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Feb- 2022 -24 February
Try This “Tiana Toast” Recipe from the Ultimate Princess Celebration
The Ultimate Princess Celebration is still going strong with special events and honorees, but now there are some Disney princess recipes for Disney fanatics to try, too! Check out this recipe for “Tiana Toast” (inspired by New Orleans chef Tiana from the 2009 animated movie The Princess and the Frog) shared as part of the celebration! Some Disney recipes can seem intimidating (like thi
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24 February
Julianne and Derek Hough Will Recreate Iconic Dances in a Pre-Oscar Special
Disney darlings (and siblings) Julianne Hough and Derek Hough are taking the stage once again in a TV special — this time right before the Academy Awards! The duo will apparently be leading a special called Step Into…The Movies, in which they will be recreating iconic dances and legendary cinematic performances from movies a week before the Oscars. According to Deadline, at least one feature
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24 February
Simu Liu Joins the ‘Barbie’ Movie
Shang-Chi actor Simu Liu is taking his character's love of accessorizing with rings (ten of them, to be precise) and switching it to a love of accessorizing with Barbie dolls — maybe! The actor is in negotiations to join the A-list cast of an upcoming Barbie movie, according to Hollywood Reporter. Although celebrity negotiations can go sideways right up until someone calls “action̶
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24 February
Three Disney Attractions Are Switching Exclusively to Genie+ Lightning Lanes
Disney Guests have gone through many adjustments recently as Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort undergo changes, with the most notable change being the switch to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, and the changes are continuing! Journalist Scott Gustin shared on Twitter that three Walt Disney World Resort attractions are being changed from Individual Lightning Lane selection attractions to Ge
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24 February
Why Hasn’t Walt Disney World Built a Fifth Theme Park?
With Walt Disney World crowds on the rise and new hotels and resorts popping up, you may have wondered, why hasn't Disney built a fifth park? It looks like Walt Disney World property has the space for it, and surely Disney fans would be thrilled to find new ways to experience their favorite vacation destination, and yet, it hasn't happened. Here are some possibilities for why that is. There's enou
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24 February
Spring Break Update: Disney Park Reservations Already Selling Out!
It appears that some proactive Disney Fanatics are already planning their Spring Break Vacation as two days in March are already showing at least one Park completely booked up. According to the Disney World Website, Theme Parks are already booked up for Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15 for Theme Park Ticket Holders and Select Resort Hotel Guests. On March 14, Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's
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24 February
March 2022: Here’s What’s Happening at Walt Disney World
Hello, March! As we roll into a new month and vacation plans are underway, you'll want to be aware of what's happening at Walt Disney World in March 2022. Let's get to it! “The World's Most Magical Celebration” Is Underway Credit: Disney Walt Disney World Resort's 50th Anniversary (deemed “The World's Most Magical Celebration”) is well underway. The celebration began on Oct
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24 February
Has Disney World Finally Picked an End Date for its Park Pass System?
On January 24, we shared the news that The Walt Disney World Resort extended the life of its Theme Park Reservation System until January 18, 2024, for Theme Park Ticket Holders and Select Resort Hotel Guests. One month has now gone by, and the latest date one can make a Theme Park Reservation is still January 18, 2024. Is Disney finally ready to put a stop to this system? Related: How Can Walt Dis
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24 February
Complete Menu Details Revealed for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is almost here! This year's event kicks off March 4 and runs through April 26, 2022, with new and favorite festival marketplaces and outdoor kitchens celebrating the flavors of California all around the park. Also returning for this year's event is the Sip and Savor Pass, which gives Guests the chance to try up to eight food and non-alcoholic be
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24 February
Driving to Disney? New Express Lanes Will Be FREE for First Week
On February 26, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will open new express lanes on Orlando-area sections of Interstate 4 to the public. For the first five days, drivers will be able to use them for free. According to WESH 2, FDOT made the announcement in a statement that reads, “This offer will allow motorists a first-hand look to learn potential routes, identify key signage, and not w
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