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Mar- 2022 -3 March
Despite Backlash, Chapek Keeps Disney Quiet on Florida Politics – Here’s Why
“Whatever Bob’s personal politics are, he’s not an activist and does not bring any partisan agenda to work. He sees himself first and foremost as the custodian of a unifying brand that for nearly a century has been bringing people together, and he is determined that Disney remain a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  “He believes the best way we can help create a more
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2 March
Russia-Ukraine War – How It Could Affect Disney and Your Vacation
On Monday, February 28, seven days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Walt Disney Company was the first of several entertainment giants to announce that they would halt all theatrical releases in Russia. This includes Disney Pixar's upcoming coming-of-age comedy Turning Red which was previously set to premiere in the country on March 10, 2022. Disney's actions paved the way for several oth
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2 March
Country Star Thomas Rhett and Lauren Atkins Talk Family’s Disney Vacation
The Walt Disney World Resort attracts vacationing families all over the world, including some famous ones. Recently, country star Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Atkins took their two daughters to the Most Magical Place On Earth for the first time. Rocking Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the couple met up with Cast Members at Magic Kingdom for a “Walt Disney World Minute” to talk about their
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2 March
Celebrate HER Story With New Food, Art, and Music This Month at Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating Women's History Month this March by sharing stories of Disney character heroines and hardworking female Cast Members with new art, music, and food and beverage offerings around Disney parks and resorts. Artwork & Live Music All around the Walt Disney World Resort this month, Guests will find photo-silhouette backdrops of different female Disney character
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2 March
D23 Opens Sign-Ups for ‘Mousequerade’ Cosplay Contest
Okay, Disney Fanatics! Now is your chance to show everyone what an awesome Disney Prince, Princess, Pirate, Jedi, Sith Lord, Avenger, or whatever other Disney characters you can become! In preparation for the Expo later this year, D23 has opened submissions for its ‘Mousequerade' Cosplay contest! The sign-up for contestants opened on February 28 and will remain open until April 1, 2022. D23
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2 March
St. Petersburg, Russia Removed from Disney Cruise Line Itineraries This Summer
Disney Cruise Line announced today that upcoming cruise itineraries that were set to include stops at St. Petersburg, Russia will be altered with a different destination prior to their departures due to the ongoing crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Two itineraries with sailings by the Disney Magic, the first ship to launch by Disney Cruise Line, were originally planned to stop at St.
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2 March
Disney Cruise Line Online Reservation Systems Will Be Down This Month
For all would-be Guests planning their next Disney Cruise Line adventure, be aware that the website will be down for two days next week for an upgrade on its reservation system. Disney Cruise Line posted the disclaimer on its website, saying: Beginning at 4:30 PM (EST) on Monday, March 7, 2022, through the morning of Wednesday, March 9, 2022, an upgrade will be performed on the Disney Cruise Line
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2 March
Grammy Award-Winner Kelly Rowland to AttendThis Weekend’s Disney Dreamers Academy
2022 marks the 15th-anniversary o the Disney Dreamers Academy and this year's event will be filled with inspirational star power to mark the occasion, including Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Rowland who is attending the event as this year's Disney Dreamers Academy Ambassador. The Disney Dreamers Academy was created by the Walt Disney World Resort as a one-of-a-king mentorship program where Bla
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2 March
Walt Disney World Trainers Celebrated During Global Recognition Week
Cast Members are what make a Walt Disney World vacation truly magical, and they would not be able to create happiness the way that they do if it were not for the hard work of their trainers! Training is an important step in “earning your ears” when you work at a Disney Park, and this year, as part of Global Recognition Week, the Disney Parks Blog spoke with some trainers from Walt Disn
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2 March
Disney Junior Fun Fest Coming to Disney California Adventure for One Day Only
Southern California locals and anyone with a trip to the Disneyland Resort coming up late this April- Disney California Adventure Park is hosting a first of its kind one-day event that sounds perfect for little ones (and perhaps the whole family), the Disney Junior Fun Fest, which will take place Friday, April 29, 2022, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the park. As the #1 preschool-aged television network, D
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