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Jan- 2022 -22 January
Celebrate National Polka Dot Day with @MinnieStyle’s Virtual Retreat
It's National Polka Dot Day, and @MinnieStyle is celebrating by sharing an upcoming virtual retreat all about our favorite, and most stylish Mouse! In honor of the social media holiday, fashion-forward Disney fans can join in on Minnie-inspired Instagram activities all inspired by her classic dotted style. The retreat runs from January 31-February 4, 2022, and we have all the details, courtesy of
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22 January
What to Do Before You Apply to the Disney College Program
Applications are opening soon for the next season of the Disney College Program, and college students around the country are getting ready for their chance to be considered for this magical internship opportunity. Applying for the Disney College Program is an exciting (and at times stressful) experience in itself, but as an alumna of the program myself, I wanted to share some things you should abs
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21 January
Did Lucasfilm Throw Away Its One Non-Star Wars (and Indy) Project?
Does the title Children of Blood and Bone ring a bell? Well, it is the title of a young adult fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi that we were told Lucasfilm was doing an adaptation of at Disney's Investor Day back in December 2020. Fans were told that the book series–meant to be a trilogy–was going be the foundation of Lucasfilm's non-Star Wars story universe. However, it does not look like
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21 January
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – First Disney Song Ever to Reach #1 in UK
Okay, “we don't talk about Bruno,” but can we keep talking about how popular that song continues to be? Only days after dethroning “Let it Go” from Frozen as the highest-charted Disney song, we now know that “We Don't Talk About Bruno” has also gained massive popularity outside of America. Lin-Manuel's group number which features performances from Rhenzy Feliz,
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21 January
Paralympian Swept runDisney “Dopey Challenge” for Sixth Straight Year
Another incredible story has emerged from 2022's runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Brian Siemann, Push Rim Wheelchair athlete and three-time Paralympian, won his division in every race, sweeping what is known as the “Dopey Challenge” — completing the 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and full marathon. Just a few days ago, Disney Fanatic covered the story of one Olympic-hopeful
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21 January
shopDisney Update: Sneak Peek at the New Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection
A new year means new merchandise from shopDisney, and we are especially excited about the new Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction items! This collection features a new theme each month that fans can order online through shopDisney, and we just got a sneak peek at January's theme thanks to @shopdisneyuk on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Store UK (@shopdisn
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21 January
Kermit the Frog Joins the JAMMitors in this Adorable Video from EPCOT!
The Muppets have been making some fun appearances at EPCOT during this year's EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Earlier this week, Guests were greeted to a new lighting package on Spaceship Earth, illuminating the park's classic geodesic sphere with the colors of the rainbow to the tune of The Muppets' “Rainbow Connection.” And now, the Disney Parks Twitter account shared a mos
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21 January
Walt Disney World Increases Sign-On Bonuses Amid Continued Staffing Shortage
As the labor shortage continues around the country, especially for jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry, Walt Disney World is ramping up hiring bonuses to attract new Cast Members to work at each theme park and its resorts. Recruiting is gearing up at the Walt Disney World Resort with a new season of Disney College Program Cast Member arrivals this week and last week, however following a c
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21 January
A “Cool Runnings” Return – Jamaica’s Bobsled Team Going to 2022 Olympics
Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It's bobsled time! For the first time in 20 years, Jamaica's four-man bobsled team qualified for the Winter Olympics, and Disney movie fans should be excited. First appearing in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, the incredible underdog story was immortalized further by the 1993 Disney movie Cool Runnings starring the late John Candy. They haven
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21 January
Jennifer Lee Talks Replacing John Lasseter
Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios Jennifer Lee took on this top role at the studio just six months after John Lasseter's 2018 departure. Coming from a live-action film background, and with plenty on her plate with Disney Animation, including work on the then-upcoming film Frozen 2 (2019), Lee had quite the buildup of multitasking ahead of her on top of transitioning into the
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