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Apr- 2022 -19 April
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Visit Disneyland
One of America's favorite Hollywood couples has taken a trek to Disneyland Resort in California for their daughter's birthday! Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend headed to Disneyland to celebrate the sixth birthday of daughter Luna, and shared plenty of beautiful photos from the day. The celebrities brought both the birthday girl Luna and her brother Miles, age three, to Disneyland in Anaheim C
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19 April
No Masks Expected in Minnie Vans as Lyft, Uber End Mask Mandates
As Disney World Guests get closer to the return of the Minnie Vans, it looks like they will be able to experience Disney's official ride-sharing service without needing a face mask! According to The Wall Street Journal, both ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday, April 19, that they will no longer require their passengers or drivers from wearing a face covering. This news comes
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19 April
Disney World Ends Mask Mandates on Bus, Monorail Service!
As of April 19, 2022 Walt Disney World Resort Guests no longer need face coverings for any aspect of their vacation! According to an update from the Walt Disney World Resort Website, Face coverings are optional for Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is recommended Guests who are not fully vaccinated continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locati
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19 April
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Gets Another Retelling
Some Disney fans might think that the 1991 Disney animated film Beauty and the Beast has already had too many retellings, but the Disney princess Belle probably wouldn't mind this particular retelling of her story! A new romantic comedy novel is on its way called By the Book, and this book is part of the Meant to Be series that specifically adapts Disney princess tales to suit romance in modern se
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19 April
Legislators Grow Closer to ‘Terminating’ Disney’s Reedy Creek District
Journalist Ashley Carter has revealed that Walt Disney's private district is getting closer to the chopping block this week, after Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed that state legislators are going to be considering the prospect of terminating that district's special rights. JUST IN: Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that during their special session this week state legislators will also con
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19 April
PHOTOS: Work on ‘Frozen’ Land Continues Despite Disney Park’s Closure
On a subtropical island, a frozen mountain range is taking shape. Seriously. Just a few years ago, Disney Parks Experiences and Products announced that Walt Disney Imagineering would bring Princess Anna and Queen Elsa's Nordic kingdom Arendelle to Disney Theme Parks around the world in a magical and permanent way. We at Disney Fanatic recently shared updates on the Frozen-themed land taking shape
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19 April
‘Bug’s Life’ Character Joins Meet and Greets
If you're a Pixar fan who has always felt that the 1998 movie A Bug's Life was underappreciated by Disney fans and other Pixar fans, then you might want to pay a visit to Disney World's Animal Kingdom sometime soon! Bug's Life characters are starting to make appearances in the Animal Kingdom Disney Park, starting with the beautiful gypsy moth named Gypsy! The Disney duo behind Instagram account &#
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19 April
Confirmed: No More Masks on Airplanes, Public Transportation!
Yesterday, April 18, it was announced that a federal judge in Florida struck down President Biden's extension of the CDC and TSA's nationwide mask mandate for passengers and employees of the airline industry and other forms of public transportation. At the time of the announcement, it was some uncertainty as to what U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's ruling would mean. Now we know that
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18 April
These Hit Songs Will Make Up the Soundtrack for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
The official opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is just over one month away, and the newest attraction to arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort will do so with a stellar soundtrack! Classic pop music is one of the most memorable details in the Guardians of the Galaxy story, with Peter Quill (Star-Lord) having some excellent taste in music, so it is no surprise that the all-new attr
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18 April
New PhotoPass Shots Arrive in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Week
Earth Week is underway at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with special events, treats, and more planned all in celebration of Earth Day (and the park's anniversary!) on April 22, 2022. Disney just announced the newest offerings for Guests in celebration of Earth Week, including new PhotoPass Magic Shots. WALL•E and EVE are logical characters to feature during Earth Day celebrations, and this PhotoPass Ma
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