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  • Feb- 2022 -
    25 February
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    List: Every Disney Star Named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

    For over 30 years, People magazine has been documenting the world's “Sexiest Man Alive” on the cover of its yearly special issue. Despite what the title might imply, the honor is not attained by a perennial Hunger Games-style arena fight with past winners where the last man standing is, in fact, the “Sexiest Man Alive.” Instead, we are treated to the editor's yearly musings

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  • 24 February
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    Try “Mama Odie’s Trail Mix” Recipe from the Ultimate Princess Celebration

    Most Disney events come with lots of delicious meals or recipes, and the ongoing Ultimate Princess Celebration has been no different since it kicked off with World Princess Week last year. You can now try a unique breakfast called “Tiana's Toast” (check out the recipe here) as well as this delightfully flavorful New Orleans trail mix inspired by Mama Odie from the 2009 Disney movie The

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  • 24 February
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    Try This “Tiana Toast” Recipe from the Ultimate Princess Celebration

    The Ultimate Princess Celebration is still going strong with special events and honorees, but now there are some Disney princess recipes for Disney fanatics to try, too! Check out this recipe for “Tiana Toast” (inspired by New Orleans chef Tiana from the 2009 animated movie The Princess and the Frog) shared as part of the celebration! Some Disney recipes can seem intimidating (like thi

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  • 24 February
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    Julianne and Derek Hough Will Recreate Iconic Dances in a Pre-Oscar Special

    Disney darlings (and siblings) Julianne Hough and Derek Hough are taking the stage once again in a TV special — this time right before the Academy Awards! The duo will apparently be leading a special called Step Into…The Movies, in which they will be recreating iconic dances and legendary cinematic performances from movies a week before the Oscars. According to Deadline, at least one feature

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  • 24 February
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    Simu Liu Joins the ‘Barbie’ Movie

    Shang-Chi actor Simu Liu is taking his character's love of accessorizing with rings (ten of them, to be precise) and switching it to a love of accessorizing with Barbie dolls — maybe! The actor is in negotiations to join the A-list cast of an upcoming Barbie movie, according to Hollywood Reporter. Although celebrity negotiations can go sideways right up until someone calls “action̶

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  • 24 February
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    Three Disney Attractions Are Switching Exclusively to Genie+ Lightning Lanes

    Disney Guests have gone through many adjustments recently as Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort undergo changes, with the most notable change being the switch to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, and the changes are continuing! Journalist Scott Gustin shared on Twitter that three Walt Disney World Resort attractions are being changed from Individual Lightning Lane selection attractions to Ge

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  • 24 February
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    Why Hasn’t Walt Disney World Built a Fifth Theme Park?

    With Walt Disney World crowds on the rise and new hotels and resorts popping up, you may have wondered, why hasn't Disney built a fifth park? It looks like Walt Disney World property has the space for it, and surely Disney fans would be thrilled to find new ways to experience their favorite vacation destination, and yet, it hasn't happened. Here are some possibilities for why that is. There's enou

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  • 24 February

    Spring Break Update: Disney Park Reservations Already Selling Out!

    It appears that some proactive Disney Fanatics are already planning their Spring Break Vacation as two days in March are already showing at least one Park completely booked up. According to the Disney World Website, Theme Parks are already booked up for Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15 for Theme Park Ticket Holders and Select Resort Hotel Guests. On March 14, Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's

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  • 24 February
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    March 2022: Here’s What’s Happening at Walt Disney World

    Hello, March! As we roll into a new month and vacation plans are underway, you'll want to be aware of what's happening at Walt Disney World in March 2022. Let's get to it! “The World's Most Magical Celebration” Is Underway Credit: Disney Walt Disney World Resort's 50th Anniversary (deemed “The World's Most Magical Celebration”) is well underway. The celebration began on Oct

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  • 24 February

    Has Disney World Finally Picked an End Date for its Park Pass System?

    On January 24, we shared the news that The Walt Disney World Resort extended the life of its Theme Park Reservation System until January 18, 2024, for Theme Park Ticket Holders and Select Resort Hotel Guests. One month has now gone by, and the latest date one can make a Theme Park Reservation is still January 18, 2024. Is Disney finally ready to put a stop to this system? Related: How Can Walt Dis

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