Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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More Details Released About Cinderella Castle Transformation for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Last week it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort would begin its 50th anniversary celebration on October 1, 20201. With this announcement came the news that Cinderella Castle will be receiving another transformation as part of the festivities. Over the weekend, more details were released about Cinderella Castle’s decor for The World’s Most Magical…
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George Kalogridis Named Global Ambassador for Walt Disney World’s 50th
Can you believe that Walt Disney World will be celebrating 50 years this year? Earlier this week, some of the details of the celebration were announced, including the run time of 18 months! Today, it was announced that George Kalogridis would be joining the celebration as the global ambassador. It was originally posted by Jeff…
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An Anniversary Announcement and More! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week, we share the top five Disney and geek stories as covered by DAPS MAGIC! This week, things start off at Walt Disney World Resort with the announcement that its 50th Anniversary celebration will be starting on October 1, 2021. The festivities will include added enhancements…
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Walt Disney World Announces “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” Begins October 1st to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that its 50th Anniversary celebration will begin on October 1, 2021. Being called, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, this 18-month celebration will include new experiences at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, and beyond! EARidescent decor will magically appearing, and Cinderella Castle will have even more…
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Magic’s Coming – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1120 (#543)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover! Things start off with a discussion about the preview for Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholder of Star Wars Trading Post. Things then move into a discussion about the new Chevrolet Volt EV and EUV. After discussing the magic of…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Raya and the Last Dragon Animation Experience and Sand Sculpture
Raya and the Last Dragon will be arriving in theaters and Disney+ Premiere Access on March 5th but soon Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also be celebrating its release. The Disney Parks Blog announced this week that there will soon be an animation experience and a sand sculpture to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The animation experience will…
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Chevrolet and Walt Disney World Collaborate on New Electric Vehicle Reveal
Over the weekend a new collaboration was revealed between Walt Disney World and Chevrolet to introduce the all-electric Chevy redesigned 2022 Bolt EV and the all-new Bolt EUV. As part of the reveal, Chevrolet shared that, “The dream of an electric future is more than just technology — it’s about having the desire, inspiration and…
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20 Years of Disney California Adventure – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, we cover the top five stories of the week from the Disney and geek community giving you a quick overview of what is going on! This week, a lot of news came out of an earnings call from Disney. This included the fact that Disney+…
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Leave a Legacy Returning to EPCOT
Leave a Legacy is returning to EPCOT! Soon, Disney guests who had their legacy on the monoliths in front of Spaceship Earth will be able to find themselves in a new way with this new Leave a Legacy display. As part of the transformation of EPCOT, the entire entrance area was re-imagined. With this, the…
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Super Bowl Heroes Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Appear in Iconic ‘I’m Going to Disney World!’ Commercial After Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV Championship
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort illuminates in the Buccaneers’ colors and blue in honor of the nation’s health care heroes LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2021) – After their team’s extraordinary Super Bowl LV victory Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, the game’s most valuable player, Tom Brady, and…
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No Parade This Year But Walt Disney World Super Bowl Commercial Tradition to Continue
The Super Bowl is this Sunday. With the big day comes a lot of exciting traditions. Some of these are certain snacks, others celebrate a certain, and for still others it is all about the commercials! One of the commercials that is a tradition for years now is Disney’s “I’m Going to Disney World!” While…
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The Liberty Belle Takes Repositioning Cruise Through Seven Seas Lagoon to Return to Rivers of America
The Liberty Belle has not been available the last few months for guests to sail around the Rivers of America. In October, the Rivers of America were drained and the Liberty Belle was sent to a dry dock behind the Magic Kingdom. Guests visiting Magic Kingdom recently noticed that the Rivers of America were again…
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As the Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter, Walt Disney World Sends a Happy Message to Punxsutawney Phil
This morning Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter, just as he did in the movie Groundhog’s Day. While it may continue to be cold and dreary predictions because of this, Walt Disney World Resort brightened things up by sending a little happiness to Punxsutawney Phil with a #HappyPlace message. It…
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The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure Opens at EPCOT Today!
The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure opens officially at The America Pavilion at EPCOT today. According to the Disney Parks Blog, this new exhibit “celebrates the distinctly American musical art form, originated by African Americans and fusing the influences of many different cultures.” This exhibit features Joe Gardner, who appears in Disney-Pixar’s Soul. Gardner shares the…
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Your Guide to Valentine’s Day Treats at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Can you believe that we are only two weeks away from Valentine’s Day? With this romantic holiday just around the corner, Disney Parks are ready to celebrate! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with chocolate-covered strawberries and red velvet cakes! Here is your complete guide to enjoying the holiday with food at Disney…
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A New Legacy? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we highlight the top five stories of the week from Disney and geek news! This week, there is a lot happening in the parks and also some entertainment stories. First off at the Disneyland Resort, with the lifting of California’s stay-at-home order, the Downtown Disney District and Buena…
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The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure to Debut February 1st
The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure will soon be open for guests to explore at The American Adventure at EPCOT. This will exhibit will take a look at some famous jazz musicians. It arrives a little over a month after Disney-Pixar’s Soul arrived on Disney+. In Soul, Joe Gardner aspires to be a professional…
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DVC Members Can Celebrate 30 Years of Disney Vacation Club with Special Moments
2021 marks 30 years of Disney offering magic to family vacations through the Disney Vacation Club. Starting today, Disney is offering special moments to DVC Members to celebrate this anniversary. The party will start today and keep going through all of 2021! Members can join the streaming musical event titled “We Go On” (a reference…
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New Streetwear Collection Based on the Child Coming to shopDisney
A new streetwear collection based on the Child from The Mandalorian is coming to shopDisney February 1st. The collection will also arrive that day at Disney stores and also Walt Disney World Resort. It will arrive at the Disneyland Resort at a later date. After the events of season two of The Mandalorian, the Child…
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Adventures in Cruising – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1117 (#540)
Welcome to this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to talk about and a lot of change happening. The geeks tackle these topics head on and discuss a lot of these changes coming. The main changes that are coming are for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. At both Disneyland and…
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Disney Gives a Look at What’s Coming for Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is one of the most beautiful festivals to be experienced at Walt Disney World Resort. With magical topiaries, beautiful gardens, delectable dishes, and so much more to enjoy, it is a fantastic festival to experience (and a favorite of the DAPS MAGIC team). Today, Disney released…
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Tickets Are Now Available For Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Tickets are now available for guests wishing to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park when it reopens on March 7, 2021. Tickets start with the One-Day Water Park Ticket that is $69 (plus tax) for an adult and $63 (plus tax) for children ages 3-9. For those who had water park tickets when the parks…
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Magic Kingdom Says Goodbye to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Over the weekend the Magic Kingdom shuttered its interactive experience Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom on Monday noted that the place where the game would begin, the Main Street Firehouse, was shuttered. The doors were closed and no cards were being distributed to be used interactively throughout the park. The closure…
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Jungle Cruise Updates Coming for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
The World Famous Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland and Walt DisneyWorld Resorts will be getting new adventures. Today, a new video was released by Disney that has former Jungle Cruise Skipper and current Walt Disney Imagineer giving a glimpse as to what will be coming to this classic attraction. The main story update will be…