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Jun- 2020 -1 June
“Olaf” (aka Josh Gad) Surprises Health Care Worker’s Daughter
Grab a few tissues and get ready for the feels! Good Morning America (GMA) has been celebrating health care workers regularly throughout this pandemic. They most recently celebrated Ashley, a health care worker and founder of Pittsburgh’s first COVID-19 testing unit. We all know that the struggle of working around the clock must be surreal right now, and Ashley manages to keep it together… even wi
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1 June
Disneyland Opens Reservations Beginning July 15
Even though Disneyland has yet to announced when they may begin reopening, they did update their website information to reflect reservations are available beginning July 15, 2020. The Disneyland website states: For Guests who are interested in modifying their existing travel dates or making a new reservation for a future vacation, reservations are currently available for travel dates
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1 June
Refunds are Rolling in for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders!
Do you pay for your Walt Disney World Annual Pass monthly? If so, you may be seeing refunds are beginning to roll in. On April 5, Disney stopped the automatic drafting of the monthly payments and promised to refund payments made between March 14 and April 4. It looks like those refunds have begun as Annual Passholders that pay monthly are reporting the good news. Whether you pay monthly or in full
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1 June
Progress! Guests with General Admission Tickets Can Now Make Reservations to Shanghai Disneyland
This is progress Disney fans! Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney Park to reopen on May 11 amidst the pandemic. We’ve been watching their progression of phased reopening closely as we are curious if Walt Disney World will follow much of the same procedures and steps as Shanghai. We’re excited to share that Shanghai Disney Resort has updated their website with the below message allowing reserv
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May- 2020 -31 May
Taco Bell’s Pineapple Whip Freeze vs. Disney’s Dole Whip
Taco Bell is cooling off the summer with a signature drink called the Pineapple Whip Freeze, and everyone seems to be raving about it! While us Disney fans are stuck at home and unable to tackle the parks until mid-July at the earliest, we’re starting to crave our favorite Disney snacks. Yep – the refreshing Dole Whip is first up on our cravings list! Rumor is Taco Bell’s Pineapple Whip Freeze can
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31 May
The Walt Disney Company Releases a Message to Cast Members in a Time of Unrest
Today on the The Walt Disney Company website Disney leadership including Bob Chapek, Bob Iger & Latondra Newton shared a message with fellow employees regarding “Resolve in a Time of Unrest”. With the recent news and reactions surrounding George Floyd, Disney reaches out to employees with the following message: Dear Fellow Employee, The recent killing of George Floyd as well as other instan
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31 May
Top Picks for Father’s Day with shopDisney
It’s ALMOST Father’s Day! No worries if you don’t know what you’re getting Dad just yet. Head on over to shopDisney.com where you’ll find several Disney inspired items a Disney Dad is sure to love! Here are our top picks below. Happy shopping! 1. Mickey Mouse Business Card Holder – Walt Disney Studios The Mickey Mouse Business Card Holder is available for $12.95 plus taxes and shipping. Mickey l
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31 May
The Evil Queen’s Mini Poison Apple Pies Recipe
Just one bite and all your dreams will come true! The Evil Queen has inspired Family.Disney.com to stir up a wickedly frightful recipe you won’t have troubles convincing others to take a bite of! Check out this delicious recipe below as inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The Evil Queen’s Mini Poison Apple Pies Ingredients (serves 6): 1 can whole berry cranberries1 apple, peeled and diced
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31 May
DIY Flower Pot Stakes Inspired by “it’s a small world”
it’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland Park recently celebrated an anniversary on May 28th! What better way to celebrate than bringing a little piece of the attraction right to your home. Family.Disney.com is sharing DIY Flower Pot Stakes that will bring mini versions of these iconic signs into your garden space. Before you begin the DIY project, you can also check out the video below for a
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16 May
1st Part of Disney World Resort Opening May 20th – Here’s What You Need To Know
Disney World has announced the reopening process for Disney Springs! It is so good to see signs of life coming back to Disney World! Here is the latest from by Matt Simon, Vice President, Disney Springs Wednesday, May 20, will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. With the safety and well-being of our
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