Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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A Photo Tour of Disney’s Hollywood Studios From 1989
On May 1, 1989, Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially opened and let guests enter the world of movies when they visited Walt Disney World Resort. Within a couple of months of opening, Daps Magic team member Doug visited this new park with his 35mm camera. Below is a look at this day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…
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EPCOT to Soon Display Veteran Portraits by President George W. Bush
May is National Military Appreciation Month. Soon, Walt Disney World Resort will be welcoming a portraits of veterans that were painted by former President George W. Bush to EPCOT. Disney shared today that starting on June 9, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, will…
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Disney Shares Vintage Photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 35th Anniversary
Take a look at these vintage photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the Walt Disney World Resort park celebrates its 35th anniversary!
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The Magic of Disney Animation | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 1, 1989
On this day in 1989, The Magic of Disney Animation walk-through attraction debuted at Disney-MGM Studios on the opening day of the park. The attraction involved four connected experiences that highlighted the history of Disney animation. These included a series of short films, including “Back to Neverland” with Walter Cronkite and Robin Williams, elevated walkways…
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Geek Eats: Mother’s Day Food Guide
Mother’s Day is almost upon us! On May 12th, many families and their mothers will descend on Disney parks to celebrate “Mom” in a magical way. While there are always plenty of options for what to eat when visiting a Disney park, below are a few that are specific to Mother’s Day. They are found…
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Geek Eats: Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe From The Hollywood Brown Derby
On May 1, 2024, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. Yesterday, we shared the recipe for Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf from 50’s Prime Time Café. Today, we are excited to share the Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby. This is a dessert that has been served in…
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The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 30, 1989
On this day in 1989, a 2-hour television special, “The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening,” aired the night before the park’s debut. The program featured many celebrities of the time, including John Ritter as the host. Smokey Robinson opened the show with a lavish musical number down Hollywood Boulevard. Fittingly, the special closed with…
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Geek Eats: 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Disney Parks Foods
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will be celebrating by showcasing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an array of delightful bites and drinks for guests to enjoy throughout May. There are quite a few different options to enjoy throughout the month, below…
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GEEK EATS: Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf Recipe From 50’s Prime Time Café
On May 1st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. This Walt Disney World Resort park opened on May 1st, 1989. As a lead up to the celebration, Disney is sharing recipes that can bring the Disney’s Hollywood Studios culinary experience home. One of the recipes comes out of the Disney vault of…
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Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 29, 1994
On this day in 1994, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort opened at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is one of three All Star hotel complexes, which are part of the budget-friendly Value category and are located near to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The first phase of the resort, called “Surf’s Up!”, featured giant-sized surfboards and the…
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Jenifer Lewis, Voice of Mama Odie, Gets Surprised With Audio-Animatronic Reveal
It seems that more and more details and surprises about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are being revealed nearly everyday as the opening gets closer for the attraction at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and later this year at Disneyland. Walt Disney Imagineering has been giving sneak peeks of the storyline, additional characters, and even advanced…
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Reedy Creek Fire Department Gets New Name
Last year the Reedy Creek Improvement District was dissolved and then recreated as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The new district was similar to its previous iteration but now has a board of directors that were appointed by the Florida Governor. Since the change over, there has been a new logo unveiled, a new…
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2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates Announced!
The dates for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have been announced. This delicious festival at Walt Disney World Resort will be taking place from August 29 through November 23, 2024. Along with announcing the dates for this year’s Food & Wine Festival, some highlights of what will be offered throughout the festival…
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Disney Wilderness Preserve | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 23, 1993
On this day in 1993, the Disney Wilderness Preserve was officially dedicated. Formerly known as Walker Ranch, the 11,500 acres of wetlands is located about 15 minutes south of Walt Disney World. It is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and animals, including two endangered species—the bald eagle and the wood stork. Disney…
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Did You Know These Three Things About Solar at Disney?
Disney is leaning into solar to power their magic throughout the world. There are solar arrays being build around the globe to energize Disney’s destinations fully with the goal of reaching net zero by 2030. Today, three things were shared about Disney’s solar power that might not be known by many. Check them out below…
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Smellephants on Parade Begin to Arrive at Storybook Circus in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
A new experience that is coming to Walt Disney World Resort is beginning to show up in the Magic Kingdom. The Smellephants on Parade presented by Scentsy is beginning to be installed in Storybook Circus. When complete, guests will have the opportunity to go on a brand-new, interactive search-and-sniff experience. Along with these elephants being installed…
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Victoria & Albert’s Honored with Michelin Star
Victoria & Albert’s has been awarded with a Michelin star. The restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is known for its luxurious dining experiences. It is a favorite dining location for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort who are looking for a high-end dining experience. Michelin said about Victoria & Albert’s the following:…
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Recycled Glass Helps Disney Plants Grow In Unique Way
The Earth Month celebration continues as Walt Disney World is always looking for innovative ways to help the planet. Now a simple glass bottle is helping grow beautiful plants and flowers. In 2022, Disney installed a glass pulverizer to help turn recycled glass into a sand-like material. Now that material is used on the horse trails at…
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The Legendary Chase Family To Be Among First to Experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Leah Chase Sr., former owner of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, was one of the inspirations for the character of Princess Tiana for The Princess and the Frog and then Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Her daughters, Stella and Leah Jr., will be some of the first people to experience this new attraction ahead of its…
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Two New Shops Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Disneyland’s Critter Country is getting some new retail establishments with the arrival of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Over at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom will also be getting a couple of new shops when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure arrives. The attraction is set to open this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. When it does,…
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Geek Eats: May the 4th Foods
May the 4th is almost here! For Star Wars Day this year, there are plenty of foods and beverages to enjoy. The Force was clearly strong with the culinary teams behind these offerings. Below is a look at what will be available for those who are celebrating May the 4th, or just enjoy some fun…
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The Walt Disney Story | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 15, 1973
On this day in 1973, ‘The Walt Disney Story,’ a film about the history of Walt Disney narrated by Walt himself, opened in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The attraction had debuted at Disneyland’s Opera House a week before. The film pulled together interviews and recordings of Walt to create the narration. It…
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Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Stars such as “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John, Disney actress Dara Reneé and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross lent their support toward energizing the students’ career aspirations while also joining them on magical experiences that only happen at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2024) – The 100 teens at Walt Disney…
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New Flavors and Enchanted Wishes Join a Stellar Collection of Disney Character Dining Experiences
1900 Park Fare returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian giving guests more choices and flexibility to enjoy character dining across Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 9, 2024) – The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant is opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10, revealing a…