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Dec- 2021 -31 December
Disney Legend Betty White Passes Away at 99 Years Old
Renowned actress, comedian, and Disney Legend Betty White passed away earlier today at the age of 99. The actress, who who was set to celebrate her 100th birthday in just a couple of weeks on January 17, passed peacefully in her home of natural causes. White's agent, Jeff Witjas, shared the following message on her passing: “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever.
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31 December
Bob Iger Shares Message of Thanks & Gratitude on His Final Day With the Walt Disney Company
Outgoing Executive Chairman Bob Iger's career with the Walt Disney Company is coming to an end, and the former Disney CEO took to Twitter to share a message of thanks and gratitude with Disney fans, Cast Members, and colleagues he has worked with over the years. In his tweet Iger wrote, ““This is the end of my 47 1/2 yr ABC @Disney journey and it was ‘the ride of a lifetime.’ Enormous thanks
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30 December
Fans of ‘Mulan’ or ‘Shang-Chi’ Will Love This New Book
If you're one of the readers who loved the Chinese mythology and folklore that inspired Mulan (1994), the Southeast Asian mythology and mythical creatures from Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), the magical worlds and Chinese high fantasy in Shang-Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), or this mystical new novel, then you might also love the brand-new enchanting romantic duology that's being released
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30 December
CDC Raises Risk Level for Cruise Travel to Level 4
While conducting an investigation into health and safety protocols and effectiveness in the cruise industry, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the warning level for risk of COVID-19 on cruise vacations has increased to Level 4. The investigation featured 86 ships across multiple cruise lines, including Disney Cruise Line, and sought to understand how COVID can
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30 December
Zendaya and Tom Holland Confess Their Feelings about the Ending of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
As usual, the newest Marvel Studios movie came out amidst plenty of secrecy and conspiracy theories. Some people thought that Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) was an imposter like Mephisto in the new movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, since the plot of the film focuses on disastrous events that begin after Doctor Strange casts a spell for Peter Parker. But now that the Sony Pictures mov
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30 December
Gino the Silverback Gorilla’s Birthday Showcases Disney Conservation Efforts
Disney's conservation efforts can be seen all around the Walt Disney World Resort, from solar panels that work to provide energy to much of the property, to initiatives created by Cast Members to promote sustainability, to all of the wildlife that resides at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. One such animal at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Gino, the silverback gorilla, just celebrated his 41st birthd
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30 December
This Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show Is Being Livestreamed For Everyone
If you can't make it to Disney in central Florida due to COVID-19 and you're going to find yourself wishing that you were in Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or any of the Disney Parks abroad tomorrow on New Year's Eve in the midst of festivities, then there's some special news for you! The Disney Parks Blog has shared the news that a free live stream of the Magic Kingdom Park's “
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30 December
The Disney Skyliner is Set for a Brief Closure in Early 2022
A number of refurbishments are coming up at the Walt Disney World Resort in early 2022, so if you have a trip planned for the beginning of the year, we recommend doing a little extra planning to make sure your must-do's will be open this winter. Disney's Blizzard Beach will be closing for a refurbishment when the Typhoon Lagoon water park opens (for the first time since it closed at the onset of t
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30 December
First Look at the Reimagining of the Explorer’s Club Restaurant at Hong Kong Disneyland
The Walt Disney Company has been making an effort to include more storylines from S.E.A. (the Society of Explorers and Adventurers) both in Disney parks around the world and in new products (like a new novel series coming out inspired by these stories in 2022). At the Walt Disney World Resort, we have also seen some subtle nods to S.E.A. finding their way into the reimagined scenes in the Jungle B
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30 December
Preview New runDisney Merchandise for the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
With 2022 right around the corner, this year's runDisney participants are gearing up for the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! The event “runs” from January 5 through January 9, 2022, and with a new year of runDisney events comes new merchandise exclusive for the 2022 Marathon Weekend. The 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend continues the 50th anniversary celebration of the
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