Tag: Walt Disney World
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Pandora’s Restaurant to Offer a First Among Walt Disney World Quick Service
Pandora – The World of Avatar is still set to open May 27 at Animal Kingdom. The Disney Parks Blog has released some detail on the Satu’li Canteen, and with a first among Walt Disney World restaurants. The theme of the Canteen is that it’s the old Resources Department Administration cafeteria, now operated by Alpha…
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Disney Shares A Look at the Progress of the Star Wars Themed Lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Stop by the Disneyland Resort and park at Mickey and Friends parking structure and it is hard to not notice that there is a lot going on where the new Star Wars themed land is being built. Most recently, fans have noticed the appearances of two At-At shaped frames being built. Today, Disney has released…
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Video of Inside Look of Pandora – The World of Avatar on Good Morning America
On Facebook, ABC’s Good Morning America has released a video that gives an inside walking tour of the upcoming Pandora – The World of Avatar. Jon Landau and Joe Rohde show off the amazing real landscape of the new “land” at Animal Kingdom to Paula Faris. The floating islands have waterfalls that fall right beside…
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More Announced for Star Wars Galactic Nights Including Special Guest
Disney Parks Blog has announced what’s in store for the first ever Star Wars Galactic Night set to debut on April 14 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some details were previously announced, but now much more is being released regarding this special night that coincides with Star Wars Celebration in Orlando. Vanessa Marshall, who voices Hera…
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Rivers of Light Review – DAPsCast Episode 52
Murray and Mikey discuss Rivers of Light after Mikey has viewed it on opening night. They go through visuals, music, viewing tips, and how it ranks with other night shows at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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Meeting Characters at a Disney Park: A Guide
Easily one of the most magical parts of any Disney Parks experience is the chance to meet the stars themselves, from the lovely princesses and devious villains, all the way to the big Mouse himself! Of all your vacation moments, that’s usually the one that sticks with you for years after. But with mounting popularity,…
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Is Walt Disney World Creating A Gondola Transportation System? Plans May Indicate So
Walt Disney World has recently filed plans with the state that have some interesting buildings in them, according to Orlando Sentinel. The buildings are at various locations on the property as part of an overall improvement plan with Reedy Creek Improvement District – the government entity on property. The buildings’ plans call for floors that…
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Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts To Expand For More Guest Experience
Disney Parks Blog announced today that two hotels will be getting expansions and refurbishments to make for new and better guest experiences. Coronado Springs has already been an accommodating location for conventions and parks guests. There are currently 1,951 rooms and Walt Disney World is looking to add 500 more. The new rooms will be…
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Prices Increase at Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World Resort is raising prices on February 12, 2017. The move comes as the Disneyland Resort also raises prices for a multitude of its tickets and annual passes. The pricing increases are similar at Walt Disney World to those being instituted at Disneyland. One Day Value Ticket for Most Parks – $97 (increase…
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Geek Eats: Honeymooner Cocktail Featuring Rosa Regale From Geeks Who Eat
Recently one of my good friends DC Sarah was married and I had the high honor of getting to attend the wedding to her and her now husband. Both are huge Disney fans and so of course went to Walt Disney World for their honeymoon. While there they were able to experience the magic that…
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Rivers of Light to Open on February 17th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rivers of Light will be opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on February 17, 2017. The long anticipated nighttime show will celebrate animals and nature with music, live performances, floating set pieces, fountains, and more when it comes to Discovery River. This new show will convey the “uplifting spirit of an ancient and timeless lantern ceremony…
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Happily Ever After to Replace Wishes Fireworks Show at Magic Kingdom on May 12
Happily Ever After is coming to the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort on May 12th. This new fireworks spectacular will be replacing the current show Wishes. The Disney Parks Blog described Happily Ever After in the following way: The spectacular will inspire guests to seek out and find their own “Happily Ever…
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Disney: It’s All Coming – Geeks Corner – Episode 619
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot to cover while also celebrating Tyler’s birthday! There were a lot of announcements that came from the Walt Disney Company this week, along with trailers. Today Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars land will be coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood…
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D23 Takes a Behind the Scenes Look at New Beauty and the Beast!
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE STUNNING NEW ADAPTATION OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BEFORE THE “TALE AS OLD AS TIME” HITS THEATERS THIS MARCH, EMMA WATSON, JOSH GAD, AND ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING DIRECTOR BILL CONDON TAKE DISNEY TWENTY-THREE BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE ELABORATE, LIVE-ACTION MUSICAL. PLUS, THE EXCLUSIVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION OF…
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DisneyQuest in Walt Disney World to Close Summer 2017
Disney Parks Blog announced today that DisneyQuest will close this summer to make way for the NBA Experience. The resort had said it would close at some point to make way for the revamped Disney Springs. It was slated to close earlier. Guests will have until July 3rd in 2017 to enjoy the interactive experience.…
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Black Panther, Beauty and the Beast, and Parades – DAPsCast Episode 51
Mr. Daps, Mikey, Annie, and Murray are together on this week’s episode. In it they comment on the recent start of production for Black Panther and overall status of Marvel movies. Also the continuation of live action Beauty and the Beast discussion advances. Since the Main Street Electrical Parade is back at Disneyland they discuss…
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Disney Parks Beauty and the Beast Sneak Peek to Start in February
Disney Parks Blog has announced that a sneak peek of the upcoming Beauty and the Beast live action film will begin in February. The upcoming movie will be “Directed by Oscar® winner Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Eight-time…
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The Muppets Present Great Moments in History: The Declaration of Independence
The Muppets are back and presenting American history daily in Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. They tell the story of the Declaration of Independence in a way that only The Muppets can that is guaranteed to make fans smile. If you haven’t had a chance to see it since they…
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The Main Street Electrical Parade – 45 Years of Memories
The Main Street Electrical Parade has returned home. Nearly 45 years ago it made its way through Disneyland to the tune of the Baroque Hoedown as it glowed through the night with its thousands of magical lights. Through the decades it has delighted fans from around the globe with its iconic music and floats. The Main…
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Retro Walt Disney World – DAPsCast Episode 49
Murray and Mikey look to the history of Walt Disney World and talk about what they would like to still have at the four theme parks.
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Star Wars Galactic Nights Coming To Walt Disney World
Star Wars will come alive at a special after hours party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This extra ticket event will begin with a walk down a red carpet for guests. Throughout the night will be different experiences around the park. An interview with a Rogue One cast member will take place for guests to view.…
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RunDisney Resolutions – Picking A Race
With it being a new year the typical thing to do is to make a resolution. A typical resolution is to exercise more. What better way to exercise then to participate in a runDisney race? But, should you sign up for a half marathon when you’ve hardly run? Perhaps. Here’s some things to consider when…
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Carrie Fisher and 2016 In Review – DAPsCast Episode 47
Annie, Mikey, Mr. Daps and Murray reflect on the passing of Carrie Fisher and her work. After, the group thinks about 2016 and what was the biggest Disney story covered in DAPsCast. What do you think it was? Feel free to let us know!
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Take a Glimpse of Pandora – The World of Avatar
A featurette that premiered with the Disney Parks Christmas parade special on Christmas Day showed a behind the scenes look at Pandora – the World of Avatar. James Cameron and Joe Rohde spoke about what it was like to create the land in Animal Kingdom. Disney Parks Blog has put the video on YouTube and offered…