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Jun- 2022 -28 June
Dove Cameron Looks Back on Her Strangely-‘Isolated’ Disney Experience
The Liv and Maddie actress who won a Daytime Emmy for her dual performance as twin sisters on the hit Disney Channel show has now (according to her) switched “from the girl next door to the bad girl next door” — but even though the singer and actress Dove Cameron's shift in her public image might sound similar to that of many other Disney Channel alums, Dove Cameron recently revealed t
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28 June
Shanghai Disneyland Finally Announces Reopening Date
After yet another reactionary multi-month closure, the Shanghai Disneyland has announced its reopening, signally that every Disney Theme Park around the world will be open to some capacity for the first time since February 2022. On June 28, the Shanghai Disney Resort shared the news that its Castle Park will reopen on June 30 with Theme Park Ticket and Annual Pass sales resuming as soon as June 29
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28 June
Disney Accidentally Brings Back Annual Passes
Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders and Disneyland Resort Magic Keyholders will already be aware that many of the Annual Pass or Magic Key options have not been available for purchase in recent months. Disneyland Resort fans watched the list of available Magic Keys dwindle, and Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes have not been available at all for quite a while (with the exception of cu
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27 June
Train to Disney World Reportedly Canceled
In a surprising turn of events, Disney appears to confirm that the dream of the long-anticipated Brightline high-speed railway station on Walt Disney World property will not come true after all. A Disney spokesperson spoke with Orlando Business Journal and argued that the new route between Orlando International Airport and Tampa eliminates the possibility. “As many people who are involved in this
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27 June
Dove Cameron Explains the ‘Damage’ That Changed Her Voice
If recent statements from Disney Channel alums like Selena Gomez, Austin Butler, and Cole Sprouse are any confirmation, it can be hard to be a famous performer — and apparently Descendants actress Dove Cameron was no exception! The actress, singer, and dancer who starred as twins on Liv and Maddie and progressed to playing Maleficent's daughter Mal in the Descendants movies recently said in
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27 June
‘Hercules’ Celebrates 25 Years
25 years later, the hero Hercules is still charming audiences with his 1997 Disney movie's tongue-in-cheek humor, his love interest Megara's refusal to be a damsel in distress, and a particularly catchy musical soundtrack. Disney has shared several posts congratulating the film on its 25th anniversary (just after celebrating the anniversaries of Lilo & Stitch and Atlantis: The Lost Empire)! Disney
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27 June
Aulani and Stitch Celebrate ‘626 Day’
Aulani's Disney Ambassador Kanoa Kawai was just in Disneyland Paris Resort in France last week for the Disneyland Paris Cast Members' show-stopping celebration of International Yoga Day — and now the jet-setting Disney Ambassador is back at Aulani to celebrate another special holiday! Kanoa Kawai became the Disney Ambassador for Disney's Hawaii-based Aulani Resort and Spa last year and showe
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27 June
Federal Judge Upholds Florida Law that could Derail ‘Reimagine Tomorrow’ at Disney World
Florida’s “Stop W.O.K.E. Act” remains on track to take effect this week after efforts to gain a federal court's intervention were shut down. According to the Orlando Sentinel, A federal judge Monday rejected arguments by attorneys for teachers, a student and a diversity consultant that he should block a new state law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms a
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27 June
‘Finding Dory’ Character Joins Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
If your favorite new character in the 2016 Pixar movie Finding Dory was the grumpy side character Hank (aka an orange octopus whose lack of an eighth tentacle made him a septopus) instead of Becky the bird, Bailey the beluga whale, or Destiny the whale shark, then you're about to be a happy Guest at Disneyland Resort! The nautical Disneyland Park ride Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is returning in
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27 June
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage’s Return Date Is Announced
The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is coming back for Disney Guests visiting Disneyland Resort in California! The Disney Parks Blog has revealed not only a return date for the popular Disneyland experience inspired by the popular 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo, but also a behind-the-scenes look at the attraction that will apparently “be bigger, brighter, and better than ever”! Finding Ne
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