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Jan- 2022 -13 January
Supermodel Lily Aldridge Creates a Unique Adult Beverage for EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts
Many Disney fans might not recognize the name Lily Aldridge, but you've probably seen the face of the woman who belongs to the name as she's graced billboards, magazine ads, Sports Illustrated spreads, high-fashion runways, and TV commercials for 20 years! Lily Aldridge is best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel, her marriage to Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill, and her popular Yo
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13 January
D23 Expo Update: How to Get Your Tickets
D23 has just released ticketing information for this year's D23 Expo! Here's what you need to know, according to the D23 website: “Tickets for D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa go on sale at 12 p.m. PT on Thursday, January 20, with an exclusive presale for Visa cardholders who are also D23 Members starting on Wednesday, January 19, at 10 a.m. PT.” 1-day tickets start at $89 for adults ($
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13 January
Tom Holland, Other Marvel Stars, Top Fan Picks for Next James Bond
Who is going to be the next James Bond? Yes, I know this is a site about Disney news, but the answer to that question may involve someone very close to the hearts of all Disney fans. Including, possibly, Tom Holland, Chris Hemsworth, and Michale B Jordan. Another round of debate regarding the successor of the call-sign 007 was sparked on Twitter today when this fan-picked “short list”
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13 January
Curious How Disney Recycles Holiday Gingerbread Houses? Here’s an Inside Look!
Ever wonder what happens to Walt Disney World's life-sized gingerbread displays after the holidays? With thousands of pounds of flour, sugar, butter, and more going into creating these full-sized, entirely edible creations, we have always been curious as to what happens with them when the New Year arrives and the holidays are over. Thankfully, the Disney Parks Blog just stepped in with some answer
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13 January
Tickets Available Now for Disneyland D23 Event Honoring Disney Legend Dave Smith
A new year brings an exciting lineup of new member-exclusive events by D23, and one of the first events of the year is honoring Disney Legend and Founder of the Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith right at Disneyland Park! The event takes place January 24, 2022, with two available presentation times at the Main Street U.S.A. Opera House near the front of Disneyland. During this special D23 event, att
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13 January
Classic Disneyland Attractions Leaves Guests Stuck as a Child Leaves His Ride Vehicle
Safety is the top priority for both Guests and Cast Members at Disney Parks, and while numerous precautions are in place to keep everyone safe while experiencing attractions, there are times when extra steps need to be taken to ensure everyone's safety. Theme park attractions stopping momentarily can be perfectly normal unless a Guest exits during that time and an evacuation is needed. Disney attr
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13 January
Disney Cruise Line Update: New Vaccine Requirements Take Effect
Beginning on January 13, 2022, Disney Cruise Line will enforce its new vaccine requirements. All passengers as young as five and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be welcomed aboard. Previously only required for Guests ages 12 and older, Disney announced the policy change back in mid-November. The statement posted on the cruise line's website reads as follows: Currently, Disney Cr
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13 January
Olaf Character Sighting Returning Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Another character sighting is returning to the Walt Disney World Resort, and fans of Frozen (2013) will be excited for this one! Olaf, the loveable snowman created by Elsa herself, will soon be returning to his original meet and greet location at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Beginning January 15, 2022, Guests will once again find Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight in Hollywood Studios. Like other characte
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12 January
Disney Cast Members Are Invited to Open Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
The newest roller coaster attraction to arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort will come with the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, coming to EPCOT this summer. The highly anticipated attraction takes over the space formerly occupied by the Universe of Energy in the newly renamed Wonders of Xandar Pavilion. The all-new thrill ride will be located not in Future World, but in World
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12 January
Flying Into Orlando? Here’s How to Get to Walt Disney World Without Disney’s Magical Express
For just over 15 years, Disney's Magical Express had been transporting Walt Disney World Resort Guests from the Orlando International Airport to their Disney hotels as a complimentary add-on to Disney vacation packages. Disney's Magical Express provided motorcoach service from the airport and even included luggage service, allowing Guests to head right to the bus to their Disney resort without sto
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