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  • Oct- 2021 -
    4 October
    Lily James, channeling her Cinderella character, appears with light brown hair and fair skin in front of a magical blue backdrop adorned with gold lettering, capturing the enchanting spirit of Disney’s Cinderella experience.
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    Cinderella’s Lily James Is Unrecognizable As Pamela Anderson

    We already know that actors and actresses often transform for their roles–but those transformations are all the more shocking if the actor in question plays a Disney princess! When acteess Lily James played Cinderella beautifully in 2015, the kind nature and warmth of her personality seemed to make the role particularly natural for the British actress. However, Lily is actually “really

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  • 4 October
    Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe storefront at Disneyland, featuring festive signage that reads "Coming Soon" on a vibrant green background, announcing the arrival of the new holiday-themed store in the park.
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    Disneyland Has A New Holiday Store

    Disney has been releasing plenty of new attractions, restaurants, merchandise, and festivities for Disney Guests as part of the 50th anniversary and Halloween celebrations–but as it turns out, the releases aren't over yet! Now Disney has just announced “an all-new holiday store called Plaza Point, coming to the corner of Main Street, U.S.A., and East Plaza Street”. The news was r

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  • 4 October
    Embark on a flavorful adventure with four Disney World-inspired delights: savory soup being poured, sizzling grilled octopus, festive tacos paired with crispy chips, and vibrant tacos served alongside zesty salsa and colorful chips. An ideal feast to celebrate Magia Festivities or relive your favorite Disney dining experiences.
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    Disney World Offers Savory and Flavorful Treats For The “Together We Are Magia” Festivities

    Disney has been treating its Guests to a whole slew of delicious and special foods this month (due to both Halloween and the Walt Disney World Resort's 50th anniversary); now, there's a third reason to celebrate and focus on Disney dining during your stay in the Parks, because Disney World has launched another celebratory event! From now until October 15th, Disney Guests can enjoy special “L

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  • 4 October
    Oswald and Mickey Mouse stand ready for battle on either side of the bold "Disney Heroes vs. Villains: An Epic Showdown" event logo, inviting Disney Parks fans and Pin Traders to experience this can't-miss online spectacular.
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    Disney Pin Traders Will Love This Special Online Event

    Any avid Disney-goer knows of the Disney pins; these are collectible pins, often well-crafted, usually portraying Disney characters, movie scenes, or Disney attractions within the Parks! Some of the pins are more rare than others, and trading pins with a lanyard-wearing Cast Member has always been a thrill. It's also a nice way to connect and communicate with other Disney Guests; if you see anothe

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  • 2 October
    The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus strike playful, scheming poses in a dramatically lit room, channeling Halloween magic as they dream up this year’s 31 Nights of Halloween festivities.
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    Check the Full Schedule for Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween!

    A Halloween tradition, Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween promotion is now upon us, and it features A LOT of Hocus Pocus! This month's programming includes hit family classics ranging from Matilda to The Addams Family, plus a variety of Disney movies (think Maleficent and The Nightmare Before Christmas just to name a few) in between. We can't wait to cozy up on the couch for some Halloween family f

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  • 2 October
    A cheerful Disney cast member in a bright yellow uniform, representing unionized staff, greets guests with a wave outside the entrance to Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.
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    You Can Now Send Cast Member Compliments in the My Disney Experience App!

    The magic that makes a Walt Disney World vacation truly special really does come from its Cast Members! Disney Cast Members work incredibly hard to create happiness every day so you can have memories that last a lifetime, and we always recommend leaving a compliment for them whenever you can so their efforts can be recognized. Now Disney has made it easier than ever to thank a Cast Member, by addi

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  • 1 October
    A Snow White character lookalike with flowing blonde hair, dressed in a sparkling blue gown and pearl earrings, poses gracefully against a dramatic backdrop, capturing the enchanting elegance of fairytale princesses seen at major theme park shows and parades.
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    Will Saoirse Ronan’s Snow White Movie Ever Happen?

    When we first watch Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars movies, it's hard to imagine how much time and effort is behind them. But movies can actually flounder in the development process for years or decades (just look at the Uncharted movie coming out for an example of that!), and as it happens, there's one classic Disney princess story that still hasn't happened yet. The Irish actress Saoirse Ronan was

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  • 1 October
    The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus cheerfully pose together in their signature witch costumes and makeup, delighting fans.
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    Disney Has New Hocus Pocus Merchandise

    It's officially Halloween season! Time to break out the candy corn and start planning your Halloween costume (after you finishing watching the TV special for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary, of course)! Disneyland was already in the Halloween spirit with the Oogie Boogie Bash, and now there's even more ways to celebrate Halloween with Disney–because new Hocus Pocus merchandise has just

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  • 1 October
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    The Backstreet Boy Who Worked In Disney World

    Anyone who fancies themselves a fan of boy bands from the 1990s will recognize names like 98 Degrees, N'SYNC, and the Backstreet Boys–and one of the leads in the Backstreet Boys, Kevin, appeared on Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary special tonight for a very magical reason! As it turns out, Kevin Richardson is not just a Backstreet Boy–he's also a previous Disney World Resort Cast M

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  • 1 October
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    COVID Cases Close Down Broadway’s Aladdin Again

    Earlier this week, the cast of Disney's Aladdin was finally back on stage for the musical's opening night on Broadway. The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen were all making joyful returns, and the casts' members all expressed their excitement in an interview with D23 earlier this September. There was even a unique and emotional performance on The View Wednesday morning, in which the lead duos from al

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