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Mar- 2022 -31 March
PHOTOS: Unleash Your Inner Rapunzel in This Fairy Tale Tower
Calling all Disney princess fans! If you've dreamed of your own Disney princess castle, palace, or cottage, then you've probably always assumed that it was just a dream (i.e. a wish your heart makes). But fortunately, Disney princess homes do exist in real life — and an actual Rapunzel tower has just gone on the market for anyone who wants to combine the romance of a fixer-upper with the mag
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31 March
Update Suggests Disney Compensating for Genie+ Performance
Disney fans have submitted many complaints about the Disney experience after the inception of the new Disney Genie Service and its Genie+ Lightning Lane feature, and it looks like Walt Disney World Resort has picked up on the problems with the new Disney Genie service! There is now a new line written in the descriptions on the Walt Disney World Genie+ Lightning Lane website: “On average, Gue
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31 March
Company to Spend $100 Million to Challenge Disney on Kids Programming
“The magic has left the kingdom. It’s time to build new things we can believe in.” –Jeremy Boreing As The Walt Disney Company digs in its heels on injecting more “queerness” and LGBTQ+ characters and ideologies into their children's programming despite the uproar from its fan base, a new company seems keen to take advantage of the situation and rise to be the legacy c
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31 March
Should Character Sightings Continue After Normal Meet and Greets Return to Disney World?
Normal character meet and greets are returning very soon to Walt Disney World and Disney destinations across the United States. While most fans are excited about the change, since Guests have not been able to hug or receive autographs from favorite characters in Disney theme parks since the beginning of 2020, some fans have been reminiscing on the things we might actually miss about the current di
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31 March
Character Hugs Return! Disney Shares Info on Normal Meet ‘n Greets
After almost two full years, Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California will once again have the chance to have a normal, huggable interaction with their favorite Disney Characters! Disney Parks teased the announcement on Social Media last night showing Mickey Mouse giving himself a hug and the barrier rope–set to maintain socia
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31 March
Date Change Announced for the Premiere of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ on Disney+
The latest Star Wars event to hit Disney's exclusive streaming service, Obi-Wan Kenobi has been highly anticipated since the miniseries was announced. Disney+, or rather Ewan McGregor, just shared the news, however, that the premiere date for the newest Star Wars story has been updated slightly. Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally scheduled to debut on Disney+ on May 25, 2022. In a video shared by the o
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31 March
First Look at the Galaxarium Inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the latest thrill ride coming to the Walt Disney World Resort set to open this summer in EPCOT. The attraction will not only be the first to feature characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe at Walt Disney World, but it will also include a number of technological advancements that are sure to make this ride through the galaxy a memorable one. The offic
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31 March
Dates Announced for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a fan-favorite Walt Disney World event that encompasses the full foodie experience with outdoor kitchens around the park, exclusive seminars, merchandise, live music, and more! This year's festival will run for a packed 129 days throughout World Showcase and the rest of EPCOT's neighborhoods kicking off July 14, 2022, and running all the way through
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31 March
‘Woke’ Fight Could Cost Disney its Legislative Bubble in Florida
Have you ever wondered how The Walt Disney World Resort maintains such defined seclusion from the outside world? Well, part of that situation is thanks to the creation of what is called the Reedy Creek Improvement District–and it looks like Florida's Legislature might finally bring it to an end. Florida State Representative Spencer Roach shared on Twitter to share that he and fellow legislat
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30 March
Extra Magic Added to Super Zoom PhotoPass Shots for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
The 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort runs through April 2023 with special offerings around Disney parks and resorts including unique menu items, new events, merchandise, character experiences, and more. Among the exclusive offerings for the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort are new Magic Shots Guests can pose for with Disney PhotoPass Cast Members around each theme p
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