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Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap Jan. 13, 2013

Thomas Smith

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Experiences

This week, Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, shared a look at the work being done to to take the Disney guest experience to the next level.

Guests Use MyMagic+ at Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort A Guest Uses the MyMagic+ MagicBand at Walt Disney World Resort

Over the next several months, we’re rolling out a collection of tools at the Walt Disney World Resort called MyMagic+ that’ll give you more opportunities to customize and personalize your visit. And a major component of MyMagic+ is the new My Disney Experience website and mobile app. You can learn more about it in Tom’s original post.

‘Limited Time Magic’ Continues with a Winter Wonderland at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion at Walt Disney World Resort

And, of course, we’re continuing “Limited Time Magic” at Disney Parks on Monday. At Walt Disney World Resort, our extra sprinkle of Pixie Dust can be found at the Canada Pavilion in Epcot. For one week only, January 14-20, there will be a magical Winter Wonderland location, with falling snow, where you and your family can meet and take photos with some of your favorite Disney characters. We’ve included times in this week’s story.

And the good times will roll at Disneyland park with the return of New Orleans Bayou Bash! As part of “Limited Time Magic,” New Orleans Bayou Bash! will come alive in New Orleans Square from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Check Erin’s original post for dates and to learn more about the celebration.

Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week.

Get a Look at What’s Next for Disneyland Park When Blue Sky Cellar Reopens January 19 – Blue Sky Cellar will reopen January 19 with models and artwork for new experiences coming to Disneyland park in 2013.

Exploring Costa Rica with Adventures by Disney: Part 3 – Disney Parks Blog author Jason Lasecki shares some of the top experiences from his week-long vacation with Adventures by Disney to Costa Rica.

Adventures in Miami with Disney Cruise Line – Now that Disney Cruise Line sails from Miami, read about activities you can do in this vibrant city after your voyage.

Follow ‘Walt Disney World Resort’ on Pinterest – If you’re a Pinterest user and enjoy Walt Disney World Resort, follow our new Walt Disney World Resort page on Pinterest.

Opening Day: ‘A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue’ at Disneyland Park – “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” opened Thursday at Disneyland park! Take a peek at both the new show and the classic show in this post.

New Bakery Opens at France Pavilion at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort – The big, new Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles bakery opens at France Pavilion at Epcot.