Tag: Walt Disney World
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Final Phase of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort “The Little Mermaid” Opens September 15
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests are invited to slumber in Ariel’s colorful retreat at “The Little Mermaid” wing at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, opening Sept. 15 at Walt Disney World Resort. Themed to one of the most celebrated animated films of all time “The Little Mermaid”…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Offers Happy Haunts for 23 Nights at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Ghouls and goblins gather at Disney for a bewitching Halloween spooktacular during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party beginning Sept. 11 at Magic Kingdom. A pumpkin-orange glow and light fog along with ghostly silhouettes dancing atop the roofs of Main Street, U.S.A create lots of…
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U.S. Military Can Make More Memories with Special Tickets, Room Rates in 2012-2013 at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. / ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 8, 2012) – America’s military personnel will have more opportunities to make and share precious Disney vacation memories through special theme park tickets and special pricing for accommodations. At Walt Disney World Resort -from Aug. 17, 2012 through Sept. 25, 2013,…
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Disney Cast Members Donate Record 3.1 Million School Supplies, 13,000 Backpacks to Central Florida Students
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2012 – School superintendents from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties today joined Disney VolunEARS and Mickey Mouse to celebrate a record 3.1 million supplies and 13,000 backpacks that are on the way to students across Central Florida. The supplies, all…
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Family Day at Disney in Support of Education
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney’s Back-to-School Supply Drive was in full swing this weekend as Cast Members brought their spouses, siblings and children to help sort thousands of items that will soon be delivered to schools across Central Florida. This year’s “Family Day” is part of the Back-to-School initiative that started in 2005…
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Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo flies alongside. The playful pachyderm is…
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Walt Disney World Resort at Holidaytime Unwraps Festive Traditions, Glistening Ice Castle and Seasonal Spectacles
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – Disney elves blend yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland ready for holiday revelers at Walt Disney World Resort as early as November 9. There’s an extra night of merry at the Magic Kingdom with 20 nights of Mickey’s Very…
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17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival by the numbers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 1.5 Million Tasty Festival Treats in 46 Fabulous Days= 1 Fun-Filled Festival at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World guests can sip new wines, beers and cocktails, savor delicious new marketplace tastes and enjoy live entertainment all day long at the 17th annual Epcot…
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Pop Icons Rock the Scene at America Gardens Theatre during Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
DAPs Magic Disney News– PRESS RELEASE 18 ‘Eat to the Beat!’ Musical Acts Perform Sept. 28-Nov. 12 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Live sounds of pop, rock, soul and funk will fill the night when top musical acts perform their greatest hits during the the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 12, …
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Disney Twenty-Three Takes Readers Behind the Scenes of the Spectacular Disney California Adventure Expansion In Its All-New Fall Issue
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Fans Also See the Making of D23’s ‘Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives,’ Preview Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, and Get a Sneak Peek of Once Upon a Time’s New Season BURBANK, Calif. – July 27, 2012 – From the high-octane thrills of Cars Land to the immersive beauty…
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Super Greeters Enhance the Experience for Latin American Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 23, 2012 – With the international tour group season in full swing, Walt Disney World Resort is on pace to exceed last year’s record for guest visitation from Brazil. A big part of the success with international tour groups from Latin America –…
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Chase Launches New Disney’s Visa Debit Card; Year-Round Perks from Disney and no Annual Fee
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – JULY 25, 2012 – Chase today announced the launch of the new Disney’s Visa® Debit Card. The new card gives customers access to special Cardmember perks when visiting Walt Disney World® and the Disneyland® Resorts and when shopping at DisneyStore.com and Disney Store locations. Disney’s Visa® Debit Card is available now and…
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Cast Members Perform 10th Encore Show for Charity
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 16, 2012 – In 2002, a few Walt Disney World Cast Members sharing a passion for artistic expression and a desire to help local charities came together to create magic in a special way — producing cabaret-style productions of Broadway standards. Today, this…
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Motor… Action! Stunt Show Spectacular
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Pippin1964 Motor… Action! Stunt Show Spectacular is a stunt men show perform 3 time a day and created for Disneyland Paris. This show was then exported to Walt Disney World. Remi Julienne created and synchronized all the stunts you can see. This man is a famous worldwide stunt man…
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Fireworks Light the Sky for Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort will pixie dust the night skies July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a classic sky show at Epcot infused with an Independence Day finale. …
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Disney’s Water Parks Dive Into Summer 2012 with New Entertainment, Eats and More
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Typhoon Lagoon Packs in New Seasonal Offerings, Both Parks Offer Extra Magic Hours Through Late August Summer 2012 brings a splash of fun for the whole family at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach water parks, with new entertainment and dining options at Typhoon Lagoon and Extra…
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D23’s Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort Commemorates ‘The Dawn of a New Disney Era’ That Began Oct 1, 1982
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Official Disney Fan Club Salutes Three Decades of Epcot on Sept. 30, 2012, as the 21st Century Begins Again With the Most Comprehensive Retrospective Ever Mounted BURBANK, Calif. – June 7, 2012 – Hailed as the most groundbreaking theme park of its time, Epcot marks its 30th…
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Mail a Smile Forever Stamps Celebrate Disney•Pixar Characters
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL — Amid a sea of smiles, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the issuance of 125 million new stamps today featuring popular Disney•Pixar characters. The Mail a Smile Forever stamps official First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony took place at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. A video of the event…
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Downtown Disney Revs Up All Things ‘Cars’ June 2-3
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A classic car show with a modern twist and turn, Car Masters Weekend is back for its second year at Downtown Disney June 2-3, 2012. Celebrating everything “Cars,” the free, two-day event features a car show presented by Hess Express, meet and greets…
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Chef’s Gala Celebrates 20 Years of Support for Heart of Florida United Way
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 23, 2012 – Joining forces to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in Central Florida, 24 top chefs from the finest local restaurants served up some of their best creations during the 20th Annual Chef’s Gala. The May 19 event, held at Epcot World Showplace, raised a…
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Runners to Race Around the “High Banks” and “Bases” As Part of 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Course
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 2013 Disney Marathon route to go through baseball stadium and speedway; course tweaks build on list of new 2013 enhancements LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Runners in the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon in 2013 will have the unique experience of running along a speedway and through a baseball stadium…
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A New Chapter Unfolds As Disney’s Story Rooms Invite Walt Disney World Resort Guests to Magical Worlds of Film and Fantasy
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Heartwarming and humorous tales from cherished Disney motion picture classics leap from the big screen and storybook pages into new enchanting accommodations at Walt Disney World Resort. The Royal Guest Rooms, re-imagined accommodations fit for a prince or princess, opened at Disney’s Port…
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Walt Disney World Resort Holds Online Job Fair
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Apr. 24, 2012 – Walt Disney World Resort is now hiring and future Cast Members can take the first step toward their Disney career during an online job fair running through April 29. Full-time, part-time and seasonal openings are available across four Walt Disney World Resort…