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May- 2022 -15 May
Scarlet Witch ‘Steals’ Disneyland Guest
The fan-favorite Marvel character (and show-stopping character in the newest Marvel movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) Wanda Maximoff has been the talk of the town since she took up residence in Disneyland California Adventure. However, be careful if you're bringing your kids to Disneyland Resort; apparently, Wanda Maximoff (aka the Scarlet Witch) might temporarily take them for he
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15 May
Enter to Win a Trip to the World Premiere of Disney & Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ from Eggland’s Best
Eggland's Best is teaming up with Disney and Pixar to send a lucky contest winner to the world premiere of Lightyear ahead of its theatrical debut on June 17, 2022! Related Post:Â Speculation: Were ‘Little Green Men' too ‘Problematic' for Pixar's ‘Lightyear' One grand prize winner will be selected to experience a trip for them and three Guests to travel to Southern California for
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13 May
Heading to the Magic Kingdom Soon? Note the New Showtimes for Disney Enchantment
If you have a Walt Disney World vacation in the future, be sure to confirm the start time for Disney Enchantment, the current Magic Kingdom fireworks show ahead of your visit. The show's start time is changing slightly beginning this Monday, May 16, 2022, and we don't want you to miss out if seeing the fireworks is a must-do during your next Disney trip! Related Post:Â Five Years Ago: We Said Goodb
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13 May
Early Magic Kingdom Closure Planned for Cast Member Service Celebration on May 15
The 2021 Walt Disney World Cast Member Service Celebration event has been a long time coming after being postponed more than once due to the weather conditions, but the well-deserved recognition event is now on the schedule for this Sunday, May 15, 2022. Related Post:Â Video: Cast Member Attempts to Stop Snake from Entering the Magic Kingdom At the event, Disney Cast Members who have been with the
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13 May
‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ Exhibition from EPCOT Heads to the West Coast
The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure first debuted at EPCOT's American Adventure pavilion last year, celebrating not only the characters and story in the hit Disney and Pixar film, Soul (2020) but also the legacy of jazz throughout American history. For the first time on its national tour, The Soul of Jazz will soon be on view on the West Coast, right at the Disneyland Resort! Related Post:Â EPC
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13 May
Photos: Johnny Depp’s LA Penthouse is Fit for Captain Jack Sparrow
If you have been following the ongoing defamation trial between Johnny Depp and his former spouse, Amber Heard, you may have heard about the actor's series of LA penthouse apartments. The actor known for his iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise owns not one, or two, but in fact five penthouses at the Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles that h
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13 May
Walt Disney World Happy Meal Toys Return to McDonalds for a Limited Time
McDonald's Happy Meal toys have been among favorite items for Disney collectors, and they can be surprisingly difficult to track down. Disney Happy Meal toys have not been included in the popular kids' meals for some time now. If you were hoping to complete some of your collection from past collections, though, you may be in luck as McDonald's just re-released one of its most popular collections o
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13 May
Video: Guests Take Over for Figment When Audio Stops on Journey Into Imagination
What does a group of Disney fans do when the audio stops on a favorite EPCOT attraction? Sing the ride's theme song on their own, of course! On a recept trip to EPCOT, TikTok user @morganmariefields captured a ride on Journey Into Imagination with Figment that reached a show scene where the audio wasn't working properly, and fans took over singing “One Little Spark” for the loveable pu
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13 May
More ‘Paid FastPass’ Coming Soon to Two Disney Park Attractions
“Paid FastPass” options like Disney Genie+/Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World and Disney Premier Access at Disneyland Paris have been the subject of debate among Disney fans since they debuted last year, and today, Disney announced that new attractions will soon be available to book for shorter wait times for additional costs. Beginning May 19, 2022, Disney Premier Access will make it
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13 May
‘Trevor: The Musical’ Set to Debut This Summer on Disney+
Musical fans everywhere have been hoping to see more filmed musical productions making their way onto streaming services, especially since both Hamilton and Newsies arrived on Disney+. It should be an exciting summer for theatre fans, however, as Disney just confirmed the release date for the next filmed musical's arrival on Disney+! Related Post: Newsies: From Razzie Winner to Broadway Smash Dead
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