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  • Jun- 2020 -
    18 June
    Chef Mickeys

    Chef Mickey’s & Biergarten To Likely Be “Family Style” Upon Reopen

    As we previously posted, The Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Works Movement with Local 737 UniteHere shared a list of locations Cast Members are being recalled to. Parks and resort eateries were included on the list. Two specific stand outs included Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Biergarten Restaurant in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion. Both popular buffet-style restaurants were liste

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  • 18 June
    Nighttime view of Be Our Guest Restaurant’s stone entrance with Beast’s Castle glowing in the background at Magic Kingdom.

    Next Wave of Food & Beverage Cast Members Recalled For The Parks & Resorts at WDW

    The recalls of Walt Disney World’s Cast Members continue! As Disney prepares for the phased reopening of the parks, Cast Members are starting to flood back. The Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Works Movement with Local 737 UniteHere shared a list of locations Cast Members are being recalled to.   We are extremely excited to hear Cast Members are headed back to work! Below you’ll see Chef Mickey’s and

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  • 18 June

    Disney Is Being Sued By College Athlete After Being Run Over by a Scooter

    We have learned today from the Orlando Sentinel that Walt Disney World is being sued by a college athlete that said he lost his basketball season after being run over by a scooter at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. According to the Orlando Sentinel, an accident occurred during a college basketball player’s vacation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The accident costed him his season so he is filing

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  • 18 June
    Edna Mode from The Incredibles, in her signature red dress, urges Disneyland guests to mask up: "It’s not just stylish—it's smart!.

    Disney Shares Health & Safety Measures with Advice from The Incredibles

    Disney is all about the safety of their guests… especially now more than ever with COVID-19 still lingering. As they begin for their phased reopenings, Disney shares a fun way to remember their health and safety measures with advice from The Incredibles. Check it out below as shared by DisneyParksBlog:   Right now, we’re busy preparing for the planned reopenings of Disneyland Resort, subject to ap

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  • 18 June
    The iconic Hong Kong Disneyland castle stands beyond Main Street shops, where "Goods & Fine Gifts" shines under the sun’s magic.

    Photos: The Sun Shines on Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

    Hong Kong Disneyland has officially reopened! Disney is celebrating with breathtaking views of Hong Kong Disneyland as the day breaks. Check them out below as shared by DisneyParksBlog!   Our friends in Hong Kong are passing along these bright and shiny daybreak scenes from around the Resort for everyone to enjoy at home.  It’s an inspiring look at morning magic ushering in a new day!  G

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  • 18 June
    Guests in face masks join Mickey Mouse and friends at Hong Kong Disneyland’s reopening amid colorful, festive decorations.

    Another Step Forward! Hong Kong Disneyland Reopens!

    Disney takes another step forward as the gates of Hong Kong Disneyland have opened! After months of closure due to COVID-19, guests were once again able to enter a much missed, magical land. Check out the details and photos shared below from DisneyParksBlog:    Disney parks are some of the happiest places on earth – allowing family and friends to come together and immerse themselves in unforgettab

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  • 18 June
    Disney Imagineering icon Marty Sklar stands proudly beside Disney Legends plaques, smiling for fans at Disneyland.

    Wise Word from Disney Legend, Marty Sklar, Are More True Today Than Ever

    Last night, Bob Weis, the President of Walt Disney Imagineering, took to his Instagram account @bobweis to share some wise words spoken by Disney Legend, Marty Sklar. Marty was an influential Disney scriptwriter and construction developer that passed away in 2017. With all the changes currently taking place at Disney, Marty’s words from the past are more true today than ever.   From @bobweis&

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  • 17 June
    Fans gather for a group selfie with Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley at EPCOT, the iconic park sign glowing in the office backdrop.

    Hi Zach! Meet, Connect with Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley

    Hi Zach! Nice to meet you! Disney is introducing one of their Disney Imagineers, Zach Riddley, and encouraging us to connect with him. This creative visionary sounds like he is working wonders. Thanks for keeping the magic alive Zach and all Disney Imagineers. Check out Zach’s “meet and connect” from DisneyParksBlog below.    With magic returning to parks and resorts, one of the creative visionari

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  • 17 June
    Minnie Mouse-themed grilled cheese toast with a signature cheesy bow, served on a white plate atop a red placemat—Disney magic!.

    A Super Cute Minnie Mouse Grilled Cheese Recipe

    There’s no better combo than grilled cheese and tomato soup. Put your Minnie/Mickey Mouse cookie cutter to use, and make this classic favorite even more magical! Yesterday, we shared a Mickey Mouse Grilled Cheese Recipe from Family.Disney.com. Today, we’re sharing another Family.Disney.com recipe inspired by the fabulous Minnie Mouse. Eat up!   Minnie Mouse Grilled Cheese PREP 5 Min / COOK5 M

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  • 17 June
    Mulan and her father share heartfelt advice on a stone bench beneath cherry blossoms at a Disney Parks character meet-and-greet.

    Disney Shares Inspiring Words of Wisdom from Disney Dads

    With Father’s Day right around the corner, D23.com is sharing some of their favorite words of wisdom from Disney Dads. From Zeus to Goofy to Fa Zhou in Mulan, the Fathers in Disney films are never short on advice. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!   1. “You’re my son, Max. No matter how big you get… …you’ll always be my son.” – Goofy, A Goofy Movie (1995) As we grow up,

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