Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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VIDEO: ‘Exploring Nature in Piston Peak’ From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Imagineering Horizons Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event featured great panels that offered a look at a variety of projects and departments within Walt Disney Imagineering. After Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, a panel called Exploring Nature in Piston Peak followed. This was hosted by Imagineers Jason Grandt and Chelsea Whikehart. This…
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More Carousel of Progress Updates Revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, Disney hosted thousands of its most dedicated fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Throughout the weekend, fans could enjoy panels, presentations, experiences, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more. Some fans could also experience showcases at the Honda Center throughout the weekend. This included Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. This…
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Here’s What’s New About Monstropolis From D23!
There were many exciting announcements and updates that were made at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last weekend. Daps Magic was on hand to cover all of them, and every day, more updates can be found at DapsMagic.com/D23. One of the updates was about the progress that is being made on Monstropolis in Disney’s…
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Geek Eats Food Guide: 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins on August 27th and continues through November 21, 2026. This is one of the most delicious festivals of the year, and the Daps Magic team has enjoyed its offerings of food from around the world. This year looks to be an even more special Food &…
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Bill Clinton | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 18, 1946
On this day in 1946, former U.S. President Bill Clinton was born. Clinton became the first sitting president to have not only an Audio-Animatronic figure, but a speaking role in the newly reimagined Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World. The president recorded a speech about America’s value system and quest for democracy at…
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New Details and a Name Revealed for Walt Disney World’s Villains Land
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there was plenty of news that came out and delighted Disney fans. This ranged across Disney Experiences worldwide. One of the topics of discussion was the Villains Land that is coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There was a section of the Imagineering Horizons Pavilion that showed…
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Disney to Bring Expedition Everest Yeti Back to Life
For many years, there has been an Audio-Animatronic figure that has held almost mythical status at Walt Disney World Resort. This is ironic, as this is an Audio-Animatronic figure of the Yeti. The reason it has been such a fascinating topic of conversation is that for many years it simply hasn’t worked. Instead, lights flash,…
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Disney Elevates 3 Space-Related Projects at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, thousands of fans descended on Anaheim, California, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This weekend was full of experiences, panels, presentations, opportunities to meet favorite Disney personalities, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more! And all of this was just at one of the two locations where the event took place:…
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Figment and Dreamfinder to Get New Adventure at EPCOT
There were quite a few different surprises during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. At the end of the showcase, it appeared that the show was over. However, Disney Experiences’ Thomas Mazloum had his own “one more thing” moment. During this moment, he announced that Figment…
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Merlin’s Sword in the Stone Ceremony | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 15, 2006
On this day in 2006, Merlin’s Sword in the Stone ceremony ran for the last time in Walt Disney World. For nearly 13 years, Merlin selected temporary rulers of Fantasyland in front of Cinderella’s Golden Carousel. Although the strong attempted to retrieve Excalibur from the stone, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength, usually…
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The Enchanted Tiki Room–Under New Management | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 14, 2011
On this day in 2011, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World soft-opened to guests after a major refurbishment. Iago and Zazu took over Adventureland between 1998 and 2011. They starred in “The Enchanted Tiki Room–Under New Management,” a modernized show that wasn’t a hit with all guests. After…
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Check Out All the Fall Fun at Disney Springs!
There are plenty of fun experiences to be had each fall at Walt Disney World Resort. From Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, it is easy to get focused on what is happening in the parks. That would be a mistake, though. Disney Springs also has plenty of fall fun…
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Muppet Mayhem Begins for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders
It’s time to play the music and light the lights as Muppet Mayhem has begun for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now through September 24, Annual Passholders can make some music with Kermit in a new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot. You’ll be able to grab your banjo and strike a pose…
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New Halloween Items Revealed For Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween-themed Hangar Bar is back! Guests can visit Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs between now and November 9th to enjoy ghostly décor and a new menu of sinister sips and eerie eats. This continues the story of Jock Lindsey, who first appeared in Raiders of the Lost Ark as Indiana Jones’…
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Signature Portrait Sessions from Disney PhotoPass Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney PhotoPass is known throughout Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort for helping guests capture those special memories, and even throw in some magical moments. Now, Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World Resort is offering a new professional photo shoot experiences called Signature Portrait Sessions. Choose between the Victorian elegance and modern sophistication of…
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Pins Around Our World | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 9, 2001
On this day in 2001, the first major pin trading festival, “Pins Around Our World,” kicked off at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Disney’s official pin trading program began at Walt Disney World in 1999 during EPCOT’s Millennium Celebration. Pin trading soon became a global phenomenon, spreading to all Disney Parks. Guests of the 4-day festival had…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Host The Warrior Games in 2027
The Warrior Games are returning to Walt Disney World Resort in August 2027. This is an annual adaptive sports competition for the military community. It celebrates the strength, resilience, and healing journeys of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Its return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be the third time…
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Spaceship Earth Series Gets Pilot Order for Disney+
The next Disney attraction to make the jump from the parks to the screen could end up being EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth. Disney+ has given the green light for a pilot of a series that would be based on the classic Walt Disney World Resort attraction. A logline for the series was also shared. It reads…
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Check Out These Disney PhotoPass Shots For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Today is the first day of this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This after-hours ticketed event is full of treats, entertainment, characters, and seasonal fun! It also has some wonderful photo opportunities from Disney PhotoPass Service. Ahead of the first Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort for the year, Disney PhotoPass shared a look…
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Hallmark Announces Premiere Date of “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Come True”
In early July, a sneak peek from the upcoming holiday movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True was released. This movie will premiere on Hallmark Channel, and now there is an official release date. Hallmark Channel is pleased to announce that Saturday, November 28 will be the premiere day for Holiday Ever After:…
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Add Some Character to Your Resort Refillable Mug at Walt Disney World
Buying a Resort Refillable Mug at your favorite Walt Disney World Resort Hotel is one of the best ways to enjoy unlimited drinks during your vacation. The mugs come in a variety of designs and colors, and at one point featured the Resort you were staying at. Now you can add a character handle accessory…
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DescenDANCE Party x Camp Rock Jam Now Happening at Disney Springs
Disney Springs at Walt Disney World is calling all VKs (Villain Kids) and Campers to get ready to start the party at the DescenDANCE Party x Camp Rock Jam! At this party, you’ll be chillin’ like a villain while you sing and dance along to some of your favorite Disney Channel hits. While there, guests…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most delicious events at Walt Disney World Resort each year. This year, the Food & Wine Festival will be returning to EPCOT on August 27 and continuing to November 21, 2026. During this time, guests at EPCOT will be able to enjoy delicious foods…
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Diamond Horseshoe to Get Pop-Up Food and Drinks at Magic Kingdom
The Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is soon getting a fun culinary offering in the form of a pop-up experience. This limited-time offering will be arriving this fall. It will continue the legacy of this location that is known for “western hospitality and old-world glamour tucked on the edge of…