Tag: Walt Disney World
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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…
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New Magical Opening for Magic Kingdom in January 2017
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom will get a new magical opportunity to start their day. Starting on January 9th, guests will be able to enter the Magic Kingdom and experience Main Street, USA before the park officially opens. While waiting for the park to open they will be able to stop by the Main Street…
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Charlie Ridgway – Disney Legend – Passed Away At 93
Charlie Ridgway was a Disneyland and Walt Disney World publicist in their early times. He helped cover the opening of Disneyland, and eventually the opening of Magic Kingdom and Epcot at Walt Disney World. Many of his ideas for publicity were amazingly creative, like having baby ducklings see Donald Duck upon hatching and follow him…
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Spaceship Death Star – Geeks Corner – Episode 610
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the geeks chat about one Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. This annual tradition at the Disneyland Resort shares the story of Christmas in Town Square. Over in Walt Disney World, Spaceship Earth at Epcot became the Death Star in anticipation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Was this cool? Is…
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Holidays In The Parks – DAPsCast Episode 43
Mikey, Murray and Mr. Daps talk about their favorite holiday things in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney California Adventure, and Disneyland
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International Festival Of The Arts In Epcot In 2017
Epcot is known for some great festivals throughout the year. The Food and Wine and Flower and Garden Festivals have been very popular, and even extended. Now, Epcot introduces the International Festival of the Arts in January of 2017. Disney Parks Blog announced the new event today, which will showcase fine art, the performing arts,…
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Opening Date and Images Revealed For Pandora – World of Avatar
At Destination D and Disney Parks Blog, the opening time was announced for Pandora – The World of Avatar. The area will open in Summer 2017. A bridge that serves as entry way to the new Animal Kingdom land has had scaffolding removed from it. This bridge serves as a story marker as well. It’s…
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New Magic Band 2 Coming To Walt Disney World
Disney Parks Blog and Destination D have announced a new type of Magic Band will be coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in the near future. The new band will work the same way as the old ones, but will have more customization. The same linkable features will still work, like PhotoPass, room keys,…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter – Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
As fall comes full force it is often easy to look around for some hearty fall-ish meals and find some hearty meat dishes. For vegetarians though, it isn’t always as easy. At Artist Point at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge, healthy eaters can try out the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter. Or if instead you…
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Three Disney Parks Holiday Specials To Air November And December
Disney Parks Blog has announced three holiday specials in November and December. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” will air November 24 at 8 pm EST on ABC. Julianne and Derek Hough will host the two hour special which will take place at Walt Disney World. The special will have musical performances by…
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What To Do At Disney On A Rainy Day – DAPsCast Episode 40
Mikey, Murray and Mr. Daps discuss their adventures on rainy days at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Then there’s some tips on how to make the most out of those times.
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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Pumpkin Milkshakes – Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Today is National Pumpkin Day so it seems only fitting that we share with you a pumpkin recipe. This recipe hails from Walt Disney World. More specifically, it is from Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The recipe does require some time and an ice cream maker but… it looks delicious and definitely worth trying!…
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Best Walt Disney World Song – DAPsCast Episode 39
It’s guys night again where Mr. Daps, Murray and Mikey try to deduce what the best song of Walt Disney World is. They go park by park to narrow down the best song in each one, and then from all 4 main parks they vote on the best.