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Jan- 2022 -17 January
Streaming Update: Netflix Officially More Expensive Than Disney+
Beginning this week, Netflix will officially cost more than Disney+ in the United States of America. The Hollywood Reporter explains: In the U.S., subscribers to Netflix’s basic plan, which allows for one stream on one screen at a time and does not have HD streaming, will now be charged $9.99 a month, up from $8.99. Standard plans — which allow for users to stream on two screens at the same time —
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16 January
TikTok: Disney Fan Creates Korean Princess
Over time, Disney princesses have been becoming more diverse and more inclusive — but there's still a long way to go for complete inclusion from many audience members' point of view, and one Disney fan is doing something about it! Harvard student Julia Riew has created an entire Disney-inspired musical for her senior thesis at Harvard University, and along the way she created a Korean Disney
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16 January
Brian Cox Rejected a Role in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Because Johnny Depp Is “Overrated”
Brian Cox is an actor best known by modern audiences for his recent award-winning work on the ongoing HBO series Succession (2018-present), his work in historical epics like Braveheart (1995) or Troy (2004), 25th Hour (2002) opposite Edward Norton, and his impressive line of theatre credits– but the actor's brand-new autobiography, “Putting the Rabbit in the Hat”, features the ac
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15 January
Disney Cruise Line Update: CDC Regulations Expire
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Covid protocols expired with no word of further extension. The CDC's Framework for Conditional Sailing Order that regulated how Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and the rest of the cruise industry operated in and out of U.S. waters was last extended in October 2021. According to USA Toda
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15 January
The Breakfast Buffet is Returning to Disney’s Cape May Cafe, But Where Are the Characters?
Disney recently announced that a number of fan-favorite restaurants will be reopening around the Walt Disney World Resort, including Jiko- The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Flying Fish at Disney's BoardWalk, and Ale & Compass at Disney's Yacht Club Resort just to name a few. Among restaurants reopening, or rather returning to its pre-pandemic format, is Cape May Cafe, located at
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14 January
“No Way Home” Writers Talk Balancing Story with 3 Spider-Mans
Spider-Man: No Way Home writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers sat down with the Los Angeles Times to discuss the madness to their methods that created one of the most jaw-dropping movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet. One of the points brought up in the conversation was how they could balance the story with all three Peter Parkers/Spider-Mans: Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguir
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14 January
Spaceship Earth Receives Rainbow Lighting Package for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
In case we didn't already love the look of the Beacons of Magic on Spaceship Earth enough, Walt Disney Imagineering just revealed an all-new lighting package coming to the park icon during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts , and it is stunning! New for this year's festival, the park's famous geodesic sphere will glow nightly with all of the colors of the rainbow creating this gorgeous l
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14 January
The Baby Rhino Recently Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Officially Has a Name!
Disney's Animal Kingdom has been a leader in white rhino births under the Association of Zoos & Aquarium's Species Survival Plan, with three rhinos having been born within a recent 13-month period. The most recent of these babies to be born at Animal Kingdom has been spending time bonding with her mom Lola backstage at the Disney theme park. She will continue to stay backstage for some time while
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14 January
Fact Checker Incorrectly Flags Disney+ Instagram Post For Its Mention of Tim Allen
Earlier today, we shared the news that The Santa Clause movie franchise would be returning in a new series exclusively for Disney+, with actor Tim Allen reprising his role as Scott Calvin, aka Santa Claus. The official Disney+ Instagram account has since shared a post to announce the new series, giving fans a nostalgic look back at the actor with shots from past films in the franchise. The post wa
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14 January
Flipping Figment – Guests Already Selling Popcorn Bucket at $100+ Markup
One little spark of inspiration has turned into a crazed sensation! Walt Disney World Resort's limited edition Figment Popcorn Bucket was released to Guests at EPCOT on the morning of January 14. The merchandise is already up for sale online at far higher prices than found at EPCOT. For those looking to score at EPCOT, Figment is reportedly being sold for $25. On eBay, it's a different story. Disn
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