Tag: Disney News
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals Look at Newly Reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort today. Lines stretched well beyond the queue and into Frontierland as guests eagerly awaited their “wildest ride in the wilderness.” For those who aren’t at Magic Kingdom today, Walt Disney World Resort has shared a look at what the newly refurbished…
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Wishes and Timelines at Disneyland Resort
Welcome back to another episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff. It has been a fantastic week defined by “Disney and positive stuff,” where stories of heart, hope, and history have come together to remind us why we love this community. From life-changing wishes to a galaxy that just got a whole lot…
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Directors and the Music Producer Discuss ‘A Celebration in Arendelle’
A Celebration in Arendelle is now one of the many offerings for guests to enjoy when visiting Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. This show sees favorite Frozen characters celebrating the Snowflower Festival on boats in the bay at the World of Frozen daily. Now that it has been unveiled to the world, Françoise Baffioni,…
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Meet the Newest and Youngest Residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
There are some new residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They also happen to be the youngest. With the end of Earth Month, Disney shared some information about these adorable new friends that can be found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Check out what they had to share about these new youngsters at Walt Disney World Resort:
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Walt Disney Archives Reveal Interior of Walt’s Plane
During an event at the Palm Springs Air Museum, the Walt Disney Archives revealed a look at the interior of the recently refurbished Walt’s Plane. “Mickey Mouse One,” also known as Walt’s Plane, a Grumman Gulfstream I, came to Palm Springs in 2022 as a part of a long-term loan to the museum from the Walt Disney…
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LEGO Store in Downtown Disney District Celebrates Star Wars with Builds and Giveaways
May the 4th, or Star Wars Day, is almost upon us. Ahead of the arrival of this celebration of all that is Star Wars, the LEGO Store in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is celebrating in the way only a LEGO Store can. This is being done through builds, giveaways, and more! In…
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Popular ‘Star Wars’ Merchandise Returning to Stores for May the 4th
Let’s face it, some Star Wars merchandise really is incredible. They are popular when they arrive on store shelves, and then they continue to be talked about when no longer available. Fans then scour the internet looking for resalers. This year, Disney is doing something to help those who missed some of the incredible merchandise…
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Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain 101
Big Thunder Mountain will soon be taking guests on the “wildest ride in the wilderness” at the Magic Kingdom once again. After being closed for a long time, the attraction will reopen and be better than ever. With its return, more guests than ever will be able to experience it with its lower height requirement.…
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LEGO Releasing New Bluey Sets
The Disneyland Resort is currently celebrating Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Guests can sing, dance, and play with Bluey and Bingo when they visit The Happiest Place on Earth! With new merchandise, they can also bring some of the fun home. LEGO is also in on the game and is adding to its lineup of Bluey…
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Patrick Warburton Shares Soarin’ Across America Video
For many fans of the Disney Parks, Patrick Warburton is the friendly flight attendant before experiencing Soarin’ Around the World or Soarin’ Over California. Soon, he will also be the friendly flight attendant for a new flight. This one will see guests seeing some incredible sights over the United States of America for Soarin’ Across…
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Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Reopens at Disneyland
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin is once again spinning guests at Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland. The attraction reopened on the morning of May 1st after being down for refurbishment. During its time closed, it appears that the attraction got some tender loving care with some of its effects. It also seems to have changed the…
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Walt Disney World is Expanding Its Ferry Fleet
The Walt Disney World Resort is expanding its ferry fleet for the first time since 1976. The expansion of its ferry fleet comes as the Magic Kingdom is undergoing its largest expansion ever. When completed, there will be new attractions and experiences for guests to enjoy from the worlds of Disney and Pixar’s Cars franchise,…
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The Monorail Returns to the Skies Over Disneyland Resort
On Friday, May 1st, the Monorail returned to the skies over Disneyland. This comes after a refurbishment this spring. On Friday morning, Monorail Blue and Monorail Orange could be seen traveling on the “highway in the sky.” Seeing that it was a fairly gray morning, the colors of the two Monorail trains added some color…
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Opening Night Fan Screenings In Two Theaters For ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Offer Guests Red Carpet Surprises
Special Thursday night screenings of The Devil Wears Prada 2 were offered at the AMC Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, and the Regal Spectrum Center in Irvine, California. Guests who purchased tickets through D23 Gold Member events were treated to complimentary popcorn, soft drinks, and red carpet surprises. We caught the early screening in Irvine.…
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Hasbro Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Star Wars Animatronic – Ultimate Grogu
Hasbro, in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, is unveiling Ultimate Grogu, a first-of-its-kind animatronic of the beloved Star Wars™ character, Grogu. The 1:1 scale premium animatronic Grogu is crafted for collectors, fans, and cosplayers, transforming the magic of Star Wars from screen to home. “Our goal with Ultimate Grogu was to make fans feel like he’s truly part of their…
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Imagineering Executive Director Provides Updates and Perspective on Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Joan Hartwig is the executive director for the Tropical Americas project at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For 36 years, she has worked at Disney and been a part of building the legacy that continues to grow at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: “a place that celebrates the intrinsic value of nature, explores the interconnectedness of all living things,…
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A New Era for Batuu: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Expands Timelines with Classic Characters and Iconic Musical Themes
On April 29, 2026, Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge saw the biggest fundamental change it has seen since it opened at The Happiest Place on Earth in 2019. This came in the form of a “timeline expansion.” This change added new characters and their stories. It also added beloved classic Star Wars themes written by…
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Disney Releases New Concept Art for Lakeshore Lodge Along with More Details
Disney Lakeshore Lodge is coming to life along the shores of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World Resort. This Disney Vacation Club property is projected to open in the summer of 2027. This resort promises to be a celebration of the beauty and magic of nature. This will be as seen through the eyes of…
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Director Jon Favreau Discusses Grogu’s Growth
On May 22, 2026, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will be arriving in theaters. This will be the first time that fans will get a new Star Wars film on the big screen since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. Ahead of its release, director Jon Favreau sat down to talk about…
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Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Honored With Inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award
On Wednesday, the Disneyland Resort hosted a Wishes Assemble event for 40 Make-A-Wish Kids and their families. Disney did this in collaboration with MrBeast, Make-A-Wish, and other creators. It continued a longtime partnership between The Walt Disney Company and Make-A-Wish. This is a partnership that Disney has shown is important to it through the years.…
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Make-A-Wish Heroes Become Super Heroes at Disneyland Resort
On Wednesday, nearly 40 Avengers-themed wishes were granted at the Disneyland Resort through the combined efforts of Disney, Make-A-Wish, and MrBeast. These wishes were part of Disney Week of Wishes, a company-wide celebration of wish-granting throughout the world. For Wishes Assemble, nearly 40 kids battling critical illnesses were given incredible experiences at Avengers Campus at Disney California…
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The Magic of the Sun Powering Disney
As Earth Month comes to a close, the focus on the planet we live on and how we can conserve doesn’t end. For Disney, it continues on a daily basis. Many fans and guests may not realize it, but they experience it when they visit Disney destinations around the world! Whether it is the parks…
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New Aurebesh Collection Arrives in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There are a lot of new Star Wars offerings to be found and enjoyed at the Happiest Place on Earth! Along with the expanded timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, Hyperspace Mountain returns to Tomorrowland. On top of that, there is an impressive collection of merchandise and apparel for guests to get when…
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Hyperspace Mountain Returns to Disneyland
Today is a great day to be a Star Wars fan! Not only does Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge see its timeline expanded, but Hyperspace Mountain is also returning to Disneyland. This overlay of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland sees fans racing through space in the midst of a dogfight between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire.…