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Mar- 2023 -1 March
Disney Reveals New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Poster, Teaser Trailer Coming!
In 2003, Disney released a live-action film based on one of its most iconic theme park attractions — the Haunted Mansion. The film starred Eddie Murphy, Marsha Thomason, Terence Stamp, Wallace Shawn, and Jennifer Tilly. Sadly, the movie was not loved by fans or critics and absolutely bombed at the box office. With just a 14% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer and a 31% audience score, The Ha
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1 March
Bob Iger’s Personal Involvement in This Celebrity Disney Proposal Will Surprise You
Disney Parks are the perfect place to celebrate a milestone, especially an engagement. Whether it's the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, having the chance to mark a special moment with a loved one surrounded by all the magic in the air is a unique opportunity, and there’s no better place to do it than “The Happiest Place on Earth.” For many people, a proposal at Disne
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1 March
CONFIRMED: The Mandalorian and Grogu Arrive at Disney World
The Mandalorian has returned to the front of Star Wars fans' minds this week as Season 3 finally debuted on Disney+ on March 1. But Disney had more in store for fans of the bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), and Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda). Just as the show's latest episodes debuted on Disney’s streaming service, its leading characters debuted at two other Disney Theme Parks! Disney Parks confirme
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1 March
New Train to Orlando to Set State Speed Record
When the private passenger rail line Brightline finally begins service in and out of Orlando International Airport (MCO), it is expected to be the fastest train service the State of Florida has ever seen. Related: Brightline Sets Start Date for Orlando Service While it is expected to provide connecting transportation to Theme Park Guests from MCO to two stations at the Orange County Convention Cen
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Feb- 2023 -28 February
Here’s How You Can Celebrate the Oscars at the Disney Parks
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are some of the best places to enjoy a Disney vacation. Between the myriad rides and attractions on offer at the Disney Parks. Any Disney Theme Park at the Disney Resorts are magical places to have that quintessential Disney experience and sometimes even celebrate something a little outside the purview of what we usually associate with Disney.
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28 February
One of Disney World’s Most Popular Restaurants Sees HUGE Price Increase
When planning where to dine on your Walt Disney World Resort vacation, there are literally hundreds of options to choose from. There is something for everyone, whether you love Mexican, an American steakhouse, classic burgers and fries, German, French, or something else. Disney is also great at accommodating any kind of dietary restrictions, from gluten intolerance to vegan, and even Kosher. There
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28 February
Marvel Knew CGI in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ was Bad When they Released It
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania had a huge opening weekend for Disney and Marvel. The film grossed more than $250 million in its opening weekend, helping to propel Disney to more than $1 billion in box office revenue during the first two months of 2023. Huge totals for the company considering that January and February are usually slow months for the film industry. But it appears the bloom is off
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28 February
Disney Executive to Serve on Major Presidential Council
In early February, Disney held its first quarter earnings call for the 2023 fiscal year. It was Bob Iger’s first earnings call since he stepped back into the CEO role after the firing of Bob Chapek. During the call, Iger announced a number of things — like 7,000 Cast Member layoffs — and shared that Dana Walden would be named co-chair of Disney Entertainment, alongside Alan Bergman. Un
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28 February
Surprise Disney Vacation Doesn’t Exactly Go As Planned
For many, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort is the ultimate vacation, where magical memories are made, dreams come true, and magic becomes a reality. A lot of planning goes into a Disney vacation, especially if you want to keep that trip secret from some of the people going on it. Surprising family — especially children — videos have even increasingly popular on social media platforms
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28 February
Disney Entertainment Sees Major Shakeup
In early February, Disney CEO Bob Iger held his first earnings call since once again becoming CEO after the firing of Bob Chapek. During that call, Iger shared that one of his main focuses was giving creative power back to the very talented Disney creatives. As part of that, he was making Dana Walden and Alan Bergman the co-chairs of Disney Entertainment. Walden had been serving as the head of Dis
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