Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Happily Ever After Returns to the Skies of Magic Kingdom
Fireworks have returned to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. On a rainy night, thousands of guests camped out to watch as Happily Ever After was presented to the public for the first time since closing with the parks in March 2021. To say the night was magical would be an understatement. However wet…
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Mickey’s PhilharMagic Getting New Coco Sequence on July 17th
Disney and Pixar’s Coco will soon have a presence in Mickey’s PhilharMagic. A new scene will be added to the attraction that is found at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort, and also Disneyland Paris that will be based on the musical number Un Poco Loco. It will…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Extended Hours Details for Disney Resort Hotel Guests
Walt Disney World Resort has announced details for extended hours perks Disney Resort hotel guests ahead of the celebration of its 50th anniversary. The celebration begins on October 1st. Guests of the Disney Resort hotels will soon be able to experience select attractions at all of Walt Disney World Resorts’ theme parks early every day.…
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Fireworks First, What’s Next? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1139 (#562)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks start off by having fun talking about the return of fireworks to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This includes chatting about favorite fireworks shows, favorite places to watch, and a few tips. Moving on, they discuss the reveal of the new rooms at Disney’s…
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Walt Disney World Gives Look at Reimagined Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walt Disney World Resort has given a look at the newly reimagined Citricos that is inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This lovely dining establishment takes its cue designs from Mary Poppins Returns. The restaurant will be opening on July 15, 2021. Bookings will begin on July 1, 2021. Once there, guests will be…
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Walt Disney World Introduces 2022-2023 Ambassador Team
This morning in a ceremony at EPCOT the 2022-22023 Walt Disney World Ambassador team was introduced. Raevon Redding and Ali Manion were announced as the new Ambassadors for Walt Disney World Resort. According to an Instagram post by Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle, they will be come the Resort’s “Emissaries of Goodwill” as…
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Walt Disney World Offering Signing Bonuses for Housekeepers and Line Cooks
Disney is offering $1,000 signing bonuses for housekeepers and select kitchen staff at Walt Disney World Resort. According to a post on its website, Disney is offering the first part of the bonus if the new hires stay in their positions for at least 90 days. The rest of it is given after 150 days.…
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Walt Disney World Looks Back Through the Decades As it Prepares to Celebrate 50 Years
On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will officially kick off its 50th Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration is the celebration of fifty years of making magic at Walt Disney World Resort. However, it really started more than 50 years ago. Today, Walt Disney World released a look back at the decades…
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Destination D23 Heading to Walt Disney World Resort in November 2021
Destination D23 is heading to Walt Disney World Resort this November and is being billed as “The Biggest Disney Fan Event of the year.” This event will be taking place November 19-21, 2021. This will just be after Walt Disney World kicks of The Most Magical Celebration on Earth for its 50th-Anniversary. Here is the…
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Take a Look at These Incredible Reimagined Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is currently in the midst of being refurbished ahead of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary celebration. This incredible hotel, with a monorail that glides through the middle of it, is getting even more incredible. The rooms are being reimagined in a way that is inspired by Disney and Pixar’s The Incredibles. These…
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Mickey, Minnie, and Friends to Show off New EARidescent Outfits in Daily Cavalcade for Walt Disney World’s 50th-Anniversary
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are set to be the hosts of Walt Disney World’s 50th-Anniversary celebration. When it starts, they will be dressed in their best new EARidescent outfits starting on October 1, 2021 as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration. They will also be joined by Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Goofy…
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Disney Announces New Books Ahead of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort officially begins its 50th-anniversary celebration on October 1, 2021. Ahead of the start of The World’s Most Magical Celebration, several books have been announced that celebrate this monumental occasion. In fact, four new books are on their way from Disney Editions ahead of this special occasion. A Portrait of Walt Disney…
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THE GREAT LUCA REVIEW – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1137 (#560)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we again have Nathan Hatton join us as we geek out about some of the top stories of the week. Things start with a look at all of the festivities announced for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration will begin on October 1, 2021…
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Nominate your Hometown Hero for a Trip to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
This year, Disney wants to celebrate the people in your community that have done the most! Disney has begun the search for #DisneyMagicMakers, people in your community that have made an impact with kindness or generosity. Do you want to nominate your local hometown hero? Disney is giving you the chance to honor them with…
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Gold “Disney Fab 50” Sculptures to Debut at Walt Disney World Resort for 50th-Anniversary Celebration
On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will begin its 50th-anniversary celebration. Throughout the parks, added magic will appear as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” This includes new nighttime spectaculars, a new daytime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Beacons of Magic at night, and the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.…
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Disney KiteTails Soaring to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today Walt Disney World made an announcement about many of the offerings that are coming for its 50th-anniversary celebration. “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” will kick off on October 1, 2021 and last for 18 months. This celebration will include new nighttime spectaculars, cast member nametags, the opening of a new attraction, and also a…
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Walt Disney World Announces Two Nighttime Spectaculars for 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today Walt Disney World Resort announced that two nighttime spectaculars will be debuting on October 1, 2021 as a part of its 50th anniversary. The two shows will be appearing at Magic Kingdom and also EPCOT as a part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The Magic Kingdom will get a new nighttime spectacular called…
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Salt & Straw Ice Cream Coming to Disney Springs in 2022
Salt & Straw Ice Cream will soon be available to guests visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Today, the Disney Springs Instagram shared the news. Salt & Straw will be arriving at Disney Springs sometime in 2022. At this point there isn’t a specific opening date or location yet. Salt & Straw makes…
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New Baby Boy Giraffe Welcomed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Over the weekend Walt Disney World Resort announced that a new baby giraffe had been born recently at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The unnamed baby boy was born on June 10, 2021 and is a Masai giraffe. The calf was born to his mother Lily. Currently, the two are bonding privately before joining the rest of…
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EPCOT Forever Returning to World Showcase Lagoon on July 1, 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort
EPCOT Forever, the nighttime spectacular that followed Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, will be returning to EPCOT on July 1st. The show utilizes fireworks, light effects, kits, and music the brightens up the nighttime sky over World Showcase Lagoon. The show highlights themes of innovation, exploration, imagination, and celebration. These are at the core of EPCOT’s…
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Face Coverings Now Optional for Fully Vaccinated Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Working Outdoors
Walt Disney World Resort has updated its face-covering policy for Cast Members who are working outdoors. Today Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle and the Walt Disney World Ambassador Stephen Lim unveiled the news on social media. The news comes after face coverings became optional for fully vaccinated guests both outdoors and indoors. Cast Members…
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Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Shares Message Celebrating All Disney Parks Again Being Open
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, shared a message today celebrating that all of Disney’s theme parks are again open after closing last year due to the pandemic. This comes as Disneyland Paris becomes the final Disney theme park to reopen again. This is the first time in 17 months that all Disney…
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Cast Members Arrive for Return of the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World
After the Disney College Program was paused last year due to COVID-19, many program participants had been wondering when it would return. This week, Walt Disney World’s newest cast members have officially returned on the property to begin the program once again! Jeff Vahle, president of the Walt Disney World Resort, posted photos of the…
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More Avengers, Less Masks – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the DISNEY Reporter covers the top five Disney and geek stories from DAPS MAGIC! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover! First off, Avengers Campus opened at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort last week. DAPS MAGIC was on hand for opening day to…