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Apr- 2022 -29 April
Happy International Jazz Day! Celebrate With a Listen of These Disney Classics!
International Jazz Day Saturday, April 30, 2022, marks the 11th official annual celebration of International Jazz Day. In November 2011, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day brings together c
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29 April
Video: Casey’s Corner Pianist Performs ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’
Encanto (2021) came with a massively popular soundtrack that has topped the charts consistently since the film's debut and spawned numerous social media trends. While the story of Encanto is understated at Walt Disney World (aside from merchandise, only small offerings like gardens and food stands inspired by the film have shown up during EPCOT festivals), one Disney Cast Member has used the film
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28 April
Disney Cruise Line Continues to Stand By Vaccine Mandate
Just a few days ago, Disney Cruise Line announced a new list of sailings through 2023. The Disney Wonder is back in Vancouver for another season of Pacific Cruises, and ships are expected to return to European departure ports like Barcelona, Spain, Civitavecchia, Italy, Dover, England, and Copenhagen, Denmark. On April 28, Disney Cruise Line also announced special Halloween-themed sailings as well
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28 April
Disneyland President Reveals Plans for ‘Reimagined’ Toontown
Many Disney fans and Disneyland Resort Guests already knew that Disneyland's Toontown was closing in 2022 to make way for a whole new version of the Disney space, as well as an attraction called Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. Now, Disneyland President Ken Potrock has spoken on a podcast with the Official Disney Fan Club D23 and provided a glimpse into what we can expect from the new experien
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28 April
DIsney Cold Case: The Theft and Disappearance of a Beloved Disney World Animatronic
Cranium Command On October 30, 1989, “Wonders of Life ( a new pavilion dedicated to health and fitness in the Future World section of EPCOT) officially opened to the public. The pavilion’s theme was an idea held by Disney Parks from the initial concepts of EPCOT, which opened a few years earlier in 1982. However, the concept was not able to be fully realized until Disney secured the sponsorship fu
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28 April
Disneyland President Discusses Treehouse Plans
Earlier this year Disneyland fans learned that Tarzan's Treehouse would be coming to an end, and that the attraction taking over the treehouse setting was already in the works. Now Disneyland's very own president has spoken to Disney's Official Fan Club D23 and shed a little light on the treehouse's future plans and its new theme! NEW: @Disneyland President Ken Potrock talks reimagining Toontown,
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28 April
‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Will Be Performed on ‘American Idol’
The 2022 Academy Awards caused a great deal of controversy and scandal when it came to Will Smith and Chris Rock — but another big controversy from Oscars night involved the live performance of the record-breaking Encanto song “We Don't Talk About Bruno”. The performance was considered to be disappointing overall, and now “We Don't Talk About Bruno” is getting another
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28 April
D23 Announces American Idol’s ‘Disney Night’ Songs
The classic singing competition television show American Idol is bringing back an “iconic” episode from the show's previous seasons: Disney Night! The Official Disney Fan Club D23 has just revealed which Disney songs have made it into the lineup for this popular American idol theme. Take a look at the list below to see if any of your favorite Disney songs made the cut! JUST ANNOUNCED:
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28 April
Which Characters Could Have Meet & Greets at This Year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
Disney just announced the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the Magic Kingdom for the first time this fall since 2019. With the announcement came all of the details on dates for the event (which kicks off early on August 12, 2022 and runs through Halloween!) as well as ticket pricing, and which entertainment components will return this year. Many of the details for Mickey's Not-So
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28 April
Former Disney CEO Selling California Compound for $225 Million
It appears former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Michael Eisner, has decided to sell his cliff-top estate in Southern California for what could be the most expensive home sale in The Golden State's history. According to The Wall Street Journal., Former Disney chairman and chief executive officer Michael Eisner is asking $225 million for his cliff-top compound in Malibu, Calif. If the deal close
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