Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Best Walt Disney World Song – DAPsCast Episode 39
It’s guys night again where Mr. Daps, Murray and Mikey try to deduce what the best song of Walt Disney World is. They go park by park to narrow down the best song in each one, and then from all 4 main parks they vote on the best.
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Walt Disney World Celebrates 45 Years of Magic
45 years ago the continuation of Walt Disney’s dream was realized with the opening of Walt Disney World. Walt Disney began to think about a second Disney park in 1959 and quickly realized that most of the population in the United States lived east of the Mississippi but most of Disneyland’s guests came from the…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History to Arrive at Magic Kingdom in October
The Muppets will be arriving in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom for their new experience The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and The Great Gonzo will be joining “J.J.” Jefferson and Sam Eagle starting on October 2nd to share exactly what the title implies. Multiple times…
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Stitch’s Great Escape to No Longer Operate Daily at the Walt Disney World Resort
Stitch’s Great Escape will no longer be operating on a daily basis starting this fall. The attraction, found in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom, will be only open on days that attendance dictates following its closure on October 1st. In this attraction, guests find themselves as new security recruits for the Galactic Federation aboard a…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire To Have Fall Finale
At Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire premiered this year to delights guests at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Disney Parks Blog announced today that a special Fall finale will be added this weekend to the show. The show takes place in front of Cinderella’s Castle, and will have a new song to…
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Elena To Have Royal Welcome Live At Magic Kingdom
Disney Parks Blog will host a live ceremony at the Magic Kingdom to welcome Princess Elena of Avalor. It will be the first of a limited time show called “The Royal Welcome of Princess Elena of Avalor.” On August 11 the Blog will have live video of the royal welcome. Cinderella and Prince Charming will…
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Rogue Diamonds – Geeks Corner – Episode 543
Welcome to Geeks Corner. This week, there is a lot of news to cover but the focus is narrowed to just a few things. With the end of Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration, fans will be saying goodbye to Disneyland Forever, World of Color: Celebrate, and the Paint the Night parade. Over at Walt Disney World, the…
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New Muppets Show To Debut in Walt Disney World
The Muppets are coming! The Muppets are coming! Disney Parks Blog has announced a new show that will be in Liberty Square of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The live show, called “The Muppets Present…Great Moments In American History,” will feature Sam the Eagle, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and James Jefferson who…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire to Debut at Magic Kingom June 17th!
Guests visiting Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer are in for a new treat. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will come to life in front of Cinderella Castle daily starting on Jun 17, 2016. It will bring to life both classic and contemporary Disney favorites in a musical celebration with Mickey Mouse and his group…
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Tickets for Walt Disney World Resort’s Holiday Special Events Now on Sale
A few months back, dates were announced for the upcoming Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the Walt Disney World Resort. On Thursday, Oh My Disney shared that tickets for this special event as well as tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are now officially on sale. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – Be Our Guest at Epcot!
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit period. It is an absolutely beautiful park in so many different ways. I love all the different places that are beautiful to take photos. I love all the different foods and drinks. Most of all, I love getting to experience all the different cultures that can…
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Dream Along With Mickey Says Goodbye
Dream Along With Mickey is saying goodbye to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This show which celebrates the magic and power of dreams concludes its nearly ten year run today. The show originally debuted September 2006 during The Year of a Million Dreams. About 20 minutes long, Dream Along With Mickey shows how Mickey Mouse,…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – A Magical Day at the Magic Kingdom
A beautiful morning overlooking a peaceful body of water is one of the nicest ways to get a day started. By the second day at Walt Disney World I had decided that, while the pirate themed rooms might be a bit much, I really liked the overall experience of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Our second day was…
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New After Hours Magic Kingdom Event Announced
Walt Disney World is offering a special after hours ticketed event at the Magic Kingdom. This 11 pm to 2 am will have a limited amount of admission. Disney Parks Blog posted the information today which also pointed out that the limited amount of admission will give less wait times for popular attractions like Space…
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Magic Kingdom’s “A Frozen Holiday Wish” to Stream Live 11/8
Holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort are truly a sight to see. To share in the joy of the season, Disney Parks Blog has something special in store for you. The Magic Kingdom’s “A Frozen Holiday Wish” stage show and castle lighting will be presented for all to enjoy via live stream. On November 8,…
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‘Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular’ Premieres at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
This week, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party began its run at the Magic Kingdom over at the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests from all around attended this special ticketed event, which runs till November 1 on select nights. In addition to the fun of dressing up in costume or getting candy, the park also featured…
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Magic Kingdom’s ‘Night of Joy’ to be Live Streamed
Due to popular demand, this year’s Night of Joy event at the Magic Kingdom has sold out. Have no fear if you were unable to get a ticket. Disney Parks Blog noted that this live music event is to be streamed. Blue Scout Media is set to webcast the event live for all to see…
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The Haunted Mansion Dramatic Reading by Rowlf the Dog
The Muppets continue to post new videos on YouTube to fans delight. The most recent video has Rowlf the Dog performing a dramatic reading of The Haunted Mansion. For those of you who aren’t near Disneyland, here is a full ride-through of the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square: For those of you who aren’t…
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Disney Recipes: Tomato Soup, Cheese Dippers and Apple Slices – Tony’s Town Square in Magic Kingdom Park
It’s that time of year when kids are heading back to school which means it is also the time of year to come up with after school snacks. Thankfully, the good chefs at Tony’s Town Square in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park have come up with the perfect after school snack for your enjoyment. Disney…
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Ride and Music Mashups – Indiana Jones and Seven Dwarves Mine Train
What if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it have on the ride? Would it be whimsical instead of scary? Would it be scary instead of fun? I decided to pit some ride throughs against a different soundtrack (and one in this post that doesn’t have a soundtrack to start with). What do…
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Magic Kingdom Photo Trip Report 2015
I’ve made some trip reports in the past with Walt Disney World, but rather than explain all that I did, thought I’d share photos from the trip. Enjoy! Country Bear Jamboree is a fun, classic attraction with some of the last of Walt Disney’s touch on a show. Rivers of America has their own Liberty…
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Keys To The Kingdom Tour – A Review
This summer I went on my first Disney tour in any theme park. Yes, that’s right. After almost 2 decades of having a Disneyland Annual Pass, and being to Walt Disney World almost 10 times I hadn’t been on a tour. So, for my very first one I picked something that would appeal to the…
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Carousel of Progress – DAPs From The Past
The last part of our look at Tomorrowland film attractions, this one pays an homage to the forward thinking of the film and Walt Disney’s legacy. The World’s Fair Carousel of Progress premiered at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in New York. General Electric had commissioned Walt Disney to create an attraction to show off their…
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PeopleMover – DAPs From The Past
One of the most beloved attractions that appeared at Disneyland was the PeopleMover. Starting as the WEDWay PeopleMover, this slow moving ride took visitors above Tomorrowland from 1967 to 1995. The famed attraction didn’t start out at Disneyland, and it didn’t stay at Disneyland either. The PeopleMover was first known as the Magic Skyway. The…