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Jun- 2020 -13 June
Disney Shares “A Message From Our Colleagues” Video Supporting Black Lives Matter Movement
After the death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matters movement is leading to conversations about racial inequality. Today, Disney released “A Message from Our Colleagues” on their YouTube channel. The message with the video reads: Several of our colleagues created this powerful and very personal video to share with their fellow employees, highlighting the need for greater understanding, unity
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13 June
Creepy or Cool? Artist Portrays Disney Characters with “Real Toons” Project
Alright Disney fans! Have we got an interesting one for you! An artist is taking to Instagram to share some photos of favorite Disney characters as real people. Whether you think they are creepy or cool… chances are you won’t be able to look away from these interesting artistic portrayals. The talented artist taking to Instagram is @halawany.m. Here are five of the photos shared thus far in t
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13 June
Photo Update of Tron Coaster Construction at Magic Kingdom
While construction resumed several of weeks ago on the highly anticipated roller coaster coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom – Tron Lightcycle Power Run – we have photo updates showing the current progress as shared by @bioreconstruct Twitter account. Disney’s Art Rendering We previously reported Disney’s most recent update on the new Tron coaster, Tron Lightcylce Power Run, a
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13 June
30 Varieties of MagicBand Selections Resume For Guests With Current WDW Resort Reservations
One sign that your Walt Disney World vacation is fast approaching is when you have the ability to select MagicBands via My Disney Experience! We’re excited to share that guests with current resort reservations are now able to select their MagicBand from a variety of 30 options. MagicBands are complimentary for Disney Resort Guests and are truly more necessary now than ever before. As Disney goes
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12 June
Photo Update on Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Makeover!
We recently shared the good news that construction on the Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has resumed. Disney announced the royal makeover in February, and construction began right away. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and with park closures and social distancing, construction came to a halt in March. Disney’s art rendering of the “royal makeover” was shared here by Disney
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12 June
Disney Fans Now Petition To Keep Splash Mountain As Is
Yesterday, we shared that a petition is circulating among Disney Fans to re-theme Splash Mountain to a Princess and the Frog theme. Today, we bring you a new petition where Disney fans ask to keep Splash Mountain as is. The first petition to “Re-theme Splash Mountain to Princess and the Frog” has roughly 16,800 signers currently which is up from the 8,300 signers we reported yesterday.
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12 June
Golden Celebration of Disney History: The Walt Disney Archives
This week, Disney announced that D23 will be celebrating the Walt Disney Archives and its Golden Anniversary throughout the month of June. With this celebration, Disney fans will have a change to take an inside look at the wonders of this amazing collection of “everything Disney.” Check out the details below as shared by DisneyParksBlog. The Archives is the company’s repository for all of its trea
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12 June
VIDEO: New “Morning Glory” Video Featuring Duffy & Friends
Are you familiar with the story of Duffy the Bear? Some of us remember Duffy’s meet and greet that was available at EPCOT not too long ago. The meet and greet was removed eventually leaving Walt Disney World guests no where to visit Duffy. Duffy and his Friends are still popular however in Tokyo Disney Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Aulani, A Di
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11 June
Message from Senior VP of Disney Vacation Club: All DVC Resorts Are Now Scheduled for Reopening Except for Aulani
With yesterday’s breaking news of Disneyland’s proposed plans for phased reopening, the Disney networks were bursting with the exciting news! Disney Vacation Club Members also received a message in their inbox with an update on DVC Resorts from Terri A. Schultz, Senior Vice President of DVC. We received the following email: Dear Disney Vacation Club Member, We have more good news to share about ou
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11 June
Disney Fans Petition for a Re-Theming of Splash Mountain to Princess and the Frog
A petition is circulating among Disney Fans and gaining speed with currently close to 8,300 signers. After the death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matters movement is leading to conversations about racial stereotypes. Disney fans are requesting the theming behind the Splash Mountain attraction change possibly to a Princess and the Frog theme. On Change.org, you’ll find the peti
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