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Jan- 2022 -21 January
Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at EPCOT’s Imagination Pavilion to Remain Open in 2022
One perk of being a member of the Disney Vacation Club is having access to exclusive events and member areas around the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can find one of the most popular Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member lounges in EPCOT right on the second floor of the Imagination Pavilion. With availability being announced on an annual basis, and with lots of changes taking place around the Walt
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21 January
Disney World Park Reservation Weekend Update: 1/21 – 1/23
Happy Friday, Fanatics! We're on the cusp of another weekend which means two days filled with potential for some Disney Magic. Whether you're already on your way to the Walt Disney World Resort, or you are getting the itch for an impromptu adventure, here is what's left in terms of Theme Park Reservations. As of 9:30 am ET on Friday, January 21, 2022, Park Reservations for ALL Walt Disney World Th
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20 January
“Aristocats” Live-Action Remake Reportedly in the Works
It appears there is another Disney animated classic that is about to receive the “Live-Action Remake” treatment: The Aristocats. The news comes from Deadline which published an exclusive stating unnamed sources told them, “an adaptation of The Aristocats is in early development with the studio’s live-action team. Will Gluck and Keith Bunin will pen the script, with Gluck produci
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20 January
Princess Tiana Has Two Exclusive New Disney Princess Wedding Dresses from Allure Bridals
If you loved the original Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Collection wedding dresses from Allure Bridals, and your jaw dropped when you saw the newest additions to the collection, and your jaw dropped even further when you saw the exclusive Belle-inspired wedding dresses that were added to the collection for the 30th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast (1994), then settle in for more awestruck sighs! Th
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20 January
After 30 Years, Original Jafar Bidding Adieu to “Aladdin” Role
The name Jonathan Freeman should be etched in the walls of Disney Villan history. After bringing the conniving Jafar to life for Disney's 1992 Animated Classic Aladdin, Freeman continued to voice the evil vizier. Then, he became one of the few actors to bring an animated character to life in person, by accepting the role of Jafar in Disney's Broadway production of Aladdin in 2011. His stage run as
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20 January
‘How I Met Your Father’ Actress Hilary Duff Continues to Hope For a ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Comeback
Remakes, sequels, and spin-offs are definitely nothing new in the world of Disney — and even though the hit Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire ended back in 2004, its star Hilary Duff is not done hoping for another Lizzie encore. The actress has recently been making the rounds with interviews about her newest show, and she's revealed some tidbits about the Lizzie McGuire revival (which was a
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20 January
Halle Bailey Shares Emotional Response to Filming “Part of Your World” for Disney’s Live-Action “Little Mermaid
Production is finishing up on Disney's new live-action retelling of The Little Mermaid (1989) with the film set to debut in 2023. Singer, songwriter, and actress Halle Bailey, who is playing the role of Ariel in the new adaptation, has previously shared her excitement with fans over the opportunity to play such an iconic Disney character, and she recently shared the details of one song from the fi
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20 January
Adventures by Disney Shares New River Cruise Itineraries for 2023 Vacations
Is an Adventures by Disney trip in your future? These uniquely Disney travel experiences allow Guests to explore numerous destinations around the world all in small group tours with Disney's very own adventure guides. For Guests looking to travel with Adventures by Disney in 2023, we've just learned about new river cruise itineraries that we cannot wait to share! The Disney Parks Blog shared the a
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20 January
A Look at Disney World Injuries Reported at End of 2021
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the Orlando Sentinel published an article outlining the list of injuries The Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort had to report to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. According to the article, a report released by the state's department includes injuries Guests sustained at the theme parks that warranted at least 24 hours of
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20 January
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Sees Massive Salary Increase Following 2021 Bonuses
Disney CEO Bob Chapek took on the top-tier position within the Walt Disney Company at the start of 2020 just prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his time as CEO thus far, Chapek has overseen increased content arriving on Disney's streaming platforms, changes to merchandising and Disney shopping experiences, and widespread layoffs followed by various stages of reopening to Disney th
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