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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
It is the time of year when cast members are honored with the Walt Disney Legacy Award (read more about this award here). This award is given to cast members who were nominated by their peers for being inspiring and continuing the legacy of Walt Disney. These cast members continue to “Dream, Create, and Inspire”…
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Screenings of ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is showing the fan-favorite animated movie The Emperor’s New Groove on select weekends throughout October and November. The movie is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Emperor’s New Groove tells the story of Emperor Kuzco, who lives his grandiose life always following the same “groove” and never questioning what he…
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City of Avalon Gives Preferential Access to Disney Cruise Line
The City of Avalon City Council voted this week to give preferential access to the Disney Cruise Line. This agreement between the city and the Disney Cruise Line was approved unanimously. It will bring a minimum of 120,000 Disney Cruise Line passengers to Catalina Island per year through September 2030. The agreement also has the…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team
Disney Ambassador teams have been revealed around the globe at the various Disney Theme Parks & Resorts. The final team has been announced this week, and that is for Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland announced that its 2026–2027 Disney Ambassadors will be Charlotte Wong and Daniella Rocca. These new Disney Ambassadors will officially begin…
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Downtown Disney District to Get New Gordon Ramsay Gastropub
More information about the transformation of the Downtown Disney District is being shared. Disney announced today that a new gastropub will be a part of this transformation. This will be Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It will be found on the top level of the new home of the Earl of Sandwich. The creators of the…
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Little Einsteins | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 9, 2005
On this day in 2005, the animated TV series ‘Little Einsteins’ premiered on Playhouse Disney. Designed for preschool-age kids, the show was created in collaboration with The Baby Einstein Company. Four musically gifted Little Einstein kids and their AI rocket go on adventurous missions around the world that require their talents and teamwork. The program…
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A Brief History of Disney Audio-Animatronics
There has been a lot of news recently surrounding Audio-Animatronics from The Walt Disney Company. Earlier this year, as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, a new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic debuted at Disneyland as a part of Walt Disney – A Magical Life. Walt Disney World Resort is also getting a Walt Disney…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2026
Muppets fans have another reason to be excited! Along with a 50th anniversary special of The Muppet Show arriving in 2026, there will also be a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has now announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the summer…
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Walt Disney World Resort Raises Prices on Annual Passes and Tickets
The Walt Disney World Resort has raised prices on all of its Annual Passes. It also raised prices on its tickets and other offerings. The news comes as Disneyland Resort also adjusted prices for its tickets and Magic Keys. The Annual Passes went up in price by a range of $20 – $80. Renewal rates…
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ElecTRONica | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 8, 2010
On this day in 2010, ElecTRONica debuted at Disney California Adventure. The nighttime dance party promoted the ‘Tron: Legacy’ movie. Programs and users could try their hand at retro video games at Flynn’s Arcade, “re-energize, restore, and renew” with glowing beverages at the End of Line Club, dance alongside a DJ and futuristic programs, or…
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Hand-dipped Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars Coming to Walt Disney World
Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars have been a favorite of Disney Parks guests since 1985. They were given their iconic Mickey head shape in the 1990s. Since 2019, Mickey premium ice cream bars have been available at your favorite grocery store. Now they are being given an upgrade as hand-dipped Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars…
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Great Halloween Deals Available At Disney Store UK
Disney Store UK is having a Halloween Sale now through Friday, November 3. Other magical offers were added this week. Shoppers can enjoy frightfully fun discounts of up to 25% off a hauntingly good selection of décor, toys, and accessories. From glowing jack-o’-lanterns and Haunted House mugs to cuddly Nightmare Before Christmas plush and spooky…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Rehearsal Facility
Walt Disney Imagineering continues to pull back the curtains of its historically secretive operations. While many (most) of the secrets remain intact, Disney fans are still getting a look at some of the ways that Imagineering makes magic come to life. In a new video that was posted on YouTube, Imagineering showed off the Disney…
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Downtown Disney District to Present ‘Halloweentown’ for This Week’s Movie Night
The Downtown Disney District is hosting a series of movie nights that will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The first movie of this series was Hocus Pocus. Frankenweenie followed this. The movies are presented on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage lawn on the west end near the…
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Disney Acquires Rights to ‘Impossible Creatures’ Book Series
Author Katherine Rundell’s book series Impossible Creatures has had its rights acquired by Disney. This expansive deal includes a first-look relationship with her production company, Impossible Films. The deal will also have Rundell writing and developing feature film screenplays for the first two books in her blockbuster fantasy series. “When I read Impossible Creatures, I knew…
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American Teacher Awards | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 7, 1990
On this day in 1990, the first annual American Teacher Awards was held in Hollywood. Disney created the awards show to honor outstanding teachers who embody the very best of the profession. A total of 36 honorees were selected from 185,000 nominations. The teachers themselves then selected the Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Celebrity presenters…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Cold Brew Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort continues to add to its cold brew lineup. In all four parks, there are new cold brew offerings to be enjoyed. There are also new cold foam offerings! On top of their being new drinks, there are also new locations to get caffeinated throughout Walt Disney World Resort! While they may…
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Medals Revealed for 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
On the weekend of January 11-15, 2026, thousands of runners will descend on Walt Disney World Resort for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. This will be a weekend full of magic, memories, fun, running, and also medals! Ahead of this annual weekend of events, runDisney has shared what the medals will look like…
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Check Out These Magical Merchandise Offerings Inspired by Disney Witches
Halloween has become a favorite season for many Disney fans. There are plenty of fantastic movies, stories, characters, and more to enjoy from the many different brands and studios that are a part of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Parks Blog has pulled together a list of some of the merchandise that is inspired…
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Co-Founder and Director of Disney Mariachi Cobre at EPCOT Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
In recent weeks, Daps Magic has been covering the stories of cast members who have received the Walt Disney Legacy Award this year (read about when Mr. Daps attended a Walt Disney Legacy Award ceremony here). There have been quite a few who have been from the Disneyland Resort. Today, the cast member who is…
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Massive LEGO Death Star Set Available on Disney Store and Selling Fast!
A massive LEGO Death Star set is now available on DisneyStore.com. The set has over 9,000 pieces and is built in a way that allows for seeing inside the gargantuan space station. The set includes 38 minifigures, including Luke Skywalker (Jedi and Stormtrooper versions), Han Solo (two versions), Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader. There…
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Memento Mori | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 6, 2014
On this day in 2014, the Memento Mori gift shop opened near the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square at Walt Disney World. The shop is said to be Madame Leota’s 17th-century home, built near Gracey Manor. Several supernatural touches still give evidence of her presence, like a portrait of her that changes under black light,…
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Disney Hercules Original London Cast Recording of ‘Hercules’ Release Dates Announced
The Disney Hercules Original London Cast Recording is being released digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in the coming months. Disney Theatrical Group and Disney Music Group/Walt Disney Records will release the original London cast recording of Hercules digitally on October 10th, on CD on November 21st, and vinyl on December 5th. The new album…
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The History of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Springs has been a part of Walt Disney World Resort for a very long time. However, it hasn’t always been known as Disney Springs. Over the last five decades, this location has undergone significant changes. The Disney Parks Blog shared the history of Disney Springs from its humble origins of 37 restaurants and retail…