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Jan- 2022 -25 January
‘Encanto’ Character Luisa Madrigal Receives Love from Fans Worldwide
Disney fans already knew that the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto, which premired in November in theaters and was released onto the streaming service Disney+ on Christmas Eve, has made quite a splash. The movie has won a Golden Globe, received multiple other awards or award nominations, and has even broken Frozen‘s record with its music! The characters from the movie have also go
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25 January
Applications Are Now Open for the Disney College Program!
Dreaming of participating in the world's most magical internship? Applications are now live for the Disney College Program! This unique internship opportunity allows college students from around the country to live in company-sponsored housing right by Walt Disney World, work in Disney parks and resorts, take college classes and even earn credit. Here's what you need to know about applying to the
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24 January
Review: Does ‘How I Met Your Father’ Hold a Candle to ‘How I Met Your Mother’?
Younger actress Hilary Duff has come back to the attention of former Lizzie McGuire fans lately due to her confessed addiction to a certain Encanto song, her desire for a Lizzie McGuire reboot with Disney+ or Hulu, and her new lead role on the Hulu original series How I Met Your Father, which is a spin-off of the multiple-Emmy Award-winning show How I Met Your Mother. The original show How I Met Y
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24 January
Disney World Park Reservations Now Required Through 2024
It appears that the Park Pass Reservation System at the Walt Disney World Resort is not going anywhere for at least another two years. Disney Fanatic heard word that would-be Guests could start booking trips into late 2023 and early 2024, but they are required to make Theme Park Reservations. We went to the Walt Disney World Resort Website to investigate, and we can confirm that the Theme Park Res
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24 January
Disney and Marvel Movies Receive ADG Award Nominations For Production Design
Most Disney fans have already seen Encanto since it premiered in November in theaters and premiered on Disney+ on Christmas Eve, and many Disney fans will also know that the movie has been breaking records and receiving awards as the awards show season continues! Encanto has already won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature, been nominated for nine Annie Awards in the animation industry, and
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24 January
Trip Planning Update: Genie+ Adding Four New Character Sightings
It appears that four new “Character Sighting” will be added to Walt Disney World's Genie+ this week! According to reporter Scott Gustin, Disney World's modified character interactions being given their own Lightning Lane entrance include: Magic Kingdom: – Mickey (Town Square Theater) – Cinderella and a visiting Princess (Fairytale Hall) – Tiana and a visiting Princess
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24 January
Moana’s Upcoming Disney+ Series Officially Has a Director
Moana has been getting a lot of attention these days, partly due to the Disney princess's fifth anniversary and partly due to the ongoing Ultimate Princess Celebration that celebrates all Disney princesses — and now, Moana is headed for even more limelight with her upcoming Disney+ series! A director for the Walt Disney Animation Studios Moana series was just announced recently by Disney Ani
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24 January
PHOTOS: Samuel L Jackson, Emilia Clark Seen Filming New Disney+ Show ‘Secret Invasion’
With so many new additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent years (particularly with series like WandaVision, Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Hawkeye premiering on Disney+), it's no surprise that the character Nick Fury, played by actor Samuel L. Jackson, has gone unnoticed for a while. Now, it looks like Nick Fury is coming back — because Samuel L. Jackson is in Leeds
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24 January
‘Encanto’ Fan, Josh Gad Wants Colombia Pavilion Added to EPCOT
EPCOT currently hosts 11 different national pavilions in its World Showcase, and there is room for more. Since the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow first opened its gates to Walt Disney World Resort Guests, people have been speculating–and outright requesting–a plethora of new countries be added to the current roster. And now, Josh Gad has Tweeted his pick. Inspired by Disn
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24 January
Prepare for a Cold Week at Disney World!
It is going to be a COLD week at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney fanatics! At least, cold for Florida standards. Central Florida began the morning of Monday, January 24, with a fresh layer of frost on the ground, and it does not look like it is going to get much warmer throughout the day. For those of you scheduled to take in your latest dose of Disney Magic, here is the weather report: Accor
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