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Youka and Zalika, two Grevy's zebra foals born last month at Disney's Animal Kingdom, are now visible on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Grevy's zebras are the most endangered of all zebra species, and these births were a result of Disney's ongoing commitment to the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program.
2019 Disneyland Grad Nite Dates Announced
Posted onGrad Nite will return to Disney California Adventure park on select dates in May and June 2019:
May 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 28, 29, and 31
June 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 14
Registration for 2019 Grad Nites opens early this fall.
Sneak Peek of the All-New Play Disney Parks App
Posted onThe Disney Parks Blog has shared a sneak peek of the all-new Play Disney Parks mobile app that is coming to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts this summer. Play Disney Parks will allow guests to play with family and friends while waiting in line for favorite attractions. Guests can also earn and share digital collectibles when they receive themed achievements, earned for experiences both in the app and across the Disney parks. The Play Disney Parks app is available now for preorder on the App Store and Google Play.
Special Offers for Florida Residents
Posted onIf you're a Florida Resident, there are two special deals going on now for a very limited time at Walt Disney World:
-- First, there are the special Florida Resident Discover Disney tickets. For a limited time, enjoy three days at a Walt Disney World theme park for $159 per person, plus tax. You can also add a fourth day for just $20 more per person, plus tax. Tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events separately priced. Three- and four-day Discover Disney Tickets expire on June 24, 2018.
-- You can also take advantage of Florida resident status with a "Fun and Sun" discounted resort hotel room and Discovery Disney Tickets. For example, a family of four can enjoy a three-night stay at a select Disney's All-Star Resort with four-day Discover Disney tickets for $1,246 -- that's just $78 per person, per day. Check availability among all valid Resort hotels and then add the Discover Disney ticket to make it a package. Sample package price is valid for stays most Monday through Wednesday nights through June 20, 2018 for 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10 to 17) and 1 child (ages 3 to 9) when you book by June 20, 2018. Or, as a Florida resident, you can take advantage of special rates at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels now through June 24, 2018.
D-Camp Contest Gives Away Ultimate Glamping Experience at Walt Disney World
Posted onWalt Disney World Resort has announced a contest in which the grand prize includes the "Ultimate Glamping Experience." The grand prize winner of the Walt Disney World "D-Camp" will, with one guest, enjoy a 4-day/3-night WDW experience package that includes round-trip airfare and accommodations, a $250 gift card, two 4-day park-hoppers, access to Disney VIP tour guides, and the chance to go "glamping" (that's glamorous camping) for one night under the floating mountains of Pandora - the World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The winners will glamp in a special tent with all the comforts of the modern world. In addition to having VIP access to the attractions in Pandora - The World of Avatar, they will also have a number of other special experiences, including a bioluminescent night hike, special drum ceremonies, unique catered dishes and surprise guests. To enter the contest, submit a video telling why you want to win the ultimate "glamping" experience in Pandora. Check out disney.com/dcamp for prize details and information on how to enter.
Pirates of the Caribbean Refreshed at Disneyland
Posted onGuests Discover Swashbuckling Fun and Adventure on this Beloved Attraction ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 8, 2018) — The original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, which debuted at Disneyland Park in California in 1967, inspired a global phenomenon and launched a highly popular film franchise. The attraction has added new magic in 2018 as guests discover a … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean Refreshed at Disneyland"
Disney-Designed Children’s Play Area Opens at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital
Posted onThe Disney Reef, a colorful, underwater-themed outdoor play area, has officially opened at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, England, where on June 6 it was revealed for the first time to patients and their families. The Disney Reef, positioned in the heart of the hospital, was designed by Walt Disney Imagineers, in collaboration … Continue reading "Disney-Designed Children’s Play Area Opens at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital"
Blueberry Grass Band from Canada Arrives at Epcot June 13
Posted onStarting June 13, the Mill Stage at the Canada Pavilion will feature the music of Blueberry Grass Band, who transform French and English Canadian hits into their own festive sound. Their limited time run ends August 26.
Imagineers Create the Most Advanced Audio-Animatronic
Posted onEnjoy this amazing behind-the-scenes look at how Disney Imagineers designed the most advanced Audio-Animatronics figure in Imagineering history — the Shaman of Songs. Guests can encounter the Shaman of Songs inside Na’vi River Journey, after they board a boat and are whisked away on an immersive journey deep into a bioluminescent rainforest on Pandora. There, … Continue reading "Imagineers Create the Most Advanced Audio-Animatronic"
Disneyland Annual Passport Program Update for 2019
Posted onAs of June 2019, the Disneyland Resort Annual Passport program will move to park-specific calendars. Blockout dates may apply to one or both parks on the same day depending on the type of pass purchased.
