open summer 2019, bringing NBA moments to life through thrilling basketball activities and interactive exhibitions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2018) – For the first time, Walt Disney World Resort is giving guests and basketball fans a glimpse of the exciting action coming to the new…
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D23 Announces a Slate of Events Across the Country for Disney Fans
2019 will mark the tenth year of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. This popular Disney club will be celebrating its tenth anniversary throughout the year by hosting multiple events throughout the country! This morning D23 revealed some of the magical events that will be happening. New 2019 D23 Events RETURN TO WALT’S BIRTHPLACE: In…
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Take a Festive Look ‘Inside Disney Parks’ with Behind the Scenes of Disney Holiday Magic
With the official beginning of the holidays at the Disney Parks just around the corner, decorations are starting to pop up everywhere! This special holiday edition of “Inside Disney Parks” takes us backstage to see how the magic happens! As an even more magical element, Mickey Mouse has come out to co-host in his new…
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Disney Launches #DreamBigPrincess Global Video Series Ahead of International Day of the Girl
Today Disney launched the #DreamBigPrincess series which features trailblazing women across technology, entertainment, medicine, law, sports, arts, science, fashion, and politics. This includes Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and entrepreneur Jo Malone CBE to Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts and Golden Globe® Award-winning actress Emily Blunt. There is also a Canadian member of Parliament, a Chilean astronomer, an award-winning chef…
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With a Dose of Disney Magic, CHOC Walk in the Park Raises Funds for Children of Southern California
On August 26, 2018, the Disneyland Resort opened its gates before dawn to help make an impact for the children of Southern California. CHOC Walk in the Park brings thousands of people to the Disneyland Resort to raise funds for these kids. Many of these kids wouldn’t have hope or a future if it weren’t…
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Slinky Dog Dash Strrretches the Fun in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New multi-launch, family-friendly coaster delivers a Disney first LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – Jumping on the coolest canine toy ever, guests are in for a rollicking good time as Disney’s Hollywood Studios unleashes Slinky Dog Dash in the new Toy Story Land at the Walt Disney World Resort. This multi-launch, family-friendly roller…
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Alien Swirling Saucers Takes Guests for a Spin in New Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – Three-eyed Toy Story Aliens take guests on a whirling flying saucer ride in toy rocket ships as part of Alien Swirling Saucers, one of the new attractions inside Toy Story Land, opening June 30 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As guests become “honorary toys” in the new land,…
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Toy Story Land Continues Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World Resort
Lightning McQueen to star in new Cars experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, joining a host of upcoming new attractions, restaurants and more throughout the resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 29, 2018) – As Toy Story Land is about to become part of the Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney executives today provided…
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Did You Know? A Few Fun Facts About Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean originally opened in 1967 with Walt Disney personally supervising its creation. Since then, millions of guests have gone on a musical adventure through the world of pirates. Through the years, the attraction has gone through a few changes. The most recent change replaced the original auction scene with a new one.…
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Disney Cruise Line Debuts Diverse Lineup of Itineraries and Home Ports for Fall 2019
Family fun awaits during departures from New York, California, Texas and Florida CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 17, 2018) – In fall 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including adventures to Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to weeklong…
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“New Species of Theme Park.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Marks 20-Year Anniversary in Special Earth Day Ceremonies
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 22, 2018) – Disney’s theme park of exploration is a place unique in all the world. Here Walt Disney World guests can venture to the snowy flanks of Mt. Everest, raft down a rainforest river, view wildlife on an African savannah and travel light years to an alien planet where…
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Timeline for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Announced!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are finally getting their very own attraction. Announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim last year, this attraction will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This last weekend at the D23 Expo Japan, it was announced when this attraction will be actually arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort. Bob Chapek,…
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My Number One Disney Theme Park Attraction Experience of 2017
As 2017 winds down I find myself reflecting on some of the magical attraction experiences I was able to have in the course of the year. 2017 brought the re-imagining of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disneyland Resort, turning it into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! The opening of this…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Planning Japanese Themed Expansion
A substantial expansion is in the works for the Tokyo Disney Resort. According to a press release shared by Mainichi News, this could be a new theme park or park expansion that would have a Japanese theme. This new expansion would not start construction until 2025. It would feature new and different attractions and characters that…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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D23 Brings Disney Magic to Fans Across the Country in 2018
The slate of events includes a special birthday celebration for Mickey Mouse, advance movie screenings, exclusive tours, Broadway shows, and a return to Walt’s hometown of Marceline. BURBANK, Calif. – October 1, 2017 – In 2018, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events for fans around the country to enjoy.…
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Remembering A Disney Legend – Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio
Disney Legend Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio died September 10 at the age of 98. X leaves behind a great legacy throughout Disney movies and theme parks. He joined Disney in 1938, and worked on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Fantasia.’ He briefly left Disney to join the Army Air Corps in the war effort, and returned to Disney…
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Francis Xavier “X” Atencio, Disney Legend and Animator, Dies at 98
Today it was announced that Disney Legend Francis Xavier “X” Atencio passed away on September 10. He was 98. Atencio was both an animator and Imagineer. As an animator he worked on movies like Pinocchio and Fantasia. In Imagineering he worked on several favorite Disney attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion.…
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Marty Sklar, Disney Legend and Imagineer, Passed Away at Age 83
Marty Sklar, once head of Imagineering, has passed away on July 27, 2017. He was in his home when he passed away. He started working for Walt Disney in 1955. His first job was for the Disneyland News, and it was because of his working at the UCLA Bruin newspaper. After that he worked closely…
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Disney Legends Ceremony Kicks of 2017 D23 Expo
The 2017 D23 Expo kicked off with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company throughout the years. It included many different categories of contribution that ranged from many different disciplines found within The Walt Disney Company. It…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Hosts Spectacular One Year Anniversary Celebration With Guests From Across China
Shanghai Disneyland caps incredible first year, welcoming over 11 million guests since its historic June 2016 opening SHANGHAI (Jun. 16, 2017) – Shanghai Disney Resort marked its first anniversary tonight, as floating lanterns representing good fortune for the past, present and future hovered above Shanghai Disneyland during a magical celebration at the resort’s Enchanted Storybook…