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Disney Shares More About Walking Droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Recently some Disneyland guests at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were able to see some droids walking around the land. These droids were only out for a day but they have been talked about a whole lot longer than that. Daps Magic was able to see and capture videos/photos of these droids (video of which can…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Cast Members With 50 and 55 Years of Service
The Disneyland Resort recently celebrated the careers of cast members who have worked at the resort for 50 and 55 years. The celebration took place in the Golden Horseshoe and honored these magic makers. The Disney Parks Blog shared a little bit about them and their careers. Check out their stories here:
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Blue Cross Named as Presenting Sponsor of the Frozen Ever After Attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, October 26, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (“HKDL”) is proud to announce its new resort alliance with Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”), a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited, as the presenting sponsor of Frozen Ever After. Frozen Ever After – Presented by Blue Cross is located at the world’s first and…
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Special Medallions Coming For Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Are you a Disneyland Magic Key Holder and a medallion collector? If so, you can head to the Magic Key Terrace at Disney California Adventure Park on the second level of Wine Country Trattoria and Mendocino Terrace. Starting October 27, a new medallion machine will be available at the Magic Key Terrance in Disney California…
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Imagineers Discuss Future of Walking Droids with Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro After Disneyland Playtest
Recently, three walking droids that resembled BD-1 made an appearance at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a playtest. These droids captivated those visiting in person and also the internet as photos and videos made their way online. Following this playtest, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman, stopped…
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History of the Disney Park Castles
October 16, 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. When we think of Disney, we think of great storytelling, wonderful movies, and great music. Of course, we also think of the castles at each of the Magic Kingdom-style parks. We start with Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, which was dedicated on the…
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Royal Anniversary Ball Commemorates 100 Years of Disney Magic
Sunday, October 15, 2023, marked the eve of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary. To commemorate this auspicious date, a Royal Anniversary Ball was held by D23, the official Disney fan club. The magical affair was presented on the historic Disney Studio lot. While a movie studio may not seem the most fitting location for…
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Disney Submits ‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album for GRAMMY Consideration
The cast album for Rogers: The Musical is being submitted for GRAMMY consideration by Disney. The soundtrack for the musical that brought the Hyperion Theater stage this summer at Disney California Adventure. In a post on social media, Disney Live Entertainment and Walt Disney Imagineering threw their hat into the GRAMMY nomination hopeful ring. The…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Dream Makers Statue as Part of 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Walt Disney Company
Hong Kong Disneyland unveiled today the Dream Makers statue. The statue is now at its new home in the courtyard behind the Castle of Magical Dreams, appropriately near the carousel. This is reminiscent of Walt Disney sitting by a merry-go-round watching his daughters, which he attributed as where the dream for Disneyland was born. The…
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Disneyland Paris Gives New Look at Chandelier in Reimagined Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Paris has given a first look at a beautiful chandelier that will be a centerpiece in the lobby of its newly reimagined Disneyland Hotel when it reopens early next year. This is being described as a luminous structure that is full of magic. This beautiful light structure was the brainchild of a creative and…
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VIDEOS/PHOTOS: New Droids Arrive at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today were treated with the arrival of three little droids that haven’t been seen before. The three droids could be seen in the area near the speeder garage. This is also the area where Hera and Chopper have been appearing in recent weeks. These droids resemble the BD-1 droid…
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Disney Unveils New Mural for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has revealed a first look at a new mural that will be a part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure when it opens in the Magic Kingdom in 2024. On the Disney Parks Blog, Imagineer Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development – Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, shared about this new mural, the artist behind it,…
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Storyliving by Disney Announces First Builders For Cotino Community
Another milestone has been reached in the development of Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community. Today, Storyliving by Disney revealed the builders for this community. Disney announced that they have collaborated with award-winning builders crafting the homes for this magical community in Rancho Mirage, California. Along with announcing the builders, Storyliving by Disney announced that…
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Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort Reveals New Home Listings
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort has revealed new home listings. In an email sent out today, three new houses were revealed to be on the market for Golden Oak. Golden Oak is an upscale community that was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering. It is within the Walt Disney World Resort boundaries in Lake Buena…
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Storybook Land to Add ‘Frozen’ and ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Scenes at Disneyland Paris
In 2024, Storybook Land or Le Pays des Contes de Fées at Disneyland Paris will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1994, it has been taking guests on journeys into their favorite stories. As part of the celebration of this milestone, new scenes will be added to this charming attraction. One will bring Frozen into…
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The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Open With Musical Ceremony
This morning The Villas at Disneyland Hotel officially opened during a special musical ceremony at the Disneyland Resort in front of this new 12-story hotel. The ceremony was emceed by the current Disneyland Resort Ambassadors Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. The duo came out dancing to music at the start of the ceremony…
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A Look at the Global Disney Ambassador Program
The Global Disney Ambassador team represents thousands of cast members at Disney Parks, Resorts and Experiences all around the world. They lead and participate in events, share cast member stories, spread Disney magic within their communities, and represent their resort as an official spokesperson. Ambassadors come from the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland…
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First Look: Residential Plans for Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community
The first chapter of residential development will include a selection of stylish home collections and picturesque parks BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney shared a look at its residential development for the Cotino community in California’s scenic Coachella Valley. This first “chapter” of the community’s story will include more than 300 homes, approximately one-third of which will…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reveals First Look at Elsa Animatronic Along with Other Frozen Details on 18th Anniversary
On the 18th anniversary of the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, the park revealed quite a few details about its new World of Frozen, which will open on November 20, 2023. This Frozen-themed land will allow guests to visit Arendelle and its beloved characters, enchanting music, cutting-edge technology, and more. Michael Moriarty, managing director of…
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Disneyland Paris Gives Royal Reveal of Reimagined Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Paris has given a royal look at the reimagined Disneyland Hotel. Along with sharing about all of the magical offerings that guests will get to experience when visiting, Disneyland Paris also announced that this flagship hotel will be reopening on January 25, 2024. Reservations are open now for those who would like to stay…
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Destination D23: Imagineers Lift the Veil Further on Future Disneyland Paris Projects
During Destination D23, the Official Disney Fan Club gathering currently taking place in Florida, Disneyland Paris revealed more about two projects currently underway at the destination: the royal transformation of the Disneyland Hotel and the current expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park. This is the first time it has been shown from the inside: the…
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New Songs and Acts Coming to Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024
The Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is getting updated. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23, it was announced that the opening day attraction will be getting new songs and acts in 2024. During the panel, Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty shared a little bit…
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Disney Treasure Details Reveal a Treasure Trove of Magical Experiences Aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship
The Disney Treasure will begin taking guests on magical adventures in December 2024. When it does, guests will get to cruise on 7-night Eastern Caribbean adventures from Port Canaveral, Florida. Today, the Disney Cruise Line revealed details about the sister ship to the Disney Wish. When the first cruise sails away on December 21, 2024,…