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Jan- 2022 -26 January
Disneyland Paris Announces Plans and Perks for Guests Ahead of its 30th Anniversary
Even though the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort has been stealing all of the limelight lately, Disneyland Paris will soon be celebrating an anniversary of its own — and the Disney Parks Blog has shared what Disneyland Paris Guests can expect during the festivities! The celebrations will begin on March 6 2022. A new show called “Dream…and Shine Brighter!” will be unveiled in fron
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26 January
Disney Cruise Line Update: Marvel Day at Sea to Return in 2023
Disney Cruise Line has been welcoming back lots of characters (and some new ones, too!) this week, and now we are excited to share the news that Marvel Day at Sea will return to select sailings in 2023! This year's cruises that feature Marvel Day at Sea events are already out sailing through the Caribbean. For Guests looking to book cruises with Disney for next year, Marvel Day at Sea is returning
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26 January
Mattel Reclaims its Rights to Disney Barbies from Hasbro
Back in 2016, the famous Barbie brand Mattel lost its lucrative license to represent Disney characters (particularly Disney princesses) as Barbie dolls. The company Hasbro took the license instead, causing an upset in the Mattel company (and a loss of a $440 million income source, according to the Wall Street Journal) alongside a new challenge for Hasbro as it tried to incorporate Barbies of favor
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25 January
Peter Dinklage Criticizes Disney’s Upcoming Remake of the “Backward Story” of Snow White
Ever since Rachel Zegler was announced as Disney's new Snow White in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the original 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs film and Gal Gadot was announced as the Evil Queen, anticipation has grown for the new film (even though it's still in development). However, not everyone is thrilled about the new movie; Peter Dinklage, an Emmy-winning actor known for Game o
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25 January
Video Captures Yet Another Fight at Walt Disney World, This Time in the Magic Kingdom
It is no secret that tensions have been higher than normal in public spaces since COVID-19 became a part of our lives, and unfortunately, Walt Disney World does not seem to be immune to it. Earlier we reported an incident where an irate Guest lost her temper when a Cast Member simply moved her stroller, and before that, we shared a video of a fight that broke out between Guests in Toy Story Land a
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25 January
The Little Mermaid Has Exclusive New Disney Princess Wedding Dresses from Allure Bridals
With more and more Disney fans realizing that Disney weddings are actually not as expensive as they might have assumed, the appeal of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings has only continued to grow for engaged couples — but did you know that Allure Bridals has a jaw-dropping collection of official Disney Fairy Tale Wedding dresses and that there have been some new additions to the Disney Fairy Tale We
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25 January
Confirmed: “Percy Jackson” Series Green-lit for Disney+
After months and months of talk, author Rick Riordan announced on January 25, 2022, that his beloved book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians was officially coming to Disney+ as a brand new original series. The announcement was shared over Twitter which you can watch below, saying: “The wait is over, demigods! I am thrilled to be the first to tell you that Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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25 January
Luisa Merch Is Outselling Isabela Merch
With all of Encanto‘s awards, positive reviews, and chart-topping music, it's no surprise that the Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmakers have capitalized on Encanto‘s popularity with plenty of Encanto merchandise. What may surprise many Disney fans, however, is the fact that one specific character's merchandise and products are becoming particularly popular — even more so than
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25 January
NEW “Pixar Day at Sea” Coming to Select Disney Cruise Line Itineraries in 2023
An all-new celebration featuring favorite Disney and Pixar characters is coming to Disney Cruise Line next year! The Disney Parks Blog just shared the news that “Pixar Day at Sea” will take place on select sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy beginning in 2023. This new special event will take place exclusively on select seven-night cruises on the Disney Fantasy beginning right with the
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25 January
OpEd: The Disney Park Pass System at Walt Disney World Needs an Overhaul
The Disney Park Pass system was introduced when the Walt Disney World Resort reopened following its closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. At the time, and even now at least in some parts of the country, the reservation system Disney uses is a fairly standard practice given the way travel and attractions have changed to handle crowds during the pandemic. Now, we have confirma
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