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Jan- 2022 -18 January
Soccer Stars Help Send Seven-Year-Old Cancer Patient to Disney World
From “across the pond” comes a heartwarming story of Disney dreams coming true! Seven-year-old Violet Westwood from Halesowen, England, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in April of 2021. Since she began her battle, her family has attempted to raise enough money to take her to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. According to leicestermercury.co.uk, their goa
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18 January
Director Joss Whedon Denies Threatening Gal Gadot
Even though some Disney fans or Marvel fans might not be very familiar with Gal Gadot (even despite her recent show-stealing turn as an international art thief in the comedic action movie Red Notice), the Wonder Woman actress is about to become a big Disney name because she's set to play the Evil Queen in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Disney — and
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18 January
Disney+ Update: ‘The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse’ Trailer Has Been Released
Mickey Mouse and his friends usually take center stage during the holiday season with classic Mickey Mouse holiday specials or Disney specials on Disney+, but now Mickey is finally getting his own new animated original special with classic Disney characters on the streaming service! On February 18, the new original special The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse will become available — and we h
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17 January
“Moon Knight” Trailer Released!
There's chaos in you… Marvel Studios just unveiled more about their latest Disney Plus series Moon Knight and the latest look at Oscar Isaac in his debut role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check it out: https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios/status/1483272963419824130?s=20 The series follows Marc Spector (Isaac): an ex-Marine who adopts the life of a vigilante after being gifted superpowers a
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17 January
Disney Dreamers Academy Prepares For its 15th Anniversary
Although Disney is mainly known for its work in entertainment, Disney also prides itself on its charity work and its efforts to support younger generations or local nonprofit organizations. One Disney program that is focused on ‘giving back' is called the Disney Dreamers Academy; this exclusive Academy for high school students is celebrating its 15th anniversary year in March, and Disney is
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17 January
1,000+ More Flights, Dozens to Orlando, Canceled due to Winter Storm
As severe winter weather continues to pound the North East and the Mid-West United States on Monday, January 17, over a thousand more flights are being canceled, including dozens destined for Orlando International Airport (MCO). According to Orlando NBC affiliate WESH: “Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, an American Airlines hub, continues to be the hardest hit. More
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17 January
The Magic Kingdom Is Getting Multiple TV Shows
Attention Disney fans: the Magic Kingdom is getting its own TV shows on Disney+! According to Variety (and initially the Hollywood Reporter), “Ronald D. Moore is in the process of developing multiple TV projects at Disney Plus that will be set in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.” There will be more than one project set within the Magic Kingdom, and the first is The Society of Explorers and Adve
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17 January
Pictures: High-Speed Train to Disney World Hits Major Milestone
Published: Jan 17, 2022, at 12:55 pm ET Updated: Jan 18, 2022, at 1:26 pm ET Walt Disney World Guests are one step closer to having direct access from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the Walt Disney World Resort by train. Brightline, South Florida's private high-speed passenger train, is in the process of extending its reach from Miami up to MCO and then to Disney World itself via a station
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17 January
Disney and ‘Star Wars’ Fans Wish James Earl Jones a Happy Birthday
Many Disney fans or Star Wars fans already know actor James Earl Jones, even if they only know the actor's voice. James Earl Jones has a deep, resonant voice that made him famous as Mufasa in The Lion King (1994) and Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films. He's also been featured in many other films that did not involve Disney or Star Wars, but his iconic voiceover work for two franchise patr
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17 January
“I Don’t Have to Card You”: EPCOT Cast Member Surprises Guest with Sassy Comment
Walt Disney World Cast Members and Disneyland Cast Members are known for their rapport with Guests, and once in a while, there is a particularly heartwarming or amusing anecdote from a Disney Guest confirming just how quick-witted, personable, and entertaining Cast Members can be! One recent visitor of EPCOT at Walt Disney World shared a comical story on Twitter about an EPCOT Cast Member. Check o
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