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Feb- 2022 -16 February
High-Speed Train to Disney Involved with 3 Vehicle Collisions in 1 Week
South Florida's private high-speed rail line, Brightline, continues to face a severe problem as it works to build its way from Miami to Orlando International Airport and then Disney World: South Florida Drivers. According to WESH2, there have been three collisions just in the past week due to what can be described as nothing less than reckless driving. Sunday, February 13: One person died, and ano
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16 February
Aladdin’s Iago Performs “The Family Madrigal” from ‘Encanto’
Even though the plotline and animation of Encanto has been winning both awards and fans' approval since its premiere in November, the Walt Disney Animation Studio animated movie has received most of its praise or hype for its music — and now one Disney character is channeling Mirabel Madrigal from an entirely different Disney musical! Don Darryl Rivera, the Broadway actor who is currently pl
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16 February
Disney Park Pass Reservations Are Nearly Sold Out as Walt Disney World Prepares for Heavy Crowds
Walt Disney World is preparing for heavier than usual crowds, with many of the busiest days on the crowd calendar already underway and continuing into March. One indicator of the upcoming heavy crowd levels, is the Disney Park Pass Reservation calendar, which for the first time since the holiday season is showing multiple parks are at capacity for multiple dates. Crowds are expected throughout thi
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16 February
Review: Josh Gad Trades Snowmen for Werewolves in ‘Wolf Like Me’
Fans of Olaf or shows like Teen Wolf can curl up to enjoy a series on Peacock that's merging Josh Gad (the comedic actor best known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise) with a unique werewolf story! The original series Wolf Like Me premiered in January on Peacock, and features actor Josh Gad as a struggling widower and Isla Fisher as a newcomer who happens to be a werewolf. We’re just days aw
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16 February
Moonlight Magic Events Are Returning to Walt Disney World!
Disney Vacation Club Members- We have some very exciting news about fan-favorite, and FREE, After-Hours events making their return to Walt Disney World very soon! Disney Vacation Club just shared the news that the Moonlight Magic returns to Walt Disney World with select events beginning as early as next month, March 2022. Here's what you need to know before you register. Each Moonlight Magic event
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16 February
Filming Begins for Disney’s New ‘National Treasure’ Series
Disney's National Treasure (2004) follows historian Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) on his quest to discover secrets dating back to the Declaration of Independence in the hit film that spawned a 2007 sequel, and for some time led to talks of a third movie. While it seems the idea for a third theatrical release has fizzled out, Disney+ has confirmed that a National Treasure series will be coming to the st
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16 February
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Is Returning Soon to Theaters!
Did you miss your chance to see Encanto (2021) when it debuted in theaters? The film became a massive hit, garnering multiple award nominations this year and leading multiple charts with its catchy soundtrack, and now it's returning to theaters for another limited-time run! The Walt Disney Animation Studios film is set to return to theaters this Friday, February 18, 2022. Here's what you need to k
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16 February
Disney Announces New Masterplan Communities – ‘Storyliving by Disney’
The Walt Disney Company announced on February 16 its plan to launch ‘Storyliving by Disney': new masterplan communities infused with Disney Magic. According to Disney's press release, the first such neighborhood will be called Cotino™ and it will open at Rancho Mirage, in California's Coachella Valley, and will grow to feature some 55+ communities as well. Disney writes, “These master-
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15 February
Price Breakdown: Why ‘Galactic Starcruiser’ Cost Actually Make Sense
On March 1, 2022, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will open at the Walt Disney World Resort, and the Halcyon will welcome her first passengers for an interplanetary journey through space. The 2-day immersive experience was first met with excitement, but then Fanatics discovered how much the experience was going to cost. According to Disney World's website, Rates are based on the number of Guests p
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15 February
Disney Mask Policy Clarity: NO Vaccination Status Check Announced
In the early afternoon of February 15, The Walt Disney World Resort announced that it was making face masks optional in all indoor and outdoor areas save for enclosed Disney transportation situations like the Monorail, Disney Skyliner, and Bus. The caveat to this is that the loosening of restrictions is intended only for those who qualify for what is currently recognized as “fully vaccinated
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