Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Carousel of Progress – A Month of Thanksgiving
The Carousel of Progress has always been one of my favorite attractions at Magic Kingdom. For today’s A Month of Thanksgiving, this is what I’m thankful for. I love the vibes of this attraction and the nostalgia it evokes while watching it. It’s also impossible not to love It’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. The…
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Special Episode of ‘Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce’ Debuts as Kelce Family Visits Walt Disney World Resort
A very special and heartwarming episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce has been released. This episode, straight from Walt Disney World Resort, comes as the family visits their happy place. Throughout the weekend, the Kelce family (Kylie, Jason, Donna, the kids) enjoyed the magic of Walt Disney World Resort. While not experiencing all…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 31, 1995
On this day in 1995, the first-ever Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was held in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. That year was a pilot with a single after-hours event on Halloween night. A ticket only cost $16.95! Not-So-Scary was developed as a family-friendly alternative to the frightening events at other Orlando theme parks.…
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Soundscape for Haunted Mansion Released Ahead of Halloween by Disney Parks
Disney Parks has released a new soundscape video that features the sounds of the Haunted Mansion. This three-hour video has a digital representation of the Haunted Mansion with some fun animations and scenes. It also has music and sounds from both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of the beloved attraction. Check out the…
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AstroFizz Coming to Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom
A new snack kiosk will soon open in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Replacing what was once the Cool Ship, AstroFizz will be the name of this location. Cool Ship has been closed, demolished, and then replaced by the new location in recent months. Fans have watched and speculated about what would be…
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Magic Kingdom Most Visited Theme Park Globally
For the 19th year in a row, the Magic Kingdom is in the top theme park globally for guests to visit. The news comes as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) published its annual theme park attendance report. This is now called the Global Experience Index. “The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index marks a new chapter…
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‘Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky’ Offerings Expanded for 2026
In 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Starting in November, Disney will be celebrating this milestone for the country in multiple different ways. This includes a new version of Soarin’ at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT. There will also be a 24-hour broadcast for the fourth of July. Along…
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VIDEO: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Earlier this year, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away debuted at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is the newest iteration of a nighttime parade to come from Disney. The opening of the parade is reminiscent of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Then the orchestral score takes over and builds on the legacy that started…
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VIDEO: Happily Ever After at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Since it debuted in 2017, Happily Ever After has been a fan favorite fireworks spectacular at the Magic Kingdom. The nighttime spectacular includes pyrotechnics, projections, and other effects. This is a celebration of favorite Disney stories that remind people to reach out and find their Happily Ever After. Recently, the Daps Magic team stopped by…
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The Jingle Cruise Returning to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort
A fan-favorite holiday will be returning this year at Magic Kingdom. The Jingle Cruise will be taking over the Jungle Cruise during the holidays. This version of the Jungle Cruise sees homesick Skippers bringing their own take on the seasonal celebrations. It is a humorous approach to the holidays that builds on the classic comedic…
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VIDEO: Main Street Philharmonic at Walt Disney World Resort
The Main Street Philharmonic is the marching band at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The band is made up of twelve members who play brass and percussion instruments. Throughout a day of performances, the band plays classic marches, Disney songs, and more that are both new and old. The specific times and locations that they…
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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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VIDEO: Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is the exclusive parade that is offered at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This is Walt Disney World’s after-hours Halloween party. It is a hard ticketed event that allows attendees to trick or treat, meet with Disney characters, dance the night away, see exclusive entertainment, and a whole lot more. Mickey’s Boo-To-You…
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases Dates and Details for 2026 Disney After Hours
Walt Disney World Resort has released dates and details for its special-ticketed after-hours events at its parks for 2026. These events offer guests a unique way to experience Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring lower wait times for attractions, the opportunity to meet some of their favorite characters, and complimentary snacks. With limited…
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 23, 1980
On this day in 1980, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World first soft-opened to guests. The Florida version was actually completed first, but was the second location to open, over a year after Disneyland’s version in California. Magic Kingdom’s attraction is modeled after Monument Valley in Arizona. Its themed…
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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Debuts New Adventureland Marquee
A new marquee has debuted at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This comes after recent park goers had noticed that the previous marquee had been taken down. The new marquee was stitched by hand and includes refreshed props. Photos of the new entrance marquee were shared by Walt Disney Imagineering on Instagram.…
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Bestowed on Magic Kingdom Piano Player Grayson Smith
There are many magical experiences to be had when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. One of these is sitting at Casey’s Corner and listening to the piano player tickle the ivories. One of the piano players who has grown in popularity in recent years is Grayson Smith. Grayson plays favorite Disney tunes, creates magical moments,…
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The Fairy Godmother and Other New Enhancements Coming to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
At Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, young guests at Disneyland or Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World can see themselves be decked out as elegant princesses or dashing nights. With no shortage of pixie dust, they get to see their imaginations come to life in the mirror through the help of the Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices. Soon, the…
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Disney Shares About ‘Conjured Architecture’ for Upcoming Villains-Themed Land
Over the weekend at Destination D23, a new term was introduced to the world. This new term is called “Conjured Architecture.” It came out of research trips to Europe by Walt Disney Imagineers as they sought out inspiration for the upcoming Villains-Themed Land. During their trips, the Imagineers began to identify similarities between magical, fluid,…
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Disney Legend Andreas Deja Consulting on Villains-Themed Land at Magic Kingdom
There were a lot of fun things that came out of Destination D23 this last weekend. One of them revolved around the upcoming Villains-Themed Land that will be created in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. During a panel on this upcoming land, it was confirmed that Disney Legend and former Walt Disney…
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Color Palette Updates Coming to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
Castles are an important part of the Disneyland-style theme parks, with the first being Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in 1955. 16 years later in 1971, Cinderella Castle would open at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World. It would be replicated for Tokyo Disneyland in 1983. The next Disney castle, Le Château de la…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Open The Beak and Barrel Reservations on August 18th
August 14th was the date that reservations were supposed to open for The Beak and Barrel at Magic Kingdom. However, something didn’t go according to plan, and after multiple error screens for an influx of eager guests, the reservations never opened. The new Pirates Pub will see reservations now open instead on August 18, 2025.…
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Walt Disney World Reveals New Costumes for Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members
Check out the new Pirates of the Caribbean costumes that are coming soon for Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort.
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An Early Walk Through the Parks – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #775
Catch the latest episode of Geeks Corner, featuring fun topics like CHOC Walk, Disney dining, and new Star Wars villains.