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Apr- 2022 -15 April
Disney Announces New Cast Member-Exclusive After Hours Event
Being a Walt Disney World Cast Member comes with a number of perks, including complimentary entry into Disney theme parks (with block out dates), discounts on merchandise, dining, resorts stays, additional park tickets, and more. Now, with the resort's 50th-anniversary celebration well underway, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has announced a brand new Cast-exclusive offering, “Cast M
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15 April
After 760 Days of Closure, Disney Dining Experience Finally Reopens
It's wild to think back to March 2020 when COVID-19 caused a massive amount of closures across the globe. Now, over two years later, we're still seeing experiences reopen at Walt Disney World Resort. When Walt Disney World closed at the end of the business day on March 15, 2020, due to the growing COVID pandemic, we Disney fans had absolutely no clue what would come of the Disney Parks and Resorts
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15 April
Storms Could Put Damper on Character Meet and Greets’ Big Return
On April 18, The Walt Disney World Resort will reinstate its normal, hug-friendly character meet and greets. After almost two full years, the social distance will finally be removed, and Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom will be filled with more pre-pandemic magic. In anticipation, Disney Fanatics appear to have marked off the day, claiming almost e
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15 April
New Dining Location Opens NEXT WEEK at Disney Springs!
Move over Dole Whip! There's a new sweet treat headed to Walt Disney World Resort. It's no secret that the shopping, dining, and entertainment district, Disney Springs, is well known for its impressive list of delicious bites and beverages. Credit: Disney If you're craving a cookie, Gideon's Bakehouse is the place to be. If you're a die-hard chocolate lover, stop by The Ganachery. If a donut is wh
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15 April
Disney World Weather Update: Rainy Easter Weekend Ahead
It appears that Walt Disney World Resort Guests will be getting a little rain this Easter Weekend. According to Weather.com, there is a 40% chance of rain on Saturday, April 16, and a 70% chance of rain on Easter Sunday. While it does not appear to be the massive storm bands that we saw earlier this month, we at Disney Fanatic advise all of our readers to be prepared for the possibility of some pl
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14 April
Meet the Disney Designer Behind Merida’s New Look
For the discerning shopDisney shopper or Disney princess fan, the Ultimate Princess Celebration Disney Designer Collection of limited-edition Disney princess dolls in the online Disney store has definitely been a collection to watch (especially since new Disney princess dolls are being released steadily)! The Official Disney Fan Club called D23 has just interviewed one of the designers behind the
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14 April
Jane Goodall Praises Disney’s Animal Kingdom Facilities
Most Disney fans already know that Disney tends to do things well when it comes to details and hard work — and Disney fans who pay attention to National Geographic or Disneynature also know that the Walt Disney Company tends to put a high value on the welfare of animals in its theme Parks and the push towards conservation and animal rights worldwide, so it's not surprising to be reminded tha
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14 April
‘Dr. Mark’ Reveals Which Disney Animal Volunteers for Medical Exams
If you're not already following Dr. Mark Penning (the Vice President of Disney's Animals, Science, and Environment department in the Animal Kingdom with Walt Disney World Resort), then you have been missing out on some fun, educational, and adorable behind the scenes from within the Animal Kingdom! Dr. Mark, known for his Instagram account “Dr. Mark at Disney”, recently spoke to the of
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14 April
Visiting Walt Disney World During School Vacation Week? Read This First!
School vacation week is coming up and many families are getting ready to head off to Walt Disney World. April school vacation week is always a busy time of year for Disney World and Central Florida in general, and this year flight cancellations, Disney Park Pass reservations, and other planning details can mean some extra time needs to go into preparing for your trip. Here are some tips to keep in
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14 April
‘Boycott Disney!’: Protesters Gather at Disneyland Entrance
It was only a few days ago that protestors gathered outside Walt Disney Company Headquarters to protest the company's commitment to a plethora of “far-left” ideologies. Now, it appears another group of protestors has gathered right outside the Disneyland Resort. Reporter Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) was on-scene in the early hours of April 14 and shared some footage of the event on Twit
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