Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Reopens at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Today!
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is reopening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort today. The news was released by Disney in a post about the celebration of Dole Whip Day at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. As of today, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto will again be serving unique foods and drinks inspired by the South Seas. This Tiki…
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Gorilla and Hippopotamus Born Just One Day Apart at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 15, 2021) – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park welcomed two baby animals this week just a day apart, with a Nile hippopotamus calf born Monday and a western lowland gorilla following on Tuesday. Both newborns are healthy and under the supervision of Disney’s animal care team. Gorilla mom Azizi gave…
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2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE Serves Up 129 Days of Tasty Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 15, 2021) – Beginning today, guests can embark on a tasty tour across six continents during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE at Walt Disney World Resort. This delicious celebration, which runs through Nov. 20, 2021, features 129 days of foodie fun, including a menu of new…
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Fozzie Bear Receives Special Disney Magic Maker Nomination Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th-Anniversary Celebration
Leading up to Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration, Disney is inviting people to nominate people to be part of 50 Disney Magic Makers. These people “whose good deeds remind us that magic can come from anywhere, and whose commitments to bettering the lives of those around them” could earn a trip to Walt Disney World…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Introduces First ‘Disney Fab 50’ Sculpture for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary
Today the voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, introduced the first ‘Disney Fab 50’ sculpture as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort. The first sculpture of ‘Disney Fab 50’ that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is Mickey Mouse! Throughout the course of the celebration, 50…
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New Florida Resident Summer Fun Ticket Announced for Walt Disney World Resort
This summer is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort with the return of Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever nighttime spectaculars, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Celebration of Festival of the Lion King, and the reopening of the Ohana restauarant. With all there is to do at Walt Disney World…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Holiday Festivities!
This morning Walt Disney World Resort announced this year’s Christmas festivities. This year’s celebrations will be coupled with Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations as well. There will be some new magic offered and also some returning favorites. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom will be celebrating the holidays as decorations spring up on Main Street, U.S.A.…
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Patriotic Flag Retreat Returns to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
A time-honored tradition has returned to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. The patriotic flag retreat ceremonies have returned daily to Magic Kingdom and also Disneyland. This beautiful ceremony happens daily at the flag pole in Town Square on both parks’ Main Street, USA. During the retiring of the colors, Disney honors and offers…
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Happy 4th of July! – Looking Back at Patriotic Moments at the Parks!
Happy 4th of July! We hope you are having an absolutely wonderful and safe day celebrating the 245th birthday of the United States of America. Walt Disney was known for his patriotism. It started at a young age when Walt Disney showed up to school as President Abraham Lincoln. Dressed as Lincoln, Disney recited the…
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It’s Time to Celebrate! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top five Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week there is a lot to celebrate! First off, runDisney is returning to in person events! It was announced that the first in person event will be held later this year at…
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EPCOT Forever Lights Up The Night Over World Showcase Lagoon With Return to EPCOT!
The skies above World Showcase Lagoon came to life on the evening of July 1, 2021 as the fireworks spectacular EPCOT Forever returned to Walt Disney World Resort. This show highlights the “themes of innovation, exploration, imagination and celebration at the core of the park’s past, present and future.” Disney guests braved the rain for…
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Happily Ever After Returns to the Skies of Magic Kingdom
Fireworks have returned to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. On a rainy night, thousands of guests camped out to watch as Happily Ever After was presented to the public for the first time since closing with the parks in March 2021. To say the night was magical would be an understatement. However wet…
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Mickey’s PhilharMagic Getting New Coco Sequence on July 17th
Disney and Pixar’s Coco will soon have a presence in Mickey’s PhilharMagic. A new scene will be added to the attraction that is found at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort, and also Disneyland Paris that will be based on the musical number Un Poco Loco. It will…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Extended Hours Details for Disney Resort Hotel Guests
Walt Disney World Resort has announced details for extended hours perks Disney Resort hotel guests ahead of the celebration of its 50th anniversary. The celebration begins on October 1st. Guests of the Disney Resort hotels will soon be able to experience select attractions at all of Walt Disney World Resorts’ theme parks early every day.…
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Fireworks First, What’s Next? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1139 (#562)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks start off by having fun talking about the return of fireworks to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This includes chatting about favorite fireworks shows, favorite places to watch, and a few tips. Moving on, they discuss the reveal of the new rooms at Disney’s…
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Walt Disney World Gives Look at Reimagined Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walt Disney World Resort has given a look at the newly reimagined Citricos that is inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This lovely dining establishment takes its cue designs from Mary Poppins Returns. The restaurant will be opening on July 15, 2021. Bookings will begin on July 1, 2021. Once there, guests will be…
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Walt Disney World Introduces 2022-2023 Ambassador Team
This morning in a ceremony at EPCOT the 2022-22023 Walt Disney World Ambassador team was introduced. Raevon Redding and Ali Manion were announced as the new Ambassadors for Walt Disney World Resort. According to an Instagram post by Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle, they will be come the Resort’s “Emissaries of Goodwill” as…
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Walt Disney World Offering Signing Bonuses for Housekeepers and Line Cooks
Disney is offering $1,000 signing bonuses for housekeepers and select kitchen staff at Walt Disney World Resort. According to a post on its website, Disney is offering the first part of the bonus if the new hires stay in their positions for at least 90 days. The rest of it is given after 150 days.…
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Walt Disney World Looks Back Through the Decades As it Prepares to Celebrate 50 Years
On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will officially kick off its 50th Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration is the celebration of fifty years of making magic at Walt Disney World Resort. However, it really started more than 50 years ago. Today, Walt Disney World released a look back at the decades…
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Destination D23 Heading to Walt Disney World Resort in November 2021
Destination D23 is heading to Walt Disney World Resort this November and is being billed as “The Biggest Disney Fan Event of the year.” This event will be taking place November 19-21, 2021. This will just be after Walt Disney World kicks of The Most Magical Celebration on Earth for its 50th-Anniversary. Here is the…
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Take a Look at These Incredible Reimagined Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is currently in the midst of being refurbished ahead of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary celebration. This incredible hotel, with a monorail that glides through the middle of it, is getting even more incredible. The rooms are being reimagined in a way that is inspired by Disney and Pixar’s The Incredibles. These…
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Mickey, Minnie, and Friends to Show off New EARidescent Outfits in Daily Cavalcade for Walt Disney World’s 50th-Anniversary
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are set to be the hosts of Walt Disney World’s 50th-Anniversary celebration. When it starts, they will be dressed in their best new EARidescent outfits starting on October 1, 2021 as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration. They will also be joined by Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Goofy…
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Disney Announces New Books Ahead of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort officially begins its 50th-anniversary celebration on October 1, 2021. Ahead of the start of The World’s Most Magical Celebration, several books have been announced that celebrate this monumental occasion. In fact, four new books are on their way from Disney Editions ahead of this special occasion. A Portrait of Walt Disney…
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THE GREAT LUCA REVIEW – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1137 (#560)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we again have Nathan Hatton join us as we geek out about some of the top stories of the week. Things start with a look at all of the festivities announced for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration will begin on October 1, 2021…