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Sep- 2021 -15 September
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates the Arrival of a Baby White Rhino
Disney's team of Animal & Science Cast Members just shared the news that a white rhino has been born at Walt Disney World! The new arrival was born backstage at Disney's Animal Kingdom to first-time mom Jao. When the rhino was first born, Cast Members were careful to give both baby and mom space to bond. We now know that the new rhino is a healthy baby boy though it will take some time to learn hi
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14 September
Disney Star Keira Knightley Lends Her Voice to Two Animated Pictures
Most Disney fans will know Keira Knightley for her work as the beautifully-pouty Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean (opposite Orlando Bloom as Will Turner and Johnny Depp as (Captain!) Jack Sparrow) or her work as the delicate Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. However, Knightley is now shifting gears and trying voiceover work on for size via the new animated film Cha
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14 September
EPCOT’s Newest Restaurant Reveals Its Menu
Walt Disney World Resort continues to focus on new openings (like the opening of new France in EPCOT's World Showcase, the opening of a new ride, refurbishments to the Everest and Princess and the Frog rides, and updates to shows), and now Disney Guests have yet another new offering to celebrate! If you've been hankering to try La Creperie de Paris in the new France, but you're reluctant to wait u
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14 September
Find New “Walk in the Park” Dooney & Bourke Bags at Walt Disney World and on ShopDisney
Calling all Dooney & Bourke fans! A new “Walk in the Park” collection just dropped both at Walt Disney World and on ShopDisney, and we cannot wait to pick up one of these new designs. The new bags feature adorable allover prints designed by artist Jerrod Maruyama. Truly a work of art in themselves, the bags show Maruyama's unique style with classic Disney characters as well as landmark
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14 September
Candlelight Processional to Return to EPCOT This Holiday Season
Fan-favorite holiday event Candlelight Processional is officially returning to EPCOT for the 2021 holiday season! Details are still being worked out for Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators, but Disney fans who make this a staple of their holiday visit to the park will be thrilled to see this classic celebration of Christmas return to EPCOT. If you have your next Disney trip planned during
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14 September
Will Buffy the Vampire Slayer Get a Disney Makeover?
Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, may not be Disney Princess material, but now that Disney owns the IP, we may see the popular vampire slayer brought back from beyond the grave. It wouldn’t even be a stretch to say that it’s inevitable – after all, a show like Buffy the Vampire Slayer can only be ignored for so long before Disney recognizes the potential. In fact, it was recently confirmed that a brand-n
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14 September
Remaining 2021 New Disney Films Shown Exclusively in Theaters
The Walt Disney Company joined most other film studios in releasing new movies either exclusively on Disney+ or by giving viewers the option to watch in theaters or at home- But this is about to change for the rest of 2021's schedule of releases. Disney is citing the success of this summer's films at the box office for the motivation to remove the Disney+ option for new theatrical releases going f
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14 September
What Shocking Moments Fans Can Expect From ‘Star Wars: Visions’
It’s hard to believe there was ever a time when Star Wars wasn’t churning out new material. Sure, certain forms of media from the faraway galaxy have never really stopped, such as books, graphic novels, and video games. Still, Star Wars has actually gone through more than one hiatus since its inception in 1977. The first was the period between Return of the Jedi in 1983 and The Phantom Menace in 1
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14 September
New and Favorite Dinner Packages and Dessert Parties Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration is right around the corner and we're excited to share the news that dinner packages and dessert parties will soon return! The Disney Parks Blog shared today that new “Appetizing Occasions” will arrive for the start of the celebration on October 1, bringing new dining experiences to the resort's nighttime spectaculars both in and outside
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14 September
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Happy Meal Toys Arrive at McDonalds
Disney and the McDonalds Happy Meal are teaming up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort! Beginning today, September 14, McDonalds restaurants across the country will be offering Happy Meal toys of 50 Disney characters . Each Happy Meal toy will be available while supplies last at participating locations and the character figurines included range from classics like Mick
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