Tag: Orlando
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Parks and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort to Remain Closed on Thursday
Walt Disney World Resort will continue to have its parks and other offerings closed on Thursday as Hurricane Milton crosses Florida.
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Disney Prepares to Open New Store at Orlando International Airport
Disney will soon be opening a new Walt Disney World Store at Orlando International Airport. The new store will be found in the new state-of-the-art, 1.8 million square foot terminal C when it opens later this month. The store is expected to open on September 19th and give travelers a big dose of Disney magic…
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Thousands of Positions at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Moving From California to Florida
The Walt Disney Company is making a significant change to where many of its workforce in the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division works. This week it announced that it will be moving a 2000 cast member from this team to a new facility in Florida that is near Walt Disney World Resort. “I want…
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The Great EPCOT Challenge – Traveling to Florida
On Friday September 18, 2020 Murray and I (Mr. DAPs) flew to Florida to spend a week at Walt Disney World Resort. Generally, this is the time of year I would visit Florida. This year has definitely been a bit different. However, weighing the numbers, the risks, and consulting with some others I know who…
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Universal Orlando Resort Officially Announces it is Reopening
Today, one hurdle in the reopening of theme parks in Florida was cleared by the Universal Orlando Resort. It received approval from the Florida Economic Recovery Task Force, Orange County Mayor, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Following the approval, Universal Orlando Resort made the official announcement that it will be reopening via social media. We're…
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Universal Studios Orlando Plans Phased Reopening Beginning June 1
This morning, The Florida Economic Recovery Task Force has begun to listen to theme park plans to reopen. As many businesses present their plans, we are starting to get an idea of when guests may be inside theme parks once again. Today, we learned that Universal Studios Orlando is planning to begin their phased reopening…
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Disney Stories and Technology Shine at 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
For nearly 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has immersed audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. The Walt Disney Company recently showcased the stories of our beloved female characters and the imaginative women of Disney technology at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), the largest gathering of female technologists…
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Mark Your Calendars for the Biggest Panels of the Year at this Summer’s D23 Expo
This summer is sure to be an amazing one for Disney fans! Whether you love Parks and Resorts or live-action films, D23 Expo will be the place to be this August! Mark your calendars now because we are bringing you the dates and times of some of the biggest panels at the convention! Friday, August…
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Walt Disney World Resort announces $1.5 million investment in Valencia College for state-of-the-art culinary arts and hospitality facility in downtown Orlando
The world-class facility will be renamed The Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Valencia College as part of the college’s reimagination and relocation of the program to downtown Orlando. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 6, 2019—As part of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s vision of an educational ecosystem in the downtown Orlando area,…
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Come Fly with Us for Our First Day of Walt Disney World 2018 in Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Welcome to the great DAPs trip of 2018! We’re having an absolutely magical time and we want to share the pixie dust from Walt Disney World to wherever you may be! We will be posting the highlights from each day of our journey, so we hope you come along with us! Our first day in…
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Find your Perfect Tailgating Pairing at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football
Fall is back and so is Monday night football! Our friends over at 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival are hosting the seminar to help you perfect your tailgating parties! The program, which will run through select Mondays in the festival, will run 45 minutes and will walk guests through the art of pairing…
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Adult Beverages Debut with New Menus at Walt Disney World Table Service Restaurants on May 23
Starting next week at the Walt Disney World Resort, guests over 21 will be able to enjoy American wines and beers with their meals and The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom Park! Debuting with this new change to the table service restaurant will be an all-new menu for guests of all ages to enjoy! New…
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Maleficent Bursts into Flames in Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
“This afternoon, as Festival of Fantasy parade made its way through Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, one of the floats made a disastrous stop. As Maleficent made her way to Liberty Square, she quickly went from shooting fire during her duel with Prince Phillip, to quickly catching on fire herself and burning until Cast…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with A ‘Party For the Planet’ April 22-May 5
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will celebrate Earth Day this year with a 20th anniversary “Party for the Planet” celebration April 22-May 5. Rafiki’s Planet Watch will offer backstage experiences for guests to visit the animal hospital, learn about animal nutrition, or delve into the world of Disney’s conservation efforts. Guests will also be able to find special photo…
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Celebrate 65 Years of ‘Peter Pan’ with Magical Photo Opportunities at Magic Kingdom Park
On February 5, 1953, Peter Pan debuted to the world and reminded everyone that with any happy little thought you can fly! from February 4-10, you’re invited to celebrate all the magic with Disney PhotoPass Service at Magic Kingdom Park. Here are the special moments you’ll be able to find: Find Captain Hook and Smee in Fantasyland intermittently from…
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May the Fourth Be With You! – DAPs Magic’s 10 Favorite Star Wars Videos
Happy Star Wars Day! Today is the day we celebrate anything and everything that is Star Wars. With the recent Star Wars Celebration Orlando and the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, it is a great time to be a fan of the Force. DAPs Magic has been covering Star Wars for years. To celebrate this…
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Star Wars Celebration 2017 – DAPsCast Episode 60
Murray and Mikey discuss the highlights of Star Wars Celebration 2017…while at Star Wars Celebration. They recap the big announcements and what it’s like to be at the convention.
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The Top 4 Stories That Shouldn’t Be Missed from Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Star Wars Celebration has come and gone again, this time in Orlando, Florida. It was a weekend full of Jedi, Sith, Storm Troopers, and of course bounty hunters. Really though, it was a weekend that both celebrated the past 40 years of Star Wars while also looking to the future! And the future of Star…
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Star Wars Celebration, Galactic Nights, Easter at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland & Walt Disney World Updates
This has been a huge weekend for theme park updates. Not only because it’s Easter, but because of Star Wars Celebration. First, over in Walt Disney World, the various hotels and parks were celebrating the holiday with some fun egg creations. On Main Street at Magic Kingdom, ladies dressed in their Sunday finest and Easter…
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Star Wars Land – Details From Star Wars Celebration 2017
Disney Parks hosted a panel at the Star Wars Celebration to tell of what is coming up for the much anticipated Star Wars Lands at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They promised to give some news on the upcoming area of the parks, and they delivered! Before they got to details, a bit of a…
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It’s Time To Rebel – What You Need to Know from Day Three of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Day Three of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 was full of rebellion, battles, and theme parks! The day’s highlights include the panel for Star Wars Rebels, Disney Theme Parks, and Battlefront II. There was also some fun with Anthony Daniels and others but these are the three big highlights of the day. Star Wars Themed…
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The Force is Very Strong With Star Wars: The Last Jedi Panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Day Two of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 kicked off with Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel. The panel was hosted by Star Wars superfan Josh Gad, who was joined by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and director Rian Johnson. The panel began with Rian Johnson sharing about his process filming The Last Jedi. One of…
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Fans React Live at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser
Star Wars fans were treated to the first teaser of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 this morning. The teaser was shown at the end of the panel for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This gift followed the announcement that those in attendance of the panel would get a teaser…
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5 Takeaways From Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Day One!
Star Wars Celebration Orlando is now in full swing and the first day was eventful, to say the least. While there is a lot of new things happening in the Star Wars galaxy, the classics were celebrated as well. The celebration began with a panel looking back at the last 40 years of Star Wars.…