Tag: Magic Kingdom
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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…
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it’s a small world – DAPs From The Past
Today will start a three day look at attractions that are in the Tomorrowland film. It’s a look at some attractions that are still around to some extent, but we’re looking at their histories. All of this will lead up to the opening of the film. So, enjoy the first installment! “it’s a small world”…
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Special Event Tickets for Magic Kingdom Now On Sale
Disney Parks Blog announced on Wednesday that special event tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are now on sale. These events, both taking place at the Magic Kingdom of the Walt Disney World Resort, will celebrate those special times of year. The article mentions that the earlier you purchase…
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Wine & Dine Half Marathon Registration opens tomorrow
Registration for Walt Disney World’s November race weekend officially opens tomorrow! Noon EST or 9am for all of us in California. This particular RunDisney event is unique in that it combines its race weekend with Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival. Not only that, its an EXCLUSIVE event for Wine & Dine runners! Registered runners can enjoy…
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Interactive Queue Adds Extra Dose of Pixie Dust to Peter Pan's Flight at Magic Kingdom
One of Magic Kingdom’s 1971 Opening day attractions, Peter Pan’s Flight, is the latest of the Magic Kingdom attractions to receive a shiny and new state of the art interactive queue experience. The interactive queue experience is a creation by Walt Disney Imagineering to redesign how park guests wait in line. Before the refurbishment, guests…
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Spring Dapper Day to Take Place at Magic Kingdom on March 14
With the fun festivities of the 2015 spring Dapper Day at the Disneyland Resort over, across the way on the East coast, things are soon about to get a bit dapper. On March 14, Dapper Day will be taking place at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you have happen to be…
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Dates Announced for Special Events at Magic Kingdom Park
It is not too early to mark your calendars with a few holiday parties at the Walt Disney World Resort. Dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have been announced. Tickets for these event will go on sale in April. Please stay tuned to DAPs Magic for updates on sale dates and prices…
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"A Frozen Holiday Wish" Show Extends Till January 12 at the Magic Kingdom
If you have not had a chance to see “A Frozen Holiday Wish” over at the Magic Kingdom, there is still plenty of time. Disney Parks Blog has announced that the show will be extended till January 12. During this show your favorites from Disney’s “Frozen” transform Cinderella’s Castle into a ‘glimmering palace of ice.’ This…
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Firing Up Seven Dwarfs & Frozen Tokyo Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 405
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Halloween has passed, Christmas is coming, and the month of Thanksgiving is here! If you have been around the corner for awhile, you know that Geeks Corner is BIG on Thanksgiving! This is the month of thanks so before anything gets going, take a moment to leave a comment of what…
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Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party Back at the Magic Kingdom
Making its way to the Magic Kingdom, “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It!” Street Party is back and better than ever. Starting October 24, guests can enjoy the street party alongside some of their favorite Disney characters. The new version of the street party will be taking part on Main Street U.S.A. by Central…
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Walt Disney World 2014 Trip Report – DAPscast – Episode 5
This month Mr. Daps interviews Murray about his trip to Walt Disney World that took place earlier in June. Covered is the new MyMagic+ system, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and a few other places to visit at the resort. Together they cover a 7 day trip in about an hour!
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Jungle Cruise Jingles All the Way for a Jingle Cruise Christmas
This year the Jungle Cruise will be getting the holiday treatment as it becomes the Jingle Cruise for the Holiday Season at Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida. According to the Disney Parks Blog and Walt Disney Imagineers, the Jungle Cruise will be the newest attraction to receive a holiday makeover. The…
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Talking Mickey Finds Home at Magic Kingdom
A couple of years ago the internet was buzzing as “talking Mickey” made his debut on the porch of his house in Toon Town at Disneyland back in March of 2011. Move forward a couple of years and this morning the Disney Parks Blog revealed that Mickey will be talking with guests as he performs…
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Fit For Royalty! Happily-Ever-After Dreams Come True at Princess Fairytale Hall, Latest Jewel in New Fantasyland Expansion at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The fantasy world of Disney royalty becomes reality in the all-new Princess Fairytale Hall, where Magic Kingdom guests get to live out their dream of meeting a real Disney princess. Opening to guests Sept. 18, the enchanting new home to Cinderella, Rapunzel and the princesses who visit them is fit…
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Storybook Circus Giggle Gang
One of the unexpected favorites for our group visiting Walt Disney World this summer was a clown troupe called the Storybook Circus Giggle Gang. This show is found at the entrance of Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. There are three clowns in this troupe with the names of Chuckles Buffoon McMonkeyshine III, Whinny…
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Lazy Days of Summer: 12 Quiet Corners of Walt Disney World Theme Parks Let Guests Relax, Meditate, Smell the Roses
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – You can take a safari ride on the wild side across an African savanna, battle space aliens with a laser gun, “hang glide” over Yosemite National Park and narrowly escape Darth Vader’s wrath — all during action-packed visits to Walt Disney World theme parks. And if you need a place…
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A Look Back at the Last 24 Hour Disney Day
Today Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Magic Kingdom in Florida are celebrating their Monstrous Summer All-Nighter by staying open for 24 hours. This isn’t the first time a Disney Theme Park has remained open for 24 hours. Last year, to celebrate the Leap Year, Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom had a 24 hour Disney…