Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Fireworks Return to Magic Kingdom
Fireworks have returned to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. While they may not be as big and grand as shows like Happily Ever After had, there are still pyrotechnic moments that add a little extra dose of magic to the projections on Cinderella Castle. During the holidays, projection moments add a bit…
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Walt Disney World Extends Parks Hours for New Year’s Eve
The Walt Disney World Resort has extended hours on all of its parks for New Year’s Eve. This comes after it was announced that the parks had increased capacity from 25% to 35%. While the new park hours are longer, they still don’t allow for any midnight celebrations in any of the parks currently. They…
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ABC and Disney Parks Share Inside Look at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT
Last night, Disney shared holiday magic with fans during “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”! During the special, fans got a special look inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which will come to EPCOT in 2021! In the video, which Disney Parks also shared on Twitter, we get glimpses into the newest attraction at EPCOT!…
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4,000 Cast Members to Be Let Go By Disney in First Half of 2021
Disney has disclosed in a filing that it intends to lay off another 4,000 cast members in the first half of 2021. The news came from a 10-K filing that disclosed that it would be laying off 32,000 cast members in total, up from the 28,000 initially disclosed in September. All of these layoffs are…
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Harmonious Reopening – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1108 (#531)
Welcome to this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to geek out about! With the start of Taste of Merry Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm and the reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure, there were lots of things to celebrate this week! Another thing to celebrate is…
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Walt Disney World and Brightline Announce Agreement on Disney Springs Station
A train station will be constructed at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Today Walt Disney World Resort and Brightline announced an agreement on the station. This will be another way for guests to travel to Walt Disney World Resort. It will offer those who do not want to drive the option to ride…
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Disney Recognized by 2020 Themed Entertainment Association Awards
This weekend, the Themed Entertainment Association gave Disney some big honors! The Thea Awards are considered some of the highest accolades that theme parks could receive and this week, Walt Disney Imagineering received two! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance I truly believe that there is no surprise that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was one of…
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A New Magical Castle – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we share the top five Disney and geek headlines. This week there are a lot of fun things to cover. At the Disneyland Resort, Buena Vista Street is now open as an expansion of the Downtown Disney District. This comes as the parks continue…
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Three More Restaurants Reopening at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Resort continues to move forward with its phased reopening after being closed due to the impact of COVID-19. This week it was announced that three restaurants would be reopening at both the Magic Kingdom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This comes after it was announced that the park capacity at Walt Disney World…
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ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is’ Star Trevor Jackson Derek and Julianne to Perform Spectacular New Musical Opening Number Festive Flashback Performances to Include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor and Brett…
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Park Hopping Returning to Walt Disney World Resort in January 2021
Park hopping is returning to Walt Disney World Resort starting in January 2021. Starting on January 1, 2021, guests with an Annual Pass or Park Hopper ticket will again be able to visit more than one park in a day. There will be some guidelines accompanying this option as Walt Disney World continues modified operations…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro Gives Look at Disney’s Future
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro today shared with the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference a look at what Disney’s future will be like. D’Amaro didn’t just share what the future will look like though, but also the lessons that Disney had to learn during the last year as it navigated the choppy waters…
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Disney Springs Gets Into the Spirit of the Season with Christmas Tree Stroll
The holidays are in full force at Walt Disney World Resort. With that comes special cavalcades, character costumes, decorations, food, and merchandise around the resort. Disney Springs has done some special things this year to get into the spirit of the season regarding how it has decorated. While there is no Christmas Tree Trail this…
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Anybody Like Brownies? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1106 (#529)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Before we get into all of the news of the week though, it’s time to talk about Brownies ahead of CHOC Children’s Brownie Day on Friday the 13th in Orange County, CA! You won’t want to miss it!…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Reveals Ride Vehicles for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley unveiled what the ride vehicles for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will look like when the attraction opens at EPCOT. The look at the attraction reveals blue ride vehicles with a paint scheme to shows rockets that have been whizzing through the galaxy and showing the wear from the…
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Holiday Cavalcades Bring Cheer to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This holiday season may look a little different but Disney is still bringing magic! At Walt Disney World Resort, there is still plenty of merry to be made. If you’re visiting the parks, you have the chance of being surprised and delighted by holiday cavalcades at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom! At Magic Kingdom,…
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GEEK EATS GUIDE: Taste the Holidays at 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of Holidays
The holidays have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort! In just a few short weeks, you will also be able to taste the holidays at EPCOT! This year, the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of Holidays presented by AdventHealth will be the bit of magic we all need for the holiday season. The beauty…
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Celebrations Around the Globe – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five stories from the world of Disney and geek! This week, there is a lot to celebrate! First off, at the Disneyland Resort, starting on November 19th guests will be able to once again visit Disney California Adventure when they…
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Magic Kingdom’s The Hall of Presidents Presumably to Get Update as Joe Biden Elected President
Today it was announced that Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States. With the projected election of a new president, the show will presumably continue the tradition of updating this show to incorporate the president. This would include a new speech that a new President Biden would give within the…
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Magic Kingdom Gets Extra Magic for the Holidays!
2020 has been a year full of unexpected surprises. Many of the Disney Parks around the globe spent a good portion of the year closed. As they have slowly reopened (and some sadly again closed) the Disney Parks have provided magic, hope, and comfort for the guests who have visited. This week, Magic Kingdom at…
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Baby Yoda’s Back! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1105 (#528)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, Baby Yoda or The Child is back! Obviously, this needs to be talked about. Before getting into season two of The Mandalorian though, the geeks need to talk about a really big book. Holiday Magic at the Parks: Celebrations Around the World is a beautiful book and…
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Jingle Cruise Returns to Magic Kingdom
The Jungle Cruise has apparently been transformed for the holidays once again this year to become Jingle Cruise. The overlay of The World Famous Jungle Cruise was not promoted ahead of time. However, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today discovered the overlay. The holiday celebrations officially begin at the Walt Disney World Resort on November…
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Reopening and Closing – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! Every week we share the top five Disney and geek headlines of the week from DAPS MAGIC. This week, the headlines span the globe. First, at Walt Disney World Resort, the entrances are getting a new look ahead of the 50th celebration of Walt Disney World. This…
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A Halloween Mystery – Where is Buzzy from EPCOT Center?
Happy Halloween everyone! When choosing my costume this year, I wanted to honor one of my favorite infamous Disney legends. In my head, everyone had heard the stories of the animatronic that went missing from EPCOT just a few years ago. As I planned my costume, I realized many friends, even ones that were huge…