Tag: Walt Disney World
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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…
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Invites Wearin’ of the Green at Downtown Disney March 8-10 & 14-17
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Wearin’ of the green is encouraged, but not mandatory during the most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebration in town March 8-10 and 14-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant and across Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. More than 10 top Irish bands will…
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Rachel Booth Delivers Record-Setting Performance Again at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Louisiana runner breaks her own event record to become first woman to win an unprecedented four runDisney titles; race weekend total of 36,000 participants is event’s largest ever in five-year history LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Feb. 24 2013) – Rachel Booth etched her name in the runDisney record books…
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Dozens of Couples Renew Their Love at Disney World Resort on Valentine’s Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2013) — Dozens of couples came together on Thursday to renew their love amidst colorful fanfare in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort. Cinderella and Prince Charming, Aurora and Prince Philip and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse joined in…
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Walt Disney World Hosts Nation’s Top Bilingual Educators
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Feb. 8, 2013 – More than 2,000 educators immersed themselves in the most important topics related to bilingual education during the 42nd Annual National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and education,…
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Disney Joins Statewide Coalition Against Texting and Driving
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 – In an effort to make driving on Florida’s roadways safer, Walt Disney World Resort today joined a coalition of state and national organizations, including the Florida League of Cities, Florida Sheriffs Association, AAA and the City of Orlando to support…
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Walt Disney World Resort Turns Up the Romance During “True Love” Week All Part of Limited Time Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Love is in the air at Walt Disney World Resort as fairytale princesses find true love with their princes, and “happily ever after” becomes reality. It all happens during True Love Week February 11-17, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. The weeklong love…
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Disney VoluntEARS Team with Brevard Neighbors during Coastal Cleanup
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Cocoa Beach, Fla., Jan. 25, 2013 – VoluntEARS from Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line demonstrated their commitment to local environmental and conservation efforts today, as they teamed with friends, family and community partners to clear more than 250 pounds of trash along the Brevard coastline…
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20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 6-May 19 Debuts Illuminated Blooms and ‘Garden Marketplace’ Dining
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ‘Land of Oz’ Garden and Playground Filled with Movie-Themed Fun for All LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney festival planners will boost floral fun and plant power to a whole new level during the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV March 6-May 19, 2013 at…
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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Perennial champion wages another fierce battle with countryman and two-time champ Fredison Costa down the stretch; Victory is Bastos’ eighth at Disney; Virginia’s Renee High repeats as women’s champion; Record 65,000-plus participate in weekend’s events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2013) – Perhaps it was fitting…
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Michigan Runners Sweep Walt Disney World Half Marathon in Impressive Fashion
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Famed Hansons running club runner sets record time; celebrities among record field of 27,000 runners; 20thanniversary Disney Marathon presented by Cigna set for Sunday LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2013) – Michigan runners Mike Morgan and Melissa White blazed around Walt Disney World on Saturday – Morgan…