Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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PeopleMover Reopening at Magic Kingdom This Weekend
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been closed since before the Magic Kingdom closed in March 2020. In an Instagram post today, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle confirmed that the beloved attraction will be returning sometime “later this weekend!” Originally called the WEDway PeopleMover, this attraction opened at the Magic Kingdom on July…
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Top 10 Things for Adults to Do at the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 19, 2021) – As a part of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival now underway at Walt Disney World Resort, guests can discover fresh menu items, admire topiary displays, enjoy live music and much more. Here are the top 10 things for adults to do at the…
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Price Goes Up For Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber Experience at Walt Disney World Resort
The experience of building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has just become a little more expensive. According to the Walt Disney World Resort website, the experience is now $219.99 plus tax. This is $20 more expensive than its original price. The new price can be found…
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Baby Mandrill Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new baby mandrill was born on April 10, 2021 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The female baby mandrill was named Ivy. Guests who are visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom and experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safari may get a glimpse of this new member of the Walt Disney World family. Disney’s Animal Kingdom now is the home to…
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Aaron Rodgers & Shailene Woodley Share Visit to Walt Disney World
Aaron Rodgers and fiancee Shailene Woodley visited Walt Disney World over the weekend. While they were there, they answered a few questions about their love of Star Wars and also Walt Disney World Resort itself! For both, they hadn’t been to the park in awhile so the trip was extra magical. Through the course of…
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Walt Disney World Updates Face Mask Guidelines for Outdoor Photos
This morning, Walt Disney World quietly updated face mask guidelines for guests visiting the resort. While previously, guests were only allowed to remove facial coverings while actively eating or drinking, the policy has updated to allow guests to temporarily remove a face mask for an outdoor photo. This new rule will go into effect on…
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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns to Walt Disney World on July 15
Today it was announced that the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will begin this year on July 15th at Walt Disney World Resort. The return of this fan-favorite will include the Global Marketplaces. This includes many favorites including Canada, Greece, Germany, Hops and Barley, Appleseed Orchard, and many more. This year’s EPCOT International Food…
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Disney MagicMobile Now Available for Apple Devices at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney MagicMobile is now available for guests of the Walt Disney World Resort who are utilizing Apple devices. This gives guests another contactless way to enter theme parks and more. The new option is available for both iPhone and Apple Watch currently. It will soon be available on other smart devices as well. Disney MagicMobile is…
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Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery Getting Look Updated
Work continues at Walt Disney World Resort ahead of its 50th-anniversary celebration later this year. Magic is being added throughout the park ahead of October 1st when the Resort officially turns 50! The Main Street Confectionery is getting a new look ahead of the 50th-anniversary. For The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the Main Street Confectionery…
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Meet Alberta Falls, Granddaughter of Albert Falls of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd.
Today Disney has released more information about the changes coming to The World Famous Jungle Cruise. One of these big changes is the addition of a new character, Alberta Falls. Granddaughter of famed Albert Falls of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd., Alberta Falls is the “owner, manager, bookkeeper, and head mechanic of the Jungle Navigation…
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St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Totchos Recipe – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate the holiday, the chefs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have created a celebratory dish. Their St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Totchos are a wonderful way to combine the corned beef tradition of St. Patrick’s Day with Disney magic. The chefs at Disney have graciously shared this recipe so that this dish…
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One Year Later – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top five headlines of the week from Disney and geekdom. This week there are quite a few fun headlines. First off, Disney CEO Bob Chapek is aiming to reopen the Disneyland Resort parks by the end of April. This news comes as the parks have…
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It’s Getting Closer… Really – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1123 (#546)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! Each week the GEEKS have a blast geeking out to whatever suits their fancy. This week, there is a lot of news to geek out about from Disney! The biggest news? Disneyland is expected to reopen by the end of April! Disney CEO Bob Chapek made the announcement…
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Disney Parks St. Patrick’s Day Foodie Guide
St. Patrick’s Day is always a highlight in March as one looks at the calendar of holidays. While not everyone may be born Irish, many are Irish at heart at some level. To help celebrate, Disney Parks has unveiled quite the collection of St. Patrick’s Day foods to enjoy this month. Take a look at…
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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Reopens at Walt Disney World Resort
On Sunday March 7, 2021 Disney’s Blizzard Beach reopened at The Walt Disney World Resort. The water park reopened for the first time since closing down due to COVID-19 last year. With the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach comes new health and safety protocols. This includes wearing face coverings in certain places other than on…
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It’s Not an April Fools’ Joke – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover with the top five stories of the week from DAPS MAGIC. The first story could seem like an April Fools’ Joke, but it isn’t. California announced updated guidelines this week that could enable theme parks, including Disneyland, to…
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Take a Look at the New Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting some attention as it nears its 50th anniversary. Today, Disney released a look at the reimagined rooms that are a part of this project at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The reimagined room are inspired by the Pacific Ocean, which is where it draws its color pallet from. It…
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EPCOT Entrance Plaza Raises Flags and Debuts New Music Loop
Today flags were raised at the entrance of EPCOT near Spaceship Earth. These flags celebrate the six original EPCOT icons and are a part of the continued transformation of EPCOT that is currently underway. This is just the most recent milestone in the continued transformation of this park at Walt Disney World Resort. These 12…
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New Orange Bird Photo Spot Revealed in Adventureland at Walt Disney World Resort
In 1971, Orange Bird debuted with the Sunshine Pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. In the last 50 years, this little bird has become an icon that not only represents Magic Kingdom but Walt Disney World as a whole! Yesterday, Disney revealed a brand new photo spot to celebrate this beloved character! The mural,…
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Good Food is Coming! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1122 (#545)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to geek out about and a lot of food to look forward to. The GEEKS start the show off by talking about the recent anniversary of the Magic Happens parade at the Disneyland Resort. This magical parade ran just a few weeks…
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Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Guidelines For While Dining
Walt Disney World Resort has updated its face covering guidelines as it continues to analyze and adjust its health and safety protocols as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on. An update to Walt Disney World’s website indicates that now face coverings must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking. This change means that…
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New Milestones and Adventures – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there are a lot of milestones and adventures happening around the Disney and geek world. As we do every week, we share the top five headlines from the week. Things start off at EPCOT where a new barge for the center of Harmonious was moved into…
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New Milestone Reached as Center Harmonious Barge is Moved into Place at EPCOT
A new milestone was reached overnight as the center barge for Harmonious was moved into place. The news was released this morning via social media by Imagineer Zach Riddley followed by a post on the Disney Parks Blog. Riddley shared that while progress continues to be made on the upcoming show, an opening date has…
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Ranger the Rhino Calf Debuts on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Ranger the white rhino calf has made his debut on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The four month old rhino joined the rest of the herd for the first time this week, along with his mother Kendi. Guests visiting the park can now potentially see Ranger as he explores his new environment…