Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World to Broadcast on ABC on October 1
As Walt Disney World Resort kicks off its 50th-Anniversary on October 1st for guests visiting the Resort in Florida, there will also be a celebration on ABC. Disney has announced The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World will be broadcast on Friday, October 1st from 8-10 p.m. ET. The program…
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Lovepop and Pelé Soccer Shops Coming Soon to Downtown Disney District
Two new shops will soon be open at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Both of these shops currently can be found at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Lovepop and Pelé Soccer will soon be also at Downtown Disney in the next few months. The Disney Parks Blog gave a description of both…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Shares New Look at EPCOT’s Reimagined Club Cool
Club Cool will soon be back at EPCOT. Imagineers are hard at work on this new version of this beloved experience. When it is completed, guests will again be able to experience different Coca-Cola flavors from around the world, including the legendary Beverly. This morning, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a new look on Instagram at…
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Walt Disney World Unions Reach Agreement with Disney on Cast Member Vaccinations
Walt Disney World Resort and unions have reached an agreement where the Resort’s cast members will be vaccinated. The Service Trade Council Union and Walt Disney World’s agreement requires cast members to be able to show proof of vaccination by October 22, 2021. The Service Trade Council Union is made up of six unions representing…
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Meet Disney Genie – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. Each week the top five stories from the world’s of Disney and geek as posted on DAPS MAGIC are shared. This week there were a lot of possibilities to cover. This week Disney introduced Disney Genie. This planning tool will help guests plan their visits to domestic Disney Parks. It…
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Boma, Buffets, and More Dining Experiences Arrive at Walt Disney World
It is a good time to be a foodie and visit Walt Disney World Resort. Some favorite foodie experiences have returned and some new ones have arrived this week that are sure to delight! First off, Boma – Flavors of Africa is again open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Cooking stations are again back at…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Restaurant Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort
A new restaurant is coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The new establishment, Steakhouse 71, will be opening just off the main lobby. The new restaurant will be casual-themed with its name coming from the year that Walt Disney World Resort opened. This dining location appears to be replacing what was formerly The Wave. The announcement…
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Anthem, Global Harmonies, and a Ukulele – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1146 (#569)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Tonight, there are a lot of musical topics to chat about…and some others! Mr. DAPs and Caitie have a blast geeking out about it all. Things start out with a discussion about Star Wars: Visions. Then the discussion moves to the new Drawn to Life Cirque du Soleil show that is…
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Disney Reveals Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and shopDisney.com
Halloween is almost upon us and ahead of this spooktacular holiday, Disney has revealed Halloween-themed merchandise for guests to purchase at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and also shopDisney.com. Some of the merchandise is available already, others will be coming soon! Check it all out below! Get into the Halloween spirit with Mickey and Minnie mouse…
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EPCOT’s Space 220 to Begin Offering Out of This World Dining in September
Space 220, the out-of-this-world restaurant that is coming to EPCOT, will be opening in mid-September. The restaurant is located next to Mission: SPACE and will take “fine dining to a whole new level,” the Disney Parks Blog shared this morning. Quite literally. Guests will enter and check into a lounge from Future World first. They…
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The Magic is Calling You Anthem to Unite All of Walt Disney World for 50th Anniversary Celebration
Disney has released a video looking behind the scenes at the recording of The Magic is Calling You, the anthem for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. As a part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration, The Magic is Calling You will be heard throughout Walt Disney World Resort in many different settings. Platinum-selling…
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D23 Offers Special Event Preview of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT for Gold Members
D23 Gold Members will soon have the opportunity to preview Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT nearly a month before it officially opens on October 1. This special event will allow D23 Gold Members to not only preview the attraction but also learn about the history of its development and also experience the new expansion area…
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More on the Halcyon – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1145 (#568)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks have a great time again geeking out about the new Magic Key program coming to Disneyland. They also discuss the merchandise that was revealed for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary. Things then move on to a discussion about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This includes geeking out…
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Check Out the Walt Disney World Resort’s 2021 Halloween Treats!
Halloween is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. It is an even greater time to enjoy some sweet treats at Walt Disney World Resort. There are so many different treats to enjoy throughout Walt Disney World Resort to enjoy during this spooktacular time of year. Check out the plethora of options to…
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2021 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed by runDisney
Disney Villains runDisney fans will be happy when they see and then receive their medals for the 2021 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz. The event this year takes place November 4-7, 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort. The medals this year represent some favorite Disney villains. Today runDisney shared just…
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Unlock the Magic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. Every week the top five stories from Disney and geek news are shared here. This week, it was difficult to pick just five. However, this has been done! First off, details were released about Disneyland’s Magic Key pass program. This is the new incarnation of what was formerly known as…
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Take a Look at the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Merchandise!
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2021) – For 50 years, no trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has been complete without bringing home a treasured souvenir – a special something that told everyone, “I went to Disney World!” Now, as the resort gears up for its 50th anniversary, guests will soon discover…
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Disney twenty-three Fall Issue to Celebrate Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary
FROM CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT TO INCREDIBLE NEW EXPERIENCES, THE NEW ISSUE DETAILS EVERY SHIMMERING SURPRISE FANS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS MOST MAGICAL MILESTONE ALSO IN THE FALL ISSUE: THE STARS OF SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS AND ETERNALS, DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D.’S PEYTON ELIZABETH LEE, THE CREATORS OF LEGO STAR WARS TERRIFYING TALES, AND MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION STARS GONZO…
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First Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Commercial Debuts With More Details About the Experience
The first commercial has arrived for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. It gives potential guests even more of a taste of what it might be like to cruise through a galaxy far, far away. Along with this commercial that was released, more details were also released about the experience on starwarsgalacticstarcruiser.com. Check both them out and…
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Sales of Walt Disney World Annual Passes to Return Ahead of 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today the future of what was formerly known as the Disneyland Annual Pass program was revealed with the details that were shared about the Magic Key program. However, Disneyland wasn’t the only domestic Disney theme park making news. Along with the news about the Magic Key, it was also shared that new pass sales will…
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases SOME 50th Anniversary Merchandise Details
The 50th-Anniversary celebration for Walt Disney World Resort is now under two months away. Today, Disney shared SOME details about what the merchandise will look like. This comes with the promise of a full release on Friday, August 6th with details about the 50th merchandise collection. Check out the merchandise teases below. Can you tell…
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Masai Giraffe Calf Arrives on Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new Masai giraffe calf has arrived on the savanna and can be seen by guests riding aboard the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The calf, named Humphrey, made his first appearance in front of guests on July 29, 2021. Before appearing on the savanna, Humphrey had stayed backstage with his mother Lily. He…
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Tiffany Haddish and LaKeith Stanfield in Discussions to Appear in Haunted Mansion Film
Comedian Tiffany Haddish and LaKeith Stanfield are reportedly in talks to appear in the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie that is in the works at Disney. The Hollywood Reporter is sharing that two could end up starring in this new incarnation of a film based on the classic Disney attraction. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Updating Face Covering Policy
Walt Disney World Resort is updating its face-covering policy starting July 30th. This comes after the CDC updated its guidelines this week. Starting on July 30th, Walt Disney World’s new face-covering policy will be as follows: Beginning July 30, face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) while indoors and in Disney…