Category: Disney Parks

ESPN is continuing its comprehensive on-site game coverage of the historic NBA restart, which includes the final regular-season games as well as up to 44 NBA Playoff games on ESPN and ABC from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

ESPN has several top game commentators on site at the
NBA Florida Campus at Disney to call the action, including play-by-play
voices Mike Breen, Mark Jones and Dave Pasch,
analysts Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Doris
Burke and reporters Lisa Salters and Cassidy Hubbarth.

Additionally, ESPN commentators Rachel Nichols and Malika Andrews will also serve as sideline reporters for select games.

Tune-in to ABC today at 3:00pm ET for the Spurs vs Pelicans. And don’t forget to watch ESPN on Aug. 14 for three critical seeding games as teams battle for the eighth and final seed in the Eastern and Western Conferences.

All NBA games on ESPN and ABC are also available to stream via the ESPN app.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Special Events, Walt Disney World Resort, ESPN Wide World of Sports, WDW

Ever wonder what a Disney Park would look like if you built it? With the new mobile Match-3 game, Disney Wonderful Worlds, players will get to wish upon a star and build their own versions of beloved lands. Pre-registration is available now!

Immerse yourself in a colorful Disney Park that’s waiting to be built.

And with the help of Minnie Mouse, and Mickey and friends, decorate classic Disney Parks attractions. 

But that’s just the beginning of what you can do, with the game offering an opportunity to relive iconic Disney Parks moments and collect fan-favorite Disney characters.

No two parks will look alike with each wonderful world being as unique as the players themselves. Take a first look at the magic you can expect: Disney Wonderful Worlds trailer. 

Starting today, fans who pre-register at www.disneywonderfulworlds.com will receive a series of exclusive gifts and a unique Minnie Mouse decoration to adorn their park at launch. 

Disney Wonderful Worlds will launch globally on the App Store and Google Play early next year. Until then, stay up to date by following Disney Wonderful Worlds on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Characters

Our “Stories from the Parks” series continues this weekend with new #DisneyCreators experiences from guests and friends enjoying the magic of nature at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.  

As many of you know, exploring the wild and wondrous is exhilarating at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And whether it’s encountering exotic animals that amaze and delight or enjoying the park’s world-class entertainment, our vacationing friends have much to share – here are some favorites:

@kaylapeloquin

@bibbidibobbidi_broke

@wildlycharmed

@bernettastyle

@thesassykids

@wintergardenmoms

@modismagic

@thehappeninghousewife

@thebutanclan

@itsthedonnellysofficial

@balancingpieces

While in the park, several of our friends used the popular mobile order service – find out more in our Disney’s Animal Kingdom Instagram Story Highlight. Mobile order service is now available through the My Disney Experience app at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, Disney Springs and other areas. Visit our special page for more details.  

Be sure to check the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyCreators virtual pixie dust from park guests and visiting friends as we continue our “Stories from the Parks” series.  

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, DAK, WDW

In our new episode of #DisneyCastLife, we’re joined by Walt Disney World Site Portfolio Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, Zach Riddley, for a special look at Disney cast member magic. 

This week’s show also features an inspiring real-life love story between two Disney cast members at EPCOT as well as a peek at how some Disney fans and cast celebrated International Friendship Day.   

For more #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Ambassador team on Instagram at @WDW.Ambassador and @Disneylandambassador.  And be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments.  

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From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, DLR, WDW

Breakout television star and cheerleader Jerry Harris recently celebrated his 21^st birthday at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Best known for his positive attitude and inspiring pep talks, Harris picked The Most Magical Place on Earth to mark this milestone year.

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Harris created some #DisneyMagicMoments of his own at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including a visit to the cartoon world aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the park’s newest marquee attraction. 

“It was so special celebrating my 21^st birthday at Disney with family and friends,” Harris said. “I can’t wait to visit again soon!”

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Celebrity Visits, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort