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Mar- 2022 -9 March
New Concept Art Revealed for ‘The Little Mermaid’ Stage Show Coming to the Disney Wish
The Disney Wish, the newest ship by Disney Cruise Line, is set to launch this summer with all-new dining experiences, interactive play areas, special activities for the whole family, reimagined suites and cabins, and more. While work is still underway on the newest vessel, the Disney Parks Blog just shared a first look at one of the new live stage spectaculars coming to the Disney Wish, a reimagin
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9 March
Construction Begins on New Advent Health Emergency Room Near Walt Disney World
AdventHealth has worked in collaboration with Walt Disney World on a number of projects for both Cast Members and Guests, and the company's involvement with the parks and resorts has only deepened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest update from the local healthcare facility came with the announcement that a new emergency room center would soon be built in Central Florida close to Walt Dis
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9 March
PHOTOS: Disney+ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Gets New Inquisitor Villain
Star Wars fans are getting closer and closer to the release of the highly-anticipated limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. On March 9, an exclusive from Entertainment Weekly gave an inside look at what fans can expect–most notably a new villain. Related: John Williams to Compose ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi' Theme Meet Reva, one of Darth Vader's force-sensitive inquisitors. Brought to life by
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9 March
PHOTOS: A First Look at the Returning Obi-Wan Kenobi
The man referred to by Entertainment Weekly as “everyone's favorite bearded Jedi master”, Obi-Wan Kenobi, is back for his upcoming TV series on Disney+ — and a more detailed first look at the new and improved Obi-Wan in the upcoming Star Wars series has been released! Obi-Wan Kenobi is played by Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, just as he was in previous Star Wars films, and (judgin
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9 March
First Look at Connections Cafe Entrance, New Quick Service Restaurant Coming to EPCOT
EPCOT is currently in the midst of its largest reimagining since the park opened in 1982, with the development of Future World into three distinct neighborhoods, World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery, as well as new pavilions, attractions, shops, restaurants, and more. One of the newest areas Imagineers are currently working on is the Connections Cafe, which will be opening in the s
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8 March
Podcast Confession: ‘Boy Meets World’ Could Have Looked a LOT Different
Fans of Boy Meets World may be surprised to hear that the role of one of the show's main characters was originally going to be portrayed by a different actor. Former Disney Channel actress Christy Carlson Romano, known for her playing the title role in Kim Possible, as well as her work on Even Stevens and Cadet Kelly, recently hosted actor Will Friedle on her podcast, Vulnerable With Christy Carls
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8 March
OpEd: Disney Should Create New Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment Options, Not Residential Communities
When news of Disney's upcoming Storyliving community concept broke earlier this year, fan reactions were mixed. While some were interested in the new concept of offering Disney's top-notch level of theming and design along with amenities and recreational offerings in new locations around the country, other fans were quick to assume the pricing would be out of their budget and even more pointed out
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8 March
You Can Show Support for Ukraine at Walt Disney World – Here’s How
It is perhaps well-known among our readers that the Walt Disney World Resort has a strict policy of neutrality when it comes to political expression, especially when it comes to its Guests. Its website states, quite bluntly, that the following acts are prohibited: Unauthorized events, speeches, or use of any flag, banner, sign, or other material for commercial purposes or as part of a demonstratio
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8 March
“The Highest Honor”: Why Some Disney Cast Members Wear Blue Name Tags
Even though Disney magic can reach any Disney Cast Member, there is apparently a lesser-known hierarchy among the Cast Members — and if you see a Cast Member wearing a blue Disney name tag, that person has got some special status! The Disney Parks Blog has just shared some more insight into what it takes to earn a blue Cast Member name tag, and it involves being nominated by a fellow Disney
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8 March
Video: Guests Forced to Wait in Long Lines for Buses From Their Disney Resort
Spring break has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort, and with it are long lines to hop on the bus at Disney resorts. TikTok user, @pixiedustbrmstxandbeyond recently recorded a look at the line ahead of them while waiting to head to Magic Kingdom Park from Disney's Art of Animation Resort, and this line may have you getting ready to rent a car if you are visiting the parks this month: @heather
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