Fantasmic! Showtimes Announced for Return to Disneyland

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The Fantasmic! return date is now on the Disneyland Park calendar, with showtimes officially listed. Fantasmic! will officially return to Disneyland Park on May 24, and the showtimes have just been added to the official calendar. On May 24, there will be two showings, one at 9 p.m., and a second at 10:30 p.m. Disney … Read more

Disney Dining Plan Requirements Change for Fantasmic! Dining Packages Ahead of 2024 Return

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When the Disney Dining Plan returns next year, guests will be able to use it for Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While guests had to use two table-service dining credits for the package when it was last available in 2020, most package options will now only use one table-service credit. Here is what … Read more

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Film Delayed, First Look at Disney100 Happy Meal Toys Coming to McDonald’s, & More: Daily Recap (10/27/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, October 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Prices Increase for Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Amidst other fall price increases, Walt Disney World has raised the prices of the Fantasmic! dining packages available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fantasmic! Dining Packages Here is a list of the previous dining package prices: And here are the new prices: Packages include an entrée and an appetizer or dessert or one full buffet where … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing Early on December 10

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closing early on December 10, 2023, likely for a private event. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing Early The park will now close at 7:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. “Fantasmic!” will still be performed, but at 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also closing early for a private event on Tuesday, … Read more

Former Republican Governors & Representatives File Motion Supporting Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Organizational Failures Lead to Dangerous Mob at Gen Con, & More: Daily Recap (8/3/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, August 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: ‘Fantasmic!’ Closed Through Spring 2024 at Disneyland, Sorcerer Mickey Will No Longer Battle Dragon

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Disneyland Resort has made the decision to put “Fantasmic!” on hiatus through at least Spring 2024 and has announced that the show will return with a new climatic battle between Mickey and Maleficent, although the villain WILL NOT be in her dragon form. Disney stated the Maleficent Dragon figure won’t be a part of the … Read more

VIDEO: Fantasmic Replacement Jambalaya Jazz & Queenie Make Floating Rivers of America Debut at Disneyland

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The first voyage of Jambalaya Jazz featuring Queenie on the Rivers of America has performed, bringing jazz, bossa nova, and some classic Disney tunes to the forefront of Tom Sawyer Island and New Orleans Square. Jambalaya Jazz on the Water The band did literally embark on a river voyage, gradually approaching New Orleans Square from … Read more

Jambalaya Jazz Band Will Replace Fantasmic! Nightly at Disneyland Until Updated Show is Ready

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The Jambalaya Jazz Band featuring Queenie will be performing nightly along the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park, Orange County Register confirmed. Jambalaya Jazz Performing on the Water The band typically performs during the day in the park. They will float down the Rivers of America on a New-Orleans-themed barge three times nightly at 7:35 … Read more

New Fantasmic! MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World

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A Fantasmic! MagicBand+ that first debuted on shopDisney is now available at Walt Disney World. We originally found it at Screen Door General Store on Disney’s BoardWalk, but it’s also available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fantasmic! MagicBand+ – $44.99 This base MagicBand+ is black. The “Fantasmic!” logo sits at the center of the puck surrounded … Read more

Fantasmic! Will Still Be Performed for Day Guests on Disney Jollywood Nights Event Dates

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Disney has confirmed “Fantasmic!” will still be performed for day guests on dates with Disney Jollywood Nights events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Jollywood Nights Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event that will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select nights between November 11 and December 20, 2023: Guests of … Read more

Eat to the Beat Dining Packages Go on Sale July 6, World Celebration & Journey of Water Construction Progresses, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, May 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

More Scaffolding Erected for ‘Fantasmic!’ Repairs Following Maleficent Inferno at Disneyland Park

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Following the Maleficent dragon fire during “Fantasmic!” that resulted in an evacuation of the western end of Disneyland Park and the total destruction of the dragon itself, more scaffolding has been erected on the show’s stage as repairs continue. Post-Fire Repairs Continue on “Fantasmic!” Show Stage When repairs began following the Maleficent dragon fire, scaffolding was erected on … Read more

New Star Wars Greedo Tiki Mug, Cal Kestis Lightsaber Hilt, and Sith Wayfinder All Arrive for May the 4th, Additional Cast Member Dining Discounts Announced, & More: Daily Recap (5/4/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, May 4, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Wondrous Journeys’ Still Not Active in Rivers of America Section of Disneyland Following ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire

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The “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime fireworks spectacular at Disneyland Park is still not operating in the Rivers of America section of the park after a fire during “Fantasmic!” devastated the Maleficent dragon. Wondrous Journeys is described by the official Disneyland website as a journey through the history of animated Disney artistry: For over 100 years, Walt … Read more

RUMOR: Return Date Set for Fantasmic at Disneyland Following Dragon Fire

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After a brief hiatus, “Fantasmic!” may be returning to Disneyland as early as May 14. Fantasmic! May Be Returning to Disneyland 5/14 Sources have indicated that Disneyland performers and show techs were told that “Fantasmic!” will be returning around May 14. After the Maleficent dragon (also known as Murphy) caught fire on Saturday, April 22, … Read more