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Feb- 2022 -3 February
Test Track Closes Early Today for the Third Day in a Row
Attractions at Walt Disney World seldom close earlier than the rest of the park, with only a few exceptions that would make early closures a regular occurrence. One exception would be a show with performances that only run at certain times, less popular attractions where early closures are likely the result of a tight budget or rides or shows that are moving toward a seasonal status. Test Track at
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3 February
50 Family Members Just Won a Trip to Walt Disney World!
Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration is well underway. With the anniversary festivities kicking off on October 1, 2021, Disney has promised a full 18-months of events to celebrate 50 years of magic-making. And now, 50… yes, 50… family members are packing their bags with a FREE trip won to Walt Disney World Resort. Credit: Disney Visit Orlando launched a “Most Magical
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3 February
‘Double Standards:’ Gina Carano Speaks on Whoopi Goldberg’s Suspension
Gina Carano, MMA fighter and past star of the Disney+ Star Wars Series The Mandalorian, broke her silence today on Disney/ABC's handling of Whoopi Goldberg's comments on The Holocaust which were considered offensive and erroneous. Goldberg, a past star of several Disney movie projects and the current co-host of ABC's The View, was given a two-week suspension for arguing that The Holocaust was not
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3 February
Winter Weather Continues to Cancel 100+ Flights In and Out of Orlando
As Disney Guests are enjoying Florida's mild temperatures and sunny skies this week, a different story continues to blizzard over Disney Fanatics to the north. According to WESH2, another winter storm is covering the Midwest with ice, rain, sleet, and snow, resulting in yet another round of flight cancellations which includes over 100 in and out of Orlando International Airport (MCO) alone. Relate
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2 February
Channeling Mulan during the Lunar New Year? Try this New Makeup Collection
The Lunar New Year has begun, so it's the perfect time to pay a little homage to the Disney princess Mulan! The Instagram account Disney Princess Style has been promoting some of the newest and most popular Disney Mulan merchandise in honor of the holiday, and we've got the details about the Disney Mulan makeup collection that made the list! The most buzzworthy merchandise that honors Mulan and wa
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2 February
TikTok: Family Surprises Grandmother in the Magic Kingdom
Even though Disney World is known for its signature “Disney magic” and heart-melting charitable endeavors, sometimes there is still a special Disney event or a magical moment between Disney Guests that is particularly special. One woman got to experience one of those moments recently, when her family snuck in to surprise her on a Disney vacation for her 70th birthday! Some Good News (a
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2 February
Casting Details Revealed for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Coming to Disney+
With the Halloween release date official for Hocus Pocus 2 (2022), fans of the original Disney Halloween classic have been looking for more details of the casting and plot for the all-new sequel. The original cast of the Sanderson Sisters has been on board with the film for years now, and we've just learned about some of the new cast members who are joining Hocus Pocus for the first time! Starting
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2 February
Special Disney Fan Tour Coming to Walt Disney’s Hometown!
If you're a Walt Disney fan (and we assume you are as you're reading a DisneyFanatic post!), we have some exciting news to share. Disney fans will now have the opportunity to tour Walt Disney's hometown, Marceline, Missouri in a very special Walt way! Credit: Disney RELATED: Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour to Return to the Magic Kingdom in Early 2022 Walt was quoted saying, “I’m glad I’m a small
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2 February
shopDisney Update: Galactic Starcruiser Costumes Have Been Released
If you have reservations for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser vacation package, and you're sticking with your Disney vacation plans (unlike many of the Disney Guests who have canceled their reservations onboard the Halcyon), then there is a new treat for you to experience before your stay at the brand-new Disney and Star Wars destination! According to the Orlando Sentinel, exclusive new Star Wa
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2 February
Gina Carano Fans Slam Disney for Whoopi Goldberg Suspension
Past Disney actress and current co-host of ABC's The View, Whoopi Goldberg, received a suspension from the Disney-owned television station after offensively erroneous comments she made about The Holocaust sparked outrage. Her punishment is only a two-week suspension, and after watching the Star Wars and Disney+ star Gina Carano get completely fired due to an Instagram post, fans are starting to de
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