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May- 2022 -18 May
Genie+ Update: Pre-Purchase Option Removed, Genie+ Now Based on Availability
Disney Genie+, the paid replacement for the former FastPass+ selection process in the My Disney Experience app, has already gone through a number of changes since it launched last year. In the latest change, Disney just announced that the pre-arrival purchase option to add Genie+ to your theme park tickets ahead of your trip will be removed in just a couple of weeks. Beginning June 8, 2022, access
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18 May
Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Are on Sale Now!
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to Walt Disney World this fall after a two-year hiatus, with party nights running on select dates from August 12, 2022, through Halloween, October 31, 2022. This fan-favorite Magic Kingdom park event features all the best ways to celebrate ‘spooky season' in a Disney park with trick-or-treating, specialty parades, fireworks, a stage show, ch
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18 May
Video: Alligator Spotted Inside Magic Kingdom
As many readers of this publication already know, The Walt Disney World Resort was built on farm and swamp land in Central Florida, meaning that The Magic Kingdom had to find a way to co-exist with the animal kingdoms already present there. While work has been done to relocate the animals to other areas of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, life seems to always find a way back to where it used
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17 May
Man Who Threatened to Bomb Disney World Arrested at Canadian Border
A fugitive of the State of Florida who threatened to blow up Cinderella Castle at The Walt Disney World Resort was arrested on Monday, May 16, trying to leave the country. According to a report released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, On May 16, CBP officers encountered a passenger vehicle occupied by a Canadian Citizen traveling alone. During the inspection process, it was discovered that
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17 May
Report: Disney to Reopen Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Soon
After a hiatus of more than two years, another magical and transformative experience is returning to Disney Parks. New reports are coming out of the Mouse House that the beloved Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will finally reopen its doors to little Princesses and Knights on their Disneyland or Disney World vacation. Related: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is Back on Disney Cruise Line The first word of this n
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17 May
Ewan McGregor’s Wife Joins ‘Star Wars’ Series
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor's fans are apparently not the only ones inspired by his return to his Star Wars role as Obi-Wan Kenobi! McGregor's wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead (who just became his wife in April 2022) is joining the Star Wars universe too. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Ewan McGregor revealed that his new wife is in fact joining the “Star Wars family” — but
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17 May
Harmony Barber Shop Announces a Reopening Date
The Disney Parks Blog has announced that the Most Magical Place on Earth's favorite barbershop is opening again for Disney World Guests! The Harmony Barber Shop will soon be back in business for any families on a Disney vacation! The Disney Parks Blog called Harmony Barber Shop “the mainstay of Magic Kingdom Park since opening day”, and many Disney Guests like to introduce children to
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17 May
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Switches to Genie+
More and more Walt Disney World Resort attractions have been switching to Genie+ attractions, and apparently, another EPCOT attraction has just been announced for the switch too! Journalist Scott Gustin shared recently that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is next up for Genie+ attractions. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is fairly new to Walt Disney World Resort, having only recently been added to EPCOT
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17 May
All Disney Parks Left Off 2022 ’10 Best Theme Parks’ List
It appears that neither The Happiest Place On Earth nor The Most Magical Place On Earth does not feature the best Theme Parks in the United States. Recently, USA TODAY released their “Top10” list of the best Theme Parks in the United States. They explain, “A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popu
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17 May
Disney Channel Actor Stuns Viewers With His ‘Unprecedented’ Portrayal of Elvis
A Disney Channel actor from days gone by has come back into the limelight for an entirely different role — and it's one that has him receiving very high praise before the movie has even premiered in theaters! Austin Butler was the toast of the town back in the mid-2000s on Disney Channel; the handsome actor was featured on both the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana opposite Miley Cyrus and
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