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Mar- 2022 -6 March
PHOTOS: Minnie Mouse Debuts Fan-Debated Pantsuit at Meet ‘n Greet
On Sunday, March 6, Disneyland Paris Resort's 30 Anniversary Celebration officially began, and with the start of festivities, fans finally saw Minnie Mouse dressed in her new much-debated pantsuit. Pictures in her new blue look were posted by Disneyland Paris insider @DLPReport, who said, “Minnie Fashionista,” in her famous Stella McCartney pantsuit, is now meeting all Guests at Studio
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5 March
Theme Park Reservation Update: Disney Park Penalizes ‘No Shows’
It is no secret that Annual Passholders (APs) and Magic Key Pass Holders have a much easier time securing Theme Park Reservations for Disney World and Disneyland Theme Parks than those who purchase single or multi-day Theme Park Tickets. Just the other day, for example, we shared the news that all Disney World Theme Park Reservations were taken–for all those Guests without select Annual Pass
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5 March
Disney’s Business Process Automation Team Recognized for Behind-the-Scenes Work
Technology is at the center of everything that makes a Walt Disney World vacation run smoothly, and while Guests may not realize it, there is a whole team of Cast Members that are constantly at work creating and enhancing automated processes behind the scenes. The Disney Parks Blog recently shared the details behind the Business Process Automation (BPA) team, which was only brought together about
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5 March
The Special Olympics USA Games Are Coming to Walt Disney World
This year's Special Olympics USA Games are set to be bigger than ever, with thousands of athletes from around the country heading to the Walt Disney World Resort for their chance to compete. The event will take place June 5-12, 2022, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. WFTV reports that this year's Special Olympics USA Games will host more than 5,000 athletes participati
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5 March
Five Things to Love About Columbia Harbour House
Columbia Harbour House is a popular Magic Kingdom quick service restaurant known for its seafood dishes and nautical theming. Located right at the intersection of Fantasyland and Liberty Square, it's a convenient place to stop for a bite while touring the Magic Kingdom, and on hot days especially, its large indoor dining area is particularly inviting. But there is lots to love about this Magic Kin
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4 March
In Search of More than the Disney Store: Dollar Store Disney
Like many other Disney Fanatics, the Disney Stores in my surrounding area have closed, leaving a large void in my shopping trips as well as my heart. So, I was left with a simple question: Where is the best store for a Disney Fanatic to turn for a magical in-person shopping experience? Our first adventure in pursuit of this question was to the dollar store, and it certainly delivered. Here are our
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4 March
Disney Streaming Update: NBCUniversal Ends Content Ties with Hulu
Starting later this year, Hulu subscribers will no longer have access to content under the NBCUniversal umbrella, and high-level shows like Saturday Night Live will fully move “in-house” to Peacock. While the news comes without an official statement, “multiple people familiar with the decision” have confirmed the news to Deadline, stating that the transition will take effec
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4 March
What to Pack in Your Disney Park Bag
Packing for a Walt Disney World Vacation can be quite the process, especially when you consider which items need to go into your checked luggage, vs. your carry-on bag, or park bag. Bringing certain items from home is essential so that you do not find yourself having to repurchase them (often at higher price points) while at Disney parks and resorts, and some items you might even have a difficult
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4 March
Attention Non-Annual Passholders: Spring Break Week Almost Sold Out!
Even though we are still more than a week away at the time of this article's publication, we are expecting The Walt Disney World Resort to reach full capacity for most of–if not all of–the Spring Break week beginning Monday, March 14 and ending March 18. According to Disney World's Theme Park Reservations Availability Calendar, two days of that week are already completely booked for Th
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4 March
Is Walt Disney World Creating a New Castle Projection Show?
It feels like ages ago now, but do you remember when the Magic Kingdom had a castle projection show? When Walt Disney World theme parks closed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Once Upon a Time, the castle projection show, was taking place nightly after the Happily Ever After Fireworks. When the parks began to reopen, fireworks shows, parades, and anything else involving a large crowd
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