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Mar- 2022 -23 March
‘Walkout’ Follow-Up: Cast Members Protest, But Not Where It Matters Most
On March 22, as was already announced and expected, employees of The Walt Disney Company participated in a Walkout, leaving their work to demand Disney take further action against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. The Cast Member contingent, angry Disney did not do more to interfere in both houses of the Sunshine State's legislature's passing of a new law preventing all talk of sex educ
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22 March
Is Disney World Preparing for Minnie Vans Return?
Almost two years since Disney World reopened after the pandemic-inspired closure, and Guests are still missing a lot of aspects of their old Theme Park Experience. One of those aspects is the fleet of Minnie Vans. Operated by Lyft in a special partnership with Disney, Minnie Vans became the official rideshare option for Guests who wanted to move about The Walt Disney World Resort, as well as get t
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22 March
Cast Member Clarifies End of Select Ground Transportation Options
Since Disney's Magical Express Service officially came to an end earlier this year, ground transportation options for those flying into the Orlando International Airport have been shaken up. New alternatives similar to Disney's Magical Express (but at an added cost) had stepped in immediately after the end of the fan-favorite service. These ground transportation options include the Sunshine Flyer
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22 March
PHOTOS: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Ride Hits Another Major Milestone
The Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida is stepping closer and closer to the opening of its highly-anticipated attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. And on March 22, we noticed a significant milestone had been hit. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is officially on the map! According to the MyDisneyExperience app, the new ride once again populates on the digital Disney P
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22 March
Joffrey’s Coffee Spring Disney Collection Now Available Online
Joffrey's Coffee is a favorite place for many Guests visiting Walt Disney World to stop for a caffeinated pick-me-up during trips to Disney theme parks, and now a new season of coffee blends are available to order right from home! As the official specialty coffee of Disney Parks and Resorts, Joffrey's Coffee is a memorable part of any Walt Disney World Vacation, and along with their full collectio
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22 March
“The Most Magical Ship Yet”: An Exclusive Look at the Disney Wish
If you're a veteran Disney Cruise Line fan who loves Disney cruises, Disney ships, and interactive Disney experiences, then you're in luck today! Good Morning America has shared a special look at the newest Disney cruise ship, the Disney Wish, while the extravagant ship is still under construction in the German Meyer Werft shipyard! The Disney Wish cruise ship is apparently “one of the most
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22 March
The Ending of ‘Toy Story 3’ Caught the Voice Actress for Bonnie by Surprise
Voice actress Emily Ricks Hahn was only eight years old when she voiced Bonnie in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 3 (2010). Hahn recently began sharing her experiences working on the hit animated film on her TikTok account, where she mentioned her surprise at the ending of the film which she only saw for the first time in theaters. For many fans, the ending of Pixar's third Toy Story installment turn
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22 March
Is Pixar Done with This Fan-Favorite Movie Tradition?
From the release of Toy Story through Onward, every one of Pixar Animation Studios' feature films had one thing in common: the voice of actor John Ratzenberger. It was known as “The Ratzenberger Tradition.” The former Cheers star was cast in a speaking role or cameo of varying size, starting as the Piggie Bank Hamm alongside Tom Hanks‘ Woody and Tim Allen's Buzz Lightyear in the
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22 March
Thank You Hilary Duff For Saving Lizzie McGuire
Thank you Hilary Duff for saving Lizzie McGuire…and How I Met Your Mother…and Sex and the City. Hilary Duff is an icon of television, who has been essentially saving reboots for the entirety of the decade single-handedly. Since the premiere of Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire on January 12, 2001, which launched her career and paved the way for her expansion into the movie and music indu
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22 March
Disney Issues New Inclusivity Statement Opposing Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation
The Walt Disney Company has issued a new statement across social media accounts citing a commitment to inclusivity for all families and Cast Members. The statement invokes the phrase originally used during Walt Disney's speech at the opening ceremonies for Disneyland Park in 1955 “To all who come to this happy place, welcome,” with an emphasis on the fact that all are welcome at Disney
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