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Sep- 2022 -21 September
Disney Cruise Line Improvised Caribbean Itinerary Around Category 4 Hurricane
In the northeast corner of the Caribbean sits Hurricane Fiona, a formerly Category 3 storm that was reportedly able to leave the entire island of Puerto Rico without power as just a Category 1 and has now grown into a Category 4 as it makes its way up the Gulf Stream to Bermuda. A recent report shows that the storm caused Disney Cruise Line to completely alter the course of at least one of its cru
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21 September
Space 220 Announces New Collectibles for Guests
Space 220 is one of the Disney Park EPCOT's newer restaurants, and the restaurant is celebrating its one-year anniversary today with three new exciting Space 220 Collectible Trading Cards! If you love collecting special or limited-edition Disney memorabilia, then you'll definitely want to check out these collectible cards. Since Space 220 is, of course, focused on intergalactic experiences for Wal
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20 September
Tropical Storm Gaston Forms in Atlantic
Well, Disney Fanatics, it actually happened. Earlier this year, we reported that a Tropical Storm or Hurricane could be named after the Beauty and the Beast villain, and he has officially arrived on the scene. But luckily, it does not appear that he will be storming the Castles of Walt Disney World any time soon. In fact, the named storm appears to be closer to the namesake’s provincial French vil
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20 September
More Inclusive Magic? Disney Patents Glasses-Free 3-D Technology
It appears that Disney World attractions could reach a whole new level of technological innovation and accessibility. A recent patent suggests Walt Disney Imagineers are developing a ride technology that could create a 3-D virtual reality experience without the need for 3-D glasses. From MuppetVision 3-D and Mickey’s Philharmagic to Star Tours and Avatar: Flight of Passage, Walt Disney Imagineers
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20 September
Johnny Depp Will Return as Jack Sparrow — But Only for Fans
The American actor Johnny Depp has been a hot topic lately among Pirates of the Caribbean fans, since the actor just (supposedly) won the Depp vs Heard trial, might have an unexpected twin brother, and clearly stated that he would not return to his role as Captain Jack Sparrow even if Disney offered him $300 million. That last statement is part of why Jack Sparrow fans have ardently shared petitio
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20 September
OpEd: Bob Chapek is Out to End Annual Passholders’ Free Reign of Disneyland, Disney World
Over the past year, The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Chapek seems to have made it clear through his leadership’s changes to the Theme Parks that he is not a friend of Annual Passholders (APs) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. His goal seems clear: Put everyone treating The Magic Kingdom like a playground in check. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Chapek explaine
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20 September
‘Princess and the Frog’ Boutique Opens in Disneyland
Princess Tiana is at it again with a new establishment that has been built in her honor — and if you're in Disneyland's New Orleans Square as of today, you can now check it out in person! Eudora's Chic Boutique is open for business, with a side of Tiana's Gourmet Secret! According to the official Disneyland website, this Princess and the Frog-inspired establishment is a “beautiful bayo
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20 September
Annual Passholders Receive Bonus Booze
Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders and Disneyland Resort Magic Keyholders have been put through the wringer lately, so to speak — but Disney World seems to be making up for that with some special Annual-Passholders-only rewards in the Disney Parks in Florida! If you are an Annual Passholder, you are about to be eligible for a whole lot of special autumnal Walt Disney World Resort fu
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20 September
Influencer Devastated At Defacing of Disney Park Family Brick
The Disney Parks are places of magic and wonder, but sometimes, Guests can behave in ways that are less than acceptable. Being an active part of the Disney Park experience is something any Guest would love. Disney fans love to find ways to make their Disney visit special, and Cast Members often go above and beyond to do the same for fans. One of the ways that Disneyland Resort used to let Guests f
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20 September
Disney: ‘Spooky Season’s Also at Disney Springs
While the festivities at Magic Kingdom Park have been going strong for almost a month already, Walt Disney World just shared a reminder that its Halloween celebration is also underway at its shopping and dining center, Disney Springs. Coined “Fall into Magic at Disney Springs,” this seasonal takeover offers delicious treats, clothing collections, and entertainment for a limited time. And though th
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