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Nov- 2022 -20 November
Video: Piece of ‘Fantasmic’ Firework Lands in the Stands
A pyrotechnic mishap sent fireworks from Disney World’s new version of Fantasmic! into the audience this weekend. Performed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic! is a nighttime spectacular that combines live performers, projections, and fireworks into an unforgettable adventure through some of everybody’s favorite Disney movies. The new version, which features characters from Moana and Frozen
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20 November
Disney Cruise Line Ship Assists in Rescue at Sea
Disney Cruise Line passengers were taken on a heroic detour as the Disney Fantasy assisted the United States Coast Guard in a rescue operation. The United States Coast Guard shared, “crews are searching for 5 people, about 50 mi. off Little Torch Key, after a group took to the sea on a homemade vessel that capsized during a failed migration venture.” Nine people were rescued alive, but 4 people re
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20 November
Report: Disney Parks See Massive Increase in Unplanned Ride Stops, Wait Times
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has continued to stress the importance of a Guest’s experience when visiting a Disney Theme Park, while individual fans and recent Guests have spoken out to the contrary. While on paper, demand continues to be incredibly high, with The Walt Disney Company recording its highest Theme Park revenue numbers ever, the debate on the realities of a Disneyland or Disney World experie
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19 November
Disney Releases Updated Version of ‘Encanto’ Soundtrack
The breakout hit Encanto danced its way into many Disney fans' hearts last winter when the movie about the Madrigal family and their magical Casita premiered on the streaming service Disney+. Many months later, the Encanto soundtrack has still remained a new favorite among Disney fans — with hits like “We Don't Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure” being big stando
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19 November
Fans Attack Minnie Mouse For Denying Child’s Hug
Even though some Disney fans still maintain that the Disney magic is alive and well, there have been many naysayers who feel that the Disney magic is gone (and this poll reportedly has the data to prove it). Now, a disappointed Disney parent has shared another scene where Disney seems to be lacking in its usual charm: Character Meet and Greets! During a recent Disneyland Character Meet and Greet,
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19 November
Theme Park Expert Analyzes Disney’s Deliberate Price Increases
There have been many complaints from Walt Disney World Resort Guests and Disneyland Resort Guests when it comes to Disney price increases, since Disney has recently announced Disney Park ticket price increases, Genie+ price increases, Annual Pass price increases, and more. However, according to one theme park expert, these Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort price increases seem to be a
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19 November
REVIEW: ‘Disenchanted’ Casts a Difficult Spell on Audiences
Anticipation has certainly been high for the very-long-awaited sequel to the fan-favorite Disney movie Enchanted, which is called Disenchanted and just premiered on the streaming service Disney+ on November 18. Hollywood A-lister Amy Adams plays the Disney princess Giselle from Andalasia in the Disney movie, and almost every other cast member from the original movie was able to return despite the
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18 November
Video: “Mando” and “Baby Yoda” Make Disney Park Debut
Just a few months ago, it was announced that The Mandalorian’s Din Djarin, AKA “Mando,” and Grogu, AKA “Baby Yoda,” would be the latest Star Wars characters to be introduced to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge experience. And this week, they finally arrived. A video shared by Theme Park Insider Scott Gustin shows the “Mando” and “Baby Yoda” making their entrance and a rendezvous with his frie
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18 November
Harrison Ford Says ‘Indiana Jones 5’ is an Official Ending
Fans are getting closer and closer to the long-anticipated release of Lucasfilm’s fifth Indiana Jones movie, and this week Harrison Ford sat down with Empire to share some more details about his latest bout as the famous archaeologist. According to him, this movie will be worth the wait. “It’s full of adventure, full of laughs, full of real emotion. And it’s complex and it’s sneaky,” Harrison Ford
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18 November
Speculation: Three Expansion Locations for Disney’s Massive Cruise Ship
Disney Cruise Line announced this week that it was taking ownership of a partially completed behemoth cruise ship already named the Global Dream by its now-bankrupt founders. In its announcement, Disney made it clear that this new ship would not cater to the popular U.S. market and would instead be utilized for expansion. Disney Parks Blog stated, “The new ship, to be based outside the Unite
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