Tag: WDW50
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50th Anniversary Celebration Continues at Walt Disney World Resort with New and Nostalgic Merchandise Collections
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 30, 2022) – This spring will see three new product lines unveiled as part of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration. The new lines will invite guests to commemorate their visit by taking a piece of the magic home. Blending new and nostalgic, the merchandise range will put a…
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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Drops Virtual Queue at Walt Disney World Resort
On October 1, 2021, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. For guests who wanted to experience this attraction, a virtual queue system was utilized. Today it was announced that Disney is dropping this system for the attraction. Instead, guests will be able to wait in a standby…
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Josh Gad Visits Walt Disney World And Answers a Few Questions
It’s not every day that the voice of Olaf visits Walt Disney World. However, when he does, the Disney team has to take a minute to ask a few questions. In this brief interview, Josh Gad answers questions about being at Walt Disney World Resort with his family, what he is working on, and what…
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Four Beacons of Magic at Walt Disney World Resort Bring Extra Pixie Dust to 50th Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort continues its 50th Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration has several different special offerings that can be found throughout the four main parks and surrounding resorts. Looking back at the celebration’s kick off in October, some things definitely stand out as highlights. Four of these highlights are the Beacons of…
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Trams Returning to Magic Kingdom Later This Month at Walt Disney World Resort
Trams are returning to Magic Kingdom later this month Disney announced today. In a post on social media, Disney confirmed that parking trams will be returning to the Magic Kingdom within the month. They will also be returning to other Walt Disney World Resort theme parks throughout 2022. The announcement for the return of the…
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Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest Returns This Friday on Disney Channel with ZOMBIES Stars
Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest is returning for a second year. This year, ZOMBIES stars Milo Manheim, Kylee Russell, Meg Donnelly and Trevor Tordjman will be competing in this overnight holiday adventure that is full of challenges. The quest this year is taking place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after dark and happens during Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th…
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Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade Introduced as Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Prepares for Return to Magic Kingdom
Over the weekend there was a lot of news that came out of Destination D23. Fans of Disney live entertainment were happy to learn that there was plenty of news about that subject matter. At the event, it was learned that Disney character cavalcades are here to stay and that there will be more in…
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Starbucks Magic Kingdom 50th Anniversary Been There Mugs Arrive at Main Street Bakery
The most recent ‘Been There’ mug for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. This marks the fourth park’s mug to arrive at Walt Disney World in the series. Earlier this week EPCOT received its ‘Been There’ mugs for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary. Below is a look at…
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Delicious Disney Walt Disney World Recipes & Stories From The Most Magical Place on Earth – Mr. DAPs’ Book Review
Delicious Disney Walt Disney World Recipes & Stories From The Most Magical Place on Earth is now available and is another way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. Written by Pam Brandon, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and the Disney Chefs, it takes a look at fifty years of restaurant and recipes from…
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runDisney Springtime Surprise Race Weekend Takes Runners on Nostalgic Journey During Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary
Newly designed 2022 race weekend inspired by beloved races from the past with several new twists; Event will change themes each year LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2021) – The 2022 edition of the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, the newly designed running event at Walt Disney World Resort that will change its theme each year,…
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The Holidays Take Over From Halloween Overnight at Magic Kingdom
October 31st was Halloween, November 1st was something completely different for guests at Magic Kingdom. Overnight, Disney got to work and magically removed Halloween decor to make way for holiday decorations throughout the park. This included the arrival of the massive Christmas tree found in Town Square on Main Street, USA. Disney shared some photos…
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Harmonious: Globally Inspired Music from the EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular Soundtrack Now Available
Harmonious: Globally Inspired Music from the EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular is now available for Disney fans wanting to hear the music from EPCOT’s newest nighttime spectacular. It can be found on streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify. The soundtrack runs a little over 23 minutes long and includes 10 tracks. They are: Opening Chants Awakening…
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Disney Releasing Soundtrack for Harmonious and You Are the Magic Single
The soundtrack for Harmonious is set to be released this Friday (October 29, 2021) along with a single for You are the Magic from Disney Enchantment. Both will be released by Walt Disney Records. There will be 10 tracks for the soundtrack that is officially titled Harmonious: Globally Inspired Music from the EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular.…
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Medals for runDisney’s 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Revealed
The runDisney 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Corkicle will be at Walt Disney World Resort February 24-27, 2022. This year’s weekend of events will be even more magical as it takes place during Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Today, the medals for this very special weekend were revealed. They are…
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Take a Look at the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Campground
On our recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort for its 50th Anniversary, we stayed in The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Campground. This was the first time any of our group had done this before. With four people sharing a cabin, it made the rates comparable to other moderate rates that were available…
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Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes Announced
Today the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration sweepstakes was announced. This could give winners the chance to experience an incredible trip to Walt Disney World Resort during its 50th Anniversary. The window to enter the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes is now through October 24, 2021. The grand prize winner will receive…
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Lots to Celebrate – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. The biggest story of the week is Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary. This celebration brought new entertainment, merchandise, food, and a whole lot more. The DAPS MAGIC team was on hand to cover this very special event! Following the…
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Disney KiteTails is a High Flying Hit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney KiteTails is now being performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom daily as a part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. This energetic and fun show takes place at the Discovery River Theater each day currently at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM. There are two variations of the show.…
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New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Starbucks ‘Been There’ Mugs Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New Starbucks ‘Been There’ mugs commemorating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary have arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Accompanying ornaments also could be found as well at the locations where Starbucks merchandise was sold in the parks. The price for the mugs is $22.99 and the ornament is $12.99. Each showcase icons…
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Disney Grants $3 Million to Central Florida Nonprofits as Part of 50 Year Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort has kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebration. The Most Magical Celebration on Earth celebrates 50 years of magic-making in Central Florida. However, Disney doesn’t just make the magic inside its theme parks. Over the last 50 years, Disney has also actively contributed to the community around it. Over the last five…
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VIDEOS: Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Billed as The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the celebration began on October 1st and will continue for 18 months. The celebration has introduced two new nighttime spectaculars with Disney Enchantment and Harmonious. These are joined by Beacons of Magic in each of the parks at…
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Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade Debuts at Magic Kingdom as Part of 50th Celebration
Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade debuted today at Magic Kingdom. Wearing EARidescent outfits, Mickey, Minnie, and friends were joined by dancers as they made their way through the park along the parade route. The cavalcade is part of the entertainment lineup for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Dubbed, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the next…
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Thousands Come Together to say Goodbye to Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom
On Wednesday night, thousands of Disney fans descended on Magic Kingdom for the final performance of Happily Ever After. The conclusion of this firework spectacular comes ahead of the arrival of Disney Enchantment, a new firework show that is part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Fans began to get spots for the…
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Walt Disney World’s Electric Water Pageant Debuts With 50th Anniversary Addition
The Electric Water Pageant debuted on the Seven Seas Lagoon with a new 50th Anniversary addition two nights before The World’s Most Magical Celebration officially begins at Walt Disney World Resort. This beloved water parade could be seen along the shores in front of Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa,…
