Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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More Character Dining Returning to Walt Disney World
More character dining opportunities will soon be returning to Walt Disney World Resort. In the coming months, there will be character dining returning to some fan-favorite restaurants throughout Walt Disney World. The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends On September 20, 2022, at Magic Kingdom, The Crystal Palace: A…
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Great Patriotic Moments in History… in the Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! As we come together today to celebrate the Declaration of Independence in the United States of America it seems only appropriate to look back at a few great patriotic moments in history… in the Disney Parks… that DAPS MAGIC has captured on camera! These are some of the DAPS MAGIC team’s…
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Disney Announces that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Be Arriving in Disney Parks in 2024
Today Disney announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, currently Splash Mountain, will be opening at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort in late 2024. The announcement about the reimagining of Splash Mountain happened at ESSENCE Fest. This new adventure will bring guests into the world of Tiana and Naveen as The Princess and the Frog…
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Check Out the Lineup of Performers for the 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at EPCOT
Each year one of the highlights of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Presented by CORKCICLE, this year’s Food & Wine Festival begins on July 14th. Throughout Food & Wine Festival, Disney Live Entertainment will be bringing a wide array of musicians to the America Gardens…
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Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course Undergoing Most Extensive Redesign in its History
Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course will reopen to golfers later this year as it finishes undergoing its most extensive redesign yet to create an even more magical experience for guests including four updated holes. The redesign of the famed golf course will be led by Ken Baker, the head golf course designer at One Club Limited,…
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Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Top of the World Lounge Officially Reopening on July 11th
A favorite destination for Disney Vacation Club members is about to be reopened. The Top of the World Lounge on Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be reopening on July 11, 2022. The lounge will be open for eligible members* and has seen changes since it was last open. Disney shared the following…
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Mirabel Heading to Walt Disney World Resort
Mirabel, from Disney’s Encanto will soon be able to be seen by guests visiting Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This week it was announced that she will be joining the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! on June 26, 2022. The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! includes nearly 30 Disney and Pixar characters. Currently, this includes…
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Other Holidays Offerings Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Disney is celebrating halfway to the holidays by making announcements about what is being offered in the Disney Parks for the holidays. Over at Disneyland, some classic nighttime spectaculars are returning. At Walt Disney World, there are several offerings returning as well. This includes Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Holiday transformations of park icons, the…
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Go Around the World in 24 Days on a Private Jet With Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney is offering a new adventure. Called Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure, this journey will take 75 guests around the world in 24 days! During the course of this trip, travelers will visit 6 countries and all 12 Disney theme parks around the world. They will also get…
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Disney+ to Present Harmonious Live! With Idina Menzel and Auli‘i Cravalho
On June 21, 2022, in honor of World Music Day, Disney+ will stream Harmonious Live! This will be hosted by Idina Menzel (Frozen, Frozen 2) who will be joined by special guest Auli‘i Cravalho (Moana). This special performance of EPCOT’s Nighttime Spectacular will be streamed on Disney+ in the United States and Canada at 9:00 ET/6:00…
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Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World
The Minnie Van Service is returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Disney announced that they will be again taking guests for a ride starting on June 29, 2022. The drivers are specially trained cast members and the service utilizes the Lyft rideshare app. Disney shared the following about the service: Minnie Van Service is…
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Special Olympic Athletes Star in Magical Parade Ahead of USA Games at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2022) – Several Special Olympics USA Games athletes experienced the “I’m Going to Disney World” treatment ahead of the 2022 Games as they starred front and center in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on Friday after appearing in a TV commercial airing on…
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Disney Fits White Rhinoceros With Fitness Tracker at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney has put a fitness tracker on a white rhinoceros at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The rhino in question is Helen, who can be found on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Helen has been given this fitness tracker so that the Animal, Science and Environment team will be able…
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Check Out the Foods Being Offered for Pride Month at Disney Parks
June is Pride Month and Disney Parks has pulled together some food and beverage offerings to help celebrate. These treats will be available throughout the month of June at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Check them out below and share what you are most excited about! Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Available at Alien Pizza…
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Anika Noni Rose Says “The Princess and the Frog” Re-Imagining of Splash Mountain to Debut in 2024
In an interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan, Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Tiana in The Princess and the Frog may have revealed when Disney intends to open the revamped Splash Mountain at one or more of its domestic theme parks. During the interview, Rose shared that she is continuing to work with…
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Full “Festival of The Lion King” Show Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July
The full version of Festival of The Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 16, 2020. The show has been performed in a modified format since it returned in May of 2021. This meant that the popular tumble monkeys and bird dancers have not been in the show since the reopening.…
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EPCOT’s 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Line-up Revealed
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort this coming July. With it comes the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Disney has released the talent that will be offered during this series this year. Check it out here: July 14-15 – Baha Men July 16-18 – Big…
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2023 Tickets & Resort Bookings Opening for Walt Disney World Resort on June 8 as Changes Come to Genie+
Guests will soon be able to start booking their 2023 trips to Walt Disney World Resort. Starting on June 8, 2022, tickets and resort bookings will be available for those looking to book trips in 2023 to the most magical place on earth. This will allow guests to purchase visits that will include the ability…
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Details Released for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue
When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens to the public on May 27, 2022, it will be utilizing a virtual queue system. This has become fairly common for new the opening of new Disney attractions. This week, Disney released the specifics of how exactly the virtual queue system will be utilized for Cosmic Rewind.…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Need to Know Terms and People
When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens at EPCOT in just two short weeks guests will get to visit the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion. During a visit to this new pavilion in the World Discovery, guests will end up teaming up with the Guardians of the Galaxy on a new quest to save the…
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Check Out These Fun Facts About Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens at EPCOT on May 27th. Ahead of its opening, Disney has shared some fun facts about this new attraction that is coming to the Wanders of Xandar Pavilion at EPCOT. Check them out below! The First ‘Other-World’ Showcase Pavilion Star-Lord visited EPCOT as a child and loved the…
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New Details Revealed About EPCOT’s Hub as Transformation Continues
Anyone visiting EPCOT in the last couple of years have seen first hand just how much the park has been transformed. This transformation continues and today, more details were released about a central part of the park. World Celebration is the heart of EPCOT and also will be where a new Hub will be. Guests…
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Treasures of Xandar Shop Offers Awesome and Nostalgic Merchandise at EPCOT’s Newest Pavilion
When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens on May 27th, guests will be blasting off through the galaxy on a quest to save it. One other thing they will be able to do is shop. At the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion, the Treasures of Xandar shop will offer Guardians of the Galaxy-themed merchandise. This…
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Check Out the Star Wars-Inspired Foods Coming to Disney Parks for May the 4th and Beyond
May the 4th is almost upon us. With it comes a month of celebration of Star Wars. This month will see the Disneyland Resort hosting Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite and also the arrival of Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. It also will see Star Wars fans making the trek to Star Wars: Galaxy’s…