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Jan- 2022 -15 January
The Breakfast Buffet is Returning to Disney’s Cape May Cafe, But Where Are the Characters?
Disney recently announced that a number of fan-favorite restaurants will be reopening around the Walt Disney World Resort, including Jiko- The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Flying Fish at Disney's BoardWalk, and Ale & Compass at Disney's Yacht Club Resort just to name a few. Among restaurants reopening, or rather returning to its pre-pandemic format, is Cape May Cafe, located at
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14 January
“No Way Home” Writers Talk Balancing Story with 3 Spider-Mans
Spider-Man: No Way Home writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers sat down with the Los Angeles Times to discuss the madness to their methods that created one of the most jaw-dropping movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet. One of the points brought up in the conversation was how they could balance the story with all three Peter Parkers/Spider-Mans: Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguir
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14 January
Spaceship Earth Receives Rainbow Lighting Package for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
In case we didn't already love the look of the Beacons of Magic on Spaceship Earth enough, Walt Disney Imagineering just revealed an all-new lighting package coming to the park icon during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts , and it is stunning! New for this year's festival, the park's famous geodesic sphere will glow nightly with all of the colors of the rainbow creating this gorgeous l
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14 January
The Baby Rhino Recently Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Officially Has a Name!
Disney's Animal Kingdom has been a leader in white rhino births under the Association of Zoos & Aquarium's Species Survival Plan, with three rhinos having been born within a recent 13-month period. The most recent of these babies to be born at Animal Kingdom has been spending time bonding with her mom Lola backstage at the Disney theme park. She will continue to stay backstage for some time while
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14 January
Fact Checker Incorrectly Flags Disney+ Instagram Post For Its Mention of Tim Allen
Earlier today, we shared the news that The Santa Clause movie franchise would be returning in a new series exclusively for Disney+, with actor Tim Allen reprising his role as Scott Calvin, aka Santa Claus. The official Disney+ Instagram account has since shared a post to announce the new series, giving fans a nostalgic look back at the actor with shots from past films in the franchise. The post wa
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14 January
Flipping Figment – Guests Already Selling Popcorn Bucket at $100+ Markup
One little spark of inspiration has turned into a crazed sensation! Walt Disney World Resort's limited edition Figment Popcorn Bucket was released to Guests at EPCOT on the morning of January 14. The merchandise is already up for sale online at far higher prices than found at EPCOT. For those looking to score at EPCOT, Figment is reportedly being sold for $25. On eBay, it's a different story. Disn
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14 January
“The Santa Clause” Set to Continue as a Series on Disney+
Fans of The Santa Clause film franchise will be excited to learn of a new development that will continue this nostalgic Christmas tale for audiences at home. Disney has just confirmed that Tim Allen will be reprising his role as Santa in a new series to be developed for Disney+. Production on the series is set to begin this March, and while no release date for the show has been announced yet, we h
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14 January
Reminder: EPCOT International Festival is Happening Now!
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off today and runs through February 21, 2022! The event marks the first of EPCOT's annual festivals to bring back its traditional live music series since the performances were canceled due to COVID-19, and the festival schedule is packed with over 100 visiting artists, interactive art-making opportunities, outdoor kitchens, and photo ops around th
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14 January
Restaurants Reopening at Disney Resorts: Jiko, Flying Fish, Cape May Cafe, & More!
More restaurants are beginning to reopen at the Walt Disney World Resort , including a number of fan-favorite locations Guests can expect to enjoy again soon at a number of Disney hotels. The Disney World restaurants set for reopening will be bringing back their signature favorite dishes plus adding some new menu items that we can't wait to try! Over the next two months, Guests will see the return
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14 January
Mylo the Baby Rhino Meets His Brother at Kilimanjaro Safaris
Visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom soon? Be sure to take a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris to see one of the newest residents on the savanna, Mylo, the baby white rhino! Mylo was among the three white rhinos born at Disney's Animal Kingdom within a 13-month timeframe, marking a monumental achievement in the world of rhino conservation. All babies born at Animal Kingdom spend the first couple of months o
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