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Walt Disney Imagineering Provides New Look at Magic Behind ‘Peter Pan’ Ride at Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs opens at Tokyo DisneySea on June 6th. When it does, guests will get to have magical experiences inspired by Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled. Ahead of the opening of this new port at Tokyo DisneySea, Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed a deeper look at one of the attractions. This attraction, based on Peter…
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Progress Continues on the West End of Downtown Disney District
Progress continues to be made on the new establishments coming to Downtown Disney District on the west end. Soon, guests will be able to enjoy Din Tai Fung and the Parkside Market. As the work continues, walls now share about the history of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This historical look at the…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Sneak Peek Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
A sneak peek of Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. The announcement was made by Amy Poehler, who plays Joy in the film, and Maya Hawke, who plays Anxiety. The duo made the announcement via social media. They shared that the sneak peek will be at Disney’s…
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New Tomorrowland | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 21, 1998
On this day in 1998, New Tomorrowland was dedicated in Disneyland. Astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Wally Schirra were among the honored guests. New Tomorrowland was a retro-futurist retheme loosely inspired by Jules Verne and similar to Discoveryland in Disneyland Paris. The buildings, including Space Mountain, were repainted in bronzes, golds, and dark browns. The changes…
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EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge To Close Temporarily
The EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge will be closing temporarily this summer. The closure is for a planned refurbishment and will be for just under two weeks. The following notice was shared on the Walt Disney World Resort website on the member lounge’s page: Please note the Member Lounge in the Imagination! Pavilion will be…
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Walt Disney World Shares New Look at Updated Country Bear Musical Jamboree
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree will be opening at Magic Kingdom sometime this summer. When it does, there will be a new and reimagined show for the Country Bears. The Disney Parks Blog shared a new look at some of this show today. In particular, the new outfits for Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah were shared.…
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Disney Shares How It Goes Beyond Storytelling
This week Disney is showcasing its products at the Licensing Expo kicks off in Las Vegas. As Disney prepares for this expo to begin on Tuesday, it released a new video that shares how it goes beyond storytelling. This video focuses on what makes Disney different, its connective storytelling. It isn’t just telling iconic stories.…
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Plaza Swan Boats | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 20, 1973
On this day in 1973, the Plaza Swan Boats first set sail on scenic journeys around the central waterway in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The Swan Boats were a ‘D’ ticket attraction. Round-trip tours included views of Cinderella Castle, the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland, and Tomorrowland. There were 12 boats at…
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Donald’s Cousin Gus | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 19, 1939
On this day in 1939, the Donald Duck short ‘Donald’s Cousin Gus’ was released. Gus Goose, Donald’s cousin, surprises him at home. Gus has a generous appetite and decides to take advantage of Donald’s hospitality! This debut was both the first cartoon and the first pre recorded program to be broadcast in the U.S. on…
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Check Out the New (and Temporary) Marceline’s Confectionary at Downtown Disney District
There are a lot of changes happening at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This has seen the re-imagining of some restaurants, replacement of others, and completely new arrivals making their way as well! It also has seen some stores close their doors and move around. One store that is currently seeing things…
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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 18, 2014
On this day in 2014, the 21st EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival would come to an end. Perhaps the most beautiful festival of the year at EPCOT, there are lots of flowers, topiaries, food, beverages, presentations, and performances! This festival also led to the arrival of the garden railway next to the Germany pavilion…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate 17 Years of HOLA Readers Inspiring Anaheim’s Next Generation
The Disneyland Resort is committed to honoring the magic and legacy of Disney Parks by bringing happiness, inspiration and opportunities to youth and families in the community. Seventeen years ago, Clara Valladares made history by co-founding a transformative reading program with the Disneyland Resort Business Employee Resource Group, HOLA. HOLA is a valued Disneyland Resort…
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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 17, 2004
On this day in 2004, the first phase of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa opened at Walt Disney World. It would be the seventh and largest Disney Vacation Club property to debut. The initial phase was called Congress Park, a reference to the city of Saratoga Springs, New York and its famed thoroughbred horse…
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Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot Shares Thoughts on Being Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
Disney Imagineer Lanny Smooth has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. This legendary Imagineer has over 100 patents to his name. Earlier this year, a special event was held at Walt Disney Imagineering honoring Smoot for this achievement. Last week, he was officially inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Smoot…
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Million Dollar Arm | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 16, 2014
On this day in 2014, the biographical sports drama ‘Million Dollar Arm’ was released by Walt Disney Pictures. Starring Jon Hamm, the film adapts the true story of two Indian cricket athletes who were discovered by a sports agent after winning a reality show competition. The agent’s goal is to train the players to become…
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FIRST LOOK: ‘Disney Dreams That Soar presented by AT&T,’ the Disney Springs New Drone Show
Disney has revealed a beautiful first look at the new drone show that is coming to Disney Springs on May 24th. This new show will be presented twice nightly and include scores from favorite Disney soundtracks. It will also have a new song that was written exclusively for this show. On top of that, there…
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Ride Your Favorite Disney Parks Attractions in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley has been bringing the magic of Disney Parks to the popular cozy game for over a year, and now there is more Disney Parks-inspired content in the latest free update “Thrills & Frills” available now! Disney Dreamlight Valley is a 2023 life simulation adventure game that was developed by Gameloft Montreal and published…
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Donald and Donna | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 15, 1937
On this day in 1937, “Donald and Donna,” the first Donald Duck comic book serial, was published in ‘Mickey Mouse Weekly’ #67 in the United Kingdom. The story was 15 pages long and was released in weekly episodes. Donald was joined on an adventure by Donna Duck, a predecessor to Daisy. After the first story,…
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Details Released For D23 ‘The Princess and the Frog’ — 15th Anniversary Screening at Disney Springs
Details have been released by D23 for its 15th anniversary screening of The Princess and the Frog. The screening will be held at the AMC Dine-In Disney Springs on June 22, 2024. There will be two screenings on the day. The first will be at 10:30 AM EDT and the second at 11:15 AM EDT.…
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Preview Details Revealed for Disney Vacation Club Members
There is a ton of information coming out today regarding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Over the weekend it was announced that the attraction will be opening on June 28, 2024. Preview dates for Annual Passholders were also announced, along with a guide for experiencing the attraction. Another group that will get a preview of the attraction…
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GUIDE: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening at Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024. When it does open, fans from around the world will be flocking to Walt Disney World Resort to experience this new musical adventure with Princess Tiana, Naveen, Mama Odie, Louis, and many new friends! To get the most out of this new…
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Annual Passholder Preview Dates/Details Announced For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening at Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024. Ahead of the opening of this new Walt Disney World Resort attraction, there will be previews for a variety of groups including cast members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Annual Passholders. Today, Walt Disney World Resort announced the preview dates for the…
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Disney Store in London to Host Pixar Party!
The Disney Store on Oxford Street will be hosting a Pixar Party on Sunday May 19, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This party will showcase new Pixar products while also offing a whole lot of fun. The store will be transformed by Pixar Storytellers and host a variety of Pixar-themed activities that are…
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Robert Zemeckis | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 14, 1954
On this day in 1952, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis was born. He is known for using visual effects in new and innovative ways. For Disney, Zemeckis directed 1988’s ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ where he combined hand-drawn animation with live-action footage. He integrated groundbreaking performance capture techniques in his direction of 2009’s ‘A Christmas Carol.’…