Tag: Walt Disney World
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Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Magic Kingdom’s Fourth of July Fireworks
The holiday weekend is soon upon us. What’s a better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with fireworks? Across the nation, Disney Parks are set to honor our great country with patriotic themed entertainment. That includes fireworks! But, if you feel like keeping it a clam evening and still want to view some…
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PeopleMover – DAPs From The Past
One of the most beloved attractions that appeared at Disneyland was the PeopleMover. Starting as the WEDWay PeopleMover, this slow moving ride took visitors above Tomorrowland from 1967 to 1995. The famed attraction didn’t start out at Disneyland, and it didn’t stay at Disneyland either. The PeopleMover was first known as the Magic Skyway. The…
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Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Making a Difference This Year With Star Wars: Force for Change
Star Wars: Force for Change is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort for Star Wars Weekends this year. In an announcement on the Disney Parks Blog, the various options for supporting Star Wars: Force for Change for change were revealed. They include both Star Wars: The Force Awakens T-shirts and pins…
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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Coming this Fall to Walt Disney World Resort’s Downtown Disney
Coming soon to the newly redeveloped The Landing at Disney Springs of the Walt Disney World Resort is that of an “Indiana Jones” themed bar. Announced on Disney Parks Blog, the Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is set to open as a location serving food and beverages, opening this fall. Placed in the middle of Paradiso…
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What’s in a Name? – Geeks Corner – Episode 424
Welcome to this week’s Geeks Corner! It also happens to be St. Patrick’s Day so happy belated St. Patrick’s Day to you (obviously by the time the episode goes live the day will be over)! There is a ton going on so let’s get right to it. Here is a look at what is being covered…
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New Name on the Horizon for Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort
Yesterday during the Q&A portion of the Walt Disney Company’s Shareholder Meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger appeared to accidentally announce that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting another name change. This came after a question about a potential name change from a 6-year old child. “It’s not announced. We used to be MGM Studios, we changed…
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Interactive Queue Adds Extra Dose of Pixie Dust to Peter Pan's Flight at Magic Kingdom
One of Magic Kingdom’s 1971 Opening day attractions, Peter Pan’s Flight, is the latest of the Magic Kingdom attractions to receive a shiny and new state of the art interactive queue experience. The interactive queue experience is a creation by Walt Disney Imagineering to redesign how park guests wait in line. Before the refurbishment, guests…
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Mr. DAPs' 2014 Christmas Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where we eat too much, buy too much, watch too much TV, drink too much egg nog, and stress about what we will get for our loved ones as that big deadline of holiday looms in front of us. So I thought this year I…
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New Year's Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort
If you are looking for fun things to do to bring in the New Year, the Walt Disney World Resort will have just what you need. Disney Parks Blog shared some pretty neat things. Let’s check them out. First off, over at the Magic Kingdom Park, the “Fantasy in the Sky” firework show will be…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Honored During the 21st Annual Thea Awards
This week, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts were awarded several honors from the Themed Entertainment Associated (TEA) during their 21st annual Thea Awards. Those that were recognized showed strong achievements in the themed entertainment industry. First off, Disneyland’s “it’s a small world” attraction in Anaheim, California, was awarded the the Thea Classic. Steve Birket, TEA…
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"A Frozen Holiday Wish" Starts Today at the Magic Kingdom
Starting today at the Magic Kingdom of the Walt Disney World Resort, visiting guests can get a chance to see Elsa use her magical powers. “A Frozen Holiday Wish” features the ice powers of Queen Elsa as she lights up Cinderella’s Castle. In addition to her setting the castle into a “glittering ice palace,” Anna,…
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Firing Up Seven Dwarfs & Frozen Tokyo Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 405
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Halloween has passed, Christmas is coming, and the month of Thanksgiving is here! If you have been around the corner for awhile, you know that Geeks Corner is BIG on Thanksgiving! This is the month of thanks so before anything gets going, take a moment to leave a comment of what…
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Apple Pay Coming to Walt Disney World and Disney Stores
The Disney geek world has been chattering away after Apple’s announcement that it’s new payment system, Apple Pay, would be utilized at the Walt Disney World Resort and also in Disney Stores. This came with the announcement of two devices that will enable the use of this new Apple Pay system: the iPhone 6 (and iPhone 6…
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101 Dogs Show Their Disney Side at the Magic Kingdom
This past Saturday at Walt Disney World, 101 dogs showed up in their best Disney Side attire. Dogs from all over walked the green carpet down Main Street U.S.A. as a part of Disney Side Dog’s Day. The day included a walk around the Magic Kingdom and a costume contest held by Goofy. In addition, Animal…
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Villains Unleashed Dapper Day – Geeks Corner – Episode 348
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! We are now live-streaming our episodes and this week’s episode is the GREAT experiment. Please let us know how it turns out and what we can do better! This week we start things off by talking about the Disney Villains Unleashed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at…
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Running with Disney
Why in the World would anyone run over 13 miles for FUN?! Well… over 17,000 people continually sign up and participate in a single runDisney Half Marathon and, covering both coasts, there are 7 Half Marathons within the year to get in on. Some amazing athletes participate in ALL of them! Not only that, Disney also…
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Does Your Pet Dog Have a Disney Side?
Even your pet has a Disney Side, so why not show it off? Taking place on August 30 at Walt Disney World, Disney Side Dog’s Day will bring forth dogs dressed showing their Disney Side. Before the park opens, 101 pet dogs will make their trek into the Magic Kingdom. Not only will they be…
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Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs Receives a Storyline
Disney Imagineer’s have released further details about the transformation of Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney into Disney Springs. This location will have over 150 shops, restaurants and entertainment options to enjoy. Disney Springs will also tell a story, from the costumes to the building’s architecture. Check out the video below as Disney Imagineer, Theron Skees,…
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Eat to the Beat Concerts Are ‘All For You’ throughout 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
22 ‘Eat to the Beat’ Concert Acts Perform Sept. 19-Nov. 10 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Five new Eat to the Beat musical acts join 17 fan-favorite bands to complete a genre-spanning lineup of pop hit greats during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 19-Nov. 10 at Walt Disney World Resort. New-to-the-festival bands Jo…
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Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! This has always been one of my favorite holidays. My family has always been quite patriotic. As kids Independence Day would always involve a BBQ at my grandparents’ house followed by going down to the riverfront in Portland, OR to see the fireworks. As we moved about growing up, the…
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Disney Around the World – Geeks Corner – Episode 340
This week on Geeks Corner we go on a tour around the globe of Disney Theme Parks. Murray just returned from Walt Disney World and shares about his experiences there. We also check out a new cat Gelatoni (we think?) from Tokyo Disney. The tour continues with stops at Disneyland Paris to chat about Ratatouille:…
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All Fine After Accident at Lights, Motors, Action Stunt Show Crash [Updated with Video]
Everyone is apparently fine after a crash during the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. Moments after the crash photos and videos of the aftermath started to trickle onto the net. The stunt that apparently did not work is part of the climax of the show. Here is what was supposed to happen: Looking at…