Tag: Disney Springs
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The First Order Descends on Disney Springs as Businesses Continue to Reopen
This week World of Disney and other establishments opened as Disney Springs continues its phased reopening. With the reopening of World of Disney came some surprise visitors. The First Order arrived to survey the area for members of the Resistance. First Order Stormtroopers can be found above Disney Springs in balconies as they pursue their…
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New Leadership, More Reopening – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are some fairly large stories that DAPS MAGIC covered. The week began with the announcement that Josh D’Amaro had been promoted to Chairman Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With this promotion, there were several other changes in leadership around Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With…
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Disney Springs Reopens – Here’s What You’ll See and Experience
As of today, Disney Springs is again welcoming guests for a little bit of Disney magic. At this point, it is the only thing open at Walt Disney World Resort. For guests who are wanting to visit Disney Springs for a little bit of Disney magic, there are a few things to be aware of…
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Here’s What Will Be Open When Disney Springs Begins Phased Reopening
Disney continues to share more details about the phased reopening of Disney Springs. A page has been set up on the Disney Springs website with guidelines and updates all in one place. The most recent update has been a list of all of the businesses that will be opening on May 20th when Disney Springs…
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Check Out This Disney Disclaimer Before Visiting Disney Springs
Disney Springs is beginning a phased reopening on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Ahead of this reopening, Disney has released several guidelines to help keep both guests and Cast Members safe at Disney Springs. This comes a little over a week after Shanghai Disneyland reopened with its own safety protocols in place. On top of the…
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On to Disney Springs – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week the show leads off with news on reopenings at Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs. It continues on unfortunately with the permanent closure of Frozen the Broadway Musical. However, there is more good news to share this week as well. Hamilton will be arriving on Disney+…
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Important Information Regarding the Phased Reopening of Disney Springs
Matt Simon, Vice President of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, has released a statement on the phased reopening of the shopping and dining complex. Wednesday, May 20, will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. The safety and…
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Disney Retail Shops and Dining Establishments at Disney Springs to Reopen on May 27th
Disney will be reopening its retail shops and eating establishments at Disney Springs starting on May 27th. The news, reported by the Hollywood Reporter, comes from Eric Clinton, president of UNITE HERE, Local 362. This comes as cast members begin to return to Disney Springs to get part of Walt Disney World Resort ready for…
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Reopening Begins – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we quickly cover the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there was a lot of ground to cover. The biggest news came from an earnings call for The Walt Disney Company. Out of this came the news that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening this…
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Disney Springs to Begin Phased Reopening at Walt Disney World Resort Starting May 20th
Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening at the Walt Disney World Resort starting on May 20th. The announcement was made the same week that Shanghai Disneyland’s phased reopening was announced. The news came from a post by the Vice President of Disney Springs, Matt Simon on the Disney Parks Blog. With this reopening, there…
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Disney to Close Disney Stores, Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, & Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
The Walt Disney Company is closing all of its Downtown Disney and Disney Springs locations. It will also be closing its Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Disney has decided to make this decision in “an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and cast members.” This…
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Drawn to Life – New Cirque du Soleil Production at Disney Springs Reveals Acrobatics and First Look at Set
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to reveal two acrobatic acts and the set of Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated, new family friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Written and directed by…
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New Year New Queue – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the first DISNEY Reporter of 2020! There is a lot to cover this week as we pick up after a Christmas hiatus while Mr. DAPs was traveling. With the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, there is a lot going on around the Disney world. This includes new things coming to…
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Disney Springs M&M Store Coming to Orlando in 2020
Disney Springs is a pretty great place to hang out or grab a bite to eat in Walt Disney World! Whether you want to shop at World of Disney or hang out in an Irish Pub (our favorite!), there is a little something for everyone. What could make it even better? A Disney Springs M&M…
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Ron Jon Surf Shop Celebrates New Location at Disney Springs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov 15, 2019) – Ron Jon Surf Shop will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store November 15-17 with events, activities and giveaways. The 10,000-square-foot store, which marks Ron Jon Surf Shop’s 12th location in the U.S., is situated in the Town Center at Disney Springs, the shopping, dining and entertainment district…
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Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Offers Multiple Opportunities for Halloween Photos
There are many different ways to celebrate Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some of them are in the parks and include entertainment, food, merchandise, or even parties. One common thread throughout all of these different celebrations big and small is there will be people taking pictures of and with the experiences. Disney Springs…
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Cirque du Soleil and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Announce Tickets Are on Sale Now for New Show Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
New Cirque du Soleil production to premiere spring 2020 at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 25, 2019) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly anticipated new show coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.…
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NBA Experience Grand Opening Is a Slam Dunk at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger joined by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver along with NBA and WNBA players to officially unveil first-of-its-kind destination at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2019) – It was a championship-worthy celebration Monday morning at Disney Springs for the grand opening of NBA Experience. Amid cheering fans and…
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NBA Experience Tips Off August 12 at Walt Disney World Resort
New destination at Disney Springs invites guests to personalize their experiences as they feel what it’s like to be an NBA or WNBA player LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – NBA Experience, the brand-new destination on the West Side of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, opens to guests Aug. 12, 2019. Disney developed this…
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New Restaurant Beatrix Coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World
Disney Springs has quite the collection of incredible eateries. The DAPS MAGIC team is particularly fond of The Edison, The Boathouse, and Raglan Road to name a few of many. Soon, there will be yet another eating option at Disney Springs to check out and enjoy. The Disney Parks Blog announced today that Beatrix will…
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Disney DescenDANCE Party Coming to Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort
Fans of Disney Descendants and VK (villains kids) will want to be stopping by Disney Springs this summer. Today it was announced that from July 26-August 11, the Disney DescenDANCE Party will be offered at Disney Springs at the Marketplace Stage. The party is in celebration of the arrival of Descendants 3 on August 2 at…
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Toy Story Drop! Pop-Up Experience Comes to Disney Springs This Summer!
Toy Story fans will want to visit Disney Springs this summer for a new experience. The newly-opened Toy Story Drop! pop-up experience is something that can’t be missed at the Walt Disney World Resort. Toy Story Drop! is a new mobile game that guests can experience in Disney Springs. Toy Story Drop! is a mobile game that…
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It’s a Season of Plenty this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
New nighttime shows, the longest foodie festival in Disney history, and a galaxy far, far away among many highlights in 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2019) – As the calendar turns the page into fall later this year, the curtain will lift on an exciting time for Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars:…
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Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resorts Ban Smoking in Theme Parks
Smoking will be banned in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. It will also be banned in the waterparks and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort and the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This smoking ban will also include vaping and electronic cigarettes. The…