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Oct- 2021 -5 October
Gender Neutral Prefix Option is Now Available on My Disney Experience
Walt Disney World has been introducing new ways to make the resort more inclusive for both Guests and Cast Members since Inclusivity was introduced as the fifth Key to a Great Guest Experience. Following past updates, such as allowing Cast Members to have tattoos and nail polish visible while working, and allowing for gender neutral housing options in the Disney College Program, the latest inclusi
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5 October
Disney Gets Some New Coffee and Frappe Specials For Its 50th Anniversary
Few Disney Guests can head into the Disney Parks without a snack like a Mickey Mouse ice cream bar, some Grey Stuff, or a Dole Whip–but as the seasons change and things cool down, it's time to embrace the kind of snacks and drinks that warm you up in the coziest way possible, and the Joffrey's Coffee offerings in the Disney Parks are the perfect solutions! Chelsea Burnett, an Alliance Manage
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5 October
Chakranadi, Kora Tinga Tinga, and Tam Tam Drummers Set for Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
In a series of announcements direct from Disney this morning, we are thrilled to share the news that lots of entertainment will soon be returning to Disney's Animal Kingdom! Set for a return next week (no official date as of yet), Guests can expect to take in the music of Chakranadi, and see Kora Tinga Tinga in Africa. The Tam Tam Drummers will also return to Harambe Village beginning in November.
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5 October
Favorite Disney Character Meet & Greets Returning to the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney just shared the exciting news that some Guest-favorite character meet and greets will soon be returning to the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios! Select characters will be making their return to their traditional meet and greet locations in both parks sometime next week (dates have not been shared yet, but if you have a trip coming up then keep an eye out for those updates!) In t
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5 October
Disney Movie Magic is Returning Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
The Disney Parks Blog just shared an update on entertainment offerings at the resort, and one of the highlights is the return of Disney Movie Magic to Disney's Hollywood Studios! This celebration of Disney films is a projection show that debuted on the facade of the replica of Grauman's Chinese Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2017 is now set to return to the park on November 7, 2021. The
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5 October
Indiana Jones Makes A Comeback at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you're a fan of action, adventure, comedy, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into movie-making, then you're going to be thrilled to learn which show is coming back to Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios–and you probably already know which one we're talking about! On December 19th, the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” will finally be returning! Disney announced on the Disney Parks Blo
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5 October
The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is Back in the Magic Kingdom…and It’s FREE!
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom recently were surprised to see a previously charged Disney attraction is now available to experience for free! The Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, which previously charged a fee for Guests to play is now free of charge. The Frontierland Shootin' Arcade had previously been closed since all of the Walt Disney World theme parks closed in March of 2020 during the COVID-
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5 October
Artists Create Modern and Graphic Versions of Mickey Mouse Clothing
There's already been lots of exciting merchandise coming to Disney recently (particularly with Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary and Halloween preparations going on), and Disney has just announced even more offerings! This time, the focus is on merchandise that Disney Guests can wear, from the Disney Artist Series Collection, and there's been a shift towards more graphic styles that turn away f
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5 October
Disney’s Kingdom Hearts is Coming to Nintendo Switch!
There has been so much exciting news coming out lately for gamer Disney fans, and the latest is the announcement that Kingdom Heart games will be making their way over to Nintendo Switch! The announcement came out of this morning's press conference with Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai. (During the same announcement, Sakurai broke the news that Sora from Kingdom Hearts will be joining Su
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5 October
This Disney Villain Has A New Workout
We're not really sure if the Disney villains from Walt Disney Studios' movies actually exercise that often; most of the time, it seems like their rage, resentment, pessimism, and tendency to embark on long monologues instead of snacking means that they keep their figures pretty trim! There are some exceptions, but yes. Disney villains are usually lean. How do they keep in shape, aside from the abo
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