Tag: Walt Disney World
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Reopening Has a Plan – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there was a lot of news surrounding the reopening plans for Walt Disney World Resort. This impacts just about anyone visiting Walt Disney World this year. Along with the reopening plans, there will also be some other things going on. This includes potentially the NBA,…
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Florida Governor Approves Reopening Plans for Walt Disney World
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has approved the reopening for SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World. Both resorts submitted their reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday. Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry L. Demings tweeted today: “I am pleased to announce that I have received word from Halsey Beshears, Secretary of…
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May the Fourth – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we share the top Disney and geek headlines in a concise report. This week, there are more updates on Disney Parks reservation cancellations due to the coronavirus. Florida also has released guidelines for how Walt Disney World Resort could reopen. This coming Monday, May the…
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Reopening Plans for the State of Florida Expected to Begin on May 4
This evening, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to discuss the reopening plans for the state of Florida. Yesterday, the Orange County Economic Recovery Florida Task Force released guidelines that businesses would have to follow as they begin to reopen and now we have a timeline that we can look to. At this time,…
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Monday Memories – My First Visit to Walt Disney World
The Disney Parks are all about creating magical memories with family and friends. We may be missing our ‘happy place’ right now, but it’s always good to look back on the memories we have made. First visits are always fun! I still remember my first visit to Walt Disney World in September 2004. It was…
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Domestic Disney Dark Rides – DAPS MAGIC Live!
DAPS MAGIC Live is a series of live streams where the DAPS MAGIC team discuss and reminisce various topics. The most recent topic was on the dark rides found at the domestic Disney Parks. What’s this mean? The team debated and wrestled with the merits of what made for the best dark ride at any…
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DAPS from the Past – Sharing the Magic From Days Gone By
There are so many magical memories to be had at the various Disney Parks. The DAPS MAGIC team recently realized that a lot of them have been captured throughout the years. Some of them have been uploaded, others will be. They are all going into a new playlist called “DAPS from the Past.” There, we…
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runDisney Update: Virtual and In-Person Registration Dates Posted
As Disney fans have stayed home during this global pandemic, many of them have been searching for a way to have magic at home. Whether it be through the Disney+ streaming service or watching Youtube videos, there have been many ways that fans have gotten creative. Today, Disney gave fans a runDisney update that would…
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A Virtual Tour of the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
Spring has sprung, and I look forward to enjoying nature once quarantine is over! Like most of you, I am also missing the Disney Parks in the process. It’s crazy, but I actually was in Walt Disney World a matter of days before all of the Disney Parks closed! My brother and I took a…
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Under-Appreciated? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1027 (#498)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER. This week the geeks all stream in remotely as we continue to stay socially distant. However, being apart doesn’t mean that they can’t geek out together. Through the course of this episode, they geek out about quite a lot. This includes what safety steps Disney will be taking…
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Bob Iger Hints That New Safety Protocols Could Be Coming for Disney Parks
Bob Iger recently stepped down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and became the Executive Chairman leaving the reigns for the CEO position to Bob Chapek. This week, Iger spoke with Barron’s about the coronavirus pandemic and how that has impacted Disney. Throughout the course of the interview, he also shared about transitioning to…
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Disney Parks Churro Bites – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
With people stuck at home currently and not going to Disney Parks, people aren’t able to experience many of the little bits of magic that are often associated with going to the parks. One park favorite for many people are churros. For many a churro is an essential part of any trip to their favorite…
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Furloughed – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, Mr. DAPs shares the top Disney and geek headlines. Most of the headlines are on the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company. This includes pay for Disney executives, furloughs for non-necessary employees, annual passholder updates, and movie release schedules that are…
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Hope and Inspiration Continue as Magic Kingdom Raises Flag Daily
The raising and lowering of the Stars & Stripes in Disney Parks is a beautiful and solemn tradition that happens daily. This tradition is not only a remembrance of those who sacrifice for the USA but also a reminder that the country will overcome the struggles of any given time. While there are currently no…
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Walt Disney World No Longer Accepting Reservations Before June 1
This week, Walt Disney World Resort announced that they would be closing to the public indefinitely. While many fans have taken this time to speculate on when they could reopen, there has been no certain deadline on when we could be back. Today, Walt Disney World announced that they would no longer be accepting reservations…
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A Return to Walt Disney World – Monday Memories
With the temporary closure of Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide, my regular column ‘Sunday Recap Report’ is on hold. But don’t worry, because we can still share some of the fun we’ve had throughout the years visiting the Parks. Welcome to ‘Monday Memories!’ I will share with you a memory of Park visits from the…
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What to Do When the Parks Are Closed – Easing the Disney Trip Withdrawals UPDATED
Parks withdrawals can be tough. Back in the day, before I was local to the parks, I would venture to Disneyland only a few days out of the year. In between visits I had to find some creative means to satisfy the cravings of a visit. And this was before YouTube and broadband internet! With…
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Disney Parks Give Coronavirus Update
The Walt Disney Company is reassuring guests to its theme parks in California and Florida that steps are being taken during the coronavirus outbreak, which prompted the closure of its theme parks in Asia. Dr. Pamela Hymel, Chief Medical Officer for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, said Disneyland and Walt Disney World are already exceptionally clean…
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Spaceship Earth to Begin Grand and Miraculous Reimagining on May 26
“Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time and for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers.” Disney has announced today that we will see an update to this centerpiece attraction! Spaceship Earth, the attraction that sits inside the iconic geodesic sphere, will undergo a…
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Magic’s Coming – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a week of travel, Mr. DAPs is back with the top Disney and geek headlines from the last two weeks as covered by DAPS MAGIC. A lot of things have happened from around the Disney Parks and beyond. In the parks, prices increased at both the Disneyland and Walt…
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Annual Passholder Exclusives Coming to Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT
In just a few short weeks, guests will be treated to Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort! This festival brings bright flowers and fun photo ops to the resort on a yearly basis, but this year it will also bring annual passholder exclusives! Passholder-Exclusive Magnets – Passholders can receive two new…
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The Week After – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1020 (#491)
Welcome to a very full episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover due to THE DAPSIES being last weekend. Throughout the course of the episode, the geeks chat about the increase in prices at Disney Park. This time, they chat about what the prices are worth and what…
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Walt Disney World Tickets and Annual Pass Prices Increase for 2020
This morning, Disney fans noticed a change to Walt Disney World’s ticket structure. Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus Add-Ons, as well as Annual Pass prices have gone up from last year, which has become a yearly occurrence. To clarify, the Park Hopper Add-On allows guests to visit multiple parks on the same day. The…
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Training Begins for Opening Team Cast Members of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
This weekend, Disney’s Hollywood Studios hit another major milestone! With Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opening in just over a month, training has officially begun for the opening cast on this attraction! In the video below, we get to meet some of the trainers and a special trainee that may look familiar to guests of…