Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Gino, the Silverback Gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Passes Away
Gino, the 44-year-old silverback western lowland gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has passed away. He was at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from the day it opened and was beloved by the Disney cast and guests alike. The news was announced by Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, with the following post on…
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VIDEO: Disney Villains: Icons of Evil | Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney
There were quite a few fun presentations that were shown at Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney. One of them was on Sunday morning and called Disney Villains: Icons of Evil. This was the first presentation of the day. As fans walked in on Sunday morning, villainous chairs could be seen…
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The Magic of Imagineering – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #781
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks spend some time geeking out about the magic of Imagineering. This comes after a recent trip to Walt Disney World, where Mr. Daps experienced The Beak and Barrel at Magic Kingdom. They also discuss Imagineer That!, Test Track 3.0, the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at Destination D23,…
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Halloween Merchandise at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween is in full force at Walt Disney World Resort. During this season, there is plenty of merchandise to find throughout the parks. There is also exclusive merchandise for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the seasonal offerings this fall and during the holidays.…
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2026-2027 Walt Disney World Ambassador Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026-2027 Walt Disney World Ambassador Team were announced this week, ahead of the big announcement on Friday at EPCOT. The finalists are from various lines of business throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Phelicia, Kylee, Zoe, Justin, and Luis were surprised with their “Ambassador Finalist” name tags by the current Ambassadors Serena…
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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Debuts New Adventureland Marquee
A new marquee has debuted at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This comes after recent park goers had noticed that the previous marquee had been taken down. The new marquee was stitched by hand and includes refreshed props. Photos of the new entrance marquee were shared by Walt Disney Imagineering on Instagram.…
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Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar Offers Haunted Food & Drinks in Spirit of the Season
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar is a must-visit location at Disney Springs during the Halloween season. Not only has the location been decorated for the season, but it now offers some haunted food & drinks that bring the spirit of the season to life while dining there. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to a media…
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Special Photo Ops and Magic Shots Available at Walt Disney World from Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month
From now through October 15, you can celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with Encanto and Coco-inspired photo ops from Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World. There will be an Encanto Candle available near the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom Park and at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs.…
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Disney Photopass 101 – Everything You Need to Know About Disney Photopass at Walt Disney World Resort
Walking around Walt Disney World Resort, it is hard to miss photographers wearing bright green shirts capturing magical moments with guests from around the world. Disney Photopass photographers capture these special moments daily throughout the Most Magical Place on Earth! This is done by taking photos and taking magic shots in the parks and beyond!…
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The Perks of Walt Disney World Annual Passes
There are multiple perks to having an Annual Pass at Walt Disney World Resort. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the variety of things happening this fall and during the holiday season at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Through a series of interviews, Mr. Daps learned about…
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Bestowed on Magic Kingdom Piano Player Grayson Smith
There are many magical experiences to be had when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. One of these is sitting at Casey’s Corner and listening to the piano player tickle the ivories. One of the piano players who has grown in popularity in recent years is Grayson Smith. Grayson plays favorite Disney tunes, creates magical moments,…
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The Beak and Barrel Offers New Immersive Pirates of the Caribbean Experience
The Beak and Barrel is now open at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Guests who are able to snag a reservation for this Pirates of the Caribbean-themed pub can now experience what it is like to be a Disney pirate. This new pub is found in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom, and a scroll and a…
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3 Exciting New Things at Walt Disney World in the Fall of 2025!
Walt Disney World Resort always has exciting things for guests to experience. In the fall of 2025, 3 new things are adding to the excitement of a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Last week, Daps Magic had the opportunity to sit down with representatives from Walt Disney World Resort to learn about…
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Walt Disney World’s Water Parks Brings Extra Pixie Dust to Disney Experience
It is very easy to overlook the water parks at Walt Disney World Resort. With the four main theme parks often being the primary focus of guests visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth, sometimes Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach don’t get the attention they deserve. During two recent media events at Walt…
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VIDEO: Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT
Test Track is once again open at EPCOT. After the third iteration of this attraction opened at Walt Disney World Resort this summer, people have been talking about what a great job Walt Disney Imagineering did with this attraction. During a recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23 – A Journey Around…
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D23 Spotlight Series Continues at Walt Disney World with “A Spooktacular Spotlight”
D23 is inviting its Gold Members and ghouls galore to its next D23 Spotlight Series — D23’s Spooktacular Spotlight — in Orlando on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Guests will start the day with an early stroll through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they’ll enjoy an exclusive showing of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After before the park opens. Then,…
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D23 Gold Members Can Get a $5 Mangonada + 10% off at Pepe by José Andrés in Disney Springs
D23 has announced a new Gold Members offer for those visiting Disney Springs. The offer allows for a $5 Mangonada + 10% off at Pepe by José Andrés. To access this deal, simply present your D23 Gold Membership card and let your server know upon check-in. About Pepe by José Andrés Pepe by José Andrés…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 through October 15, 2025, Walt Disney World Resort will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration can be found in the four theme parks, the Resorts collection, Disney Springs, and beyond. Last week, Daps Magic had the opportunity to interview Walt Disney World Representative Caris about some of the ways that Hispanic…
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The Muppets and runDisney!
Recently, the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World Resort for the fall and holiday media event! This event gave a comprehensive look at all that is happening around Walt Disney World Resort between now and the end of the year. One of the topics that was covered was runDisney. This…
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Fall & Holiday Event at Walt Disney World Resort – Geeks Corner – Episode 780
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are back in the studio after streaming live from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World last week. The focus of this week is the second media event that took place in Walt Disney World, the Fall and Holiday Event. Mr. Daps and Caitie share about…
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This Fall Has It All at Walt Disney World Resort!
It is an exciting time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. This fall, there are quite a few exciting things to be experienced by guests at The Most Magical Place on Earth! During a recent media event at Walt Disney World Resort, Mr. Daps sat down with Mayra to discuss all of the exciting things…
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Rick’s Picks for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025
Rick DeCicco is the Proprietor of Festivals, Food & Beverage at Epcot. In this role, he helps develop and create all of the incredible offerings at EPCOT for its festivals throughout the year. Currently, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is running until November 22, 2025. Last week, Rick sat down with Mr. Daps…
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It’s Almost Time to Play September Repeatedly On Guardians of the Galxy: Cosmic Rewind Again
For the third year in a row, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be playing September by Earth, Wind & Fire repeatedly on September 21st. The news was announced this morning on social media by Walt Disney World Resort. September is one of the six songs that can be experienced aboard Guardians of the…
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It’s All About Disney Castles in New ‘We Call It Imagineering’
There are few things more iconic in the world of Disney than a castle. Since the day Disneyland opened in 1955, a castle has been an iconic part of the Disney parks experience. Since then, the castles have been a part of the “castle parks.” This includes Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland,…