Tag: Walt Disney World
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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…
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Starbucks Coming to Disney Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Rumors that have been circulating around the Disneyland Resort (and other Disney Them Parks) for years about Starbucks coming to the parks were finally given some validation. This morning on the Disney Parks Blog, it was announced that Starbucks would be coming to six locations within Disney…
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Voices of Liberty Coming to Disneyland’s Opera House
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Voices of Liberty is an eight part vocal ensemble that most commonly is heard in the American Adventure Pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World. They have been delighting guests with their beautiful harmonies at this location on the East coast for nearly thirty years. Now,…
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St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Invite ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island March 15-17
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Authentic Irish food, music and dance performances set the scene for a three-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration and the “wearin’ of the green” March 15-17 in and around the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. At Raglan Road,…
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Sorcerer Mickey Topiary, Haiti Garden, HGTV Star Designers Headline 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Haiti Garden Lights Up Night; HGTV Designer John Gidding Appears March 9-11 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -The largest-ever Disney front-entrance topiary, an illuminated Haiti produce garden with marketplace and a stellar cast of HGTV design celebrities boost the flower power at the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden…
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Atlanta Braves Open Spring Training Home Schedule at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2012) — After two weeks of training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Atlanta Braves kicks off its spring training schedule March 3 against the Detroit Tigers, who return to Disney for a second matchup on March 31. The reigning World Series Champion St.…
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Frog Activities Mark Leap Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb.28, 2012 -At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests will be celebrating Leap Day in a different kind of way this year by leaping into action to learn more about frogs, salamanders and toads. At Rafiki’s Planet Watch on Feb. 29, animal experts have planned a series…
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Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Anaheim, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Disney Parks guests can get the most out of February 29 when Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California celebrate Leap Year by keeping a theme park on each coast open for 24 hours of nonstop…
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Victoria & Albert’s Chef Earns High Honors as Best in the South Finalist
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 24, 2012 – For the sixth year in a row, The James Beard Foundation has named Chef Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as a finalist on its annual list of top chefs in the country. Nominated for the prestigious…
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Disney’s Art Of Animation Resort Puts Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — To kick off the summer vacation season, Walt Disney World Resort will open the doors to its newest resort hotel with Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a value property consisting primarily of family suites that immerse guests into the magical worlds of classic…
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Michelle Obama Celebrates Let’s Move! and Disney Magic of Healthy Living at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE On a tour to celebrate the second anniversary of her Let’s Move! initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to hundreds of children and parents at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex about the importance of healthy living. She also recognized the efforts of Disney Magic of Healthy Living, which partners…
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Walt Disney World Resort Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day. With a romantic overlay for Valentine’s month,…
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2012 Disney Dreamer and Doer Application Period Opens Soon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 7, 2012 – Disney Dreamer and Doer applications will be available soon. The program recognizes students in Central Florida’s Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties who consistently demonstrate outstanding character, lead by example and have a caring spirit. Since 1984, over 11,000 students…