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President of Walt Disney World wishes luck to Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s new theme park

Mateo Osorio — Wed, 21 May 2025 21:28:17 +0000

Jeff Vahle has some kind words for Universal Epic Universe. Today, ahead of Universal Epic Universe’s grand opening tomorrow on May 22, 2025 in Orlando, Fla., Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, wished Universal Orlando good luck on their new park. In an Instagram post shared this morning, Vahle delivered some well wishes...

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Lightning McQueen Crocs now available — Kachow!

Blake Taylor — Wed, 21 May 2025 03:34:18 +0000

Lightning McQueen Crocs inspired by "Cars" arrive just in time for summer, with the shoe emulating McQueen's face.

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Comparing Universal Fan Fest Nights with Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Sat, 17 May 2025 22:04:06 +0000

My thoughts on both Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite and Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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What’s new for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary (with videos)

Blake Taylor — Fri, 16 May 2025 17:55:09 +0000

Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration will include an animatronic Walt, "Coco" joining Small World, and the return of "Paint the Night."

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Being LGBT+ in Abu Dhabi: Perspective of a theme park employee who lived on Yas Island

Attractions Magazine Staff — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:19:35 +0000

What is it like to live and work in an Abu Dhabi theme park on Yas Island as a member of the LGBT+ community?

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‘Celebrate Happy’ lyrics by Jonas Brothers | Disneyland 70th anniversary theme song

Blake Taylor — Tue, 13 May 2025 22:19:55 +0000

Lyrics for "Celebrate Happy," the theme song for the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration performed by Jonas Brothers.

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Jack Skellington character’s new look at Disney theme parks for 2025

Blake Taylor — Mon, 12 May 2025 14:20:23 +0000

Jack Skellington from "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" debuted a new character mascot design at Disney theme parks.

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 will have Disney Villains on Treat Trails | Dates, tickets, what’s new

Blake Taylor — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:27:13 +0000

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns for 2025 at Magic Kingdom with Disney Villains at trick-or-treat trails.

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5 tips for visiting Disneyland for its 70th anniversary if you haven’t been in a while

Attractions Magazine Staff — Mon, 12 May 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and we've got five tips for visiting if you haven't been in a while.

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Disney ‘archiving’ Muppet*Vision 3D, coming to Disney+?

Blake Taylor — Fri, 09 May 2025 21:25:19 +0000

Muppet*Vision 3D is closing at Walt Disney World, but not before Disney preserves the historic attraction with a professional filming.

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Stitch popcorn bucket, sipper, Dippin’ Dots flavor at Regal Cinemas

Lauren Freeman — Wed, 07 May 2025 19:06:11 +0000

A popcorn bucket shaped like Stitch is coming to Regal Cinemas movie theaters for the release of Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake.

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Why Disney in Abu Dhabi? Iger talks ‘huge endorsement’ of location

Blake Taylor — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:03:12 +0000

Disney's next theme park will be in Abu Dhabi, and CEO Bob Iger described the choice as a "huge endorsement" of the location.

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New Disney theme park coming to Abu Dhabi on Yas Island

Blake Taylor — Wed, 07 May 2025 12:10:23 +0000

Disney Experiences and entertainment company Miral will open a new theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

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‘Star Wars’ ranked: Top 20 movies, TV shows according to fans

Lauren Freeman — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:03:08 +0000

Star Wars movies and TV shows ranked by Fandom for the 20th anniversary of Wookieepedia, and with May the 4th upon us.

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John Williams music is as iconic for theme parks as it is for movies – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:29:35 +0000

John Williams' movie scores are just as important and iconic in theme parks as it is in movies like the Harry Potter and Star Wars series.

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‘Thunderbolts*’ review: Marvel movie packs an emotional punch

Connor Webber — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:02:34 +0000

Thunderbolts* is both a safe play and a big swing for Marvel Studios, as our reporter Connor writes in his movie review.

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‘Incredibles,’ ‘Up’ possibly coming to Tokyo Disneyland by 2035 in Adventureland redesign

Blake Taylor — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:58:20 +0000

Attractions inspired by "The Incredibles" and "Up" may open at Tokyo Disneyland as part of a possible redesign of Adventureland.

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‘The Lion King’ roars into Orlando with nostalgia, spectacle | Theater review at Dr. Phillips Center

Andy Haynes — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:22:41 +0000

The Broadway musical adaptation of "The Lion King" is on tour in Orlando, performing at Dr. Phillips Center through May 18, 2025.

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Why Gideon’s Bakehouse is Disney Springs’ sweetest gem

Jon Self — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:29:53 +0000

Gideon’s Bakehouse is more than a bakery — it’s an experience. Learn about the lore, cookies, cakes, and the best times to visit for Hot Cookie Hour.

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‘Thunderbolts’ Red Guardian popcorn buckets at AMC, Cinemark, Regal

Jon Self — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:34:40 +0000

Red Guardian popcorn buckets celebrate the release of Marvel's "Thunderbolts" movie at AMC and Cinemark Theatres.

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‘Andor’ season 2 review: ‘Star Wars’ series concludes with slow pace

Quinn Roseboom — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

“Andor” season 2 is equal parts interesting and boring, with just enough excitement to make it worth a watch. Warning: Mild spoilers ahead. The second season of “Andor” has it all: adult themes, political intrigue, espionage, and unfortunately, slower moments that seem to crawl. The “Star Wars”-based show, while greatly improved from its first season, still suffers from...

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Mandalorian update to Smugglers Run will let guests choose their path and interact with Grogu

Blake Taylor — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:15:27 +0000

Walt Disney Imagineering will add the Mandalorian and Grogu to an existing attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on both coasts.

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Disney Destiny cruise ship guide: Heroes and villains setting sail in 2025

Blake Taylor — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:01:02 +0000

The Disney Destiny cruise ship — themed to heroes and villains — will set sail in 2025. Here's everything Disney has revealed about the ship.

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Doctor Strange themed lounge coming to the Disney Destiny

Mateo Osorio — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:17:31 +0000

Grab a magical drink inside of the Sanctum Sanctorum aboard the Disney Destiny ship, sailing later this year!

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Attractions Expert Q&A: Margaret Chandra Kerrison played an integral role in developing the award-winning Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Margaret Chandra Kerrison was involved in developing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from the very beginning through the opening.

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Baby giraffe Tucker debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Kilimanjaro Safaris

Blake Taylor — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Tucker, a baby giraffe and belonging to an endangered species, is now part of Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Airline Luggage Transfer introduced at Disney World hotels

Jon Self — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:38:56 +0000

Traveling via Southwest from Disney World? A new Airline Luggage Transfer service helps guests check their bags before heading to MCO.

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Gideon’s Bakehouse April 2025: New Carrot Cake Cookie & seasonal treats

Jon Self — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:29:09 +0000

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs debuts the Carrot Cake Cookie for April 2025, packed with spices, candied pecans, and cream cheese glaze.

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Darth Vader popcorn buckets, sippers celebrate ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ back in movie theaters

Lauren Freeman — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:51:09 +0000

A Darth Vader popcorn bucket + other novelties celebrate "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark movie theaters.

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Muppet*Vision 3D hidden details at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:36:39 +0000

I had to stop by and appreciate my favorite details at Muppet*Vision 3D and its surrounding area at Disney's Hollywood Studios one last time.

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ cast revealed | List of all Marvel actors returning

Blake Taylor — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:39:47 +0000

Marvel Studios unveiled the cast of "Avengers: Doomsday," coming to theaters in 2026.

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7 Walt Disney World announcements for summer 2025 just revealed

Blake Taylor — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla. is gearing up for an eventful summer 2025, from new live entertainment to refurbishments of longtime attractions.

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Snow White popcorn buckets: Mine cart, Magic Mirror, wishing well

Blake Taylor — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:21:03 +0000

Snow White popcorn buckets at AMC Theatres and Cinemark celebrate the release of the new live-action Disney remake.

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Figment ‘series or short-form videos’ requested by Disney CEO Bob Iger

Blake Taylor — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:34:03 +0000

Figment — Disney's purple dragon character and de facto mascot of Epcot — might star in his own series or shorts in the future.

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Movie review: ‘Snow White,’ a musical retelling

Jenna Clark — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Movie review: While not an exact remake, Disney's 2025 “Snow White” is a thrilling musical with stellar vocals from Rachel Zegler.

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Spaceship Earth lounge: The first adults-only space in a Disney theme park? | Analysis

Blake Taylor — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:14:06 +0000

The Spaceship Earth lounge, GEO-82, will open in 2025 at Epcot, possibly marking the first adults-only space in a Disney theme park. Guests must be at least 21 years old to enter GEO-82, which will offer relaxed seating and elevated views of Epcot from an indoor area located just behind Spaceship Earth, the park’s geodesic...

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Inside the new DVC lounge at Magic Kingdom: McKim’s Mile House

Gretchen Whittington — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A new Disney Vacation Club lounge is now open in Magic Kingdom's Frontierland. Watch a walkthrough and learn more about it here!

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New lyrics to classic songs in ‘Snow White’ live-action remake: ‘Heigh-Ho,’ ‘Whistle While You Work’

Blake Taylor — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:43:08 +0000

The soundtrack for Disney's "Snow White" live-action remake movie is now available, including classic songs from the 1937 animated film with slightly different lyrics.

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Who are the Thunderbolts? Roster of Marvel antiheroes + what movies to watch

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:48:07 +0000

Thunderbolts will premiere May 2, 2025, so learn which Marvel antiheroes make up the roster and where you've seen them before.

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‘Monsters, Inc.’ coaster’s vertical lift, Tony Stark ride’s robotic arm show off Disney’s high-tech future

Blake Taylor — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:06:58 +0000

"Future tech made real" is on the horizon for Disney theme parks with a "Monsters, Inc." roller coaster and a Tony Stark robotic arm ride.

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Every Disney theme park announcement from SXSW 2025

Blake Taylor — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:37:11 +0000

At SXSW, Disney announced news for theme park attractions themed to "Monsters, Inc.," "The Mandalorian," "Cars," and "The Avengers."

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Best and worst new food at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025

Jon Self — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:58:32 +0000

The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival began on March 5. We tried all the new food options to find the best and worst ones.

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Photo update: New & returning topiaries at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025

Gretchen Whittington — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:52:17 +0000

Photos of Disney character topiaries at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2025, including "Moana 2" and Spike the Bee.

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‘Waiting on a Wish’ lyrics: Original song from Disney’s ‘Snow White’ live-action remake

Gretchen Whittington — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:30:53 +0000

The song "Waiting on a Wish" from Disney's new live-action film "Snow White" just dropped. Here are the song's lyrics transcribed.

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DinoLand, U.S.A. and Dinosaur closing in 2026: What’s still open + what’s coming

Blake Taylor — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:07:17 +0000

DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom is closing in phases as Disney builds new rides based on "Encanto" and Indiana Jones.

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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ full season review + FAQ

Connor Webber — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000

“Daredevil: Born Again” is an epic return to the world of Daredevil — and everything we ever wished for. Though this new Disney+ show is a direct continuation of the popular Netflix series, it manages to feel exactly like it used to while also feeling like something entirely new. ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is exactly what...

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New food at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, ranked worst to best

Jeff DePaoli — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:14:19 +0000

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back for 2025. Here’s my ranking of new food items available at this year’s event.

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‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ back in theaters and debuting in 4DX in April 2025

Lauren Freeman — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:49:51 +0000

"Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" will celebrate its 20th anniversary by coming back to theaters and debuting in 4DX in April 2025.

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Rides closing without notice: Kingda Ka represents an unlikeable amusement park trend – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:31:19 +0000

In recent times, we’ve seen a number of amusement park rides such as Kingda Ka closing without notice. I wish this trend would end.

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Raglan Road’s Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival: 4 days of Irish fun at Disney Springs

Jon Self — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:40:07 +0000

Disney Springs guests can get their green on to celebrate at the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road from March 14-17.

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Imagineer interview: How Disney turned the Haunted Mansion into a bar

Blake Taylor — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:33:08 +0000

Discover the making of The Haunted Mansion Parlor onboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship from the Imagineers who created it. The Haunted Mansion Parlor is a unique bar onboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship, which debuted last December. (The lounge will also be on the upcoming Disney Destiny, which sets sail in late 2025.) In...

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Make-A-Wish kid becomes ballgown designer at Disney World

Gretchen Whittington — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:15:29 +0000

10-year-old Rita received the opportunity of a lifetime: to design her very own Disney princess ballgown. This is her Make-A-Wish story.

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Best of Baby Bakso, the tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:28:49 +0000

Baby Bakso the Sumatran tiger cub is the newest resident at Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Caution: cuteness ahead.

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Level99 ‘social gaming’ coming to Disney Springs at NBA / DisneyQuest building

Blake Taylor — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:23:49 +0000

Level99, an interactive gaming facility, will open at Disney Springs in Orlando, filling the vacancy left by NBA Experience and DisneyQuest.

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86 concept images of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship, sailing in 2025

Blake Taylor — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:47:42 +0000

The new Disney Adventure cruise ship will set sail in 2025 from Singapore with a Marvel roller coaster, a "Wall-E" show, and Pizza Planet, among many other activities.

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No more virtual queues at Walt Disney World for Tiana, Guardians

Blake Taylor — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:59:46 +0000

Virtual queues will no longer be required to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Walt Disney World.

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How far can Disney push its pricing power? Disney’s Q1 FY25 earnings analysis

Philip Hernandez — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:12:13 +0000

Will consumers keep paying more for the Disney brand? Or is there a limit to how high Disney can push prices before families tap out? Disney’s Q1 FY25 earnings, released on Feb. 5, show a company propped up by its (primarily international) parks division while its streaming platforms struggle to impress Wall Street. Despite turning...

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How ‘Cinderella’ changed Disney history forever

Blake Taylor — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:49:30 +0000

"Cinderella" celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025, providing an excellent opportunity to revisit the film that changed everything for Disney.

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How to ride a bike to Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld

Matt Roseboom — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:28:38 +0000

Did you know there are other ways to get to Orlando’s theme parks besides a bus or car? If you’re a local, or visiting and you have access to a bicycle, you can get some exercise and visit SeaWorld, Universal, and Walt Disney World. Here’s what you’ll need to know.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser documentary coming fall 2025

Gretchen Whittington — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:21:13 +0000

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be immortalized in a documentary produced by the themed hotel's fans and former guests.

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Disney Springs happy hour crawl: 11 spots, 1 epic day | Report

Jon Self — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:59:41 +0000

Did you know Disney Springs at Walt Disney World has 11 weekday happy hour options? We took a day to visit them all.

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5 tips to make planning your Disney vacation less stressful and more memorable

Gretchen Whittington — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:46:47 +0000

Travel author and journalist Genevieve Shaw Brown joins us to break down how to make planning your Disney vacation smooth and memorable.

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Movie review: ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ a gamma-radiated ’90s spy-thriller

Connor Webber — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In Captain America: Brave New World, Anthony Mackie cements himself as the Star-Spangled Man, making for on heck of a time.

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Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts visits Magic Kingdom

Mateo Osorio — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:45:02 +0000

Jalen Hurts delivered on his "I'm going to Disney World!" promise the day after winning Super Bowl LIX.

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Super Bowl ads: Disney, Muppets, Epic Universe

Mateo Osorio — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 23:56:00 +0000

Looking for the best ads from the big game? Here are our favorite commercials from Super Bowl LIX from Disney, Universal, and more!

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Red Car Trolley permanently closed at Disney California Adventure; take a look back

Blake Taylor — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The Red Car Trolley closed in 2025 at Disney California Adventure to make way for an expansion to Avengers Campus.

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Cinderella Crocs, new at Disney Store, are high-heel ‘glass slippers’

Gretchen Whittington — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:09:56 +0000

New "Cinderella"-themed Crocs emulating the princess' glass slippers celebrate the film's 75th anniversary.

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Luke Skywalker coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland — but when in the timeline?

Blake Taylor — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:03:17 +0000

Luke Skywalker will appear in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland for the first time during Season of the Force 2025.

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Best food at new Parkside Market in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney

Jeff DePaoli — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:06:53 +0000

Parkside Market in Downtown Disney recently opened with four new food and drink dining options. Here are some favorite bites from the eatery.

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Disney CFO predicts (and we fact-check) impact of Epic Universe on Orlando parks: Analysis

Blake Taylor — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:30:28 +0000

Disney CFO is optimistic about Universal Epic Universe in Orlando benefitting Disney World across town. Does history support his outlook?

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Attractions Expert Q&A: After 40+ years at Disney, Rick Rothschild now directs FlyOver films

Kendall Wolf — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Rick Rothschild spent over 40 years creatively directing and producing over 25 separate Disney attractions.

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Don’t miss your chance to experience Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure through February 16

Jeff DePaoli — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:33:19 +0000

Disney California Adventure celebrates the Year of the Snake during Lunar New Year with new food offerings, entertainment, décor and more.

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‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug’ closing March 17 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:39:12 +0000

"It's Tough to be a Bug" is closing at Disney's Animal Kingdom on March 17, 2025, to be replaced by a "Zootopia" attraction.

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Going to Walt Disney World with my grandmother opened my eyes as a jaded theme park fan

Mateo Osorio — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:34:23 +0000

After visiting Walt Disney World for 20+ years, I wondered if anything would ever make the parks feel like they used to. Then I went with my grandmother.

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Star Wars hotel at Disney World to become offices for Imagineering

Mateo Osorio — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:41:45 +0000

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — Disney World’s defunct “Star Wars hotel” — will be repurposed as office space for Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Guests have concerns about ‘Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond’ Haunted Mansion shop in Disneyland, and I have some thoughts on the matter – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:18:22 +0000

Guests were quick to share their dissatisfaction online as some strange things were noticed in Disneyland's new Haunted Mansion shop.

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New Disney reversible sweaters featuring Mickey, Minnie, Tigger, Pooh Bear

Lauren Freeman — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:39:38 +0000

Disney fans can find reversible character sweaters at the Disney Store featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Tigger too.

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Full season 1 review: ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ starts out slow, but pays off in the end (mild spoilers)

Quinn Roseboom — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man — the new animated series on Disney+ — isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s still a great adaptation. We got to see all of season 1 ahead of the show’s Jan. 29 debut. This review contains mild spoilers. Classic 1960s-style Spider-Man Spider-Man’s story is so iconic and has been done in so many...

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Regal, AMC unveil novelty popcorn buckets for “Captain America: Brave New World”

Gretchen Whittington — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:44:40 +0000

Captain America popcorn buckets — shaped like Cap's shield and the Red Hulk — arrive in theaters to celebrate the new Marvel film.

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‘Coco,’ ‘Incredibles’ fans will be excited for these new Pixar Place Hotel suites

Lauren Freeman — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:31:16 +0000

Hotel suites themed to "Coco" and "Incredibles 2" will open in summer 2025 at Disneyland's Pixar Place Hotel in Anaheim, California.

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Muppet*Vision 3D closing June 8; Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster adding Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Blake Taylor — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:23:06 +0000

Muppet*Vision 3D is closing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, replaced by “Monsters, Inc.” Additionally, the Muppets will now star in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Updated Jan. 24, 2025; original version published Nov. 22, 2024. Muppet*Vision closing date announced Muppet*Vision 3D will permanently close on June 8, 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios near Orlando, Fla. The Walt...

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Updated: New Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World, Disneyland with less scheduling

Blake Taylor — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:54:21 +0000

Lightning Lane Premier Pass guests can skip the lines at any time without keeping track of a schedule at Disney World and Disneyland.

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Lightning Lane 2025 guide for Walt Disney World

Jon Self — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:08:51 +0000

Walt Disney World offers several types of “cut the line” systems to access the Lightning Lanes. Which are right for your group, if any?

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Bringing ‘The Tale of Moana’ to the stage on Disney Treasure

Dave Parfitt — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:58:43 +0000

Attractions talks with the creative team of "The Tale of Moana" for a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney Treasure's theatrical show.

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FAQ: The Hall of Presidents 2025 refurbishment

Blake Taylor — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:47:02 +0000

The Hall of Presidents is now temporarily closed at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla. Here's what to know about the attraction's refurbishment.

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Animal Kingdom construction update: Dinos make way for the Madrigals in Pueblo Esperanza

Mateo Osorio — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:24:13 +0000

No it's the not aftermath of a fallen asteroid, that's just construction starting on Pueblo Esperanza, the Latin America- themed land coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom with rides themed to "Encanto" and "Indiana Jones."

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List of 59 Disney Villains starring in new show at Hollywood Studios

Blake Taylor — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:24:14 +0000

Disney Villains take center stage in a new show called "Unfairly Ever After" at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2025 — starring 59 baddies.

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Best and worst new food at Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2025

Jon Self — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:52:56 +0000

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts runs through February 24, 2025. What are the best and worst new food items at the event?

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How Disney created the Figment popcorn bucket, Epcot’s novelty phenomenon

Blake Taylor — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:12:06 +0000

The Figment popcorn bucket is an annual phenomenon at Epcot Festival of the Arts, and we spoke with the person who came up with the idea.

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Haunted Mansion debuts new bride, attic scene changes at Disneyland

Blake Taylor — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:25:35 +0000

Haunted Mansion introduced a new bride character and reimagined its attic scene at Disneyland in California.

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Epcot removes manatees following previous dolphin departures

Blake Taylor — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:20:43 +0000

Epcot's removed manatees from the Walt Disney World park as The Seas with Nemo & Friends evolves.

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Disney on Broadway celebrates 30 years

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:28:30 +0000

Epcot International Festival of the Arts will feature a new walk-through exhibit celebrating 30 years of Disney on Broadway.

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Animal Kingdom pre-construction update: Last look at DinoLand before Tropical Americas

Blake Taylor — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:04:56 +0000

As construction commences for Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom, here's a final look at DinoLand from the sky.

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Ode to Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:23:40 +0000

Dino-Rama at Animal Kingdom will be remembered as a kitschy corner of DinoLand, U.S.A. with lots of character. Let's take a look at this unique area, soon to be closed forever.

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Kermit the Frog sings ‘Rainbow Connection’ for Hoda Kotb’s last ‘Today’ show

Blake Taylor — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:51:45 +0000

Kermit the Frog sings "Rainbow Connection" during Hoda Kotb's last day as an anchor of the "Today" show on NBC.

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Last chance: These Disney attractions will (or might) close in 2025

Blake Taylor — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:00:34 +0000

The arrival of the new theme park attractions means the closure of old favorites, so we’re taking a look at which Disney attractions are closing (or might close) in 2025.

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How a Los Angeles-based Filipino dance group prepped for its Disneyland debut

Philip Hernandez — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:33:42 +0000

During the Disney Festival of Holidays at California Adventure, we interviewed the artistic director of Malaya, the event's first Filipino cultural group.

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New Orlando attractions opening in 2025 at Universal, Walt Disney World, and SeaWorld

Mateo Osorio — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:06:04 +0000

Orlando attractions opening in 2025 include a new Harry Potter world at Universal Epic Universe and a Zootopia show at Disney World.

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Disney Treasure vs. Disney Wish cruise ships: A head-to-head comparison

Dave Parfitt — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:08:26 +0000

Comparison of Disney Treasure vs. Disney Wish — Disney Cruise Line's two newest Wish-Class ships. How are they different, and which is better?

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Magic Kingdom pre-construction update: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad now closed until 2026

Blake Taylor — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:01:12 +0000

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is closed for a major refurbishment; the Disney roller coaster is set to reopen in 2026.

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‘Stolen Kingdom’ documentary about Epcot’s Buzzy animatronic premieres in 2025

Mateo Osorio — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:20:08 +0000

"Stolen Kingdom," a documentary about the alleged theft of a Walt Disney World Audio-Animatronics figure, will premiere in February 2025.

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Disney World free dining plan 2025: Dates, resorts, booking window

Blake Taylor — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Free dining plans return to Disney World in 2025 with select vacation packages; find out which dates are eligible and when to book.

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Streetmosphere returns to Hollywood Studios in Disneyland-style show

Blake Taylor — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:41:48 +0000

A limited-time holiday band brings Streetmosphere back to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

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The closure of Muppet*Vision 3D gives me hope for the future of the Muppets | Opinion

Mateo Osorio — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:43:50 +0000

Is there a silver lining to Muppet*Vision 3D closing at Disney World, and could the next generation of Muppet fans be upon us?

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Aboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship – The Attractions Podcast

Attractions Magazine Staff — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:14:00 +0000

The Attractions Podcast: Aboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship, plus the latest theme park updates and more from Attractions Magazine.

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Designing the Disney Treasure | Maiden voyage commemorative retrospective

Attractions Magazine Staff — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Disney Treasure cruise ship oral history, as told by the artists who created it — including Haunted Mansion Parlor and Plaza de Coco.

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Wailulu Bar & Grill menu, photos, how to visit at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Jon Self — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:38:29 +0000

Wailulu Bar & Grill, a new dining location, is now open as part of Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. What should you expect there?

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Movie review: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ deeply emotional with stunning visuals

Connor Webber — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:48 +0000

"Mufasa: The Lion King" — despite negative expectations — is a deeply emotional film with great music and incredible visuals.

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All the Marvel movies and shows coming out in 2025

Lauren Freeman — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:24:30 +0000

Marvel 2025 movies and shows will bring heroes old and new to the little and big screen, following a huge year in 2024.

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Attractions Expert Q&A: Chris Runco designed the RX-24 robot pilot for Star Tours, Grizzly River Run at California Adventure, and Typhoon Lagoon at Disney World

Kendall Wolf — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Chris Runco designed the Grizzly River Run attraction at California Adventure and Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World.

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Polynesian’s Disney Vacation Club Island Tower: Full guide to new Disney World hotel

Blake Taylor — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:39:23 +0000

The Polynesian Disney Vacation Club expansion — Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows — is ready to open at Disney World.

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Lyrics to ‘I Always Wanted a Brother,’ a new song from ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

Blake Taylor — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:23:58 +0000

The soundtrack for "Mufasa: The Lion King" is now available, including the song "I Always Wanted a Brother" written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nicholas Brittel; here are the song lyrics transcribed.

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Miguel and family from ‘Coco’ debut as face characters at Disney Treasure restaurant

Blake Taylor — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:25:04 +0000

Miguel Rivera and his family debuted as face characters at Plaza de Coco, a restaurant onboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship. Updated Dec. 12, 2024 with more photos; original version published Nov. 20, 2024. The Plaza de Coco dinner show experience on the Disney Treasure features special appearances by characters from Pixar’s “Coco”: Miguel Rivera...

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Maui ‘face character,’ Te Fiti puppet debut in ‘The Tale of Moana’ show on Disney Treasure

Blake Taylor — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:15:37 +0000

Maui, Te Fiti, and more characters appear in a new way in "The Tale of Moana" show on the Disney Treasure cruise ship.

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Star Tours Starspeeder ship hidden in ‘Skeleton Crew’ as Easter egg

Blake Taylor — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:21:19 +0000

Skeleton Crew Easter egg alert: Find out where to look closely for a hidden appearance by Star Tours ship from Disney theme parks.

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Book Review: ‘The Art of Moana 2’ takes fans behind the scenes of Disney Animation

Sarah Gilliland — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:31:21 +0000

"The Art of Moana 2": Find out what's is in the book, who will enjoy it, and why Disney fans should add it to their collection in our review.

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11 Muppet Christmas movies & specials and where to stream them

Blake Taylor — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:19:28 +0000

Where to stream Muppet Christmas movies, from "The Muppet Christmas Carol" to "Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas" and everything in between.

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Cinderella Castle Dream Lights at Magic Kingdom | Attractions of Christmas Past

Blake Taylor — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:39:38 +0000

Cinderella Castle Dream Lights displayed an icy wonderland each Christmas season at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom from 2007-2019.

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Lizzie McGuire Loungefly mini-backpack, crossbody bag now available

Blake Taylor — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:54:56 +0000

The "Lizzie McGuire" Loungefly mini-backpack and crossbody bag celebrate the beloved early 2000s Disney Channel series starring Hilary Duff.

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Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World transforms Tokyo Disneyland in 2025

Blake Taylor — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:55:10 +0000

Vanellope's Sweet Pop World at Tokyo Disneyland will be the third Disney Pal-Palooza, this time honoring Vanellope from "Wreck-It Ralph."

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Defunct Disneyland parades to be part of ’90s Nite in 2025

Blake Taylor — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:34:48 +0000

Disneyland parades of years past — "The Lion King Celebration" and "Mulan Parade" — will be part of Disneyland After Dark: '90s Night 2025.

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‘Paint the Night’ parade returning May 16, 2025 to Disneyland

Blake Taylor — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:29:28 +0000

"Paint the Night," a next-generation electrical parade, will return to Disneyland in California after a six-year absence.

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New lion siblings join Kilimanjaro Safaris: Mshango, Zahara, and Neema

Blake Taylor — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Lion cub siblings joined the savanna of Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Their names are Mshango, Zahara, and Neema.

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Winnie the Pooh, Tigger plush hats like Tokyo Disneyland’s available online in U.S from Disney Store

Blake Taylor — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:44:32 +0000

Winnie the Pooh and Tigger plush hats are new items sold online from Disney Store, straight from the Hundred Acre Wood.

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Review: ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ unveils a treasure trove of references in a swashbuckling space adventure

Quinn Roseboom — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:00:00 +0000

"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," a new Disney+ series, is a fresh take on spacefaring buccaneers with many references for fans to spot.

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Imagineering creative process shown with Easter eggs on Disney Treasure

Blake Taylor — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:33:52 +0000

Walt Disney Imagineering Lab onboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship visualizes the creative process of theme park design with Easter eggs.

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Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebrated by Disneyland Paris with limited-time ‘Hunchback’ show

Blake Taylor — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:56:48 +0000

The Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening will be celebrated with a limited-time "Hunchback of Notre Dame" show at Disneyland Paris.

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Best and worst new food items at the 2024 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

Jon Self — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:16:27 +0000

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is back, and we found the best and worst new food options for 2024.

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Preserving Muppet*Vision 3D’s historic significance – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:17:45 +0000

Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios should be preserved in honor of its historic significance as Jim Henson's last project.

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Disney Lakeshore Lodge opening in 2027 on former River Country site

Blake Taylor — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:19:15 +0000

Disney Lakeshore Lodge is a Disney Vacation Club resort under construction on the site of River Country, Disney's former abandoned water park.

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Movie review: ‘Moana 2,’ a worthy sequel

Connor Webber — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

"Moana 2" music doesn’t come close to being as good as the first, but the sequel boasts an incredible story with breathtaking visuals.

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D23 2025 events: Destination D23 in Orlando, virtual panels, California tour

Blake Taylor — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:43:15 +0000

D23 2025 events will include the Destination D23 convention at a new location, plus a new virtual event series and Los Angeles tour.

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D23 magazine ‘Disney twenty-three’ going digital; members can buy print issues extra

Blake Taylor — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:39:08 +0000

D23 magazine “Disney twenty-three” will switch to digital publication as its membership default, with print issues available for an extra charge. This page may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. After 15 years of print publication, “Disney twenty-three”...

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Defunct ride vehicles from DisneyQuest and Magic Kingdom donated to coaster museum

Blake Taylor — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:31:31 +0000

Disney donated defunct ride vehicles from DisneyQuest and Magic Kingdom to the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives.

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Toys for Tots donation locations at Disneyland and Disney World + how to donate online

Blake Taylor — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:48:20 +0000

Toys for Tots drop-off locations are at several spots at Disneyland's Downtown Disney and Walt Disney World's Disney Springs.

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2024 Black Friday deals from your favorite theme parks and attractions

Blake Taylor — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 01:47:28 +0000

2024 Black Friday deals from theme parks like SeaWorld Orlando, Fun Spot America, Walt Disney World, and more.

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Lyrics to ‘Beyond,’ a new song from ‘Moana 2’

Blake Taylor — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:36:42 +0000

The "Moana 2" soundtrack is now available, including the song "Beyond" as performed by Auli'i Cravalho; here are the song lyrics transcribed.

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Disney Treasure complete tour: 186 photos inside Disney Cruise Line’s new ship

Blake Taylor — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:02:05 +0000

The Disney Treasure cruise ship is the newest Disney Cruise Line vessel; see photos inside the staterooms, restaurants, bars, and shows onboard.

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Soarin’ at Epcot changes Eiffel Tower, World Celebration, Spaceship Earth lighting

Blake Taylor — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:37:06 +0000

Soarin' at Epcot quietly introduced several changes, fixing a visual issue and updating the film's finale.

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Imagineers’ joke-filled ‘club rules’ for Skipper Society, the Jungle Cruise bar on the Disney Treasure

Blake Taylor — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:40:42 +0000

Skipper Society — the Jungle Cruise-themed bar on the Disney Treasure cruise ship — displays a list of "club rules" filled with corny jokes.

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America Chavez, Cassie Lang, Riri Williams return to Marvel on Disney Treasure cruise ship

Blake Taylor — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:08:49 +0000

America Chavez, Cassie Lang, and Riri Williams return in new footage filmed for a Marvel restaurant onboard the Disney Treasure cruise ship.

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Disney Treasure cruise ship christening gala with New York views, Haunted Mansion drones

Matt Roseboom — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:40:43 +0000

The Disney Treasure christening ceremony in New York featured drones in the shapes Disney characters to celebrate the new cruise ship. The Disney Treasure was christened as the newest Disney Cruise Line ship in New York City on Nov. 19, 2024. Disney celebrated with a party and a one-time-only drone show at Pier Sixty (full...

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Ultimate guide to the lore and history of Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure cruise ship

Blake Taylor — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:19:57 +0000

Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure cruise ship has a new version of the iconic bride, this time as a mermaid ghost. Learn the lore!

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Lizzie McGuire Crocs — now available — are what dreams are made of

Blake Taylor — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:01:12 +0000

The Disney Christmas Crocs for the 2024 holiday season have arrived, featuring a fuzzy interior and five Jibbitz charms.

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Book Review: Cook like a demigod with the official Percy Jackson cookbook

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:50:39 +0000

Fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians are in for a delicious treat, thanks to the only officially licensed Percy Jackson cookbook.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Comparison: East vs. West

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:16:41 +0000

Tiana's Bayou Adventure is open at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, but while the attractions are certainly sisters, they're not twins.

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Disney cosplayers at D23 Brazil did not disappoint

Lauren Freeman — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:35:31 +0000

Disney cosplay photos from D23 Brazil show how much fans around the world love to dress up as their favorite stories.

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Disney World theme parks becoming ‘de-themed’ trend: Opinion

Mateo Osorio — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:06:53 +0000

Disney has done away with the über-themed, kitschy, in-your-face designs of decades past and replaced them with more “modern,” plain design.

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Disney recently built a pop-up theme park in Saudi Arabia

Blake Taylor — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:47:36 +0000

Disney built a 98-foot castle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, along with "Lion King" and "Encanto" attractions — but now it’s all gone.

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UPDATED: Reimagined shopping and dining coming to Downtown Disney

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:59:11 +0000

Reimagined shopping and dining locations are coming to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort.

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Disneyland Paris to combine drones, fireworks, projections into one show — a Disney first

Blake Taylor — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:06:30 +0000

Disneyland Paris will debut the first nighttime spectacular in a Disney park to combine drones, fireworks, and projections into one show.

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Why Disney Jollywood Nights is better in 2024

Matt Roseboom — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:32:14 +0000

Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios has improved for 2024, offering more food, more characters, and low waits.

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D23 Brazil: All the new Disney movie trailers & sneak peeks in one place

Blake Taylor — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:20:04 +0000

At D23 Brazil, nine minutes' worth of trailers, 14 new stills, and five new pieces of concept art were revealed for upcoming Disney movies, including "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "Toy Story 5."

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Character guide for Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 at Hollywood Studios

Blake Taylor — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:54:48 +0000

Jollywood Nights characters 2024: Find out which Disney friends (like Santa Stitch!!) you'll find at Hollywood Studios' Christmas party.

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Character guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2024 at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:01:04 +0000

Character meet & greets abound at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, which has returned for the season at Magic Kingdom!

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2024 guide + what’s new

Blake Taylor — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:38:08 +0000

Magic Kingdom will again host Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during the 2024 holiday season. Learn dates, ticket info, and what's new.

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9 details for upcoming Disney theme park attractions revealed at D23 Brazil

Blake Taylor — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:54:06 +0000

D23 Brazil revealed details of upcoming Disney park attractions themed to "Avatar" and "Encanto," plus the "Monsters, Inc." doors coaster.

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Backstory revealed for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom among misinformation

Blake Taylor — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:30:44 +0000

Villains Land is coming to Magic Kingdom in Orlando, and Disney just revealed the expansion's backstory at D23 Brazil.

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10 new Disneyland holiday treats for 2024

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:15:32 +0000

Soon, the Happiest Place on Earth will become the Merriest Place on Earth – thanks in no small part to Disneyland holiday treats.

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New soundtrack for ‘Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,’ first time since 2007

Blake Taylor — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:11:14 +0000

“Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” introduced a new music soundtrack for the first time since 2007 at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. A new soundtrack has debuted at “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” This marks a major change for the parade, as the procession has had the same soundtrack since...

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How to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland with virtual queue or Lightning Lane

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:59:41 +0000

Even though there won't be a standby queue when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Disneyland, there are a few ways to ride the new attraction.

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Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2024 with free souvenir

Blake Taylor — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:45:32 +0000

Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2024 is now open at Walt Disney World, and guests who find all 21 trees earn a free souvenir.

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New MagicBand+ personalized ‘letter to Santa’ window at Disney Springs

Blake Taylor — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:33:36 +0000

MagicBand+ bracelets activate a new special effect for the holiday season 2024 at Disney Springs — but only if you're on Santa's nice list!

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‘Big Hero 6’ arcade on new cruise ship evolves DisneyQuest, Epcot’s Play Pavilion: Analysis

Blake Taylor — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:18:12 +0000

Do you miss DisneyQuest? Do you wish Epcot's Play Pavilion wasn't canceled? Then you might want to book a trip on the Disney Adventure, where "Big Hero 6" high-tech games echo a defunct Disney favorite and an unbuilt attraction lost to history.

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Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 guide + what’s new at Hollywood Studios Christmas party

Blake Taylor — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:38:54 +0000

Disney Jollywood Nights will return to Hollywood Studios in 2024 with more characters, more merchandise, and more entertainment than last year's inaugural event.

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Disneyland Christmas holiday season 2024 mega-guide + what’s new

Blake Taylor — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:09:17 +0000

Our mega-guide for visiting Disneyland during the 2024 holiday season, with details for all the Christmastime festivities — including a new "Coco" show!

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Two Disneyland 70th anniversary books now available for pre-order

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:10:15 +0000

Disneyland Resort celebrates its 70th birthday in 2025, and two Disneyland 70th anniversary books mark the momentous milestone.

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New hidden Mickeys at Disney World in leaves placed by cast and guests

Blake Taylor — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:36:47 +0000

Have you spotted the new type of hidden Mickeys showing up around Walt Disney World theme parks? Learn how to find them!

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The Incredibles’ 20 years of wacky, unhinged superheroics in Disney theme parks

Blake Taylor — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Incredibles’ Disney theme park appearances have been eclectic, to say the least; let’s take a look for the film’s 20th anniversary. “The Incredibles” debuted in theaters Nov. 5, 2004. The film was Pixar Animation Studios’ sixth feature film, and its first to be directed by Brad Bird, who also wrote the movie and voiced...

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Track the Disney-sponsored sea turtle who swam 1,100 miles in three months

Blake Taylor — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:25:50 +0000

Sea turtles spend 90% of their lives in the ocean. Where do they go and how can we help them? We spoke with Disney's Dr. Mark and Dr. Zak to find out.

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World of Frozen to celebrate Christmas for the first time at Hong Kong Disneyland

Blake Taylor — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:27:24 +0000

World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland will celebrate Christmas for the first time during the 2024 season, complete with snowfall from Elsa.

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10 huge projects in Disneyland’s future

Blake Taylor — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 22:26:13 +0000

As we look to the future, Walt Disney Imagineering has ambitious plans for Disneyland, from a "Coco" ride to a Walt Disney animatronic.

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New Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats, balloons for 2024

Blake Taylor — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:31:50 +0000

Macy's Parade 2024 will feature new balloons of Spider-Man and Dora, plus a new Disney float on Thanksgiving Day.

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Salt & Straw Thanksgiving menu at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney — with turkey stuffing ice cream!

Blake Taylor — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:00:22 +0000

Salt & Straw Thanksgiving menu is now available at the ice cream shops at both Disney Springs (Orlando) and Downtown Disney (Anaheim).

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Satu’li Canteen reintroduces breakfast menu, expands hours in Pandora at Animal Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:11:18 +0000

The Satu'li Canteen breakfast menu has returned to Pandora at Animal Kingdom with new items, so you can rise and shine just like the Na'vi!

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Epcot Flower & Garden Fest inspires new exhibit of Disney topiaries far from the parks

Blake Taylor — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:47:12 +0000

Disney topiaries take center stage in Garden of Wonder, an exhibit in Singapore inspired by the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

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‘Disney Music Parade Encore’ rhythm game coming to Nintendo Switch with park songs

Blake Taylor — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:51:17 +0000

"Disney Music Parade Encore" will debut on Nintendo Switch in Asia, evolving a former mobile game with 60 Disney songs.

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Walt Disney World Swan rooms renovated: See before and after

Blake Taylor — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:05:49 +0000

Guest rooms at Walt Disney World Swan in Orlando will be renovated, and the resort's convention center will expand.

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New Loungefly mini-backpacks | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Lauren Freeman — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:51:18 +0000

From Disney to Snoopy, Gizmo, and more, Loungefly has all the mini-backpacks to get you into the holiday spirit.

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‘Moana 2’ 4DX poncho, popcorn buckets, and more new movie merch | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Blake Taylor — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:24:51 +0000

"Moana 2" toys, popcorn bucket novelties, and other products featuring Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua, and Moana's little sister, Simea.

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Book Review: Bring favorite stories to the table with a new Pixar cookbook

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:52:57 +0000

A new Pixar cookbook allows fans to create delicious Pixar-inspired dishes – and you don’t have to be a French chef like Remy to make them.

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Attractions Expert Q&A: Taylor Jeffs started his theme park career at Disneyland’s Stage Door Cafe before becoming one of the park’s famous ‘plaids’

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Taylor Jeffs has been the Chief Creative Officer of Legacy Entertainment for 21 years, but started his career at Disneyland.

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Book Review: Cook Anna and Elsa’s favorites from the official Frozen cookbook

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:30:26 +0000

A new Frozen cookbook features 55 recipes that celebrate the Scandinavian culture in "Frozen" and "Frozen 2."

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What’s new at the Cotino Storyliving By Disney community

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:45:38 +0000

Since we first shared the news about Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney residential community, a lot has been going on in the Coachella Valley.

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[Updated with new prices] Cake Bake Shop Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk inflates menu prices by as much as 100%

Blake Taylor — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:50:02 +0000

The Cake Bake Shop Bakery, a new dining location at Disney's BoardWalk, charges $8 for Sprite. Check out the full menu of inflated prices.

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All the new food and drinks on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2024 menus

Blake Taylor — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:01:03 +0000

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is back for 2024 at Magic Kingdom with 25 new holiday foods and drinks on the menu.

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Iron Man roller coaster vehicle revealed for Disney Cruise Line’s first Marvel ride

Blake Taylor — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:33:25 +0000

Iron Man roller coaster Ironcycle Test Run will debut upon the Disney Adventure cruise ship, along with two other rides as part of Marvel Landing.

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Unboxing ‘Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil’ board game | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Blake Taylor — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:46:11 +0000

Unboxing the "Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil" board game (with photos) starring Ursula, Maleficent, Captain Hook, and Prince John.

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‘Alien: Romulus’ VHS tape to be first of its kind in almost 20 years | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Blake Taylor — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:23:59 +0000

The Alien: Romulus VHS, releasing as a limited edition in December 2024, will be the first studio VHS tape produced since 2006.

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Disney is (kind of) building Pizza Planet from ‘Toy Story’ (again)

Blake Taylor — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:19:12 +0000

Pizza Planet from "Toy Story" will exist in real life onboard the Disney Adventure cruise ship, but it won't look like the the movie.

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Hurricane Milton: All theme parks now reopened in central Florida following storm closures

Blake Taylor — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:23:57 +0000

Hurricane Milton impacted Florida. Here are updates for Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens theme parks.

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Disney Christmas Crocs with Mickey and Minnie are festive and fuzzy | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Blake Taylor — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Disney Christmas Crocs for the 2024 holiday season have arrived, featuring a fuzzy interior and five Jibbitz charms.

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$600 Buzz Lightyear toy robot is most high-tech ‘Toy Story’ product ever | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Blake Taylor — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Buzz Lightyear toy robot from Robosen can talk, express facial movement, and be programmed to perform physical actions.

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Oktoberfest Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs review: A culinary celebration with Wolfgang Puck

Jon Self — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:58:40 +0000

For the 2024 Oktoberfest event, we visited the sometimes overlooked Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs.

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DinoLand, U.S.A. holiday celebration to debut at Animal Kingdom for 2024

Blake Taylor — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:23:34 +0000

DinoLand isn't done yet — the soon-to-be-closed-forever area at Animal Kingdom will introduce something new for the 2024 holiday season.

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Disney Villains show and the future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Blake Taylor — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:48:59 +0000

Disney Villains will star in their own live show at Hollywood Studios, opening in 2025 and replacing Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy.

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Walt Disney World updates calendar of future attractions, closures

Blake Taylor — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Disney shared updates about timelines for major attractions opening and closing soon, including DinoLand, U.S.A. Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla. has a lot of new attractions in the works. On Oct. 14, 2024, Disney shared some calendar updates for several of these projects with Attractions Magazine. Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom is currently closed...

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Attractions Expert Q&A: Theron Skees provided creative direction for Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hollywood Studios, Castaway Cay

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Theron Skees provided creative direction for Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney Hollywood Studios, and Disney Cruise Line.

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Ariana Grande thinks ‘Wicked’ movie prop looks like Epcot’s Figment

Blake Taylor — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:11:43 +0000

Ariana Grande, Glinda in the new "Wicked" movie, thinks a Shiz University prop resembles Figment, the dragon mascot of Disney World's Epcot.

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New history books for Disney fans – Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Blake Taylor — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:21:46 +0000

Disney books new and upcoming trace the company's history, from coffee-table books to memoirs. Find a holiday gift for the fan in your life!

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Hurricane advice and severe weather policies for Central Florida theme parks

Attractions Magazine Staff — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:11:16 +0000

Hurricane advice and severe weather policies for visitors to Orlando and Central Florida theme parks such as Disney World and Universal.

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Halloween theme park events: Our reporters’ reviews of 2024 haunt season

Attractions Magazine Staff — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:36:37 +0000

Reviews of theme park Halloween events all over the country, from the huge (Halloween Horror Nights) to the independent (Field of Screams).

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31 Nights of Halloween 2024 schedule on Freeform

Blake Taylor — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:37:33 +0000

Check out the Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween 2024 schedule, featuring "Hocus Pocus," "Halloweentown," a Tim Burton marathon, and more.

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Disneyland Audio-Animatronics start a dystopian war in Netflix’s ‘The Electric State’

Blake Taylor — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:25:15 +0000

"The Electric State," a 2025 Netflix movie, imagines an alternate history when Disneyland Audio-Animatronics tech leads to war.

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How Sid Krofft’s chance encounter with Walt Disney changed 1970s children’s TV

Seth Kubersky — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:48:23 +0000

Sid Krofft — creator of the short-lived World of Sid and Marty Krofft theme park — influenced Six Flags thanks to a chance encounter with Walt Disney.

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Book review: ‘Groundbreaking Magic’ by Martha Blanding, a Disneyland cast member of 50 years

Blake Taylor — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The new book "Groundbreaking Magic" by Disney Legend Martha Blanding with Tim O'Day shares a unique, enthralling perspective of Disneyland spanning five decades.

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Sesame Street leaving SeaWorld San Antonio, Rescue Jr. opening in 2025

Blake Taylor — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:11:09 +0000

SeaWorld San Antonio will replace Sesame Street Bay of Play with Rescue Jr., a children's area themed to animal science.

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There’s so much to do at Disneyland during Halloween Time

Jeff DePaoli — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:58:14 +0000

As Fall has arrived and October is just around the corner, Halloween and Autumn festivities are in full swing at Disneyland.

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Fantasia shop from Harry Styles’ Pleasing brand opening at Disney Springs’ former NBA Experience for limited time

Blake Taylor — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:31:07 +0000

The Pleasing Disney collection from Harry Styles' brand is available at Disney Springs in the building formerly occupied by NBA Experience.

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Inside the new ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ walkthrough attraction

Blake Taylor — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:37:48 +0000

Step into Halloween Town and take a peek inside the new “Nightmare Before Christmas” walkthrough attraction in New York City. ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail in New York A new, nighttime walkthrough attraction — the full name of which is Disney “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail — opened Sept. 27, 2024 at...

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Hurricane Helene theme park updates and closures in Florida

Blake Taylor — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:56:40 +0000

Hurricane Helene impacted central Florida this week. Here are updates for the theme park operations of Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Fun Spot.

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Old or new? Vote for your favorite Disneyland attractions

Blake Taylor — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:22:10 +0000

Old Disneyland attractions or new? Vote on whether you prefer new rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or the classic experiences they replaced — and hear what Disney executive Josh D'Amaro has to say about changes at Disneyland.

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‘Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play!’ fall 2024 dates and characters

Blake Taylor — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:42:58 +0000

"Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let's Play!" — starring Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Spidey, and more Disney pals — will visit over 60 U.S. cities.

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Star-Lord character from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ returning to Disney World

Blake Taylor — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:44:24 +0000

Star-Lord from Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" will return to Walt Disney World, appearing in person at Epcot.

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Reviews with photos of every new menu item at Space 220 at Epcot

Jon Self — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:58:52 +0000

Space 220 Restaurant at Epcot unveiled new menu items and trading cards for its third anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Raglan Road celebrates first-ever Oktoberfeis menu with pumpkin ale at Disney Springs

Blake Taylor — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:17:46 +0000

Raglan Road Oktoberfeis is happening at at Disney Springs with a limited-time menu featuring pumpkin ale and more seasonal items.

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Review: ‘Agatha All Along’ is what ‘WandaVision’ fans have been waiting for

Quinn Roseboom — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000

"Agatha All Along" on Disney+ is the Marvel series "WandaVision" fans have been waiting for. We got to review the first four episodes.

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Classic movies back in theaters October 2024: ‘Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Hocus Pocus,’ and more

Blake Taylor — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:20:45 +0000

Movie theaters nationwide will screen "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Mean Girls," "Hocus Pocus," and more classic films in October 2024.

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The Incredibles’ house will be part of Disney’s Palm Springs neighborhood

Blake Taylor — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:07:53 +0000

The Incredibles' house will inspire a section of Cotino, the neighborhood Disney is developing in Palm Springs.

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Disney Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2025 itinerary, price, resort discounts

Blake Taylor — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:03:23 +0000

Have you ever completed a Disney College Program or Professional Internship? You're invited to Disney Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2025.

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Epcot removing dolphins, swapping manatees at The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Blake Taylor — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:57:01 +0000

Epcot's dolphins and one manatee will leave the Walt Disney World park as The Seas with Nemo & Friends evolves.

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Remembering James Earl Jones’ legacy as Mufasa and Darth Vader in Disney theme parks

Blake Taylor — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:07:21 +0000

James Earl Jones — a Disney Legend who provided the voice for Mufasa in “The Lion King” and Darth Vader in “Star Wars” — has died at age 93. Iconic actor James Earl Jones passed away Sept. 9, 2024 in Dutchess County, N.Y., Deadline first reported. Jones’ decades of accolades span stage and screen; many of our...

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First Disney holiday merchandise arrives for 2024: family pajamas, toys, art

Blake Taylor — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:05:01 +0000

Disney holiday merchandise has arrived for the 2024 season! Shop online for matching Christmas pajamas and toys featuring favorite characters.

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Attractions Expert Q&A: Paul Osterhout created the ‘Horn Duck’ for Disneyland’s Alice in Wonderland attraction

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Paul Osterhout began his long career at Walt Disney Imagineering as a model maker and spent the next 18 years working on various projects, earning the position of Vice President and Executive Producer for Disneyland Paris’ second gate. Paul’s work has allowed him to live in – and enjoy the cultures of – India, China,...

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Character guide for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024

Blake Taylor — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:01:20 +0000

You'll see Bruno, Maleficent, and the mouse of ceremonies himself at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 at Magic Kingdom.

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Disney Aspire instates $5,250 funding cap for cast members’ college tuition

Blake Taylor — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:24:31 +0000

Disney Aspire will be scaled back, no longer providing 100% of college tuition for eligible employees of The Walt Disney Company.

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Character guide for Oogie Boogie Bash 2024

Blake Taylor — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:51:13 +0000

Oogie Boogie Bash character list: Find out which villains and Disney friends you'll see at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2024.

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Cast Member earns Disney Heroes Award for saving a guest’s life

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:18:33 +0000

Disney Vacation Club Sales Experience Manager Nichole Shaw was honored with the Disney Heroes Award for saving a young girl from choking.

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A look inside ‘The Lion King’ Royal Suite at the Hilton Times Square in New York

Jenna Clark — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:01:00 +0000

New York's "Lion King" Royal Suite at the Hilton Times Square hotel features décor and amenities themed to Disney's hit Broadway production.

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Disney parks aren’t museums, but should they be? – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:44:22 +0000

Should the Disney theme parks be treated like museums, or is it alright to change them for new attractions despite historic value?

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Primark just opened in Orlando, and Disney fans should be excited

Lauren Freeman — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:50:46 +0000

Primark is a clothing retailer that just opened at Florida Mall in Orlando with a huge Disney section, and they will be hosting family-friendly events all weekend.

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Backstage with Disney On Ice: costumes, choreography, and how the new show ‘Let’s Dance!’ combines EDM with Disney

Blake Taylor — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:15:03 +0000

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance! combines EDM with Disney. Go backstage with us to learn secrets from the artists who bring the magic to the ice.

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Groot and more Marvel characters coming to Tokyo Disneyland’s Small World for limited time

Blake Taylor — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:21:27 +0000

It's a Small World with Groot — starring Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy" alongside Marvel buddies — will debut at Tokyo Disneyland.

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Disney After Hours events return to Disney World in 2025

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:16:14 +0000

Disney After Hours events return to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Epcot after they officially close for the day.

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Attractions Experts Q&A: Marcy Carriker Smothers is a Disney historian who’s written four books about Walt Disney and the Disney Parks

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Marcy Carriker Smothers wrote Eat Like Walt, Walt's Disneyland, Delicious Disney and National Geographic's 100 Disney Adventures.

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Did Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs finally break Disney World’s corn dog curse?

Jon Self — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:57:14 +0000

Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs finally opened. Did the arrival of this corn dog stand break the curse of average corn dogs at Walt Disney World?

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How to watch Donald Duck on ‘Hot Ones’

Blake Taylor — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:11:09 +0000

Donald Duck will guest-star on the YouTube series "Hot Ones," eating spicy chicken wings and answering interview questions.

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Analyzing the scale models of new Disney rides at D23: ‘Monsters, Inc.,’ ‘Encanto,’ Indiana Jones, ‘Avatar,’ ‘Lion King’

Blake Taylor — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:24:34 +0000

New Disney theme park rides were displayed as scale models at D23, including a "Monsters, Inc." roller coaster and a "Lion King" log flume.

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Details released for Disney Imagination Garden onboard Disney Adventure cruise ship

Dave Parfitt — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:37:40 +0000

Disney Imagination Garden, the hub of the Disney Adventure cruise ship, will have a Marvel show, a "Moana" restaurant, and balcony rooms.

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I went to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event for the first time. I don’t know if I will go again, but it was a great experience.

Sarah Gilliland — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:53:10 +0000

Considering going to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event? Read our D23 tips and tricks before you go to see if the event is right for you.

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Disney characters host horse-themed dance party with Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift songs at Disneyland

Blake Taylor — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:21:57 +0000

Disney characters Clarabelle and Horace hosted a Disneyland dance party with a playlist of horse-related songs by Chappell Roan and others.

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What’s new and returning in 2024 for Halloween at Disney parks (updated)

Blake Taylor — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:18:02 +0000

2024 Disney Halloween details on what's new and what's returning to Oogie Boogie Bash, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and more.

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‘Only Murders in the Building’ limited-time escape room coming to New York City and Los Angeles

Jeff DePaoli — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Hulu series "Only Murders in the building" is breaking in a new season with a limited-time escape room returning to L.A. and debuting in NYC.

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Top 10 highest-attended theme parks and water parks of 2023

Blake Taylor — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:56:03 +0000

The top theme parks and water parks of 2023 have been revealed in the annual Global Attendance Report. Did your favorite make the list?

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New Tiger Lily scene now in Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

A new scene onboard Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World updates the ride's portrayal of the Never Land Tribe and Tiger Lily.

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Disney tops list of best U.S. amusement parks – but #1 isn’t a park you’d expect

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:22:22 +0000

Disney has seven of the ten best U.S. amusement parks – but, surprisingly, the #1 park doesn’t have a castle in it.

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Can you avoid long lines at Disney World?

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:28:25 +0000

A Walt Disney World vacation requires plenty of patience, but a recent study shows there may be a way to avoid long lines.

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Muppet*Vision 3D ‘almost closed’ before; here’s how Disney saved it

Blake Taylor — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:56:46 +0000

Muppet*Vision 3D has been at Hollywood Studios since 1991, but the Henson family wanted Disney to close the attraction before it opened.

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Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America to be replaced by ‘Cars’ rides at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:25:19 +0000

"Cars" rides at Magic Kingdom will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America in the Florida park's Frontierland.

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Miley Cyrus ‘proud to have been Hannah Montana,’ becomes Disney Legend at D23

Blake Taylor — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:16:34 +0000

Miley Cyrus returned to her Disney roots as the artist became the youngest ever inductee of the Disney Legends award.

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Deadpool pitches attraction ideas, roasts Disney exec Josh D’Amaro at D23

Blake Taylor — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:26:29 +0000

Deadpool's D23 visit included an elaborate pitch of new ideas for Disney theme park attractions, and some jabs at infamous Disney blunders.

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Every announcement from D23 parks panel 2024, organized by park

Blake Taylor — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:30:51 +0000

Discover every major reveal from the D23 parks panel 2024, with news about upcoming attractions at Disney theme parks around the world.

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Disney Villains Land is ‘beyond Big Thunder’: Everything we know about Magic Kingdom’s expansion

Blake Taylor — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:06:27 +0000

Villains Land will expand Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World "beyond Big Thunder" but where is that and what does it mean?

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Monsters, Inc. roller coaster finally coming to Walt Disney World as part of Monstropolis land

Blake Taylor — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:05:08 +0000

Monsters, Inc. doors roller coaster is finally happening, opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of a Monstropolis land.

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‘Encanto,’ Indiana Jones rides opening in 2027 at Animal Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:07:30 +0000

Disney confirmed Indiana Jones and "Encanto" attractions will officially replace DinoLand, U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom.

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‘Coco’ ride, ‘Avatar’ land coming to Disney California Adventure

Blake Taylor — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:19:15 +0000

Just announced at D23, attractions based on "Avatar" and Pixar's "Coco" are on the way for Disneyland in California.

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King Thanos ride vehicle for California Adventure revealed at D23

Blake Taylor — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:35:53 +0000

The King Thanos ride is currently in development for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, and D23 attendees got a first look.

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D23: All the new Disney movie trailers & sneak peeks in one place

Blake Taylor — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:37:03 +0000

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event debuted new trailers for "Moana 2," "Agatha All Along," the live-action "Lilo & Stitch," and more.

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D23 parks panel 2024: What to expect from Disney ‘Horizons’ (updated with livestream info)

Blake Taylor — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:56:13 +0000

During the D23 parks panel 2024, Disney will reveals future attractions as part of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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How has ‘Disney Inflation’ impacted favorite theme park foods?

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:21:58 +0000

It's no secret that a Disney vacation is not inexpensive, but a new study shows "Disney inflation" has impacted favorite theme park foods.

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Elmo meets Simone Biles, tweets Stephen Nedoroscik as ‘Sesame Street’ Muppets continue Olympics coverage

Blake Taylor — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 01:11:23 +0000

Elmo is at the Olympics, and he's meeting lots of athletes, like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, and tweeting with "the pommel horse guy."

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Disney Halloween costumes, décor, merchandise for 2024

Blake Taylor — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:41:03 +0000

Disney Halloween merchandise is now available from Disney Store: costumes for kids & adults, apparel, décor, and more.

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Inside the new Disney Vacation Club center at Disney Springs

Blake Taylor — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:57:52 +0000

A new Disney Vacation Club center is now open at Disney Springs, featuring refreshments, sofas, model room tours, and balcony views.

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All 13 Disney Princesses’ new designs, slogan for 2024

Blake Taylor — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:39:39 +0000

The Disney Princess franchise has introduced a new slogan and updated the official designs of its 13 leading ladies.

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A summer of Disney at Hollywood Bowl – 80s/90s Disney, John Williams, and Marvel

Jeff DePaoli — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:26:01 +0000

For fans of various Disney branches, there’s been no shortage of memorable performances taking the stage this summer at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Kevin Feige says ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is beginning of MCU’s ‘mutant era’

Attractions Magazine Staff — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:47:24 +0000

Kevin Feige, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman talked "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the future of the MCU.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise available now online and in-person

Blake Taylor — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:51:19 +0000

Two gift shops — Critter Co-Op and Tiana's Bayou General — will sell Tiana's Bayou Adventure merchandise later, after the ride's grand opening.

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Details you may have missed from Marvel Studios’ Comic-Con panel

Blake Taylor — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:27:18 +0000

Comic-Con 2024 saw Marvel Studios announcing huge news in Hall H, but the major headlines overlooked other key announcements.

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Walt Disney World hosts up-and-coming New Orleans chefs

Jenna Clark — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 23:22:09 +0000

Walt Disney World hosted 24 up-and-coming female chefs for three days of learning about all things Disney culinary and catering.

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Deadpool arrives at Disney theme parks

Blake Taylor — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:20:32 +0000

Deadpool is now appearing at Disney parks in California and Paris — with Wolverine! — in celebration of the new Marvel movie.

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Lightning Lane guide and what’s different from Disney Genie+

Blake Taylor — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:24:33 +0000

Disney guests are now able to reserve front-of-line access in advance with Lightning Lane Multi Pass, a replacement of Disney Genie+.

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15 Comic-Con 2024 panels on Marvel, Disney, and ‘Star Wars’ to watch for

Blake Taylor — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:30:17 +0000

15 Comic-Con 2024 panels to watch for if you're a Disney or Marvel fan — whether you're attending the convention or keeping up online.

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How to watch the Olympics hosted by your favorite entertainers

Blake Taylor — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Here's how to watch the Olympics in summer 2024 hosted by everyone from Snoop Dogg to Elmo to Hoda as the games commence in Paris.

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Movie review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ brings the hype and more

Connor Webber — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Connor's review: "Deadpool & Wolverine" will make you cheer, laugh, and cry, with the best-shot MCU action since "The Winter Soldier."

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Disney Jr.’s Ariel to appear at California Adventure for one day only

Blake Taylor — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:01:20 +0000

Ariel the eight-year-old mermaid from "Disney Jr.'s Ariel" will make her Disney theme park debut for one day only.

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Mickey pumpkin wreaths from Main Street, U.S.A. now available for purchase

Blake Taylor — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:05:05 +0000

Mickey pumpkin wreaths — a favorite Disney World décor item during spooky season — are available for the first time as merchandise.

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Disneyland restaurant to become Country Bears-themed

Blake Taylor — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:00:59 +0000

Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, themed to the Country Bears, will replace Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland.

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D23 2024: Schedule of all the theme park presentations

Blake Taylor — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Schedule for all of the theme park-related presentations and events happening at 2024's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ heart charm apparel and more merchandise

Blake Taylor — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:16:24 +0000

Apparel based on the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' heart charm and more merchandise is rolling out to celebrate Marvel's new movie.

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: We saw the first 40 minutes

Attractions Magazine Staff — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:08:03 +0000

We got to see the first 40 minutes of "Deadpool & Wolverine." Do you need to be a Marvel superfan to enjoy it? How's Hugh Jackman? Hear our thoughts about these answers and more.

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Disney to release documentary about Universal’s ‘Jaws’ in 2025

Blake Taylor — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A "Jaws" documentary will celebrate the Spielberg film's 50th anniversary in 2025, debuting on Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic.

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Lyrics of new song from Country Bear Musical Jamboree album

Blake Taylor — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:42:01 +0000

Lyrics from "Country Bear Musical Jamboree," the titular song from the newly reopened show at Walt Disney World.

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Country Bear Musical Jamboree now open at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

A new iteration of an opening-day Magic Kingdom attraction, Country Bear Musical Jamboree is now open to all guests.

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New Disney Treasures book coming this fall from The Walt Disney Family Museum

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:20:08 +0000

Walt Disney Treasures book from The Walt Disney Family Museum features iconic objects from Walt’s personal and professional life.

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Attractions Expert Q&A: Peggie Fariss started her 50-year Disney career in Storybook Land

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Peggie Fariss spent 50 years at Disney, beginning in 1965 as a Storybook Land ride operator and culminating as a DIsneyland Paris Executive.

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Disney is testing single rider for Rise of the Resistance

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:07:38 +0000

Walt Disney World is testing a single-rider line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals for Disney fans

Blake Taylor — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Disney merchandise items — Funko Pops, books, and more — are currently on sale for Amazon Prime members.

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Hollywood auction offers starships, costumes, and artwork from Star Wars, Star Trek, and more

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:40:06 +0000

A Hollywood auction features starships, costumes, and artwork from Star Wars and Star Trek, including Princess Leia’s iconic gold bikini.

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All the Disney songs added to Country Bear Musical Jamboree (with video)

Blake Taylor — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:23:18 +0000

The new version of Magic Kingdom's Country Bear Jamboree stars the same bears, but now they belt out Disney songs. Here's the full set list.

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Disney’s ninth cruise ship will sail from Tokyo in 2029

Blake Taylor — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:58:17 +0000

Tokyo will be the home port for a new Disney cruise ship — the ninth in its fleet and the first to not be owned by Disney.

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Disney to tour Japan with 1,500 drones, 700 more than Florida

Blake Taylor — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:08:38 +0000

With nearly twice the amount of drones as Disney World's summer show, a new show produced by Tokyo Disney will tour Japan this summer.

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New Fort Wilderness cabins open, classic cabins still available for now

Blake Taylor — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:54:54 +0000

The first phase of new cabins are open at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, alongside a selection of classic cabins through the end of 2024.

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Fourth of July fireworks schedule for Orlando theme parks 2024

Blake Taylor — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:24:38 +0000

Find out where to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July in Orlando at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and Fun Spot parks and learn showtimes.

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Disney’s retheming and repurposing of existing ride systems – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:05:07 +0000

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is another example of Disney taking an existing ride system in place and completely retheming it with a new story.

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Full guide to Flavors of Florida 2024, Disney Springs’ summer food festival

Matt Roseboom — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Discover the best Florida flavors at Disney Springs during a summer food festival with special food demos, pairings, and an exclusive beer.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure soundtrack now streaming with 18 songs

Blake Taylor — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

The soundtrack for Tiana's Bayou Adventure — the new ride now open in Florida — is now streaming from Walt Disney Records.

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OUTDATED: How to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure with virtual queue or Genie+

Blake Taylor — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:45:33 +0000

Tiana's Bayou Adventure utilizes a virtual queue and Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane access at Magic Kingdom. Here's how to ride.

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What is America’s top attraction?

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:09:54 +0000

Have you ever wondered which theme park is America's top attraction? Ticketing experts at Ticket2You did, too, so they decided to find out.

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At Disney’s new ‘Aristocats’ lounge, you’ll sip alcohol from a bowl

Blake Taylor — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:27:16 +0000

A lounge based on "The Aristocats" will open onboard the Disney Treasure when the new ship sets sail later this year.

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ dinner show coming to new Disney Treasure ship

Blake Taylor — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:27:50 +0000

The new Disney Treasure cruise ship will feature "Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix," a "Guardians of the Galaxy" dinner show.

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Everything for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in one place

Attractions Magazine Staff — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

From vacation-planning strategies to behind-the-scenes details, discover all of our coverage for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.

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We toured the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ set on a trip to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Attractions Magazine Staff — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:49:25 +0000

Discover how to visit the set of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" on the island of St. Vincent.

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Four Seasons Orlando to add speakeasy, fireworks party, artwork for 10th anniversary

Carly Caramanna — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:32:26 +0000

The Four Seasons Orlando at Disney World will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a new speakeasy, a fireworks-viewing celebration, and more.

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Characters and spaces revealed for Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, Disney Adventure

Dave Parfitt — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:15:30 +0000

Disney Cruise Line's new ship, the Disney Adventure, will include seven themed areas inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Marvel stories.

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‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue’ merchandise available for 50th anniversary

Blake Taylor — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:52:45 +0000

New "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue" merchandise celebrates a half-century of Walt Disney World's only dinner show.

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26 new Stitch merchandise items for 626 Day 2024

Blake Taylor — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

It's almost 626 Day — June 26, or 6/26, honoring Stitch, aka Experiment 626 — and we're excited to share new Stitch merchandise to celebrate.

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FAQ: What to know before you visit Disney Cruise Line’s Lookout Cay

Matt Roseboom — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:00:17 +0000

Learn about Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point — the newest Disney Cruise Line destination — and see answers to commonly asked questions.

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Test Track now closed for reimagining at Epcot

Blake Taylor — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000

The Test Track thrill ride at Epcot will be closed for an unspecified period of time for significant retheming.

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Disney Vacation Club lounge replacing Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:04:14 +0000

Frontierland Shootin' Arcade at Magic Kingdom will close to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club member lounge.

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New ‘Marvel vs. Aliens’ variant covers coming this summer

Lauren Freeman — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:15:54 +0000

For the first time ever this August the Avengers will go up against Aliens. To celebrate Marvel is releasing a few special variant covers for some of their favorite heroes.

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Movie Review: ‘Inside Out 2’ is a delight many will relate to

Matt Roseboom — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000

If you enjoyed Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out“, then you’ll also enjoy “Inside Out 2”. It’s more than just more of the same, it’s a similar but different, with some new characters, both in Riley’s (the main human character) head and in her real life. And you don’t need to have seen the first one to...

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Epcot’s multi-year transformation is finally complete

Lauren Freeman — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:39:40 +0000

CommuniCore Hall, Mickey & Friends, and CommuniCore Plaza, opened this week on June 10, completing the Epcot transformation.

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Country Bear Musical Jamboree opens in July

Jon Self — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:12:14 +0000

This July, Country Bear Musical Jamboree opens for Magic Kingdom guests to enjoy a new "countryfied" version.

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Where to find Tiana’s beignets and other sweet bayou treats at Magic Kingdom

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 16:48:50 +0000

Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens on June 28, 2024, and Tiana's beignets will be coming to Magic Kingdom along with the splashy new ride.

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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point welcomes first guests

Blake Taylor — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:36:50 +0000

Guests on select Disney Cruise Line sailings can now visit Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Take a look around this private destination.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue tour with hidden details

Blake Taylor — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

While you wait in line for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the queue reveals what Tiana's been up to after the events of "The Princess and the Frog."

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Fantasy Springs now open at Tokyo DisneySea

Blake Taylor — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Fantasy Springs expansion of Tokyo DisneySea — featuring attractions based on "Peter Pan," "Tangled," and "Frozen" — is now open.

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Doctor Strange show closing at Disney California Adventure

Blake Taylor — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:39:42 +0000

"Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts," a show in Avengers Campus at California Adventure, will close after three years of performances.

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Trip Report: Caribe Royale Orlando – Inside the ‘pink palace’

Dave Parfitt — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:34:31 +0000

Peek behind the pink facade of Caribe Royale Orlando, a hidden oasis and a great hotel option for families visiting Disney World.

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One-time-only drone show celebrates Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea

Blake Taylor — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:37:44 +0000

Tokyo Disney Resort marked the opening of the Fantasy Springs expansion with a drone show celebrating "Peter Pan," "Tangled," and "Frozen."

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New documentary ‘Walt Disney: Behind the Magic’ coming to Reelz, Peacock

Blake Taylor — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:49:00 +0000

"Walt Disney: Behind the Magic," a new documentary tracing the life of Walter Elias Disney, will debut in June 2024 on Reelz and Peacock.

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Photo tour of rooms in Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas

Blake Taylor — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:48:58 +0000

Take a look inside the Polynesian studio and villa room options at Island Tower, a new Disney Vacation Club property at Disney World.

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Review: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is action-packed, rewatchable

Quinn Roseboom — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:06:40 +0000

"Star Wars: The Acolyte" premieres June 4, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET on Disney+. Here's our review of the first four episodes of the new series.

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New Downtown Disney entrance now open at Disneyland

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:06:04 +0000

As part of the ongoing construction, a new Downtown Disney entrance and security checkpoint opened on May 31, 2024, at Disneyland Resort.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure scene-by-scene breakdown, photos, lore

Blake Taylor — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 22:15:10 +0000

Let's take a virtual ride through Tiana's Bayou Adventure to explore the storytelling behind Disney's newest attraction. Spoiler alert!

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Pride Month 2024 events at Disney, Universal, Six Flags, and Busch Gardens parks

Blake Taylor — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Happy Pride! Here's where you can celebrate Pride Month 2024 in theme parks around the world, from Disney to Six Flags to Universal and more.

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Las Culturistas Culture Awards nominees: ‘Princess Tati’s Bayou Dip,’ Epic Universe

Blake Taylor — Fri, 31 May 2024 19:15:45 +0000

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang revealed the nominees for the Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2024, which include several theme park attractions.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure theme song lyrics (‘Special Spice’)

Blake Taylor — Fri, 31 May 2024 04:53:24 +0000

"Special Spice," a new song from Tiana's Bayou Adventure and performed by Anika Noni Rose, is an anthem of joy and positivity.

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Where you can hear The Sherman Brothers’ music in Magic Kingdom and Disneyland – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Thu, 30 May 2024 16:31:00 +0000

Although The Sherman Brothers have now passed on, their music will live forever including music at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure walls removed, and everybody’s welcome

Blake Taylor — Thu, 30 May 2024 14:46:05 +0000

Disney dismantled the construction walls around Tiana's Bayou Adventure, revealing permanent signage and closer views of the attraction.

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Country Bear Musical Jamboree partial set list of new songs

Blake Taylor — Thu, 30 May 2024 03:01:21 +0000

Disney songs will be in the spotlight of the new Country Bear Musical Jamboree, opening this summer at Magic Kingdom. Find out which ones.

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Inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Thu, 30 May 2024 01:28:57 +0000

It's an historic day, as Disney shared the first-ever look inside Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the log flume replacing Splash Mountain.

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New droid debuts for ‘Fire of the Rising Moon’ in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:38:59 +0000

A modified R1 series astromech droid named Bard joined “Fire of the Rising Moon” in Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.

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McDonald’s launches Inside Out 2 Happy Meal toys

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 28 May 2024 15:29:12 +0000

The “Inside Out” sequel hits theaters June 14, but fans of the emotional gang can already get their hands on “Inside Out 2” Happy Meal toys.

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‘Disney Dreams That Soar’ drone show now open at Disney Springs

Blake Taylor — Sat, 25 May 2024 03:00:49 +0000

The new flight-themed drone show "Disney Dreams That Soar" officially debuted May 24, 2024 at Disney Springs.

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Summer Attractions Preview 2024

Blake Taylor — Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Summer 2024 is shaping up to be an explosive season of historic new theme park attractions, from drone shows to coasters to Shrek's outhouse.

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Watch a sneak peek of ‘Inside Out 2’ at Disney World

Blake Taylor — Fri, 24 May 2024 03:41:22 +0000

A sneak peek of "Inside Out 2" will debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios inside the Walt Disney Presents attraction.

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‘Aladdin’ live special filmed at Epcot now on YouTube

Blake Taylor — Thu, 23 May 2024 03:39:58 +0000

Disney professionally filmed an "Aladdin" concert at Epcot, which is now available for free as a half-hour YouTube special.

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A Donald Duck celebration on the Walt Disney Studios lot showcases new merchandise for his 90th birthday

Jeff DePaoli — Wed, 22 May 2024 11:21:00 +0000

With Donald Duck's 90th birthday comes a whole slew of new Donald merchandise, showcased at the Walt Disney Studios.

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Club 33 movie is among seven Disney park films in the works

Blake Taylor — Tue, 21 May 2024 23:51:53 +0000

A movie based on Disneyland's Club 33 is in development, joining Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, and more park properties on Disney's film slate.

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POV videos inside all the Fantasy Springs rides at Tokyo DisneySea

Blake Taylor — Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Watch Tokyo DisneySea videos of new "Peter Pan," "Tangled," and "Frozen" rides inside the Fantasy Springs expansion.

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Sneak peek inside the new Country Bear Musical Jamboree

Blake Taylor — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:40:38 +0000

Disney shared a look behind the scenes at new costumes in progress for Country Bear Musical Jamboree, opening this summer at Disney World.

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Concierge lounge, free lectures with Pixar artists at Pixar Place Hotel

Blake Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:57:32 +0000

Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort will soon open a concierge lounge and host a free speaker series with Pixar artists.

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New at Icon Park: Chris Pratt wax figure, sharks, private parties

Blake Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:14:10 +0000

Chris Pratt's likeness at Madame Tussauds, mermaids swimming with sharks at Sea Life, and more new additions are at Icon Park this summer.

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New Disney On Ice to debut Valentino, King Magnifico from ‘Wish’

Blake Taylor — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:04:54 +0000

Disney On Ice will mount a new production this fall, featuring characters from “Wish” appearing live for the first time. DJ Mickey Mouse Remixing Disney Songs Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJs, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new, state-of-the-art ice show. This production invites guests to belt out Disney’s chart-topping...

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Airbnb Icons adds Edna Mode’s house, design lab from ‘Incredibles’

Blake Taylor — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Edna Mode's mansion and design lab from Pixar's "The Incredibles" will come to life as an Airbnb Icons rental property.

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Disney Springs show will have 200 more drones than Universal

Blake Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2024 17:26:13 +0000

The new Disney Springs drone show, "Disney Dreams That Soar," will feature 800 drones and a Baymax bigger than Cinderella Castle.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure details for Disney Genie+, virtual queue, AP previews

Blake Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2024 13:39:12 +0000

Tiana's Bayou Adventure will utilize a virtual queue and Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane access upon its grand opening in Florida.

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Photos: Pride Collection 2024 merchandise in Disney parks

Blake Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2024 01:08:25 +0000

The Disney Pride Collection 2024 — featuring a Loungefly mini-backpack, pins, and more merchandise — is now at Disney parks and online.

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Duffy and Friends 3K race returning to Hong Kong Disneyland

Blake Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2024 23:04:08 +0000

Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend will return with races themed to Duffy and Friends, Pixar, "Frozen," and more.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening June 28 at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:55:00 +0000

Disney has announced an opening date of June 28, 2024 for Tiana's Bayou Adventure — the replacement of Splash Mountain — at Magic Kingdom.

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Tips to avoid motion sickness on theme park rides

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 11 May 2024 18:32:41 +0000

Many Disney and Universal could cause dizziness or queasiness, but is there a way to avoid motion sickness on theme park rides? We think so.

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Disney World’s baby antelope loves to get the zoomies

Blake Taylor — Fri, 10 May 2024 23:03:21 +0000

Happy Mother's Day from Juniper and Julien, a mother and baby antelope who live at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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‘Lion King’ voice cast, Broadway stars to film Disney+ concert

Blake Taylor — Thu, 09 May 2024 22:59:14 +0000

"The Lion King" 30th anniversary concert at the Hollywood Bowl — featuring Lebo M., Jeremy Irons, and more — will be filmed for Disney+.

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Tips for working remotely ‘from home’ at theme parks

Jon Self — Thu, 09 May 2024 19:08:20 +0000

How does working remotely from Disney World sound to you? We have some tips for working “from home” at theme parks.

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What are Disney’s most popular songs?

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 08 May 2024 19:45:44 +0000

According to a new study, the soundtracks of "Moana,” “Frozen,” “Mulan,” and “The Lion King” feature Disney’s most popular songs.

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Inside Cirque du Soleil’s new backstage tour at Disney World

Andy Haynes — Wed, 08 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Fans can take a backstage tour of Disney Springs' Cirque du Soleil show, "Drawn to Life," with the new Page to Stage Signature Experience.

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Guests never even know: A look at Disney cast member canoe races at Magic Kingdom

Matt Roseboom — Tue, 07 May 2024 22:27:05 +0000

Magic Kingdom has hosted Disney cast member canoe races around the Rivers of America every year since Disney World opened.

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What are the best and worst jobs at Disney?

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:19:32 +0000

Working for Walt Disney Company is a dream job, but a new ranking of the best and worst jobs at Disney shows not all roles are created equal.

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Photos inside Tokyo’s ‘Peter Pan,’ ‘Tangled,’ ‘Frozen’ rides in Fantasy Springs

Blake Taylor — Tue, 07 May 2024 16:10:04 +0000

Tokyo DisneySea revealed Fantasy Springs ride photos inside attractions based on "Peter Pan," "Tangled," and "Frozen."

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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point sneak peek with creatives

Blake Taylor — Mon, 06 May 2024 23:48:54 +0000

Disney Lighthouse Cay at Lighthouse Point will welcome Disney Cruise Line guests with the Bahamas' natural beauty and authentic culture.

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Walt Disney Archives exhibits coming to Arlington Museum in Texas

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:15:39 +0000

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of Walt Disney Archives will be presented together.

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Smellephants on Parade now open at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:11 +0000

Smellephants on Parade — a free, "Dumbo"-themed scavenger hunt — is now open in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom.

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Chopper the droid visits Disney World as Star Wars Day surprise

Blake Taylor — Sun, 05 May 2024 02:47:06 +0000

Chopper the droid surprised guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios to celebrate "May the 4th," otherwise known as Star Wars Day.

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Hollywood Studios marks 35 years with 1989 cast, live Muppets

Blake Taylor — Fri, 03 May 2024 19:36:20 +0000

Disney's Hollywood Studios celebrated its 35th anniversary with a ceremony attended by original cast members and in-person Muppets.

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Disneyland Paris adds ‘Up’ house to Storybook Land boat ride

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 03 May 2024 19:36:09 +0000

Disneyland Paris will welcome a new scene inspired by “Up” to the charming Storybook Land boat ride in Disneyland Paris Park.

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Guide to 2024 Pixar Fest food at Disneyland with photos, reviews

Carly Caramanna — Fri, 03 May 2024 15:03:27 +0000

Pixar Fest has returned to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. with dozens of food and beverage items inspired by Pixar films.

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Hollywood Bowl to host ’80s & ’90s concert with Disney stars

Blake Taylor — Thu, 02 May 2024 18:11:07 +0000

"Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert" will perform at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Calif. on July 19 and 20, 2024.

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Coach Dawn Staley visits Disney World following Gamecocks’ win

Blake Taylor — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:26:57 +0000

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley celebrated her team's national championship win by "going to Disney World!"

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Rent Carl’s house from ‘Up,’ mansion from ‘X-Men’ on Airbnb Icons

Blake Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2024 20:49:14 +0000

The new Airbnb Icons features real-life rentals based on homes: the balloon house from Pixar's "Up," the X-Mansion, and more.

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McDonald’s releases new Captain America Happy Meal toys

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 01 May 2024 20:21:48 +0000

Fans will have to wait until 2025, to see "Captain America: Brave New World," but new Captain America Happy Meal toys are available now.

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Epcot will exhibit paintings by George W. Bush this June

Lauren Freeman — Wed, 01 May 2024 19:10:05 +0000

Beginning June 9, 2024 at Epcot, guests can see artwork by President George W. Bush in an exhibit honoring veterans and military members.

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Photo tour inside Disney’s new Fort Wilderness cabins, opening July 1

Blake Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:18:45 +0000

Over 350 completely new cabins will open at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort this summer. Take a look inside at the furnishings and amenities.

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Marvel Season of Super Heroes now underway at Hong Kong Disneyland

Attractions Magazine Staff — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:52:26 +0000

Marvel Season of Super Heroes is underway at Hong Kong Disneyland with a drone show, new food, merchandise, and more.

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May the 4th be with you at the Academy Museum

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:43:31 +0000

The Force is strong with the Academy Museum for a May the 4th Celebration featuring droid meet-and-greets, movie screenings, and more.

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New Epcot documentary traces history of the park’s transformation

Blake Taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:56:56 +0000

"Epcot Becoming: Inside the Transformation," a new documentary about Epcot's recent additions, will air on National Geographic.

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Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort with tons to celebrate after a break since 2018

Jeff DePaoli — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:25:13 +0000

Pixar Fest has returned bigger and better than before during its second celebration throughout Disneyland Resort.

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Country Bears and Baymax headline Tokyo Disney’s summer slate

Blake Taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:24:56 +0000

The Country Bears' Vacation Jamboree, a Baymax cavalcade, and more will return to Tokyo Disney for a sunny and "soaked" summer celebration.

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Review: Magic Kingdom fireworks cruise is pricey, but stress-free

Blake Taylor — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:55:42 +0000

The Magic Kingdom fireworks cruise might be expensive, but it's also zero-hassle, and when split among a large group, it's not a bad deal.

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Reimagined character dining experience returns to Walt Disney World Resort

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:26:48 +0000

A reimagined 1900 Park Fare restaurant has rejoined the list of magical character dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort.

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ replacing Buzz Lightyear ride at Tokyo Disneyland

Blake Taylor — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:36:08 +0000

An attraction based on "Wreck-It Ralph" will open in Tokyo Disneyland's Tomorrowland, permanently replacing Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters.

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Hollywood Studios marking 35th anniversary with merch, ceremony

Blake Taylor — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:09:54 +0000

Disney's Hollywood Studios will celebrate its 35th anniversary on May 1, 2024 with a birthday ceremony and limited merchandise.

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Epcot Food & Wine sets 2024 dates, will use CommuniCore Hall

Blake Taylor — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:37:59 +0000

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will return Aug. 29 - Nov. 23, 2024 as the park's first festival to utilize a new event space.

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Attractions Expert Q&A: Tom Morris

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Former Imagineer Tom Morris worked on Fantasylandand at Disneyland Paris and Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort.

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Create your own headband at the Disneyland Resort

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:44:34 +0000

Create your own headbands at the Disneyland Resort by mixing and matching Disney mini plush characters like Buzz, Stitch, Mickey, and more.

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Go backstage with Disney cast members in new video series

Blake Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:30:45 +0000

"How Happy Happens," a new YouTube series, shares backstage videos spotlighting Disney parks cast members who create happiness for guests.

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Hidden details of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:05:43 +0000

Imagineers placed hidden details throughout Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, from Pandora bats to oversized ants.

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How to ride $2 Lynx bus route from Orlando airport to Disney World

Blake Taylor — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:40:15 +0000

Link 311, a new route from the Lynx bus system, offers cheap transportation from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World.

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Review: Flamenco dancing, food, and fun at Jaleo Disney Springs

Jon Self — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:15:26 +0000

Jaleo in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World held a Flamenco Master Class on April 20, 2024, and we were invited to enjoy the food and fun.

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U.K. game show ‘In for a Penny’ sets series 6 finale at Disney World

Blake Taylor — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:20:50 +0000

"In for a Penny," an on-the-street game show, will mobilize from the U.K. to the U.S. for a series 6 finale filmed at Walt Disney World.

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Magic Kingdom adds ‘Smellephants’ to Storybook Circus

Sarah Gilliland — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:42:50 +0000

Disney has announced the addition of "Smellephants" to Magic Kingdom Park as part of a new interactive search-and-sniff experience.

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Q&A: New ‘Alice in Wonderland’ show at Disneyland Paris

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:29:26 +0000

Disneyland Paris show director discusses what it took to create a unique entertainment experience based on a beloved Disney story.

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Two fan-favorite Disneyland guided tours return in May

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:19:53 +0000

The Cultivating the Magic and Disneyland Railroad guided tours return to the Disneyland Resort on May 11, 2024.

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‘Aliens vs Avengers’ comic series will be released in July

Lauren Freeman — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:37:59 +0000

Marvel’s 20th Century Studios is releasing a new four-issue comic series, beginning July 24, 2024, titled "Aliens vs Avengers."

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Theme parks and resorts that changed their names

Blake Taylor — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:22:44 +0000

Theme parks around the world have changed their names over the years, from Disney's Wild Animal Kingdom to Universal Escape.

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Anaheim approves DisneylandForward plan for more theme park lands and attractions

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:47:43 +0000

Anaheim approved DisneylandForward, allowing Disney to build new lands, attractions, hotel rooms, entertainment, and retail.

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Official Universal Orlando countdown watchlist (and what we’d add)

Blake Taylor — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:39:51 +0000

What movies should you watch as a countdown to your Universal Orlando vacation? These films will get you excited for your trip.

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Marvel reveals new Disney crossover variant covers

Lauren Freeman — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:30:53 +0000

Marvel celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Avengers and X-Men with three new Disney crossover variant covers featuring Mickey and friends.

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‘Journey to Fantasy Springs’ theme song lyrics at Tokyo DisneySea

Blake Taylor — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:05:21 +0000

As Fantasy Springs nears its grand opening at Tokyo DisneySea, the park officially released a theme song, "Journey to Fantasy Springs."

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Review: Behind the Seeds tour at Epcot’s Living with the Land

Blake Taylor — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 13:54:19 +0000

Behind the Seeds, a backstage tour of Living with the Land at Epcot, focuses on the science of a fan-favorite Disney World attraction.

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A free scavenger hunt joins the Season of the Force Star Wars celebration at Disneyland – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:44:38 +0000

Guests can participate in a free scavenger hunt during the Season of the Force Star Wars celebration at Disneyland.

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Disney Village to add lifestyle shop, update Lego Store

Blake Taylor — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:16:01 +0000

Disney Village at Disneyland Paris will open two new shops this year and renovate existing retail locations, including the Lego Store.

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Junior Woodchucks theming coming to Paris’ Davy Crockett Ranch

Blake Taylor — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:44:30 +0000

Disneyland Paris will renovate the Disney Davy Crockett Ranch hotel with theming based on Donald Duck and the Junior Woodchucks.

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‘Disney Adventure World’ new name of Walt Disney Studios in Paris

Blake Taylor — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:10:48 +0000

Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris will become Disney Adventure World with the opening of World of Frozen, a new land.

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Marvel and Disney created the ultimate Donald-Wolverine crossover

Lauren Freeman — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:05:27 +0000

To celebrate Donald Duck turning 90 and Wolverine turning 50, the “What If...? Donald Duck became Wolverine” crossover comic debuts July 31.

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Watch ‘How Disney Built America’ on the History Channel

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:19:23 +0000

How Disney Built America” debuts June 2, 2024, featuring rarely-seen historical material, original dramatic recreations, and interviews.

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Disneyland announces steakhouse, barbecue for Downtown Disney

Blake Taylor — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:32:20 +0000

A steakhouse and a barbecue restaurant will open at Downtown Disney in the space formerly occupied by Tortilla Jo's, plus more dining news.

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Full guide to the critters of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

We knew musical critters would be joining Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but now we know their names and backstories.

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Where to watch the parade at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:29:11 +0000

Where's the best place to watch the Magic Kingdom parade at Disney World for a short wait, more characters, or other preferences?

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Disney implements new disability policies at Disneyland and Disney World

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:07:42 +0000

Disney has updated accessibility policies at Disneyland and Disney World to ensure services are only used by guests who need them.

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Marvel and Coca-Cola assemble for new campaign

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:28:24 +0000

Disney and Coca-Cola launched Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes, a new campaign featuring heroes and villains from across the Marvel Universe.

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Review: Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI exhibit at the Reagan Library

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:49:11 +0000

Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI exhibit places the iconic movie and national defense system side-by-side.

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Test Track closing June 17 for re-imagining at Epcot

Blake Taylor — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:44:07 +0000

Test Track at Epcot will close June 17, 2024 for an overhaul, emerging with "a spirit of optimism." What could that mean?

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Discounted rates at Disney Springs hotels now through July 2024

Blake Taylor — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:38:09 +0000

$98 hotel rooms are available as part of a limited-time discount on Disney World overnight accommodations near Disney Springs.

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Disney Imagineering updates on Tropical Americas for Animal Kingdom and Tiana animatronics on new YouTube Series

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:17:03 +0000

Imagineering news includes Tiana's Bayou Adventure figures, Orlando updates, and BDX droids in Galaxy's Edge.

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Disney doesn’t announce ‘Avatar’ at Disneyland for the fourth time

Blake Taylor — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:36:41 +0000

Disney revealed concept art for an "Avatar" experience at Disneyland Resort in California, but stopped short of a formal announcement — again.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses Epic Universe, D23 blue sky sessions

Blake Taylor — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:17:52 +0000

Disney not "ready" for Epic Universe in Orlando? That idea "couldn't be further from the truth," according to Bob Iger, CEO of Disney.

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Earth Month 2024 special events at Disney theme parks worldwide

Blake Taylor — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:50:58 +0000

Happy Earth Month! Disney will celebrate at theme parks worldwide with limited-time food, photo ops, and more, all part of ourHome.

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Forces of Nature acrobatic show debuts at Epcot

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The brand new, limited-time Forces of Nature by AntiGravity acrobatic show debuted on March 31, 2024, in World Celebration at Epcot.

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Two new Space 220 trading card series feature Uranus and Neptune

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 22:36:20 +0000

Diners at Epcot’s “out-of-this-world dining experience” can receive a pack from two new Space 220 collectible trading card series.

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The debate of 3D versus 2D in screen based attractions – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:58:07 +0000

Why are theme parks attractions still trying to make 3D popular considering the public’s arguable disinterest?

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The history and lore of Donald’s Dino-Bash! in DinoLand, U.S.A.

Blake Taylor — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:30:30 +0000

At Donald's Dino-Bash!, Donald Duck discovers that ducks evolved from dinosaurs, and celebrates in DinoLand, U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom.

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Trip report: Spring Break in Disney World observations and tips

Blake Taylor — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:11:43 +0000

What are the crowds, special events, and travel procedures like at Disney World during spring break? Let's find out.

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New buses with new designs rolling out at Disney World – Orange Bird, Zootopia, and more

Matt Roseboom — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:00:46 +0000

Walt Disney World is adding 90 brand-new vehicles to their bus fleet this year, and many will be wrapped in new fun designs. Look for Zootopia and Ratatouille buses starting today. Among other new designs you may spot throughout the year are Orange Bird, 101 Dalmatians, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Figment, and more. Disney World has...

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Travel report: Does the Pal Mickey toy from the 2000s still work at Disney World?

Blake Taylor — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:13:07 +0000

Pal Mickey, a 2003 Mickey Mouse plush toy designed to assist park guests at Disney World, still functions today ... if you know where to go.

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New Disney World ad says ‘memories aren’t made from predetermined plans’

Blake Taylor — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:46:57 +0000

A new Disney World advertisement encourages "unplanned" vacations, despite Disney's integration of vacation plan systems, like Genie.

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Photos and Video: ‘Hercules’ musical now open in Hamburg, Germany

Blake Taylor — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:15:05 +0000

"Hercules," a live musical adaptation of the Disney film, debuted March 24, 2024 at Stage Theater Neue Flora in Hamburg, Germany.

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‘The March to May The 4th’ kicks off in New York City

Jenna Clark — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:56:54 +0000

To celebrate “The March to May The 4th,” we were invited to New York with a front row seat to a Star Wars light show on the Empire State Building

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The Art of Disneyland auction features items from the Marc and Alice Davis archives

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:05:58 +0000

"The Art of Disneyland" signature auction features items from the collection of Disney Legends Marc and Alice Davis.

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New Walt Disney World drone show will soar above Disney Springs

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:44:03 +0000

Drones will take flight above Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs for “Disney Dreams That Soar,” a new drone show at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Encanto Sing-Along, CommuniCore Hall, returning characters, and more coming to Disney World this summer

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:57:26 +0000

Walt Disney World guests can celebrate summer with favorite characters and the final piece of Epcot's multi-year reimagination project.

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New Details Revealed for Season of the Force at Disneyland

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:02:50 +0000

Disneyland revealed details about limited-time experiences and offerings guests can look forward to during Season of the Force.

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Some finer details to help plan for D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Jeff DePaoli — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:47:31 +0000

D23 recently invited media to a press event to share more details about D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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New Disney Destiny cruise ship will feature Hercules, Lion King, and Dalmatians

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:27:52 +0000

Disney Cruise Line provided details about the Disney Destiny, which will “draw inspiration from epic tales of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel.”

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Does Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island make sense?

Blake Taylor — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:29:39 +0000

Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island collides two unlikely tales: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."

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Details Revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Jeff DePaoli — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:29:44 +0000

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a one-of-a-kind multi-day experience showcasing Disney storytelling and innovation.

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2024 Disney Legends include Joe Rohde, John Williams, Angela Bassett, and Harrison Ford

Jeff DePaoli — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:24:59 +0000

The 2024 Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will honor Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Harrison Ford, Miley Cyrus, John Williams, and more.

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Orlando named Best Sports Business City for attracting events

Jon Self — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:21:20 +0000

Orlando was named Best Sports Business City during a press conference held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on March 18, 2024.

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Two new ‘Princess and the Frog’ shops coming to Disneyland

Allyson Koerner — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:40:11 +0000

Disneyland Resort announced park guests will soon be able to shop at two new shops inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.”

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The legend of Left Reindeer and more Disney World Christmas lore

Blake Taylor — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:30:09 +0000

Who is Left Reindeer? Is Goofy besties with Woody and Jessie? Let's dive into the lore of "Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration," a holiday show at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Greet, Meet & eet with Chef Maneet Chauhan in Disney Springs

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:39:36 +0000

Foodies can join Chef Maneet Chauhan at her Disney Springs restaurant for a family-style meal of globally inspired Indian dishes.

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Disney Cruise Line summer 2025 itineraries for Europe, Alaska, and more

Dave Parfitt — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:45:45 +0000

Disney Cruise Line summer 2025 schedule will send the Disney Fantasy on its first European tour of Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

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Duffy and Friends Play Days return for 2024 at Hong Kong Disneyland

Blake Taylor — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:27:08 +0000

Duffy and Friends Play Days, a seasonal celebration of Duffy the Disney Bear, is in full swing at Hong Kong Disneyland for 2024.

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Woman visits Disney World for the first time ever at age 106

Blake Taylor — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:15:35 +0000

At age 106, Florida resident Magnolia Jackson visited Walt Disney World for the first time to celebrate her birthday.

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Tina Fey talks Victoria Frankenstein at Epic Universe

Blake Taylor — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:03:22 +0000

Would Tina Fey want to portray Victoria Frankenstein at Universal Epic Universe? Fey talked in detail about Orlando parks on Las Culturistas.

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Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney closes April 7

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:55:51 +0000

Tortilla Jo’s in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort will close on April 7, 2024, to make way for new dining experiences.

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Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:27:40 +0000

For the first time since 2018, Pixar pals are taking over the Disneyland Resort from April 26 through Aug. 4, 2024, for Pixar Fest.

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Official Walt Disney World countdown Disney+ watchlist (and what we’d add)

Blake Taylor — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:49:36 +0000

Walt Disney World emails future guests a countdown watchlist of Disney+ movies and shows. What does Disney recommend, and what would we add?

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Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2024 at Disney Springs’ Raglan Road

Blake Taylor — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:07:56 +0000

The Mighty St. Patrick's Day Festival will offer live music and authentic Irish cuisine March 14-17, 2024 at Raglan Road in Disney Springs.

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Disney says 50% of planned $60 billion investment will go to theme parks

Blake Taylor — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:48:45 +0000

Disney detailed its plans to invest $60 billion into parks in the coming decade, but stopped short of formally announcing attractions.

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Seven Hidden Details at the Disneyland Hotel in Paris

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:11:47 +0000

The Disneyland Hotel reopened at Disneyland Paris Resort in January 2024, with royally-themed guest rooms and a few hidden details.

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New Disneyland Paris ‘Alice in Wonderland’ show lets audiences pick the ending

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:22:55 +0000

Spring 2024 is curiouser than ever at Disneyland Paris thanks to the new Alice & The Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland show.

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New Loungefly Collectiv accessories feature Marvel and Star Wars

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:11:01 +0000

The new Loungefly Collectiv line of accessories debuts on March 12, 2024, starting with collections featuring Marvel’s Loki and Star Wars.

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Golf at ‘The Most Magical Place on Turf’

Attractions Magazine Staff — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Even if you’re visiting for a theme park vacation, you can still play golf right on Walt Disney World Resort property.

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My three favorite bites at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:16:26 +0000

Here are my three favorite bites of food from Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, running now through April 22, 2024.

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Making dining reservations at Disney resorts will soon be easier

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:09:02 +0000

Guests making dining reservations at Disney World and Disneyland will soon be able to search for availability up to ten days at a time.

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Photo Tribute: ‘Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade’ 10th anniversary

Blake Taylor — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

"Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade" debuted 10 years ago at Magic Kingdom. Take a photo journey through the "wondrous and wonderful" parade.

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Star Tours recruits Andor, Ahsoka, Din Djarin, and Grogu starting April 5

Blake Taylor — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:07:39 +0000

Characters from "Andor," "Ahsoka," and "The Mandalorian" will join Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disney parks on April 5, 2024.

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‘Avatar-based land’ confirmed for Disneyland Resort

Blake Taylor — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:21:58 +0000

Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, confirmed that the long-teased "Avatar" experience at Disneyland Resort in California will be an entire land.

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Theme park attractions with gloriously unhinged lore

Blake Taylor — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:42:15 +0000

Many theme parks create fictional lore for their attractions, and sometimes the elaborate backstories are a bit unhinged.

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Guests can ‘Go Fish’ at Walt Disney World

Attractions Magazine Staff — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:23:50 +0000

Walt Disney World is known for its theme parks, but guests can also take a guided fishing excursion right outside Magic Kingdom.

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Experience Disney’s ‘Wish’ at Astra Lumina LA

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:22:05 +0000

To celebrate the release of “Wish” on digital and Blu-ray, Disney is partnering with Astra Lumina to offer guests an exclusive experience.

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New looks and sounds from Disney Cruise Line

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:19:35 +0000

Disney Cruise Line debuted new character looks for Castaway Cay and a new signature song performed by Jordin Sparks for the Disney Treasure.

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Best and worst new food items at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2024

Jon Self — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:32:06 +0000

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2024 began this week, and we went opening day to find out which new foods are worth trying, and which to skip.

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Travel Report: Visiting Disney Store in Times Square

Blake Taylor — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:01:49 +0000

Guests will find Disney merchandise aplenty at the Disney Store in Times Square, but the shop is just that: a store, not an attraction.

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Free water park admission on arrival day for Disney World resort guests in 2025

Blake Taylor — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:13:31 +0000

Guests staying at any Walt Disney World resort hotel in 2025 will receive free admission to Disney water parks, valid on their check-in day.

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Sneak peek inside Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea

Blake Taylor — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:37:35 +0000

As Fantasy Springs nears its grand opening, Tokyo DisneySea shared footage inside the land themed to "Peter Pan," "Tangled," and "Frozen."

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Creator of Disney’s MagicBand evolves vision for Princess Cruises

Blake Taylor — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:43:42 +0000

Disney's MagicBand was primed to revolutionize the guest experience, but now Princess Cruises is executing the wearable technology's original vision.

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Attractions Experts Q&A: Leslie Iwerks

Kendall Wolf — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Leslie Iwerks is an Oscar and Emmy nominated documentary director and producer and granddaughter of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks.

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What it’s like to participate in a runDisney race as a beginner

Jenna Clark — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:57:55 +0000

Find out what it's like for a first-time participant to run (or walk) through a Disney park in a runDisney race.

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Belle hosts Disney Princess party at Orlando children’s hospital

Blake Taylor — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:51:32 +0000

Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" stopped by an Orlando children's hospital to read with patients as part of a Disney Princess party.

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Walt Disney World Hacks 2nd Edition shares valuable tips and tricks

Attractions Magazine Staff — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:38:50 +0000

Whether visiting Disney World for the first time or the 101st, Walt Disney World Hacks, 2nd Edition, makes every trip easier.

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Scrooge McDuck to enter the Marvel multiverse in ‘Infinity Dime’

Blake Taylor — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:17:21 +0000

"Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime #1" will debut this June from Marvel Comics, starring Scrooge McDuck in a multiverse adventure.

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Recent updates to Muppet*Vision 3D makes me all kinds of happy, but not for the obvious reasons – DePaoli on DeParks

Jeff DePaoli — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:52:04 +0000

Recently, Muppet*Vision 3D got some unexpected and announced upgrades making its future look brighter at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Disney Springs tenants hosting restaurant crawl for one night only

Blake Taylor — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:04:33 +0000

"Sip, Savor & Stroll," a restaurant crawl, will take place at Disney Springs among The Edison, Maria & Enzo's, and Enzo's Hideaway.

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Planning a day at Magic Kingdom in 2005 with old park maps

Blake Taylor — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:44:42 +0000

Take a look at an old theme park map of Magic Kingdom from 2005 and imagine what planning a Disney vacation might've been like almost 20 years ago.

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ESPN Wide World of Sports: Another way Disney World makes magical memories

Attractions Magazine Staff — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:16:39 +0000

Most Disney World guests make memories on Space Mountain or at an Epcot festival, but for athletes it happens at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

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Construction Update: Firsthand photos of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

Blake Taylor — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:04:51 +0000

Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will open summer 2024 as a private port of call for Disney Cruise Line. Take a look at construction.

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Disney welcomes baby elephant to Disney’s Animal Kingdom savanna

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:20:45 +0000

Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed baby Corra onto the savanna, where she joined her mother, Nadirah, and grandmother, Donna.

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New Snow White Lego set honors Disney’s first princess

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:38:55 +0000

The Lego Group will debut a new Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage set as a tribute to the very first Disney Princess character.

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D23 member events in 2024 include ‘Princess and the Frog’ party

Blake Taylor — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 01:25:59 +0000

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will host member events all year long in 2024 — including the event formerly known as D23 Expo.

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New details announced for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:04:52 +0000

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite returns on select dates in April and May with themed entertainment, experiences, and photo ops.

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Foodie Guide: Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2024

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:01:51 +0000

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival returns Feb. 28 through May 27, 2024, with whimsical character topiaries and garden-inspired bites and sips.

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Disney to publish first official runDisney guidebook

Blake Taylor — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:16:37 +0000

"runDisney: The Official Guide to Racing Around the Parks," a new book by Scott Douglas, will share insider tips on Disney theme park races.

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An artist’s journey of creating theme parks with Lego bricks

Blake Taylor — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:05:59 +0000

Ever wanted to build your own theme park? One fan's hobby of building scale models with Lego bricks transformed into a community movement.

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Ultimate Foodie Guide: 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:32:47 +0000

It's time to get ready for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, which takes place from March 1 through April 22, 2024.

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‘Steamboat Willie’ Mickey Mouse featured in non-Disney products

Blake Taylor — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:04:34 +0000

"Steamboat Willie," the 1928 Mickey Mouse cartoon, is now in the public domain and being used in products and promotions without Disney.

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening summer 2024 at Magic Kingdom

Blake Taylor — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:19:21 +0000

Tiana's Bayou Adventure, inspired by "The Princess and the Frog," will open summer 2024 at Magic Kingdom and later in 2024 at Disneyland.

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Patrick Mahomes went to Disneyland (again)!

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:13:03 +0000

Right after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory, Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes headed to Disneyland with his family.

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Women’s History Month variant covers feature iconic women from the Star Wars galaxy

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:49:12 +0000

Marvel’s Star Wars comic series will feature Women’s History Month variant covers depicting iconic female characters from the Star Wars saga.

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Year of the Dragon at Shanghai Disneyland begins with blessing

Blake Taylor — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:09:12 +0000

Mickey Mouse performed a ceremonial blessing at Shanghai Disneyland to welcome the Year of the Dragon as part of the park's Spring Festival.

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Broadway star launches Black History Month at Walt Disney World

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 22:52:11 +0000

Broadway star Michael James Scott kicked off the celebration for Black History Month at Walt Disney World Resort at Magic Kingdom.

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Attention Shoppers: shopDisney will be rebranded back to the Disney Store

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:45:00 +0000

shopDisney will be rebranded back to the Disney Store, but don't worry; all your favorite Disney products will still be available.

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First-ever Disney Villains wedding gowns debut

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:37:30 +0000

Last week, we shared the Disney Princess wedding gowns, and now, their wicked counterparts have the first-ever Disney Villains wedding gowns.

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1900 Park Fare reopening in April at Grand Floridian

Allyson Koerner — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:01:39 +0000

1900 Park Fare is finally reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10, 2024. You can make reservations beginning March 5 online or in the My Disney Experience app.

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Tokyo Disneyland to transform into Donald’s Quacky Duck City

Blake Taylor — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:34:06 +0000

Donald Duck's dream will come true when Tokyo Disneyland becomes Donald's Quacky Duck City as the next phase of Disney Pal-Palooza.

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Disney’s ‘Epic’ universe: Company purchases $1.5 billion stake in Fortnite company

Blake Taylor — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:15:57 +0000

The Walt Disney Company has purchased a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, the video game company behind "Fortnite."

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New Ultimate Black Panther comic returns Marvel fans to a concealed Wakanda

Jon Self — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:41:58 +0000

The latest installment in Marvel’s new Ultimate line, Ultimate Black Panther #1, shows T’Challa facing a tough decision to save his people

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Analysis: Nielsen ratings top-streamed movies in 2023 reflect theme park priorities

Blake Taylor — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:23:36 +0000

Nielsen ratings reported the top films Americans streamed in 2023. What can the results tell us about the future of theme parks?

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Sesame Place Philadelphia kicks off 2024 season with a Mardi Gras celebration

Samantha Davis-Friedman — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 22:47:49 +0000

The Sesame Place Philadelphia 2024 season begins Feb. 17, 2024, with the second annual family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration.

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