Celebrate Dads Every Day at Walt Disney World Resort With 10 Fun Faves for Fathers

It’s doesn’t have to be Father’s Day or even June to pay tribute to that special man in your life, Dad. Walt Disney World Resort salutes dads every day with a flurry of father-friendly activities sure to get him out of the “man cave” and into some theme park fun.

Walt Disney created Disneyland as a place for moms and dads to enjoy with their children and this idea extends to all of the Disney theme parks today, including Walt Disney World Resort. Sure, this nearly 40-square mile playground overflows with classic attractions, thrills, lively shows and fun for the entire family, but here’s some manly options to make dad feel like a king on his next Disney vacation:

Wild Africa Trek: This VIP African expedition is just right for the dad with an adventurous spirit, and there’s no passport required. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom dad can explore exotic African wildlife in their natural habitat on a privately guided journey through a savannah. Wild Africa Trek also invites trekkers to a serene, savannah-view overlook while enjoying African-inspired food and beverage. Wild Africa Trek is $189 to $249 per person, plus tax (prices subject to change). Please note this tour requires a separate admission ticket to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

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Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ casts a spell at the box office

The biggest box-office debut of Angelina Jolie’s career propelled Disney’s twisted fairy tale “Maleficent” to a scary-good $70 million opening.

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FP+ Now Available for Festival of the Lion King

Festival of the Lion King – now at home in the Africa section at the all-new Harambe Theater is available for FP+. Check out the My Disney Experience site or app and make your reservations!

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A Look at New York City Vacations | Adventures by Disney

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure into New York City, America’s melting pot of culture, cuisine, sights and activities. From Central Park to Broadway to the studios of Good Morning America—there is so much to do and experience in New York, it’s no wonder they call it “The City That Never Sleeps.”

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More ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ 24 Hour Party Photos

Take a look at some more photos from the ‘Rock Your Disney Side’ 24 hour Party.

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Star Wars Weekends – ‘Darth’s Mall’ Photos

Take a look at Darth’s Mall, the merchandise home for the 2014 Star Wars Weekends. Photos courtesy of WDW Daily News’, Jill Smith.

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Artists Renderings of ‘Disney Springs’

Downtown Disney is undergoing a transformation into ‘Disney Springs’ and there are artist renderings up providing guests what the new area will look like once completed in 2016.

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Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition): Merida & Maleficent – Trailer

Bring on the Brave. Bring on the Wicked. Two new characters are coming to Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 — Princess Merida from Disney/Pixar’s Brave and the evil Maleficent from this Spring’s new movie of the same name. Each Disney Infinity figure is sold separately and has unique abilities only playable in the 2.0 edition of Disney Infinity. Be a hero, the villain, or both with Merida and Maleficent.

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‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ Voted Greatest Movie of All Time

Empire magazine polled more than 250,000 film fans and came up with their definitive list of the 301 greatest movies of all time.

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Vacation Planning Tips for the Disneyland Resort

With the expansion of Disney California Adventure Park and enhancements at Disneyland Park, there’s no better time for guests to enjoy special moments with their friends and families at the Disneyland Resort, making the most of their vacation and making memories that last a lifetime. There are plenty of tips for guests as they plan to stay and play at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, the three on-site hotels and Downtown Disney.

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Disney Vacation Planning DVD – Guests are invited to preview the magical experiences that await their next Disneyland Resort Vacation with a library of informative videos. To order a Disney Vacation Planning DVD, go to Disneyland.com.

Disney Account – Guests may create a personalized Disney account to access unique Disneyland Resort content, including vacation planning and reservation tools. Registered guests may also receive the latest resort news and Disney Insider Newsletter. To sign up, go to Disneyland.com and click on “Create Account” on the top right.

Disneyland Express – Just 30 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and just 15 miles from John Wayne Airport (SNA), Disneyland Resort offers the Disneyland Express for easy bus transfer to the resort. Disneyland Resort Express also provides convenient transportation to Anaheim area hotels.
Dining Reservations – To make the most of vacation time, guests can make dining reservations in advance at the resort’s award-winning restaurants. Guests have several options: call 714-781-DINE, send an email with date, time and contact information to dine@Disneyland.com, or use the Check Availability tool on Disneyland.com.

Social Media – Keep up with the latest official information about the Disneyland Resort at DisneyParksBlog.com, where guests may also get behind-the-scenes looks at the parks, resort hotels and Downtown Disney. For planning tips and fun facts, follow @Disneyland on Twitter. The official Facebook Page of the Disneyland Resort includes park updates, news and special backstage info at Facebook.com/Disneyland.

In-Park Social Media – When you’re at the resort, follow @DisneylandToday on Twitter for in-park information about Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the resort hotels with live updates and answers.

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