Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases Statement on Recent Entertainment Layoffs
This week has been a very difficult week for the Disney cast member family. Earlier this week, many Equity entertainers who appeared in shows throughout Walt Disney World Resort. According to the Actors’ Equity Association, around 720 actors were laid off. They previously appeared in shows like Festival of The Lion King, Finding Nemo: The…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
Today the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over EPCOT to help kick off National Veterans and Military Families Month. The month of November is known as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Throughout the month, the nation pauses to honor those that have served the United States in uniform along with their families that support…
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Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Coming to Disney Springs!
Donut fans rejoice! There will soon be a new destination for you to stop when visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew will soon be arriving at Disney Springs West Side with some of the fanciest donuts you ever did see…. or photograph. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew will…
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Walt Disney World Resort Entrance to Get New Look Before the 50th Anniversary
Magic is happening at the Walt Disney World Resort! Starting today, the entrance to the most magical place on earth is being refreshed. This change will be a beautiful signal to families who are traveling to the parks that the start of their vacation is here! The new color scheme on the entrance is designed…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Baby Endangered White Rhino
There is a cause for celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Over the weekend, the park celebrated the birth of a baby white rhinoceros to Disney’s Animal Kingdom family. This is not only exciting from the birth of a baby standpoint but also because it continues to push forward efforts to save this beautiful endangered species.…
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Parks, Passes, and a Dragon – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another exciting week of Disney news with the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of ground to cover and it was hard to pick the top five. The top story of the week is that California released guidelines for theme parks to reopen this week. The guidelines were swiftly rejected by…
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Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Coming to Walt Disney World in January
The newest EPCOT Festival is returning in a new way. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a global celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. The 2021 Festival will be known as the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and is set for January 8 – February 22, 2021. The…
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Guests Will Not Be Able to Ring in 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort Parks
Over the years, many Disney fans have made it their tradition to ring in the new year at Disney parks. Unfortunately, this will not be possible for fans as we head into 2021. Walt Disney World Resort has put out their park hours for New Year’s Eve and it has been made apparent that they…
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Impossible™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are so many wonderful tastest to be had at the Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival this year. The festival continues on through November 22nd and then on November 27th, Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will begin. One of the wonderful dishes that can be enjoyed…
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Florida Residents Can Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary With New License Plates That Benefit Make-A-Wish
There is a unique way for Florida residents to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary and also support Make-A-Wish. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, Florida is offering license plates celebrating the momentous year. Proceeds from the license plates will go to support Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney…
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California Governor Sends Team to Walt Disney World to Inspect Safety Protocols
In a press conference on Monday, September 12, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he is sending a team to Walt Disney World Resort to inspect their health and safety protocols ahead of the state releasing its own guidelines. The news comes as the Disneyland Resort parks and other California theme parks continue to…
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Disney Celebrates Lakers 2019-2020 NBA Championship Win By Lighting Cinderella Castle With Team Colors
The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2019-2020 NBA Championship on Sunday night. This year, the championships took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Center. To celebrate the win, the Walt Disney World Resort lit up Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom with the Lakers team colors. Cinderella Castle received the purple and gold…
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Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Walt Disney World Resort After a Phased Reopening Visit
At the end of last month, Murray and I flew out to Florida for a week at Walt Disney World Resort. The trip was fairly last minute in nailing down details and actually deciding to go. This is mainly due to the uncertainty of the time in which we live. Just a couple of weeks…
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Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Reopening at Walt Disney World Resort on November 6
Winter is coming and with the arrival of winter (or a little bit ahead of it) will come the return of Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. This magical miniature golf course will be reopening on November 6, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort. Those who visit Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will get the chance to…
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Mickey and Friends Character Breakfast Returning to Chef Mickey’s in December
Mickey Mouse and the gang will be returning to Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort on December 16th. The character experience will be returning for breakfast at Chef Mickey’s. The return of Mickey Mouse and friends to Chef Mickey’s continues the phased reopening Disney is going through at Walt Disney…
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How to Support Cast Members Laid Off This Week by Disney
This has been a very rough week for the Cast Members who make magic for The Walt Disney Company. Earlier this week it was announced that 28,000 of them would be laid off from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. As the week progressed, the layoffs began. With these layoffs now a reality, thousands of Cast…
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Disney Parks Reducing Workforce by 28,000
Update from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products STATEMENT FROM JOSH D’AMARO, CHAIRMAN, DISNEY PARKS, EXPERIENCES AND PRODUCTS (DPEP) In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by the State’s unwillingness to lift…
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Florida Restaurants and Bars Can Operate at Full Capacity in Phase Three
In an executive order this weekend, Florida Governor Ron Desantis lifted mandates that required Florida restaurants and bars to operate at limited capacity. The order would also suspend citations for citizens that were found outside while not wearing a mask. In phase 3, theme parks are also allowed to resume normal operation with limited social…
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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Unveils New Planned Entryway
This morning, Disney Parks Blog unveiled the new concept art for the entryway to Disney’s Polynesian Resort! The resort has been closed since the park originally closed back in March and has been scheduled to reopen next year due to refurbishment. This photo has us very excited about the future! This renovation is part of…
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Back to the Parks? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode1051 (#522)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week we are filming live from both Florida and California with Mr. DAPs and Murray at Walt Disney World Resort! Throughout the course of the show, the geeks talk about the safety briefing that Josh D’Amaro and the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products team gave on Tuesday…
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The Great EPCOT Challenge – Traveling to Florida
On Friday September 18, 2020 Murray and I (Mr. DAPs) flew to Florida to spend a week at Walt Disney World Resort. Generally, this is the time of year I would visit Florida. This year has definitely been a bit different. However, weighing the numbers, the risks, and consulting with some others I know who…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Reaches Major Milestone at Magic Kingdom
The TRON Lightcycle / Run has reached a major milestone at the Magic Kingdom. Imagineer Zach Ridley shared on his Instagram that the first piece of the canopy was installed this week on the upcoming attraction. This is one of almost 40 of these pieces that will be installed by the time the attraction is…
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Walt Disney World Offers More Discounts for Florida Residents Visiting This Fall
The Walt Disney World Resort announced more discounts for Florida residents wanting to experience some Disney magic this fall this morning. There are several different ways for Florida residents to save money while visiting Walt Disney World. Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket Guests can purchase a 2, 3, or 4-day ticket with the Florida…
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Walt Disney World Announces Halloween Entertainment Offerings
The Walt Disney World Resort will begin this year’s celebration of fall and Halloween on September 15th and it will continue on through the 31st of October. Recently, some of the details about this autumnal celebration were announced. Today, more details about the entertainment that will be offered were shared by Disney. Magic Kingdom At…