Tag: Magic Kingdom
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History of the Disney Park Castles
October 16, 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. When we think of Disney, we think of great storytelling, wonderful movies, and great music. Of course, we also think of the castles at each of the Magic Kingdom-style parks. We start with Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, which was dedicated on the…
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Mirabel’s Magic Kingdom Meet and Greet Location Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Today Mirabel begins to meet guests at the Magic Kingdom in the location where guests could formerly meet Merida. The location in Fantasyland near Cinderella’s Castle in Fairytale Garden. Mirabel, who was seen in Disney’s animated film Encanto previously could only be seen at the Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. As the…
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Hatbox Ghost to Materialize at Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom in November
Many announcements were made this weekend at Destination D23. From reimagined attractions and lands, to new lounges, entertainment, and even a new meet-and-greet with Figment, there are lots of things to be excited about! One announcement added more information to a previously made announcement. This news revolved around the Haunted Mansion and the arrival of…
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New Songs and Acts Coming to Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024
The Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is getting updated. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23, it was announced that the opening day attraction will be getting new songs and acts in 2024. During the panel, Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty shared a little bit…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Brings Spooktacular Delights to Guests at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is currently being offered at Magic Kingdom on select nights during the Halloween season at Walt Disney World Resort. This hard-ticketed event is a celebration of all that is Halloween with plenty of candy, entertainment, Disney characters in costumes, dance parties, and other special experiences. Some favorite things to experience includes:…
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Check Out the Photo Ops Being Offered at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins its run for this year’s Halloween season tonight. On select nights from now through Halloween, guests will get to go to the Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and experience incredible entertainment, merchandise, foods, and also some photo ops from Disney PhotoPass. Take a look below at all of the photo…
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New Entertainment Offerings Coming to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Halloween is almost here for Walt Disney World Resort. Very soon Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be delighting guests on select nights at Magic Kingdom starting on August 11 through November 1. This year there will be new entertainment offerings included for this very special Halloween party. Disney shared about the new spooky Halloween entertainment…
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Hatbox Ghost to be Found in New Location at Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion
The Hatbox Ghost will soon be found haunting the halls of the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom’s iteration of the attraction. When he makes his arrival later this year at Walt Disney World, he won’t be haunting from the same location that he currently does in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. This morning Disney announced that this…
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Water Tower Topped with Tiara Arrives at Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
The new water tower with a tiara on top of it has arrived at Magic Kingdom. The installation of the iconic part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure marks a milestone in the transformation of this attraction from Splash Mountain. It will be opening with its new story in 2024. The story revolves around Tiana creating a…
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Walt Disney World Resort 4th of July Festivities Announced
The 4th of July is a fantastic time to be at Disney Parks. Walt Disney World Resort has announced its festivities for this year’s Independence Day celebration. For fans wanting to get their patriotic fix at Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are the places to be. Magic Kingdom At Magic Kingdom, the…
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Hurray for Jollywood! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #665
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have a lot of ground to cover during the show. The show starts with a discussion about CHOC Walk and why people should join the Daps Magic team at chocwalk.org/dapsmagic. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom is getting its water tower. What do you think of it?…
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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New Details Revealed About a Musical Collaboration and New Audio-Animatronic Characters for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Just days after the closure of Splash Mountain at Disneyland, new details are being revealed about its replacement Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Today Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development – Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, shared more details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure that includes more about the music and also more about the characters being found…
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Meet the Voice Behind TRON: Lightcycle / Run’s Siren
Disney continues to share more about TRON Lightcycle / Run. Since opening in April, there have been more details continuing to come out about this new attraction at Magic Kingdom. Check out the story of Faren Collins, the voice of Siren on the attraction.
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New Watercolor Magic Shot Revealed for Magic Kingdom by Disney PhotoPass
Disney PhotoPass has revealed a new Magic Shot for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom. This shot, which is offered in front of Cinderella Castle, turns the photo into basically a digital watercolor painting. Along with turning the picture into a watercolor, the Watercolor Magic Shot also removes people from the background of the photo as…
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How Tomorrowland Launch Depot Came to Life at Magic Kingdom
With the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run guests can experience the world of TRON like never before. As they exist the attraction, the experience can continue with the Tomorrowland Launch Depot. This isn’t just another store in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. This one continues the story and experience guests have had on the attraction.…
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Mama Odie and More Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
The Disneyland Resort has announced that the final day for guests to experience Splash Mountain will be on May 30, 2023. The following day, the attraction will be closed as it begins its transformation to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disney has announced more elements that will be a part of this attraction when it reopens…
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Check Out the History of the Dapper Dans at Disney Parks on National Barbershop Quartet Day!
Today is National Barbershop Quartet Day. For this annual holiday, it is only appropriate to recognize and honor the Disney Parks very own Barbershop Quarter, the Dapper Dans. Since 1959, the Dapper Dans have been making melodies at Disney Parks starting at Disneyland and then expanding to Walt Disney World Resort and beyond. To celebrate…
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shopDisney Unveils Disney Parks Collection by Joey Chou
A new collection has been unveiled by shopDisney called the Disney Parks Collection by Joey Chou. This collection draws inspiration from the lands of the Magic Kingdom. Created by Disney Artist Joey Chou, who has artwork that can be found around the world in Disney Parks, this collection includes apparel, home goods, and accessories featuring…
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How to Experience TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run officially opened at Magic Kingdom today. With the opening, thousands of guests did their very best to be among the first to experience the attraction on its opening day. Guests got up at the crack of dawn to descend on the Magic Kingdom to enter the Grid. For those who weren’t…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Official Opens at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run has officially opened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort was officially opened to public after a ribbon cutting ceremony with cast members who bring the magic to life at the attraction on hand. The brief ceremony brought to life the highly anticipated attraction and…
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Walt Disney World Gives Local Teachers and Community Early Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run Before April 4 Opening
Disney is donating $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools in honor of the attraction’s official opening. Caps resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration that included over $6.5 million in grants from Disney to Central Florida nonprofits. Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (April 3, 2023) – Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run to Soft Open Starting March 20 at Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run is set to officially open to guests on April 4, 2023. However, guests visiting before this date will get the chance to ride the Magic Kingdom’s newest attraction. Starting on March 20th, TRON Lightcycle / Run will be starting a soft opening period and will be allowing regular day guests to…
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New Character Meet and Greets Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced three new character meet and greets that will be coming to the most magical place on Earth later this year. The three characters will be arriving in three different parks at three different times. Moana – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Moana will be arriving in Disney’s Animal Kingdom next month.…