Photo By Disney The Force will be getting even stronger in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 17, 2016! Disney has just announced that this is the date when the new Star Wars-Themed Nighttime Show will debut. As previously reported by Magical Distractions, (to read more please click here) Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been incorporating several new […]
Let The Invictus Games Begin!
Magical DIStractions is looking forward to the fun and excitement coming from May 8th – May 12th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort as it hosts the 2016 Invictus Games. For those not familiar with the Invictus Games, it is an International Sporting Event that was founded by HRH […]
Breaking News! – A New Princess to Join Disney’s Royal Court Summer 2016
Magical DIStractions is thrilled to share some breaking Princess news with you! Disney Parks Blog announced this morning that a brand new Princess will be joining Disney’s Royal Court this summer. Her name is Elena of Avalor, and she is Disney’s first princess inspired by Diverse Latin cultures. La princesa Elena is set to debut in the […]
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Soars to New Heights Winning VIBE Award!
Although Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar has only been open at Disney Springs since May 2015, it has quickly become a Guest favourite. It is now receiving industry accolades after receiving a VIBE award for its refreshing and original creations! The award was given for its remarkable menu program. (VIBE is the leading beverage industry forum that showcases […]
#ShareYourEars and Make-A-Wish Come True!
Disney Parks has announced that in celebration of Disneyland Resort’s Diamond Celebration, it will donate $5 for every “ear photo” (up to $1 million) shared on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #ShareYourEars. Disney and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have worked together since 1980 to grant more than 100,000 wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. The relationship that has been built […]
New Details! 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – Blooming with Fun!
With the official opening of the 2016 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival less than 2 weeks away, some new details have been emerging as to what Guests will be able to experience at this year’s festival. Merchandise Guests will be excited to see Figment in the main merchandise logo for the 2016 Epcot […]
Disney Cruise Line Sails to the Top of the Cruise Critic’s Cruisers’ Choice Awards
2016 Cruise Critics Cruisers’ Choice Awards were announced February 10, 2016, and no surprise to its fans, Disney Cruise Line was at the top of the list! Awards were given in three ship categories based passenger capacity. Large Ships carry 2,000 or more passengers, Mid-Size Ships carry 1200-1999 passengers and Small Ships carry less than […]
Just Springing Up – Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup Announced
According to Wiarton Willie (the groundhog with the breaking news on Tuesday), here in Ontario where I live we can look forward to 6 more weeks of winter. So, with spring practically around the corner, I thought I’d share some breaking news on Epcot’s 2016 International Flower and Garden Festival. Each year during the International Flower and Garden Festival, Guests are […]
Paws or Claws: Taking Your Best Friend to Walt Disney World Resort
In 2011 I took the plunge in summer and drove to Florida for the first time. The drive from Ontario was about 22 hours, and I was pleasantly surprised that it really didn’t bother me at all. I now complete the journey at least once a year. When I drive south it’s a family affair, […]
So This Is Love – Romance at Walt Disney World Resort
“So this is the miracle that I’ve been dreaming of … So this is love” – Cinderella When you think of a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, what is the first thing you think of? Family vacation? For many of us this is true. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, let’s think outside […]
It’s Not a Bird, It’s Not a Plane, It’s a Flixel!
According to documents recently filed, Disney is looking for permission from the Federal Aviation Agency to use drones at Walt Disney World in Florida and also Disneyland in California. Disney refers to these drones or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) as “Flixels.” Disney will use these Flixels in their nighttime shows to add LED lighting in […]
First Glimpse of Disneyland’s New Rivers of America
Monday marked the official start to some major changes at Disneyland Park! Magical Distractions previously reported some big changes that were on the horizon at Disneyland to make room for the new Star Wars Land, and with these changes come some closures. Rivers of America which was built for Disneyland’s opening in 1955, was one of the […]