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Feb- 2022 -2 February
Release Date Confirmed for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Coming to Disney+
Fans of the cult classic Hocus Pocus (1993) have been waiting for a sequel for what feels like “300 years, right down to the day,” and we finally have some new developments on the second installment of this Halloween classic, and when the film will be released on Disney+! Since Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) was officially announced at the 2019 D23 Expo, we have only had a vague timeframe of som
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2 February
“Disney Doubles” – Check Out These Cast Member TWINS!
It's a rare date today… February 2, 2022… or 2/2/22! That's a lot of twos and a date we'll never have a chance to enjoy again. So, of course, Disney is celebrating the occasion! Check out these “Disney Doubles”, as this one is all about Cast Member TWINS! A few Disney twins you may know from Disney fandom would include Star Wars Luke and Leia, High School Musical‘s Sh
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2 February
Considering a Solo Trip to Walt Disney World? Read This First!
Are you thinking about taking a solo trip to Walt Disney World? It might feel strange at first to plan a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth without friends or family, but a solo trip can be fun in its own way, and sometimes getting away on your own is just what you need! If you are still on the fence, here are some of my favorite things about a solo Disney trip that just might convince you to
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2 February
VIDEO: Woman in Scooter Runs Over Guest at Disneyland
We have seen an increased number of incidents with the general public since businesses began to reopen from COVID-19 closures, and unfortunately, Disney parks are not immune to poor behavior by Guests. Even worse, the incident captured in one of the latest viral TikToks of Disney Guests behaving badly was a regular problem even before the pandemic, among both other Guests and Cast Members. The inc
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2 February
Could Disney’s Festival of the Lion King’s Full Show Be Returning? Signs Point To YES!
Ok, Disney fans! We can't help but get excited about this one! With Walt Disney World Resort's popular stage show, “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” at Disney's Animal Kingdom welcoming Guests once again, you may have noticed certain pieces of the performance are missing. But, could the full show be returning once again? Signs point to YES! Credit: Disney RELATED: Why Doesn’
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2 February
Guardians Update: Gamora and Zoe Saldana Start Dieting
One of the biggest perks of social media platforms like Instagram is the peek it can give fans into celebrities' lives or the set of a movie, and the most recent example of that perk is coming from the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 set! Zoe Saldana, who plays the green-skinned Gamora, is sharing humorous looks at her days on set while she (as Gamora) goes on a dietary cleanse.  The cleanse is a
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2 February
Walt’s Plane Hasn’t Left Walt Disney World Yet but It Did Get a Bath
Walt's plane is making a comeback… well, sort of! We previously shared the news that Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I airplane will be available as a new exhibit at the upcoming D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. A recent photo shows that Walt's plane hasn't left the Walt Disney World Resort just yet… but it looks like it has had a much-needed bath. Credit: Disney RELATED: Walt Disney
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2 February
Union: Disneyland Holds Cast Members to Vaccination Mandate
Talks between union leaders and the Disneyland Resort reportedly ended on the last full week of January 2022 without reaching a mutual agreement. The dispute regarded vaccine mandates for Disneyland Cast Members and ended with a hard deadline for vaccinations still in place and Disneyland's continued refusal to require all Guests to show proof of vaccination for Theme Park access. Disney's Souther
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2 February
Whoopi Goldberg Suspended from ABC for Holocaust Comment
Whoopi Goldberg, host of ABC's “The View” and well-known Disney Legend is hitting the news this morning as she has been suspended from ABC for a holocaust comment she made on January 31. Credit: ABC According to CNN, ABC News has suspended Whoopi Goldberg, the host of ABC's “The View”, for two weeks beginning Tuesday night, February 1 for a Holocaust remark. The ABC News Pr
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1 February
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Disneyland Resort With This Foodie Guide
Valentine's Day is coming up, and if you are celebrating at the Disneyland Resort, we've got the foodie guide for you! Check out all of the special menu items, sweets, and treats, available just for Valentine's Day at the Disneyland Resort below, courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog: Disneyland Park The Gorgeous Grey Stuff will be served at Red Rose Tavern now through February 28. This dessert featur
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