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Feb- 2022 -3 February
50 Disney World Favorites That Have Yet to Return for the 50th
Ok, Disney fans, we hear you. When Walt Disney World Resort closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, little did we know what was to come for Disney Parks around the globe. Now, almost two years later, in the midst of Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration, we're left wondering if we'll ever see these 50 Disney experiences make a return. 1. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Credit: Disney P
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3 February
Disney Cruise Line Delays Launch of the Disney Wish
The Disney Wish, the newest ship to launch with Disney Cruise Line, has been highly anticipated as the first time Disney has expanded the ship's fleet since the launch of the Disney Dream in 2011. With the newest ship's launch already delayed into summer 2022 due to impacts from COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, many Guests were looking forward to seeing the new ship as soon as this June, however, we hav
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3 February
shopDisney Update: Holiday Merchandise Causes Confusion in New Arrivals
We're back with another shopDisney update, and this is an…unseasonably festive one! While checking new arrivals on the official Disney store website today, we came across a number of holiday items including new Disney character ornaments, Gingerbread-inspired Funko! Pops, and some new additions to the golden statue ornament collection. These new arrivals probably have you wondering the same
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3 February
Disney World to Host Political Conference – Pence, DeSantis to Attend
This upcoming weekend–February 4 – 5–, The Walt Disney World Resort will host The Federalist Society's Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference. The Conservative Libertarian non-profit booked their event at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and is set to feature Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Neil M. Gorsuch, Former Vice President, Hon. Mike Pence, and Florida Governor Ron DeSa
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3 February
Test Track Closes Early Today for the Third Day in a Row
Attractions at Walt Disney World seldom close earlier than the rest of the park, with only a few exceptions that would make early closures a regular occurrence. One exception would be a show with performances that only run at certain times, less popular attractions where early closures are likely the result of a tight budget or rides or shows that are moving toward a seasonal status. Test Track at
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3 February
50 Family Members Just Won a Trip to Walt Disney World!
Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration is well underway. With the anniversary festivities kicking off on October 1, 2021, Disney has promised a full 18-months of events to celebrate 50 years of magic-making. And now, 50… yes, 50… family members are packing their bags with a FREE trip won to Walt Disney World Resort. Credit: Disney Visit Orlando launched a “Most Magical
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3 February
‘Double Standards:’ Gina Carano Speaks on Whoopi Goldberg’s Suspension
Gina Carano, MMA fighter and past star of the Disney+ Star Wars Series The Mandalorian, broke her silence today on Disney/ABC's handling of Whoopi Goldberg's comments on The Holocaust which were considered offensive and erroneous. Goldberg, a past star of several Disney movie projects and the current co-host of ABC's The View, was given a two-week suspension for arguing that The Holocaust was not
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3 February
Winter Weather Continues to Cancel 100+ Flights In and Out of Orlando
As Disney Guests are enjoying Florida's mild temperatures and sunny skies this week, a different story continues to blizzard over Disney Fanatics to the north. According to WESH2, another winter storm is covering the Midwest with ice, rain, sleet, and snow, resulting in yet another round of flight cancellations which includes over 100 in and out of Orlando International Airport (MCO) alone. Relate
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2 February
Channeling Mulan during the Lunar New Year? Try this New Makeup Collection
The Lunar New Year has begun, so it's the perfect time to pay a little homage to the Disney princess Mulan! The Instagram account Disney Princess Style has been promoting some of the newest and most popular Disney Mulan merchandise in honor of the holiday, and we've got the details about the Disney Mulan makeup collection that made the list! The most buzzworthy merchandise that honors Mulan and wa
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2 February
TikTok: Family Surprises Grandmother in the Magic Kingdom
Even though Disney World is known for its signature “Disney magic” and heart-melting charitable endeavors, sometimes there is still a special Disney event or a magical moment between Disney Guests that is particularly special. One woman got to experience one of those moments recently, when her family snuck in to surprise her on a Disney vacation for her 70th birthday! Some Good News (a
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