Category: Parks
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Enter an Enchanting Winter Fairytale with the Disney Winter Frostival at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, November 6, 2023 – As the days get colder and the nights draw in, winter magic is beginning to fill the air with the arrival of much-anticipated festivities! This season, there’s no better place to feel this enchanting winter spirit than at Shanghai Disney Resort, where the Disney Winter Frostival is set to return from…
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A Look at all the Disney Gingerbread Houses & Displays for the 2023 Holiday Season
One of the highlights of the holiday season at the Disney Parks every year always has to be the gingerbread displays that can be found in many different places. From hotels to attractions and beyond, gingerbread houses and displays are a large part of the holiday season. Below is a look at different gingerbread houses…
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Jungle Cruise Skippers Take the Cruise on Dry Land at Disneyland
Jungle Cruise Skippers made their humor even dryer while their attraction is currently closed. This was done by using their dry humor on land cruises instead of on board their boats. They could be found out in front of the attraction making guests laugh while the attraction is worked on. Daps Magic team member Angela…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Cast Members With 50 and 55 Years of Service
The Disneyland Resort recently celebrated the careers of cast members who have worked at the resort for 50 and 55 years. The celebration took place in the Golden Horseshoe and honored these magic makers. The Disney Parks Blog shared a little bit about them and their careers. Check out their stories here:
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Disney Festival of Holidays Booths Begin to Arrive at Disney California Adventure
Disney Festival of Holidays will begin delighting guests at Disney California Adventure on November 10, 2023. When it does, there will be plenty of holiday experiences to enjoy through January 7, 2023 (including Phat Cat Swinger!). One of the highlights of this festival every year is the the food and beverage offerings. The menus for…
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Sunday Spotlight: Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage
Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage is a dark ride attraction located at Tokyo DisneySea at Tokyo Disney Resort. The ride takes visitors on a magical journey through the adventures of Sindbad the Sailor, a character from the collection of Middle Eastern folktales known as One Thousand and One Nights. The boatride takes guests on an enchanting and…
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Walt Disney World Resort Transforms Magic Kingdom for Holiday Season
The magic of the holidays has come to the Magic Kingdom as it underwent a transformation as the Halloween season ended and things were switched to the next season. Throughout the Magic Kingdom, holiday decorations were put in place for the merriest season of all. Below is a video and photos of how things transformed…
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New Details Announced for Disney’s Bahamian Island Lookout Cay
The newest one-of-a-kind retreat on Disney Cruise Line is the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, home of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Once guests step foot on this breathtaking island destination, they will discover a celebration of Bahamian storytelling, artistry and culture. As you begin to discover the Lookout Cay, you’ll come across…
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Cast Members Inducted as Citizens of Arendelle at New ‘World of Frozen’ at Hong Kong Disneyland
When the first-ever land themed to the ‘Frozen’ franchise, World of Frozen, debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20, 2023, it will be filled with cast members who truly feel at home. In preparation for the land’s opening, cast members were specially selected and given in-depth training to become citizens of Arendelle! As a…
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Disney Shares Details and Behind-the-Scenes Video of ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ Ahead of December Debut
On December 5, 2023, Luminous The Symphony of Us will officially debut at EPCOT in World Showcase. This new show will utilize fireworks, fountains, lights and music to connect everyone through commonalities of the heart. This new show shows how unique individual melodies come together to form a great symphony. In this case, it is…
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FIRST LOOK: Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland
The Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland officially opens on November 10th, with a Magic Key preview the day before. Ahead of the opening of this icon in Adventureland, Disneyland Resort has shared a video and photos of this renovated treehouse. The treehouse has some new magical features, including an animatronic ostrich and also some wonderful call…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – November 1, 2023
Welcome back to the Disneyland Refurbishment Report. There is a lot happening, and even though most of the focus will be on the holiday transformation, there are still some refurbishments happening. We start along the Rivers of America and Fowler’s Harbor where the extensive Mark Twain Riverboat refurbishment continues. From there, we make our way…
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GEEK EATS: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Foods
The holidays are almost at the Disneyland Resort. Starting on November 10th, there will be plenty of holiday merriment to enjoy around the Disneyland Resort. This includes, decorations, entertainment, and of course food and beverages! Ahead of the start of this merry season, Disney has shared the different food and beverage offerings that will be…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Mars China Announce Multi-Year Alliance
Shanghai, October 31, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Mars China, one of the most well-known leading global food companies, announced today that the two companies have entered into a multi-year resort alliance. Designated as the resort’s official confectionary provider, Mars China is set to bring its iconic brands including Dove and M&M’S etc. to Shanghai…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – October 28, 2023
Each week we get closer to the opening of the west end of the Downtown Disney District. With the recent announcement that the new lawn and stage will be opening, things seem to change more rapidly each day. Daps Magic continues to document the progress of this transformation, not just for the west end but…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Festival of Holidays Food Offerings at Disney California Adventure
Disney Festival of Holidays is almost upon us! With the return of this holiday tradition there will be plenty of entertainment (including Phat Cat Swinger), holiday merchandise, experiences, and of course food! Ahead of the return of Disney Festival of Holidays to Disney California Adventure, Disney has shared a look at what will be available…
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A First Visit to Tokyo DisneySea – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Earlier this week I had the opportunity and pleasure of going to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time as I continue to have adventures throughout Japan. This first visit was everyone one could hope for. It was full of magic, beautiful vistas, amazing food, and incredible cast members (and guests for that matter)! For this…
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Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merging to Create Leading Theme Park Company
Cedar Fair and Six Flags announced that they are merging to create a new theme park company. This new combined company will have 42 parks and 9 resorts across 17 states, Canada, and Mexico. The news came from a release for Six Flags investors. Here is the full announcement:
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Asha From “WISH” Arrives at EPCOT
Asha, from the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish, has arrived at EPCOT to meet with Walt Disney World Resort guests. The arrival of this new Disney leading lady at EPCOT comes ahead of the arrival of her movie in theaters this Thanksgiving. It also comes ahead of the arrival of the character at…
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“Mickey’s Toontown Express” Plane Revealed by Disneyland Resort and Alaska Airlines
A new beautiful Disney-themed plane has been revealed by Alaska Airlines and the Disneyland Resort. Called Mickey’s Toontown Express, this plane celebrates the recently re-imagined and re-opened Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland. It features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and others in Mickey’s Toontown. The plane was revealed in Seattle at a special gate ceremony before it…
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How Many Disney Parks Are There?
Featuring iconic attractions, characters and events, each Disney theme park is a world of its own. In total, 12 Disney theme parks make up the six Disney Resorts in North America, Europe and Asia, and every park offers its own unique blend of entertainment, imagination and adventure. What are the six Disney Resorts? Disney’s six…
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Disneyland Magic Key Holders To Get First Look at Adventureland Treehouse
Disneyland Magic Key Holders can get a first look at the Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland during a special preview on Thursday, November 9, according to Scott Gustin on X, formerly Twitter. The Adventureland Treehouse, inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, will officially open to all guests on Friday, November 10. The preview will be…
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Others Will Be Punished for “Disfavored” Views if Governor DeSantis Wins in Lawsuit Disney Says
Disney has issued another warning about the stakes of a lawsuit it is embroiled in with Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders regarding the future of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. In a filing on Monday, Disney claimed that its free speech was violated and that if Governor DeSantis wins this lawsuit, the company…
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Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa Partners With Make-A-Wish For First Ever Aulani Wish Week
Recently Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa partnered with Make-A-Wish for the first ever Aulani Wish Week. For this very special week, 20 wish kids and their families were invited to Aulani for a spooktacular week-long bash full of thrills and chills. This came after the success of the Once Upon A Wish Party at…