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Jan- 2022 -24 January
Love Your Melon Has Released Disney Princess Winter Beanies
The cold winter temperatures are upon us, but there is no better way to combine your need for something warm and cozy with your love of Disney princesses than this newest launch from the charity-driven beanie brand Love Your Melon! This brand is renowned for its comfortable, high-quality, and affordable winter hats, and Love Your Melon is releasing dozens of Disney princess beanies or winter hats
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23 January
Board Members Steal $200K from Police Charity, Take Disney Trip
A Walt Disney World Resort vacation stands out among a list of purchases made using funds stolen from a charity amounting to $200,000. According to dailyvoice.com, The National Police Relief Association, a Jersey-Shore-based charity dedicated to helping the families of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, received $2.5 million in contributions between 2014 and 2019. In that
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22 January
$1,400 Belle Doll for the 30th Anniversary of “Beauty and the Beast” Sells Out Instantly
We are always checking shopDisney for new items to share, but one of today's new arrivals caught us by surprise. Earlier today, shopDisney added a Belle doll to their lineup of unique Disney merchandise in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast (1991). And, even with the high price point of nearly $1,400, it seems the doll sold out instantly! Disney collectors are serious abou
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22 January
Disney Executives Fought Against ‘Encanto’ Character Luisa Madrigal’s Body Type
Although the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto has become known for its emotional plot, record-breaking music, and Golden Globe award, one of the biggest highlights from the new Disney movie is its characters — and Luisa Madrigal, the Madrigal sister who is gifted with super strength as her unique magical ability and who has become an audience favorite, was almost turned into a typ
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22 January
‘How I Met Your Father’ Actress Hilary Duff Joins the ‘Encanto’ “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Craze
Disney Channel veteran and Younger actress Hilary Duff has been making headlines recently for her new role as Sophie in the How I Met Your Father spin-off of How I Met Your Mother (and for her continued hopes for a Lizzie McGuire reboot), but the actress has also received more attention for jumping on the Encanto bandwagon! The new Walt Disney Animations studios movie Encanto has essentially taken
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22 January
shopDisney Update: New Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Date Night Limited Edition Doll Set
Calling all doll collectors- This shopDisney update is truly something special! The latest limited edition doll set from the official Disney online retailer features Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse all dressed up for an adorable date night. These pieces are only available in limited quantities, and we are excited to share this fun new set: In this all-new doll set, Mickey and Minnie Mouse are featur
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22 January
Celebrate National Polka Dot Day with @MinnieStyle’s Virtual Retreat
It's National Polka Dot Day, and @MinnieStyle is celebrating by sharing an upcoming virtual retreat all about our favorite, and most stylish Mouse! In honor of the social media holiday, fashion-forward Disney fans can join in on Minnie-inspired Instagram activities all inspired by her classic dotted style. The retreat runs from January 31-February 4, 2022, and we have all the details, courtesy of
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22 January
What to Do Before You Apply to the Disney College Program
Applications are opening soon for the next season of the Disney College Program, and college students around the country are getting ready for their chance to be considered for this magical internship opportunity. Applying for the Disney College Program is an exciting (and at times stressful) experience in itself, but as an alumna of the program myself, I wanted to share some things you should abs
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21 January
Did Lucasfilm Throw Away Its One Non-Star Wars (and Indy) Project?
Does the title Children of Blood and Bone ring a bell? Well, it is the title of a young adult fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi that we were told Lucasfilm was doing an adaptation of at Disney's Investor Day back in December 2020. Fans were told that the book series–meant to be a trilogy–was going be the foundation of Lucasfilm's non-Star Wars story universe. However, it does not look like
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21 January
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – First Disney Song Ever to Reach #1 in UK
Okay, “we don't talk about Bruno,” but can we keep talking about how popular that song continues to be? Only days after dethroning “Let it Go” from Frozen as the highest-charted Disney song, we now know that “We Don't Talk About Bruno” has also gained massive popularity outside of America. Lin-Manuel's group number which features performances from Rhenzy Feliz,
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