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Feb- 2022 -16 February
Moonlight Magic Events Are Returning to Walt Disney World!
Disney Vacation Club Members- We have some very exciting news about fan-favorite, and FREE, After-Hours events making their return to Walt Disney World very soon! Disney Vacation Club just shared the news that the Moonlight Magic returns to Walt Disney World with select events beginning as early as next month, March 2022. Here's what you need to know before you register. Each Moonlight Magic event
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16 February
Filming Begins for Disney’s New ‘National Treasure’ Series
Disney's National Treasure (2004) follows historian Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) on his quest to discover secrets dating back to the Declaration of Independence in the hit film that spawned a 2007 sequel, and for some time led to talks of a third movie. While it seems the idea for a third theatrical release has fizzled out, Disney+ has confirmed that a National Treasure series will be coming to the st
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16 February
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Is Returning Soon to Theaters!
Did you miss your chance to see Encanto (2021) when it debuted in theaters? The film became a massive hit, garnering multiple award nominations this year and leading multiple charts with its catchy soundtrack, and now it's returning to theaters for another limited-time run! The Walt Disney Animation Studios film is set to return to theaters this Friday, February 18, 2022. Here's what you need to k
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16 February
Disney Announces New Masterplan Communities – ‘Storyliving by Disney’
The Walt Disney Company announced on February 16 its plan to launch ‘Storyliving by Disney': new masterplan communities infused with Disney Magic. According to Disney's press release, the first such neighborhood will be called Cotino™ and it will open at Rancho Mirage, in California's Coachella Valley, and will grow to feature some 55+ communities as well. Disney writes, “These master-
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15 February
Price Breakdown: Why ‘Galactic Starcruiser’ Cost Actually Make Sense
On March 1, 2022, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will open at the Walt Disney World Resort, and the Halcyon will welcome her first passengers for an interplanetary journey through space. The 2-day immersive experience was first met with excitement, but then Fanatics discovered how much the experience was going to cost. According to Disney World's website, Rates are based on the number of Guests p
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15 February
Disney Mask Policy Clarity: NO Vaccination Status Check Announced
In the early afternoon of February 15, The Walt Disney World Resort announced that it was making face masks optional in all indoor and outdoor areas save for enclosed Disney transportation situations like the Monorail, Disney Skyliner, and Bus. The caveat to this is that the loosening of restrictions is intended only for those who qualify for what is currently recognized as “fully vaccinated
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15 February
7 Facts You May Not Know About Cinderella Castle
Cinderella (1950) debuted 72 years ago today, cementing the legacy of the Disney Princess that began in 1937 with the release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Since the film's release, Cinderella has been a large part of what makes the Magic Kingdom, and particularly Fantasyland so memorable, with Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, the chance to meet Cinderella herself at Princess Fairytale Hall,
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15 February
Park Hours Extended Select Dates Due to Crowds at the Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The end of February into March is shaping up to be quite crowded at the Walt Disney World Resort. With lots of events taking place during this time the upcoming crowds are to be expected, and it seems Disney just extended park hours for some of the theme parks in anticipation of the upcoming crowds. The latest hint of upcoming crowd levels at Disney Parks came earlier today when Disney's official
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15 February
Disney VoluntEARS Raise $12,000 for Local Pet Rescues at “Paws in the Park”
Disney VoluntEARS just had quite the successful fundraising event in support of local pet rescues with the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando! According to the Disney Parks Blog, hundreds of Disney VoluntEARS attended “Paws in the Park” this weekend in Downtown Orlando's Lake Eola Park. At the event, Disney VoluntEARS were named the top fundraising team and congratulated on their hard wor
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15 February
Disney Animation Shares Original Test Footage of ‘Cinderella’
It's the Disney princess Cinderella's 72nd anniversary today, February 15, and Disney Animation has chosen to honor this beloved princess character by sharing some glimpses of the “pencil test footage” that was used behind the scenes by inspiring Walt Disney animators to create the iconic ballroom dance between Cinderella and her Prince Charming! Check it out in the Tweet below! Happy
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