Tag: Walt Disney World
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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…
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Roger’s Top 5 Walt Disney World Experiences
I recently spent a week at Walt Disney World, and while it’s one of my favorite places to visit, I try to find a highlight of each visit. This time around, I will share my top 5 favorite experiences. Number 5 Number 5 on my top 5 at Walt Disney World is a tie between…
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Take a Look at the Progress Being Made on Epcot’s Harmonious!
Later this year Harmonious will be displayed over the lagoon of World Showcase at Epcot. This new nighttime spectacular is said to be one of the most ambitious shows created by Disney to date! Recently, barges that will be utilized in the show were delivered to Epcot. Disney has released a new video with updates…
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New Star Wars Collection From Her Universe Available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Ashley Eckstein’s Her Universe and Our Universe has a fan-favorite wardrobe that has been available for a few years. A new 90s inspired Star Wars collection is available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Soon it will be available on ShopDisney.com. Below are the photos of the collection and the press release: Choose Your Destiny…
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Disney Legend Bob Matheison Passes Away at Age 85
Word came over the weekend that Disney Legend Bob Matheison had passed away. He was 85. He was born on January 30, 1934 in Portland, Oregon. In 1955, Bob graduated from the University of Southern California. He received a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications with an emphasis in radio. After college, he served two years with…
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Florida Residents Can Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks in 2020 with the Special Discover Disney Ticket, Starting Jan. 2
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 30, 2019) – Walt Disney World Resort is ringing in the new year with a sensational collection of experiences, with spectacular new attractions plus returning seasonal favorites planned throughout 2020. Florida residents can enjoy all of this magic and more in the Walt Disney World theme parks with the special…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #2: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge (and Review of Rise of the Resistance)
As we continue to reflect and countdown to the top story of the year, Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a bit of a no-brainer. It had been anticipated for a few years and was teased throughout the year before its May opening. This is a highly immersive environment that has…
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Disney California Adventure is Rededicated and Redone – #3 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
It is not just the end of the year but at the end of a decade. This decade has had some monumental Disney events (as reflected in posts from the previous two days) but we are getting closer to the biggest of the decade. It’s getting harder to deduce, and this was one that was…
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Pandora the World of Avatar – #4 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
In counting down the top stories for Disney, the parks tend to steal the show many times. Walt Disney World has certainly done that with Pandora: The World of Avatar. Opening What? All the way back in 2011 it was announced that James Cameron and Walt Disney World would team to bring the world of…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #5 – Walt Disney World’s Skyliner Soars
As we countdown the year’s biggest Disney stories, one of the most anticipated of the year was the opening of the Skyliner at Walt Disney World. It might not seem so, but these sky buckets were talked about throughout the year as the route took shape throughout the property. Pylons and towers started marking out…
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Disney Springs M&M Store Coming to Orlando in 2020
Disney Springs is a pretty great place to hang out or grab a bite to eat in Walt Disney World! Whether you want to shop at World of Disney or hang out in an Irish Pub (our favorite!), there is a little something for everyone. What could make it even better? A Disney Springs M&M…
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O Rainy Night – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1012 (#483)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! It’s been a rainy evening in Southern California as the geeks come together for a Christmas Eve eve episode. This week, there is a lot to talk about from the world of Star Wars. This includes Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, and Star Wars: Rise…
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Get an NFL Experience of a Lifetime with a Super Bowl Champion at Walt Disney World Resort
The NFL to award one fan with the MVP treatment at Walt Disney World Resort If you’ve ever wanted to shout the famous line, “I’m going to Disney World,” and get the superstar treatment that so many Super Bowl legends have gotten over the years as part of Disney’s iconic Super Bowl campaign, this is…
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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Walt Disney World Reopening With a New Look
Ice cream lovers rejoice! This winter, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is reopening to the public so even more guests can enjoy these tasty sweets! Whether you want to grab a traditional ice cream sundae or maybe a new item off of their savory menu, you will be in luck if you head to Walt…
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Resistance Rising – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week is an exciting week for Disney and geek news! Things start out with the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new attraction allows guests to be immersed in the midst of Star Wars like never before. That isn’t the…