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Sep- 2021 -22 September
Walt Disney World Reveals New Cinderella’s Coach Pumpkin Wreaths in the Magic Kingdom for the 50th Anniversary
We are absolutely loving all of the new details popping up around Walt Disney World for the resort's 50th anniversary celebration, and the most recent update is just perfect for the first day of fall! The classic Mickey pumpkin wreaths have been a staple of the fall season in the Magic Kingdom for some time, and this week in honor of The Most Magical Celebration on Earth, some of the wreaths have
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22 September
“Olaf Presents” on Disney+ Day is What We’ve All Been Waiting for Since “Frozen 2”
We recently shared the news of Disney+ Day bringing new titles to Disney's streaming platform on November 12, 2021, and today we wanted to share some more details about one of the day's highly anticipated releases, Olaf Presents. Remember that iconic scene in Frozen 2 when new characters are introduced so Olaf has to get them up to speed basically on what they missed from the first movie? Remember
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22 September
Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant Gets New Celebratory Scenes
Walt Disney World has already planned a wide variety of special offerings to celebrate its 50th anniversary on October 1st, including two restaurant openings, a ride opening, a new France in EPCOT, new merchandise, special sculptures, special decor, special Cast Member name tags, and a live TV special starring the likes of Whoopi Goldberg and Julie Andrews! Now, the Magic Kingdom crowd-favorite &#
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21 September
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Comments on Delta Variant Impacts, Walt Disney World Crowd Levels, and More
Bob Chapek briefly commented on coronavirus concerns regarding the surge of the Delta Variant and the state of Walt Disney World as a result of the pandemic during today's Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference. On the subject, Chapek stated that he believes the Walt Disney Company (as a whole, not just the theme parks) have handled the pandemic well, all things considered. Outside of t
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21 September
Disney+ Day to Take Place November 12!
Disney just shared that new programs will stream for Disney+ Day on November 12, 2021! Some of the brand new specials set to air include a new run of shorts featuring Olaf from Frozen, the first short from Disney/Pixar's Luca, titled “Ciao Alberto,” a special on Boba Fett's legacy and more! Also on November 12, Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Disney's Jungle Crui
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21 September
Mickey’s PhilharMagic to Close for Month-Long Refurbishment
This November, Mickey's PhilharMagic will debut a new scene for the first time since the attraction opened to Guests in the Magic Kingdom in 2003. To make way for the new scene and other enhancements around the theater, the show is scheduled to close for a refurbishment beginning on October 11. When it reopens on November 12, Guests will be able to join Miguel, Dante, and more characters from the
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21 September
Take a Sneak Peak at Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Shop Designs
We cannot get enough of Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise coming to the parks this year, and today we're excited to share a sneak peak at the latest shopping collection for the upcoming celebration, the Vault Collection! Arriving just for “The World's Most Magical Celebration,” the Walt Disney World Vault Collection is a celebration of vintage-inspired merchandise that is
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21 September
Space 220 Restaurant Now Operating With a Virtual Queue
Following yesterday's crowds at the official opening for Space 220, EPCOT's newest restaurant, Guests in the park today are reporting that they are able to join a virtual queue and thereby avoid crowds and lines. At the restaurant's opening, Guests were seen running to Space 220 from the entrance of EPCOT right when the park opened to get themselves a space in line. (The restaurant is not acceptin
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21 September
Sorry Disney Adults, Space 220 Restaurant’s Souvenir Sipper and Trading Cards Are for Kids Only
The online Disney fandom has been abuzz with news about Space 220, the newest restaurant to open in Walt Disney World's EPCOT. Whether it be for the unique experience of blasting off in an elevator to space for lunch or dinner, the delicious sounding pre-fixe menu options, or simply just the excitement of something new to try, there is a lot to take in with this new Disney dining experience…
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21 September
Club Cool Gets A Warm Reception
Disney World has gone through a lot of updates lately in the Disney parks (with refurbishments extending all the way into 2022 for rides like Expedition Everest), and one particular update has already opened for Disney visitors! Club Cool, the Coca Cola shop and crowd favorite, has had a completely modern makeover. So far, the new version of the classic Coke store is receiving positive reviews fro
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