Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Communicore East & West | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 31, 1994
On this day in 1994, CommuniCore East and West at EPCOT in Walt Disney World closed to make way for Innoventions. Located in two buildings behind Spaceship Earth, CommuniCore served as the heart of EPCOT. It wove together the themes and concepts presented in Future World while showcasing technological advancements. A reimagined CommuniCore Hall will…
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GEEK EATS: Tomato Florentine Soup Recipe From Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
A favorite dining location for many fans of Walt Disney World Resort is Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. As Daps Magic continues to celebrate the lead-up to National Soup Day, today we share the Tomato Florentine Soup recipe from this popular restaurant. This soup is absolutely delicious and includes ground…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Parks Foods of Black History Month and Celebrate Soulfully 2024
Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Food News, Geek Eats, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Parks, Walt Disney World Resort, Walt Disney World Resort GuidesFebruary is Black History Month. Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts are celebrating this month by joining it with the ongoing Celebrate Soulfully celebration in the parks with some incredible new food and beverage offerings. Throughout the year, there is music, food, and artwork celebrating Black cultures at Disney Parks to enjoy. In February,…
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Spacehip Earth Hot Air Balloon | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 28, 2009
On this day in 2009, an 80-foot-tall hot air balloon shaped like Spaceship Earth took to the skies above EPCOT. A lucky family won the experience, along with a VIP trip to Walt Disney World. It was as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway, which came out of Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams celebration…
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“Celebrate Soulfully” During Black History Month at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is thrilled to “Celebrate Soulfully” during Black History Month in February with vibrant art, soul-stirring music, savory soul food and a limited-edition pin, embracing the richness of Black heritage. Through the talents of wonderful cast members and collaborations with a myriad of Black-owned businesses, you can “Celebrate Soulfully” across the resort…
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D23 Announces 15th Anniversary Celebration at Disney Springs
D23 is celebrating its 15th anniversary. To celebrate, there will be a special event at Disney Springs at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. It will be a night of celebrating with food, bowling, memories, special gift, and more. Tickets for this event can be purchased on the D23 website. D23 was founded on March 10, 2009 and…
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Fans Say Goodbye to Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World
A Walt Disney World opening day attraction is about to close and be reimagined. Today, fans stopped by Frontierland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for one last showing of the Country Bear Jamboree. Fans could be seen lined up to see one last show as lines stretched out of the theater and into Frontierland.…
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New Name and Logo Revealed for Former Reedy Creek Fire Department
Yesterday, a new logo and name was revealed for the former Reedy Creek Fire Department. At a special event, Fire Chief Ferrari revealed that the fire department is now known simply as District Fire Department. The new name was determined by a vote of all 220 public safety personnel in the department. Chief Ferrari said…
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Disney and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Agree on June Trial Date
Disney and the Governor DeSantis controlled Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have reached an agreement for when a trial will be held regarding a public records lawsuit. This lawsuit was brought by Disney against Governor DeSantis and the district and accuses both parties withholding public records it had requested as part of another ongoing lawsuit.The…
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Finding Nemo: The Musical | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 24, 2007
On this day in 2007, the stage show ‘Finding Nemo: The Musical’ premiered in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was the first time Disney had created a musical show for the parks out of a non-musical movie. As a result, all of its songs had to be written especially for the show.…
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New Disney Popcorn Has Fantastic Florida Flavor
Happy National Popcorn Day! A new popcorn flavor has popped up at Walt Disney World! It’s a special Strawberry Crunch and other must-taste-to-believe gourmet popcorn flavors created by a Florida family business with a knack for delighting taste buds at Walt Disney World – Popcorn Junkie! Popcorn Junkie is a family-run business owned by Neal and…
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Walt Disney World Extends Disney After Hours Events Into Summer
Walt Disney World Resort has revealed that Disney After Hours events have been extended through August 2024!
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GEEK EATS: Disney Parks Valentine’s Day 2024 Foods
Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Food News, Geek Eats, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Theme Parks, Experiences and Products Guides, Walt Disney World Resort GuidesIt’s the time of year where pink things and hearts start appearing everywhere. It’s also the time of year where sweet treats with your sweetie are a part of the Disney experience. With less than a month to Valentine’s Day, Disney has shared a look at all of the treats that will be available in…
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Get Ready For Rain With This Rainy Day Disney Gear
For Southern California (and other places), it is one of the rainiest time of years. While it is not super common for it to rain, it is good to be ready for it when it does. For those that live in Florida and go to Walt Disney World Resort, this is most of the time.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals Details About 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The calendar may say winter, but spring is nearly blooming at the Walt Disney World Resort. And spring means that the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just around the corner! Mark your calendars as this year’s festival will begin on February 28, and continue through May 27 for 90 days full of beautiful…
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Disney’s New Fort Wilderness Cabins to Open on July 1
Just in time for Independence Day celebrations, Disney’s New Fort Wilderness Cabins will be opening on July 1, 2024. This will provide an updated way for people to stay at Walt Disney World Resort at Disney’s newest Disney Vacation Club property, The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. When they open, the cabins will offer…
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Figment Spirit Jersey for Adults – EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Now Available on shopDisney
A popular and beautiful Figment Spirit Jersey for Adults from the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 is now available on shopDisney. This spirit jersey debuted on January 12, 2024 on the opening day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. For fans who aren’t able to stop by EPCOT to pick up…
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Now on shopDisney: Figment Fig-Clair Disney Munchlings Plush – Specialty Treats – EPCOT Festival of the Arts
A new EPCOT Festival of the Arts merchandise offering that Figment fans will love is now on shopDisney. A Figment Fig-Clair Disney Munchlings Plush – Specialty Treats – EPCOT Festival of the Arts is now available and definitely could be popular. It IS a limited release. EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs from January 12 through…
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New Disneyland and Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Starbucks Tumblers Arrive on shopDisney
Two new Starbucks tumblers have arrived on shopDisney ahead of Valentine’s Day. One of these new tumblers is a Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Starbucks® Tumbler with Straw themed to Disneyland, and the other is to Walt Disney World Resort. These look like they will be popular and could sell out. Below are the details and…
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America’s Teens Set to Dream Big at 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentoring event fosters dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities; 100 outstanding students from New York to California to be part of the multi-day event in April. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2024) – They want to build rocket ships that soar through the galaxy; teach people nationwide…
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Andrew Warren Decision Used in Disney Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A ruling about former Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Governor DeSantis has been filed by The Walt Disney Company in its own lawsuit against the Governor. This comes after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Warren’s suspension by Governor DeSantis after Warren opposed efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children. This was…
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Florida Republican House Speaker Says No to Disney District Legislation Changes
The Republican House Speaker in Florida has said no to legislation that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to its former iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The district is the home to most of Walt Disney World Resort. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Renner said that he still…
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Two Communities Within the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Prepare For End of Services Agreement
Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake met this last Wednesday to prepare for the end of a services agreement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This will lead to the district no longer providing most government services for these two communities. This transition will take place on January 16, 2024. The change comes as…
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Walt Disney World Preview Center | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 10, 1970
On this day in 1970, the Walt Disney World Preview Center opened in Florida, almost two years before the Resort itself would open. The Preview Center would act a first tour of the new “Vacation Kingdom of the World” for over one million guests, 5,000 of which visited on opening weekend. It offered an in-depth…