Tag: Magic Kingdom
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Train Training Starts Up For Magic Kingdom’s Walt Disney World Railroad
Guests visiting Magic Kingdom over the course of the last couple of years most likely realized that there was no train. This is due to the construction happening in Tomorrowland for the TRON Lightcycle / Run. This multi-year project will end with a new iconic attraction at Magic Kingdom and also the return of the Walt Disney…
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Frozen Pineapple Treat Inspired by DOLE Whip – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
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DOLE Whip Day is coming on July 21. As part of the celebration, the Disney Parks will be offering a lot of different DOLE Whip delights. For those who can’t make it into the parks though to celebrate DOLE Whip Day 2022, Disney has shared a recipe for a Frozen Pineapple Treat that is inspired…
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Did You Ever Lose Your Car at Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #616
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS take several different looks at Disney and what is going on. They look back, they look at the present, and they also look forward. With all of these different perspectives, there are things to look at in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, The Walt Disney Family Museum, CHOC…
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Disney Reveals Backstory of Walt Disney World’s TRON Lightcycle / Run on 40th Anniversary of “TRON”
Today marks the 40th anniversary of TRON. As fans around the globe celebrate four decades of this iconic movie, a new attraction continues to be built at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. While it doesn’t have an opening date announced as of yet, TRON Lightcycle / Run is continuing to take shape. For the 40th…
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Great Patriotic Moments in History… in the Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! As we come together today to celebrate the Declaration of Independence in the United States of America it seems only appropriate to look back at a few great patriotic moments in history… in the Disney Parks… that DAPS MAGIC has captured on camera! These are some of the DAPS MAGIC team’s…
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A Patriotic Bayou Adventure? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top five headlines from the week’s Disney and geek news! Watch below and then share what you think the top story of the week is! We’ll see you in the parks! DISNEY Reporter Headlines The Princess and the Frog Attraction Gets Name and Window…
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Disney Announces that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Be Arriving in Disney Parks in 2024
Today Disney announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, currently Splash Mountain, will be opening at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort in late 2024. The announcement about the reimagining of Splash Mountain happened at ESSENCE Fest. This new adventure will bring guests into the world of Tiana and Naveen as The Princess and the Frog…
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Mirabel Heading to Walt Disney World Resort
Mirabel, from Disney’s Encanto will soon be able to be seen by guests visiting Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This week it was announced that she will be joining the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! on June 26, 2022. The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! includes nearly 30 Disney and Pixar characters. Currently, this includes…
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Special Olympic Athletes Star in Magical Parade Ahead of USA Games at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2022) – Several Special Olympics USA Games athletes experienced the “I’m Going to Disney World” treatment ahead of the 2022 Games as they starred front and center in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on Friday after appearing in a TV commercial airing on…
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Anika Noni Rose Says “The Princess and the Frog” Re-Imagining of Splash Mountain to Debut in 2024
In an interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan, Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Tiana in The Princess and the Frog may have revealed when Disney intends to open the revamped Splash Mountain at one or more of its domestic theme parks. During the interview, Rose shared that she is continuing to work with…
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Disney PhotoPass Introduces “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories”
Disney PhotoPass continues to innovate and offer new ways for guests to create and keep their magical memories while visiting their favorite Disney Park. Today, Disney announced “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” a way to virtually transform Cinderella Castle with photos. To use “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” guests can select certain Disney PhotoPass photos…
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More of Festival of Fantasy Parade Returns to Magic Kingdom
Things continue to get closer to normal in the Disney Parks. Today, DAPS MAGIC team member Murray discovered that the finale unit of the Festival of Fantasy Parade appears to have returned. This comes after the finale unit was modified for the return of the parade on March 9, 2022. Below is a video of…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Vehicles Coming to Magic Kingdom
Progress continues to be made on TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Soon, guests will see the ride vehicles soaring above Tomorrowland as Imagineers enter the next phase of ride testing. In a post on the Disney Parks Blog, the next phase of ride testing was explained. The next phase is a process called…
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Four Beacons of Magic at Walt Disney World Resort Bring Extra Pixie Dust to 50th Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort continues its 50th Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration has several different special offerings that can be found throughout the four main parks and surrounding resorts. Looking back at the celebration’s kick off in October, some things definitely stand out as highlights. Four of these highlights are the Beacons of…
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Destination Disney – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1207 (#581)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, a lot of the show is about the events from Destination D23 at Walt Disney World Resort this last weekend. Throughout the course of the show, the GEEKS talk about MagicBand+ coming to the Disneyland Resort. They also talk about the return of Fantasmic! and World of Color as…
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Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade Introduced as Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Prepares for Return to Magic Kingdom
Over the weekend there was a lot of news that came out of Destination D23. Fans of Disney live entertainment were happy to learn that there was plenty of news about that subject matter. At the event, it was learned that Disney character cavalcades are here to stay and that there will be more in…
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The Holidays Take Over From Halloween Overnight at Magic Kingdom
October 31st was Halloween, November 1st was something completely different for guests at Magic Kingdom. Overnight, Disney got to work and magically removed Halloween decor to make way for holiday decorations throughout the park. This included the arrival of the massive Christmas tree found in Town Square on Main Street, USA. Disney shared some photos…
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Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade Debuts at Magic Kingdom as Part of 50th Celebration
Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade debuted today at Magic Kingdom. Wearing EARidescent outfits, Mickey, Minnie, and friends were joined by dancers as they made their way through the park along the parade route. The cavalcade is part of the entertainment lineup for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Dubbed, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the next…
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Magic Kingdom Kicks Off 50th Anniversary With Opening Moment
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is now officially underway. This morning, thousands of fans descended on Magic Kingdom as the celebration officially began. For some, it was about rushing to Emporium or other stores for the merchandise. For others, it was about the food. Others were simply happy to be on hand…
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Thousands Come Together to say Goodbye to Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom
On Wednesday night, thousands of Disney fans descended on Magic Kingdom for the final performance of Happily Ever After. The conclusion of this firework spectacular comes ahead of the arrival of Disney Enchantment, a new firework show that is part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Fans began to get spots for the…
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It’s Almost the 50th– GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1152 (#573)
It’s almost the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort! The geeks celebrate that this week as they look forward to what will be coming for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration and also their visit there. This episode is all about Walt Disney World and where it has been and is going as it…
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Step in Time! A Visit to Magic Kingdom Park as It Was in October 1971
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – During the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, guests can step in time by imagining themselves as one of the first to visit Magic Kingdom Park in October 1971. While some attractions may have received fresh pixie dust over the years, these experiences deliver magic today just as they did 50…
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Main Street Confectionery Reopens at Magic Kingdom on September 29th
Just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Main Street Confectionery hosted by Mars Wrigley will be opening on September 29th. The newly reopened store will offer interactive opportunities for guests to customize the treats to satisfy a sweet tooth. It will also allow guests to again watch as sweets made by…
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More Muppet Fun in the Parks Ahead of Arrival of Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney+
Muppets Haunted Mansion arrives on Disney+ on October 8th. Ahead of the arrival though, there are already some fun Muppet-themed experiences to be had at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The Disney Parks Blog shared some of the opportunities earlier this week. Check them out below. Disneyland Resort Currently at the Magic Key Holder…