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Jun- 2023 -20 June
Journey of Water ‘Moana’ Attraction Showcases Test Phase in New Photos
The unsightly EPCOT construction walls will finally come down this fall as the Park prepares to launch its new Journey of Water attraction later this year. Inspired by Disney's animated movie Moana, Guests will get the chance to experience new and fun ways to engage with water never before seen at Walt Disney World. Disney Imagineers know you are excited and recently took to social media to give a
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20 June
Guest Enraged When Cast Member Won’t Break Rules For Her
When Walt Disney World Resort opened after its forced COVID-19 closure, Guests had to get used to a brand-new Disney experience. Masks were required at all times, social distancing was in place, character dining and buffets were gone, strict capacity limits were enforced, and Park Hopping (when it finally returned) was not allowed until 2 p.m. It's been nearly three years since the Parks reopened,
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20 June
Dazzling or Disturbing? Meet the New AI Disney “Families”
These days, artificial intelligence is both a common topic and a controversial one. Some people love using AI services like ChatGPT to plan their vacations and assist with a variety of mundane tasks or research projects, while other people find AI usage to be disturbing and dishonest. Some people also find AI and social media's augmentation of appearances to present a more concerning problem for s
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20 June
Massive Fire Shuts Down Theme Park
The Disney Parks are the epitome of magic and wonder for Guests from all over the world, and while they set a high standard for similar theme parks to meet, they are by no means the only Park that Guests love to frequent. Often, we have reported on news from Universal—Disney’s biggest competitor; recently, they announced Halloween Horror Nights house themed on the hit series Last of Us. Today, we
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20 June
Disney Drops Major Hint at an All-New Character Coming to Walt Disney World
The most forbidden family member in Disney history is also the subject of a Grammy-winning song—and he might find a new home in Disney Parks, according to a recent Disney casting call. When 2021's highest-grossing animated film, Encanto, swept through the theaters and houses of millions of Disney fans, they entered Madrigal Casita. With a shapeshifting Casita home to enchanted family members like
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20 June
‘Frozen’ Star Admits That She Married Her Original Disney “Crush”
Broadway star Idina Menzel is considered to be musical theater royalty and Disney royalty all on her own — especially since she has just confirmed that she is definitely returning to play Arendelle royal Elsa in Frozen 3  — but the singer and Disenchanted actress also considers another member of Disney's ‘family' to be a VIP! In a rapid-fire “Speed Dating” interview w
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20 June
‘Frozen’ Star Idina Menzel Sings Tinker Bell’s Praises Despite Backlash
In a segment with Billboard called “Speed Dating,” celebrities are asked a series of quick questions about their life — and in her very recent Speed Dating segment, Frozen star Idina Menzel made it clear that she has a thing for classic live-action Disney movie stars as well as a fondness for an unexpected Disney heroine! From Softball Questions to Hardball Questions The Broadway
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20 June
Could Disney’s Upcoming ‘Wish’ Movie Achieve ‘Frozen’ Success?
The Walt Disney Company is not having its greatest year on record regarding box office profits. To be fair, it is arguably doing better than last year. However, high-profile films such as the live-action Little Mermaid and Pixar Studios' Elemental failed to capture the attention of many fans that are skipping the theater experience and waiting for Disney+. With several Marvel projects and Lucasfil
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20 June
Animal Kingdom Announces Birth of Two Endangered Babies From Rare Species
When Walt Disney World Resort visitors prepare for their Florida vacations, they usually have roller coasters and Character Meet and Greets on their minds — but any Animal Kingdom enthusiast also knows that there are many beautiful (and often, sadly, endangered) species to be seen in the Disney Parks! If you're a frequent Animal Kingdom visitor who gravitates towards this Disney theme park a
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20 June
AI Creates Photo-Realistic Disney Princess Makeovers for the World’s Ugliest Fish
Where do we even begin here? The internet is a miraculous place full of infinite information and creativity. Artificial Intelligence has come a long way recently and allowed for some truly impressive art and designs. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and some ideas are better left unseen. Disney princesses have been represented in several different formats over the years. From
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