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  • Feb- 2022 -
    25 February
    A guest wearing a vibrant headscarf smiles beside her colorful chalk art on the park walkway, showcasing an imaginative drawing of a young girl and a bright yellow butterfly, as she takes a moment to Celebrate Soulfully through artistic expression at Walt Disney World.

    Artist Marcella “Marci” Swett Creates Incredible Chalk Art for Celebrate Soulfully at Downtown Disney

    Celebrate Soulfully has taken over the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort this month with live music, new menu items, and artmaking. Among the new art installations around the district is a beautiful set of chalk art pieces by artist Marcella “Marci” Swett. Let's take a look at some of her amazing artwork created just for Celebrate Soulfully! View this post on Instagram

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  • 25 February
    Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

    Should You Take Young Kids on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser?

    The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launches March 1, 2022, at the Walt Disney World Resort, as the newest immersive experience from Walt Disney Imagineering. The two-night experience aboard the Halcyon starcruiser includes multiple dramatic story events onboard the ship, activities like lightsaber training, dinners with live entertainment, an excursion to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and more. But i

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  • 25 February
    Disney Recording

    Is Disney Recording Your Resort Room? Yes, It’s a Thing

    It's no surprise that technology is all around us and what seems like a private moment may not be so private after all. With that said, is Disney able to listen in to your Resort room? Well, yes… and they are using impressive new technology to do it. BUT – keep in mind – you can opt-out. Here's what to know! Credit: Disney We're learning all the ins and outs of Walt Disney World

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  • 25 February
    Figment Popcorn Bucket with Dreamfinder

    Imagineer Zach Riddley Shares a Secret Hidden in Figment Popcorn Buckets

    Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently took to Instagram to share a fun Easter egg hidden right within the popular Figment popcorn buckets from this year's EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! The Easter egg shows a small homage to Dreamfinder, who accompanied Figment on the original Journey Into Imagination attraction in EPCOT. Check out his post below to see if you can spot it! View this po

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  • 25 February
    Still waiting for Fantasmic

    Why Is ‘Fantasmic!’ Taking SO Long to Return? Disney Provides Insight

    It's an epic battle between Disney heroes and Disney villains. Who will win? We're ready to see the battle on a grand scale again as we eagerly await the return of the beloved nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic!. But why has the reopening of this fan-favorite entertainment taken so long? Disney provides a little insight. Credit: Disney As Disney Parks reopened from the COVID-19 pandemic closures, th

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  • 25 February
    A kangaroo with a joey in its pouch stands on the left, while on the right, a massive tree with sprawling roots evokes the iconic Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

    Photos: Mom & Baby Grey Kangaroos Arrive in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    We love spotting new animals around Disney's Animal Kingdom! Grey kangaroos are among the newest animals to call this Disney Park home, and among the new group are a new mom and baby. Disney recently shared photos of the pair on Discovery Island on the Disney Animals, Science, and Environment Facebook page, and they are the cutest! Disney's Animal Kingdom was previously home to both grey and red k

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  • 25 February
    Starcruiser Beverage and Mickey

    Move Over DOLE Whip! New Drool-Worthy Favorites are Coming to Disney

    Calling all Disney foodies! If you're anything like us, Disney food and beverages are all a key part of a fantastic Disney vacation. Well, we're pushing aside the beloved DOLE Whip, as Disney is rolling out some new drool-worthy items that we simply can't pass up. A new first look video has taken us inside Walt Disney World Resort's newest hotel experience called Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. T

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  • 25 February
    Star Wars Darth Vader ColourPop

    ColourPop Debuts New Darth Vader Eye Shadow Palette

    The latest collaboration from ColourPop has arrived and this one is sure to impress any Star Wars fan! The newest palette collaboration to debut is the Darth Vader eye shadow palette, inspired by the “dark side” with pops of color to complete any makeup look for this galaxy, or perhaps another one, far, far away. The pressed palette includes nine different colors, with a set of neutral

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  • 25 February
    Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser FAQ

    Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser FAQ

    The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launches March 1, 2022, from the Walt Disney World Resort offering the latest immersive storytelling experience for Guests from Walt Disney Imagineering aboard a Halcyon cruiser. The first-of-its-kind experience includes interactive story elements, enhanced dining locations onboard the ship, exclusive merchandise, an excursion to Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edg

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  • 25 February
    Mickey at Starcruiser

    FIRST LOOK Video Inside Disney’s Newest Resort Experience

    Ok Disney fans! The Star Wars news is in FULL force! As Walt Disney World Resort prepares for its newest Resort experience's grand opening, we're seeing a FIRST LOOK inside the highly-anticipated adventure. Credit: Disney The Galactic Starcruiser hotel is said to be an experience like no other. It combines the best elements of a Disney cruise, a Disney Resort with a plethora of entertainment, food

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