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Mar- 2022 -21 March
Disney Has Allegedly Stolen a Fan’s Artwork
It's natural for a Disney fan to express their love of Disney through creative mediums, just for fun — but when Canadian artist Andrew Martin designed and made a fan art sculpture of a Tiki drummer from the Disney World Enchanted Tiki Room, the original artist was shocked to find a disturbingly similar sculpture for sale at Disney stores!      View this post on Instagram        Â
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20 March
Train Service to Disneyland Park Returns After Two Year Hiatus
After a two-year suspension of service, Disney Fanatics once again have another way to get to their Disney Park. On March 18, the high-speed rail line Thalys resumed passenger transportation to the Disneyland Paris Resort. According to Tagmag.com, “After a two-year break, Thalys high-speed trains are now returning for the first time from Antwerp and Brussels to Disneyland and Paris-Charles d
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20 March
COVID Concerns Closing Another Disney Park Again
At the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Disneyland Resort in California, and the Disneyland Paris Resort, pandemic-inspired restrictions continue to fade away. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be the case with the Disney Parks across the Pacific. Shanghai Disney Resort announced that it would be closing its gates indefinitely due to a resurgence of COVID-19 on March 21st. According t
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20 March
Chapek, F1 Partnering on Walt Disney World Grand Prix?
It's lights out, and away we go! March 20 marks the beginning of the 2022 Formula 1(F1) season with the Bahrain Grand Prix. This season will see F1 and its governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), continue to expand its presence in the United States. Two American Grand Prix are on the race calendar this year–The United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, and the M
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20 March
“I Got Passed Over”: A Disney Princess Discusses Racial Inequality in Auditions
In a recent Insider interview with former Disney performers, several entertainers who played Disney princesses spoke up about the emotional toll that auditions involved. Contenders' appearances are scrutinized intensely while casting directors determine whether or not their faces suit princesses in the casting call — but Helen Jane Planchet, a former Disney equity performer who played Disney
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20 March
“A Frustrating Part of Disney”: Former Disney Performers Discuss Auditions
After meeting a Disney princess Cast Member in Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, many female Disney fans will find themselves fantasizing about having that role. After all, dressing up as your favorite Disney princess and helping Disney Guests have a magical experience sounds fantastic! However, one Disney princess recently revealed the downsides of auditioning to play a Disney prince
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19 March
‘Disney Adults’ Are on the Rise as Disney World Becomes a Top Destination for Gen Z
Social media has been leading the travel planning game for a number of years now, and for Gen Z, one app, in particular, has become a go-to resource for looking into new and favorite destinations. Gen Z, or those born roughly between 1997 and 2012, have been using TikTok for nearly every topic of information, entertainment, and of course, socializing, and in terms of travel destinations on the app
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19 March
Video: Baby Rhino Siblings Meet for the First Time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom this week were treated to quite the adorable site while riding Kilimanjaro Safaris! The latest baby rhino born in Animal Kingdom just made her debut on the savanna, marking not only a notable milestone for the animal's development but also a special experience for animals and Guests alike as it was the first time all three siblings, Ranger, Mylo, and Logan m
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19 March
Walt Disney’s First Professional Movie Camera Heads to Auction
Looking for the ultimate Disney collector's item? One of the most historic items from the history of the Walt Disney Company will be coming up in an auction this summer: Walt Disney's first professional movie camera! The Heritage Auctions Blog shared the news that the first professional camera used by Walt will be joining the lineup of entertainment-themed items available at a Heritage Auctions ev
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19 March
New Concept Art Revealed for EPCOT’s Next Restaurant
Walt Disney Imagineering just shared a new look at the next dining location opening up during the ongoing redevelopment of EPCOT! The new Connections Café and Eatery will open as the park‘s latest quick-service dining concept in the location of the former Electric Umbrella restaurant in the area originally known as Future World. The new dining space will tie in the major themes of Disney Par
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