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Dec- 2021 -2 December
Lunar New Year Returns to Disney California Adventure in 2022
With so many Disney fans missing some of our favorite festivals at the Disneyland Resort last year, we are excited to learn that more events will be returning in 2022! One of these popular annual events, the Disneyland Resort's Lunar New Year festivities, is set to return January 21-February 13, 2022. Guests visiting Disney California Adventure can join in the traditions of Chinese, Korean, and Vi
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2 December
Chris Evans Visits Walt Disney World for the Holidays
Looks like Captain America himself spent some time exploring the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season! Actor Chris Evans and his family spent the weekend following Thanksgiving exploring the Magic Kingdom and taking in some holiday cheer with Mickey Mouse himself and all of the festivities the park has to offer during the most magical time of the year. While in the Magic Kingdom, Evans pos
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2 December
Mask Mandate Extended, Here’s How Long Masks Will Be Required on Disney Transportation
The federal mask mandate requiring face coverings while on public transportation and while in healthcare settings was just extended, and we've got the details for what this means if you are visiting Walt Disney World into early 2022. The mandate was previously set to expire on January 18, 2022, which would have removed the requirement in public transportation and left the decision to mask up to in
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2 December
Susan Arnold to Replace Bob Iger as Chairman of the Board of the Walt Disney Company
Bob Iger, current Chairman of the Board of the Walt Disney Company, previously announced that he would be concluding his career with the Walt Disney Company at the end of this year, and Disney has just announced that Susan Arnold will be taking over this position immediately following his departure. Iger began his career with Disney as President of ABC, and later became chairman of the ABC Group a
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2 December
“Inspiring Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” Hardcover Book Companion to the Met’s Exhibit Available to Order
“Inspiring Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” is opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on December 10, 2021, and fans from home will be able to order the exhibit's catalog from home! The exhibition, which will be on view until March 6, 2022 was done in collaboration with Wallace Collection in London, and takes a deep dive into the French decorative ar
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2 December
Super Zoom Magic Shots Are Now Available at PhotoPass Locations in All Walt Disney World Theme Parks!
We have been loving all of the new PhotoPass Magic Shots that have been popping up around the Walt Disney World Resort for both “The World's Most Magical Celebration” and the holiday season, and now we are excited to share that Super Zoom Magic Shots have arrived in all four Walt Disney World theme parks! In the Magic Kingdom, you can find the Super Zoom Magic Shot with the Disney Phot
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1 December
A Disney Villain Gift Guide Has Been Released For The Holidays
While fans of Disney princesses (whether they've been classic Disney princesses like Belle or more modern princesses like Moana) have been enjoying the “12 Days of Disney Princess” Sweepstakes that began this week, there are some Disney fanatics who prefer Disney villains–and if you're among the latter, then you may want to check out the Disney villain-themed gift guide from Day
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1 December
Stephanie Beatriz Meets Her Character Mirabel From ‘Encanto’
If you've seen ‘Encanto‘ in theaters since it premiered in November, or if you're planning on seeing it in the future, then you'll most likely be curious about the actress behind the main character in the movie, Mirabel! Mirabel is a misfit who longs for her own magical powers after watching the rest of her Colombian family use their abillties–but she finds her own inner strength
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1 December
Orange County, Florida Officially Declares December 3 “Walt Disney World Day”
Orange County, Florida recently made plans to celebrate the Walt Disney World Resort with appreciation for its work toward helping local communities throughout Central Florida. In recognizing the contributions Walt Disney World has made to local organizations like the Second Harvest Food Bank, Give Kids the World, and more, December 3, will soon officially be “Walt Disney World Day.” T
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1 December
Festive New Holiday Photo Ops Now Available at Walt Disney World
It's the most magical time of the year at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disney PhotoPass is celebrating the season with brand new, festive photo ops just for the occasion! Holiday Magic Shots are now available at each Walt Disney World theme park as well as Disney Springs. If you've never taken a Magic Shot before, you can ask your photographer during your visit which Magic Shots are available
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