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  • Mar- 2022 -
    1 March
    Encanto

    ‘Encanto’: Stephanie Beatriz Wins Critics Award for ‘Mirabel’ Performance

    It looks like Disney's Encanto is adding even more accolades to its impressive collection. According to Walt Disney Animation, actress Stephanie Beatriz earned the award for Best Animated or VFX Performance from the Hollywood Critics Association. The animation studio shared the news on its Instagram page, saying, “Congratulations to @stephaniebeatriz, the voice of Mirabel, for receiving Best

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  • 1 March
    The iconic entrance to Disneyland welcomes guests with a colorful Minnie Mouse-shaped floral display set on a vibrant green lawn, framed by the classic red-brick Main Street Train Station in the background.

    Minnie Mouse Florals Arrive at Disneyland for Women’s History Month

    Guests visiting Disneyland this month will be in for a beautiful surprise in honor of Women's History Month when they arrive at the park entrance! Where the iconic image of Mickey Mouse designed in planted flowers has sat since the opening of Disneyland Park in 1955, Guests visiting the Disney Park this March will find a new Minnie Mouse display. The gorgeous new Minnie Mouse floral design can be

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  • 1 March
    Disney World Park Passes

    Magic Kingdom Park Passes Completely Booked For Next 3 Days

    If you are looking to visit the Magic Kingdom this week, this reporter hopes you are either an Annual Passholder or already have your Park Reservations. According to the Walt Disney World Resort website, Magic Kingdom Park is completely booked for Theme Park Ticket Holders and Select Resort Hotel Guests from now, March 1 through Friday, March 5. Check it out: As of now, 6:20 pm ET on March 1, only

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  • 1 March
    Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

    Star Wars Star Spotted as Galactic Starcruiser Makes ‘Maiden Voyage’

    Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is officially open at the Walt Disney World Resort. On March 1, the Halcyon set off with Disney Fanatics on her manifest for the first time, and there is one special resistance pilot who approves of the experience passengers are going to have. For those left on Planet Earth, Disney Parks Blog shared an official “photo tour” of what a day is like immersed

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  • 1 March
    Disney World Park Passes

    Construction Permits Filed for Space Mountain at Walt Disney World

    Space Mountain is one of the most iconic attractions at Walt Disney World drawing popularity from fans of all ages (and long wait times) since the attraction opened in Tomorrowland in 1975. While this popular space-themed roller coaster has undergone a number of updates and refurbishments over the years, it seems another update may be around the corner as construction permits have been filed for t

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  • 1 March
    A dazzling golden Belle statue sparkles in the Grand Hall of a Disney Cruise Line ship, honoring the Year of Wishes Sweepstakes, as the iconic Disney cruise liner glides across vibrant blue waters.

    Enter to Win a Disney Cruise Line Vacation with This Month’s “Year of Wishes” Sweepstakes

    Disney Cruise Line is hosting a “Year of Wishes” Sweepstake offering chances to win a vacation aboard the Disney Wish! Each month in 2022 will offer more chances to win, with 50 chances to win total throughout the year! The contest is easy to enter, and it can help you plan to brighten up your social media feed all year long while dreaming of your next Disney Cruise. To enter, head ove

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  • 1 March
    Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster vehicles on display to the left; Rocket, Groot, and Star-Lord with a dynamic space backdrop featured on the right, highlighted by a bold "NEW" badge.

    Video: First Look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Load Station

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the newest attraction to arrive in EPCOT taking Guests on an adventure with favorite characters from the hit Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. The all-new roller coaster will be located in the new Xandar pavilion and it will include first of its kind technological advancements and is already receiving impressive reviews from those in the know who have h

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  • 1 March
    Disney Plus Parental Controls

    Disney+ Adjusts Parental Controls as Marvel Series Arrive from Netflix

    Starting today, March 1, through March 16, Marvel's television series will be leaving Netflix for Disney+. While Marvel fans will be thrilled to have their beloved Netflix and ABC TV Show join the rest of the MCU canon, the new content will also bring some of the adult content to the streaming service. Disney+ is expected to update its parental control preferences. According to The Hollywood Repor

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  • 1 March
    Three young girls dressed as Minnie Mouse enjoy a birthday celebration for triplets as Mickey Mouse greets them in a vibrant Disney World-inspired party room.

    Adorable Florida Triplets Celebrate Their Third Birthday at Walt Disney World

    Walt Disney World is the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” for Guests of all ages, but there is no doubt that the parks come alive with even more magic for some of Disney's youngest Guests. Recently a trio of Florida triplets took to the Magic Kingdom to celebrate turning three years old, and the experience is certainly one for them and their family to remember for years to come! Triplets

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  • 1 March
    Three guests grin in front of a Disney park map, with the woman in the middle proudly showing the Cast Compliment feature on her phone in the Disney Parks app.

    How to Compliment Cast Members at Disney Parks

    Hoping to compliment Cast Members during your next Disney vacation? With so many ways to spread positivity and recognize those Cast Members who made your visit extra special, sharing compliments is easier than ever! The Disney Parks Blog shared a guide to sharing Cast Compliments, and these tips (and some extras listed below) can be a great part of any Disney vacation. In-Person The easiest way to

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