Tag: Walt Disney World
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Disney Wishing Well Coins Make Wishes Come True for Central Florida Foster Kids
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 24, 2013 – For decades, Cinderella’s Wishing Well at Magic Kingdom has been the launching pad for millions of wishes. Today, it was the place where one of those wishes came true. Gathering up the small coins and pennies tossed by hopeful guests, Walt Disney World Resort donated $15,000 to…
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Disneyland Star Wars Days, Cars & Magical Maps! – DAPs Magic Disney News Update – Edition 012
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update, anchored by Egon Bonkers. Every week, we cover the top Disney headlines in about a minute. Let’s get to the news! Want More Disney videos? Subscribe to the DAPs Magic YouTube Channel here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Here are this week’s headlines: 2013 Unofficial Star Wars Day Coming to Disneyland:…
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Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Brings Classic Hits to Epcot Through July
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Summer sizzles at Epcot as some of the world’s greatest tribute bands rock the stage on select summer nights. Classic hits U2, The Bee Gees, The Police, and many more will rock during Sounds Like Summer concert series. The high-energy performances for Walt Disney World Resort guests take place at…
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A Look Back at the Last 24 Hour Disney Day
Today Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Magic Kingdom in Florida are celebrating their Monstrous Summer All-Nighter by staying open for 24 hours. This isn’t the first time a Disney Theme Park has remained open for 24 hours. Last year, to celebrate the Leap Year, Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom had a 24 hour Disney…
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Sip, Savor, Repeat! Fresh Global Tastes Tempt the Palate at 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 27-Nov. 11
Scotland Marketplace Debuts, Brazil Flavors Return for Encore LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney guests can sip and savor fresh flavors from six continents during the 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 27-Nov. 11, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney chefs will debut the authentic tastes of Scotland at the celebrated 46-day festival…
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Diagon Alley Joining The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
Harry Potter fans will be able to experience more of the magic of J.K. Rowling’s world in 2014 when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens as an expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. This new experience will also … The post Diagon Alley…
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Disney Magic to D23, the Great Oz & VoluntEARs – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 008
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update, where we share the Disney news highlights in about a minute. Let’s get to the news! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuz5_wc5h8I Want More Disney news? Subscribe to DAPs Magic on YouTube here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Disney’s First Cruise Ship, Disney Magic, Offers Guests Brand-New Experiences and Reimagined Spaces: … The post Disney Magic…
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Summer Brings More Limited Time Magic: “Star Wars” Day Brings The Galaxy to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests will continue to find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust all summer long when they visit Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Disney’s Hollywood Studios creates Limited Time Magic for the annual, fan-proclaimed “Star Wars Day,” May 4 – a date that Star Wars fans worldwide … The post Summer Brings…
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Mystic Manor, Monstrous Summer, Monsters University – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 007
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News update. This week’s news is exactly a minute long. Egon Bonkers shares about Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland, the Monstrous Summer, Cast Member health, and a bit about some Monsters University. Let’s get to the news! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4gcpxw29t4 Subscribe to DAPs Magic’s YouTube … The post Mystic Manor,…
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Magic Kingdom to Get New Parade in 2014
In 2014, the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort will be unveiling a brand new parade. This will be a musical and magical parade that will bring Disney magic up and down the parade route of the Magic Kingdom. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will be coming to … The post Magic Kingdom…
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Princess Half Marathon Weekend Adds New Race, New Challenge and New Medals
Women-focused event to offer 10K, new challenge and special-edition medals fit for a Princess; Special Princess and Tinker Bell half marathon registration available June 11 LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA (April 26, 2013) – Building on the success of its women-focused events, runDisney is broadening the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt … The post Princess Half…
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Disney Encourages Cast Members to Get Outside and Be Active
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 23, 2013 – Spending less time on the couch and more time outdoors, hundreds of Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort are taking steps in the right direction to become more active. To help inspire Cast Members take a more proactive approach for their … The post Disney Encourages…
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Star Wars Weekends, Happiness is Here Parade, and More! – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 006
Want More Disney news? Subscribe to DAPs Magic’s YouTube channel here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Welcome to this week’s edition of DAPs Magic Disney News. We give you the Disney News in about a minute! This week’s articles include: Safety Prompts Ride Closures at Disneyland Over Weekend: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/15/safety-prompts-ride-closures-at-disneyland-over-weekend/ Wings of Life Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/16/wings-of-life-blu-ray-review-by-mr-daps Summer…
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‘Star Wars’ Weekends Returns to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Galaxy in May and June
Star Wars Weekends, the Force-filled fun-fest that takes place annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, returns to the Walt Disney World Resort galaxy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17-June 9, 2013. A celebration of all-things-Star Wars, the special event is included in regular park admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Among the features: special Star Wars-themed parades,…
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For Monstrous Good Times, Summer 2013 Resort Offer Turns up the Savings at Walt Disney World Resort
Guests are able to save up to 30 percent on rooms at select Disney resort hotels for stays most nights from June 13-Aug. 14. The offer may be booked now through June 14. Call 407/W-DISNEY or visit disneyworld.com/special-offers. For complete details, click here. With 25 themed resort hotels ranging from value to deluxe, there’s Disney lodging to…
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Summer Brings More Limited Time Magic: Weekly Surprises, Delights for a Little Extra Magic
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests continue to find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust all summer long when they visit Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Imagine an Independence Day celebration – only it lasts an entire week….Main Street mainstays the Dapper Dans rocking out with boy band hits in barbershop style….a Friday…
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Celebrate Disney Fairies Week Coming to Disneyland & Walt Disney World
For those who like fairies, next week’s Limited Time Magic will be just up your alley. Disneyland and the Walt Disney World will be celebrating these winged friends for Celebrate Disney Fairies Week. Disneyland In Disneyland, Tinker Bell will be on hand with Rosetta. The pixie dust keeper himself, Terance will also be joining to…
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Disneyland Honors Harrison “Buzz” Price With Window on Main Street
Another window honoring a person who has contributed greatly to Disneyland legacy has been unveiled. This window honoring Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price can be found on the left side of City Hall next to a small staircase. This window honors the man who was instrumental in picking the locations for both Disneyland and later…
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Disney Awards $1.5 Million to Support Central Florida Kids
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 27, 2013 – Showered in red and gold confetti and sharing the stage with Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Disney Cast Members, representatives from 59 Central Florida organizations and school districts received more than $1.5 million today as part of the Disney Helping Kids Shine grants…
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Starbucks, Oz, and Kids Under 14 at Disneyland? – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 002
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Here is another weekly roundup of DAPs Magic Disney News by Egon Bonkers. This week, he takes a look at the following headlines: Starbucks Comes to Market House, Disneyana Gets New Home https://dapsmagic.com/2013/03/19/… Disney Cruise Line Introduces New Family-Friendly Port Adventures for 2013 Mediterranean Sailings https://dapsmagic.com/2013/03/21/… Oz…
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Kids Under 14 No Longer Allowed Alone at Disney Theme Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Families visiting Disney Theme Parks will discover that their children under 14 will no longer be able to enter Disney Theme Parks alone. Starting March 23, kids 13 or under will need to be accompanied by someone 14 or older when entering a Disney Theme Park. The…
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Opa!, Disney Springs, Fantasy Faire & Wings! – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 001
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs There is a lot going on in the world of Disney news and it is, at times, hard to keep up. Today, we announce our new webshow DAPs Magic Disney News. Anchored by Egon Bonkers, this program will provide an overview of the top Disney news headlines.…
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Disney Offers Growth Opportunity to Diverse Local Businesses
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. March 8, 2013 – With an open invitation to select diverse local businesses to be a part of the magic, Walt Disney World Resort will host a supplier diversity summit March 19 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in an effort to expand its sources for unique products and services.…
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Central Florida Students Help Open IBM THINK Exhibit at INNOVENTIONS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2013 – Just in time toc elebrate National Engineers Week, dozens of students from University High School in Orlando teamed with IBM to unveil IBM THINK, a new interactive experience in INNOVENTIONS West at Epcot. As part of the opening, the group was among the first to…