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May- 2022 -20 May
Confirmed: Fourth of July Fireworks Returning This Year
The Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that a beloved holiday fireworks spectacular will return to the skies over Cinderella Castle this year. According to Disney World's website, the Fourth of July Fireworks will be making their triumphant return at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Titled “Disney's Celebrate America — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” Magic Kingdom's annual spec
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20 May
Sneak Peek of Disney & Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Now Playing in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Lightyear, the latest Disney and Pixar animated film releases next month in theaters, and beginning today, Guests who visit Disney's Hollywood Studios can get an exclusive first look at scenes from the upcoming movie. If you are visiting Walt Disney World before the film's June 17, 2022 release, we've got all the details on how you can catch a sneak peek at the backstory of everyone's favorite spa
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20 May
Honest Review: ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’
Fanatic Story Score: 10/10 Fanatic Score Overall: 8/10 WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS!! SECOND WARNING!!! THIRD WARNING!!! If I needed to sum up my feelings for Disney's latest feature-length movie, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, in a word, it would be “satisfied.” Never in the wildest corners of my imagination would I expect moviemakers to deliver anything close to the story that was
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20 May
Walt Disney World Art Display, Store, and Ticket Center Coming to I-Drive in Orlando
The magic of the Walt Disney World Resort is about to expand outside of the parks and onto Orlando's I-4/International Drive! Following the success of Walt Disney World merchandise locations and art installations at the Orlando International Airport, the new Disney store will feature artwork covering the building's parking garage, Walt Disney World exclusive merchandise, ticket sales and informati
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20 May
Eat to the Beat Lineup Announced for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
This year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival takes place July 14-November 19, 2022, giving Guests more time than ever to experience one of the park's most popular annual festivals. One of the highlights of every Food & Wine Festival is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, which alongside outdoor kitchens, gives Guests the chance to see popular bands and musical artists right in the America
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19 May
Former Disney World President Announces Retirement
It appears that another high-level executive is saying goodbye to The Walt Disney Company. But this time it is for retirement. George Kalogridis, a former president of the Walt Disney World Resort and Disney's latest president of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products' President of Disney Segment Development and Enrichment, calls an end to a tenure in which he scaled the corporate ladder from the
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19 May
List: 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Options!
The Walt Disney World Resort has released its list of “Global Marketplaces”: its list of international stops that will be set ready for Guests as they eat and drink their way around the world. Included are Marketplaces set up by the permanent residents of EPCOT‘s World Showcase like Canada, China, and Germany, as well as some seasoned favorites like Australia and Brazil. While Di
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19 May
‘Star Wars Wasn’t Me’: Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Discusses Doubts About His Role
Ewan McGregor's character Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fan favorite among characters in the Star Wars universe; however, the Scottish actor wasn't always certain that he wanted to play Obi-Wan. Back when McGregor was first considering playing young Obi-Wan in the Star Wars prequels (which are now famously maligned), the Moulin Rouge actor has revealed that he had serious doubts about the role! “I really qu
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19 May
‘Ahsoka’ Actress ‘Can’t Be Trusted’ With ‘Star Wars’ Secrets
Rent actress Rosario Dawson has joined the Star Wars universe as “alien Force-seeker Ahsoka”, a character who has previously only been represented via animation (and voiced by Ashley Eckstein) — and apparently, the actress is finding it difficult to stick to Star Wars-level secrecy while filming her character's TV series! In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Rosario Dawson adm
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19 May
Former Agent: Johnny Depp’s On-Set Attitude Added to Fall from Grace
Johnny Depp has made the case in court that the accusations made by his ex-wife Amber Heard have ruined his career in Hollywood–including the privilege of continuing to reprise and develop the character Captain Jack Sparrow for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But it appears that his behavior on set might have also played a significant factor. According to The Hollywood Reporter,
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