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Jul- 2022 -1 July
Video: Cast Members Know When You’re Being Naughty on the PeopleMover
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom arguably makes Guests ride immersed in more temptation to NOT remain seated than any other ride at the Walt Disney World Resort. You’re seated in a spacious cabin and are whisked across Tomorrowland in a driverless vehicle to areas of the Theme Park where there does not appear to be a single Cast Member in sight! But just because
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1 July
Disney Fans Just Got New Flights to Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has just added a new airline with several new routes that will help even more Disney Fanatics make their Walt Disney World Resort vacations come to reality. On Thursday, June 30, it was announced that Avelo Airlines would make MCO its newest base of operations and provide affordable air travel to and from 15 destinations. MCO shared the news on LinkedIn, saying,
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
Hayden Christensen Explains the Physical Challenges of Playing Darth Vader
On the D23 podcast, one of the most famous actors from the Star Wars franchise spoke about his love of Disney (FYI, he and Lightyear actor Chris Evans share a favorite Disney movie!), his daughter Briar Rose's connection with the Disney princess Briar Rose, and his experience switching from Anakin Skywalker costumes to the iconic but uncomfortable Darth Vader costume in the new Disney series. Dart
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30 June
‘National Treasure’ Characters Are Announced
The Disney+ National Treasure series from the popular National Treasure (2004) and National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) Disney movies is getting closer and closer (with filming already underway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana), and now we know more about who and what to expect on the Disney+ original show! Apparently, the treasure hunting in this new series is going to have more in common with the
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30 June
Kate Winslet’s ‘Avatar: Way of Water’ Character Is Revealed
Fans of Kate Winslet, her iconic 1997 film Titanic, and the first Avatar movie will all be pleased to learn more about the mysterious character that the English actress plays in the upcoming Avatar sequel Avatar: The Way of Water. Until now, we only really knew that the Academy Award-winner was filming so many scenes underwater in the James Cameron film that she has actually broken Top Gun actor T
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30 June
Millions in Home Sales Lost Due to Disney’s Decision to Delay Job Transfer to Florida
Earlier this month, Disney confirmed the transfer of 2,000 highly-paid jobs from Walt Disney Imagineering to a brand new facility in Central Florida would be delayed an additional three years, and Disney employees expected to make the move to the Sunshine State in 2023 will not be doing so until 2026. This decision by the Mouse House was a sudden change to many families’ life plans which set back
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30 June
Photos: Jeff Bezos Spotted at Disneyland with Girlfriend
Amazon and Blue Origin founder, Jeff Bezos was spotted having some fun at the Disneyland Resort this week, scoring himself a solo experience on Space Mountain in the process. The celebrity spotlight was featured by TMZ which gave an exclusive look at the billionaire and his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez as they soaked up the magic at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Related:
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30 June
Disney to Give Nearly 100 Children’s Hospitals Special Access to New Movies
The Walt Disney Company announced its plans to expand its “Disney Movie Moments Program” to nearly 100 more children's hospitals across the country. Started in 2014 in collaboration with the Starlight Children’s Foundation, this program gives special access to new movies from Walt Disney Studios. Today, the Disney Movie Moments program—which provides children's hospitals with special acc
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30 June
Disney World Guest Arrested for Impersonating Cast Member, Stealing $10,000 R2-D2 Statue
Another arrest was made on Disney World property last month after an out-of-state Guest decided to “show weaknesses in Disney’s current security system.” Records from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office indicate that the man identified as David Proudfoot was caught dressed as an impersonating a Walt Disney World Cast Member, and he admitted to moving an R2-D2 statue and game machine from their prop
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30 June
Yes, Disney Cruise Line is Serving a $5,000 Star Wars Drink
On June 29, the Disney Wish was officially christened into the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and members of the press were invited on board to get a first glimpse of what the first Triton-Class ship had to offer. That tour included a look-in on the new staterooms, pool deck, and a $5,000 cocktail? Yes, among the magical amenities exclusive to this new cruise ship, the adult-focused Star Wars Hyperspac
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