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Mar- 2022 -19 March
‘Disney Adults’ Are on the Rise as Disney World Becomes a Top Destination for Gen Z
Social media has been leading the travel planning game for a number of years now, and for Gen Z, one app, in particular, has become a go-to resource for looking into new and favorite destinations. Gen Z, or those born roughly between 1997 and 2012, have been using TikTok for nearly every topic of information, entertainment, and of course, socializing, and in terms of travel destinations on the app
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19 March
Video: Baby Rhino Siblings Meet for the First Time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom this week were treated to quite the adorable site while riding Kilimanjaro Safaris! The latest baby rhino born in Animal Kingdom just made her debut on the savanna, marking not only a notable milestone for the animal's development but also a special experience for animals and Guests alike as it was the first time all three siblings, Ranger, Mylo, and Logan m
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19 March
Walt Disney’s First Professional Movie Camera Heads to Auction
Looking for the ultimate Disney collector's item? One of the most historic items from the history of the Walt Disney Company will be coming up in an auction this summer: Walt Disney's first professional movie camera! The Heritage Auctions Blog shared the news that the first professional camera used by Walt will be joining the lineup of entertainment-themed items available at a Heritage Auctions ev
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19 March
New Concept Art Revealed for EPCOT’s Next Restaurant
Walt Disney Imagineering just shared a new look at the next dining location opening up during the ongoing redevelopment of EPCOT! The new Connections Café and Eatery will open as the park‘s latest quick-service dining concept in the location of the former Electric Umbrella restaurant in the area originally known as Future World. The new dining space will tie in the major themes of Disney Par
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19 March
Video: Crocodiles Get Frisky on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park gives Disney World Guests the chance to experience the closest thing to a real-life African safari without going to Mount Kilimanjaro and the rest of East Africa. It is the largest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, featuring a menagerie of live animals. And, well, sometimes animals are going to do what animals tend to do. On March 18, we em
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18 March
Gelateria Toscana Review: This EPCOT Sweet Spot Shouldn’t be a Secret
A super sweet day is incoming, and EPCOT's resident gelato shop is here to help you make the most of it. March 24, Gelateria Toscana at the Italy Pavilion will be celebrating European Artisanal Gelato Day, and you are all invited. But before I go any further, let's get one thing straight: gelato and ice cream are not the same thing. Most notably, gelato has twice the sugar of American ice cream. S
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18 March
Why Doesn’t Disney Fix the Yeti While Expedition Everest Is Under Refurbishment?
One of the most iconic rides at Disney's Animal Kingdom has been undergoing refurbishment since the beginning of January of this year. Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, which has recently had its reopening date pushed back, is a highlight for many Guests exploring Disney's Animal Kingdom, especially for those Guests looking for immersive Disney storytelling with loads of thrill
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18 March
New Arrivals to Stream on Disney+ This April
There are lots of exciting new arrivals coming to Disney+ next month ranging from new Disney original series to a celebration of Earth Day with Disneynature and National Geographic. The new releases begin to drop on the streaming platform right at the start of the month on April 1, 2022, and will continue all month long. Here are the details of everything you can't miss on Disney+ this April. Disn
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18 March
Disney Issues Statement Following Port Neches-Groves High School ‘Indianettes’ Performance
Earlier this week, the ‘Indianettes' drill team from Port Neches-Groves High School in Port Neches, TX performed in the Magic Kingdom with a routine that featured racially insensitive imagery and chants. The routine, which was captured on camera by fans in the park and shared on social media sparked outrage by Guests, with many calling for Disney to address the issue and create a better syst
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18 March
Good News: Cast Member Provides Update on ‘Everest’ Reopening
In the Asia corner of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain still sits closed. Closing earlier this year, the attraction is expected to remain shuttered until May 1 as Guests' chance to embark on an Everest expedition and come face-to-face with the Yeti undergoes deep maintenance. But it appears there is a chance that the E-Ticket attraction will reop
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