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Jan- 2022 -30 January
“It Was So Surreal”: Sofia Carson’s Dream Suite Experience
Disney fans will know Sofia Carson as the daughter of the Evil Queen, Evie, in the popular Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants and its two sequels. The series (which follows the children of Disney villains) was a huge hit for Disney Channel that featured several Disney Channel talents like Dove Cameron and China Anne McClain, as well as catchy music and choreography from High School Musical&
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30 January
Original ‘Snow White’ Story Confirmed No Kiss
There have been lots of modern Disney princesses or Disney heroines in recent years who either directly shun romance (like Merida in the 2012 animated movie Brave) or who simply ignore the concept of romantic relationships altogether, like Elsa in Frozen (2012) or Moana in her 2016 Disney film. However, when it comes to classic Disney princesses like Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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29 January
How the Disney College Program Became One of the Most Competitive Internships in the Tourism Industry
The Disney College Program celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021 as one of the leading internship programs in the tourism and hospitality industry allowing participants to “live, learn, and earn” at the Walt Disney World Resort. A lot has changed over the 40 years of the Disney College Program, with lots of milestones and interesting pieces of history along the way, and today we're d
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29 January
Disney Launches Limited-Edition Mickey & Friends NFT Collection
Wondering what exactly NFTs are? You're not alone! The latest technological craze NFT stands for “Non-fungible token,” (think trading cards or perhaps pins if that is a better metaphor for you but in an entirely digital setting). Disney just launched a new NFT collection featuring Mickey & Friends, and we've got the scoop. The new Mickey & Friends NFT collection was just released for t
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29 January
Private Ground Transportation Now Available as Costly Add-On to Walt Disney World Vacation Packages
With Disney's Magical Express coming to an end earlier this month, many Walt Disney World Guests have been working through the details of deciding on new ground transportation to travel between the Orlando International Airport and their Disney resorts. Multiple alternatives to Disney's Magical Express are already available or are coming online soon for Guests looking for a similar motorcoach expe
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28 January
Comedian Brad Williams Gives His Take on Disney’s “Snow White” Remake
In the wake of Peter Dinklage's rant against Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remake, comedian Brad Williams gave his own thoughts about it. Like Dinklage, Williams has a type of dwarfism known as achondroplasia, and he is known for utilizing his dwarfism in his stand-up acts. TMZ caught up with him, and he sides with Dinklage–denouncing any idea of a “dwarf feud,” as he
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28 January
Video: Quinjet Lands at Avengers Campus, Disneyland Paris
“Avengers, Assemble!” Construction on Marvel's Avengers Campus at the Disneyland Paris Resort hit a Seminole milestone today, with the iconic quinjet finally taking its place on the landing pad on the evening of January 28, 2022. Check it out: D23 covered the spectacle, writing: First imagined as an advanced aircraft transport used by Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, there have been several d
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28 January
Everything coming to Disney+ in February 2022
January is almost over already, and as we look to another month, so too do we look to a new list of awesome content heading for Disney+. The lineup consists of a little bit of everything. Some Disney movies are still trying to find their way home like Snow Dogs, some new highly anticipated films like Free Guy, and a slew of new original content like The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse. According
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28 January
Robocops in Development for Theme Parks, Will Disney World Use Them?
It appears that Robocops are no longer just the subject of science fiction. A company called Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has developed the ROAMEO 2.0. ROAMEO is an acronym for Rugged Observation Assistance Mobile Electronic Officer. This is what it looks like: Related: Freeze Coming to Animal Kingdom – Disney's Plan to Keep Animals Warm According to the Orlando Sentinel, “ROAMEO is full
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28 January
Winter Storms Cancels Thousands of Weekend Flights, 100+ at MCO
As another winter storm rages across the North East, airlines find themselves canceling thousands of flights once again. Over 3,000, to be exact, including over 150 in and out of Orlando International Airport. According to WESH2, Boston's Logan airport, which is a hub city for JetBlue and Delta Air Lines, has 300 cancellations. For Saturday, JetBlue has axed 50% of its schedule. About 17% of Ameri
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