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Mar- 2022 -23 March
Director of ‘Encanto’ Confirms Fan Theory, Hints at Possibility of a Sequel
The latest hit from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Encanto (2021) has taken Disney fans by storm leading to the film becoming one of the most rewatched titles on Disney+, spawning a number of social media trends based on the movie's soundtrack, and even sparking conversations about a sequel or place within Walt Disney World theme parks. Recently, Encanto director Jared Bush spoke with fans of the
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23 March
“We Have a Mentally-Ill Hero”: Ethan Hawke Discusses ‘Moon Knight’
The most highly-anticipated Marvel movie on its way soon is most likely Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but Marvel Studios has another lesser-known series coming to Disney+ first! Moon Knight is a new Marvel series starring Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke; you can see the Moon Knight trailer here. During the press tour for Moon Knight series, that same new Marvel show that is coming to Di
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23 March
Tickets Available Soon for Favorite Summer Event at Walt Disney World
Things at the Walt Disney World Resort at getting closer to “normal” and with that comes the return of fan-favorite events all around the parks and resorts. Starting earlier this year with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Guests saw the return of the full Disney on BROADWAY Concert Series, marking the first time a festival concert series was restored to its pre-pandemic fo
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23 March
CONFIRMED: Disney Meet and Greets Return Without Social Distancing
Even though the Disney magic has still been present for many Disney Guests during the socially distanced character Meet and Greets, some Disney Guests (particularly children) have felt less of a connection to Disney characters with a gap of six feet between them. Fortunately for any Disneyland Paris Guests who have felt that disparity during the pandemic, the Parisian Disney Resort is bringing bac
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23 March
Video: Cast Members Set Up Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa hosts an elaborate Easter egg display each year with large-scale chocolate eggs handmade by members of Disney's talented pastry team. This year's displays just went up in the resort's lobby, and Disney Parks took to TikTok to share a behind-the-scenes look of Cast Members getting the Easter display ready for Guests: @disneyparks This year’s #EasterEggs are egg
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23 March
Meet New Versions of Disney Characters in This Unique Adventure Game
If you love Disney characters and love seeing them in games like the classic Kingdom Hearts series, then you might want to try this new Disney role-playing game! Disney and mobile game developer Kabam have announced the Disney Mirrorverse release date, and this team-based action role-playing game looks as exciting as its name sounds! A new trailer has also been released, revealing which Disney cha
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23 March
‘Walkout’ Follow-Up: Cast Members Protest, But Not Where It Matters Most
On March 22, as was already announced and expected, employees of The Walt Disney Company participated in a Walkout, leaving their work to demand Disney take further action against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. The Cast Member contingent, angry Disney did not do more to interfere in both houses of the Sunshine State's legislature's passing of a new law preventing all talk of sex educ
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22 March
Is Disney World Preparing for Minnie Vans Return?
Almost two years since Disney World reopened after the pandemic-inspired closure, and Guests are still missing a lot of aspects of their old Theme Park Experience. One of those aspects is the fleet of Minnie Vans. Operated by Lyft in a special partnership with Disney, Minnie Vans became the official rideshare option for Guests who wanted to move about The Walt Disney World Resort, as well as get t
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22 March
Cast Member Clarifies End of Select Ground Transportation Options
Since Disney's Magical Express Service officially came to an end earlier this year, ground transportation options for those flying into the Orlando International Airport have been shaken up. New alternatives similar to Disney's Magical Express (but at an added cost) had stepped in immediately after the end of the fan-favorite service. These ground transportation options include the Sunshine Flyer
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22 March
PHOTOS: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Ride Hits Another Major Milestone
The Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida is stepping closer and closer to the opening of its highly-anticipated attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. And on March 22, we noticed a significant milestone had been hit. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is officially on the map! According to the MyDisneyExperience app, the new ride once again populates on the digital Disney P
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