Tag: Travel
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Disney Unveils Enchanting Design Concept for Disney Wish
On Thursday, Disney will be officially having its grand reveal of the Disney Wish. Ahead of this special virtual event, Disney has released what the official design concept for the Disney Wish is. The design concept is “Enchantment!” This motif will be found throughout the ship when guests board her in 2022. It is utilized…
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Disney to Reveal Newest Ship During “Once Upon a Disney Wish” Livestream
Work continues to move forward on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. While the ship is expected to join the fleet in the summer 2022, on Thursday April 29th it will be revealed to the world via livestream. Once Upon a Disney Wish will be a livestream presented at 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM…
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Meet Matthew – A Man Dedicated to Sharing the Magic!
For 17 years DAPS MAGIC has been sharing the magic of Disney and geekdom with people at Disneyland and beyond. Through the years since we started DAPS MAGIC in 2004, we have met some incredible people and made some amazing friends! Today I would like to introduce you to my friend Matthew from Mouseways. Matthew…
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels Cruises Through June as Pandemic Continues to Impact Industry
The Disney Cruise Line has once again been forced to cancel more cruises as COVID-19 continues to impact the cruise industry. The new cancelations come after the CDC released more guidelines. On the Disney Cruise Line website an announcement says that “All Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder departures through June 2021 and Disney…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Name for New Hotel
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced the name for its newest hotel. The hotel, which is themed around the world of Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story will be named Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel. The new Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel will feature 595 guest rooms and include 11 floors. The exterior, entrance,…
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Aulani Resort’s Character Breakfast Returning to Makahiki Restaurant on May 7
Character dining is returning to Makahiki Restaurant’s breakfast offerings starting on May 7th at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. The return of character dining will be adjusted and done in according with health and safety protocols because of the ongoing pandemic. With the return of the character breakfast, Mickey Mouse and friends will join…
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CDC States that Fully Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID-19 Tests Prior to Traveling
It is now easier for some people to visit Walt Disney World Resort. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its traveling guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. On Friday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves. It continued that as long…
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New Expedition Cruises Announced by Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney has announced a new experience for families to visit Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands. Starting in late 2021, Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruises will take adventurers to Antarctica and then to the Galapagos Islands in 2022. These adventures will allow guests to sail aboard specialized ships that are intimate and built to…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new deal for Florida residents wishing to visit. The Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket will allow Florida Residents to visit any of the four parks between now and June 18, 2021 (subject to availability and blockout dates). The Florida Resident Discount Ticket is $199 (plus tax) and…
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Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Reopening in February 2021
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be reopening on February 9, 2021. The news came today via the Walt Disney World Resort website. The update on the website shows that there are currently deals for the resort in early 2021. The standard rate for Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is $170.50 per night. Currently, there are deals…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2022 Itineraries That Include Hawaii and Other Incredible Destinations
The Disney Cruise Line has announced its 2022 itineraries today. These itineraries include 10-night Hawaiian Islands cruises and also multiple sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico, departing from coast-to-coast homeports including New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, San Diego, Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida. Bookings for these cruises will open to the public on Oct. 22,…
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Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Walt Disney World Resort After a Phased Reopening Visit
At the end of last month, Murray and I flew out to Florida for a week at Walt Disney World Resort. The trip was fairly last minute in nailing down details and actually deciding to go. This is mainly due to the uncertainty of the time in which we live. Just a couple of weeks…
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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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Walt Disney World Extends Booking Flexibility Through End of 2020
Walt Disney World Resort has extended flexibility around booking for guests wishing to visit before the end of 2020. This comes after it was recently acknowledged by Disney CEO Bob Chapek on an earnings call that Walt Disney World has not had as many out of town tourists visiting as originally expected. With the uncertainty…
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Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Departures Through September 30
The Disney Cruise Line has again extended the suspension of its departures through September 30 for the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder. The Disney Magic has also had its departures suspended through October 2, 2020. The news of the suspensions come after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended suspensions of…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Stop Offering Free MagicBands in 2021
Starting in 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will no longer offer free MagicBands to Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests. The announcement came as Disney unveiled its new Disney Park Pass System for guests to reserve their park visits. Disney will be “retiring” complimentary MagicBand distribution for Disney Resort hotel guests. This comes as Disney…
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Disney Cruise Line Suspends All Departures Through April 28 and Vancouver Sailings Until the End of June
The Disney Cruise Line has announced that it is suspending all cruises through April 28th and any sailings from Vancouver through the end of June. A statement was posted on the Disney Cruise Line website with details. The decisions to suspend sailings are due primarily to the safety of both guests and cast members. They…
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Disney’s Aulani to Temporarily Close Due to Coronavirus
Disney’s Hawaiian resort Aulani will be temporarily closed starting at 5:00 PM this coming Tuesday the 24th. This is due to concerns for Cast Member and Guest safety surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Currently, it is scheduled to be closed through Tuesday, March 31st. All of this could change based on the conditions at the time.…
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Disney Wonder Sets Sail from New Orleans
The Disney Wonder has just embarked on a new season from a new port marking the Disney Cruise Line’s arrival in New Orleans. This is the first time that the Disney Cruise Line has had a homeport in Louisiana. The first sailing was a special event with Princess Tiana, Naveen, and members of a New…
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U.S. Military Members Offered Special Pricing for Memory Maker
Visiting a Disney Theme Park is really all about making magical memories together. Most people like to carry those memories home with them after the trip has finished. The Memory Maker has been a popular way to do that at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney PhotoPass takes pictures throughout the course of a trip…
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Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney Experiences Named “Best for Families” in the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2019) – Today, Cruise Critic announced the results of its annual Editors’ Picks Awards with Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney named “Best for Families” in the ocean and river categories. This is the fourth consecutive year that Disney’s cruise line and river cruise experiences have been recognized by Cruise Critic’s…
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Walt Disney World Announces Return of 4-Park Magic Ticket
The Walt Disney World Resort today announced the return of the 4-Park Magic Ticket. The ticket returned today and is available at Disneyworld.com/4ParkMagic. The 4-Park Magic Ticket is $89 per day (plus tax), or $356 total (plus tax). The ticket allows guest to visit each of the four main parks at the Walt Disney World…
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Disney Cruise Line Takes Top Spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Cruise Line Rankings
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) – For the seventh consecutive year, Disney Cruise Line has earned top spots in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines rankings, with first place awards in the Best Cruise Lines for Families and Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean categories. These prestigious rankings celebrate excellence in the cruise…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New Orleans, Popular Itineraries to Tropical Destinations in Early 2021
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to New Orleans for a limited-time engagement with sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, including visits to Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. A lineup of popular itineraries will continue across the Disney fleet with cruises to tropical destinations from Texas,…