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  • Sep- 2021 -
    21 September
    Disney+ Day logo with a sweeping blue arc set against a deep blue backdrop, capturing the festive spirit and magical anticipation fans experience at Disney parks during special events.
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    Disney+ Day to Take Place November 12!

    Disney just shared that new programs will stream for Disney+ Day on November 12, 2021! Some of the brand new specials set to air include a new run of shorts featuring Olaf from Frozen, the first short from Disney/Pixar's Luca, titled “Ciao Alberto,” a special on Boba Fett's legacy and more! Also on November 12, Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Disney's Jungle Crui

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  • 21 September
    Dazzling performers in vibrant costumes light up the stage with live music in front of a massive, festively decorated skull backdrop, captivating a crowd of theme park guests. The energy feels like the buzz outside the Mickey's PhilharMagic theater at Magic Kingdom when it's temporarily closed for refurbishment and everyone is eager to discover new entertainment throughout the park.
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    Mickey’s PhilharMagic to Close for Month-Long Refurbishment

    This November, Mickey's PhilharMagic will debut a new scene for the first time since the attraction opened to Guests in the Magic Kingdom in 2003. To make way for the new scene and other enhancements around the theater, the show is scheduled to close for a refurbishment beginning on October 11. When it reopens on November 12, Guests will be able to join Miguel, Dante, and more characters from the

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  • 21 September
    Vault Collection display
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    Take a Sneak Peak at Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Shop Designs

    We cannot get enough of Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise coming to the parks this year, and today we're excited to share a sneak peak at the latest shopping collection for the upcoming celebration, the Vault Collection! Arriving just for “The World's Most Magical Celebration,” the Walt Disney World Vault Collection is a celebration of vintage-inspired merchandise that is

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  • 21 September
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    Space 220 Restaurant Now Operating With a Virtual Queue

    Following yesterday's crowds at the official opening for Space 220, EPCOT's newest restaurant, Guests in the park today are reporting that they are able to join a virtual queue and thereby avoid crowds and lines. At the restaurant's opening, Guests were seen running to Space 220 from the entrance of EPCOT right when the park opened to get themselves a space in line. (The restaurant is not acceptin

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  • 21 September
    Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT features expansive windows revealing breathtaking views of Earth and outer space, immersing guests in a galactic dining adventure. The bustling restaurant is filled with visitors and attentive staff, creating an out-of-this-world atmosphere that transports diners on an interstellar journey as they enjoy their meal.
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    Sorry Disney Adults, Space 220 Restaurant’s Souvenir Sipper and Trading Cards Are for Kids Only

    The online Disney fandom has been abuzz with news about Space 220, the newest restaurant to open in Walt Disney World's EPCOT. Whether it be for the unique experience of blasting off in an elevator to space for lunch or dinner, the delicious sounding pre-fixe menu options, or simply just the excitement of something new to try, there is a lot to take in with this new Disney dining experience…

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  • 21 September
    Empty Coca-Cola glass bottles neatly lined up on a rack inside a vibrant soda shop, evoking the playful atmosphere of Club Cool at EPCOT, as guests refill their cups at themed drink dispensers in the background.
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    Club Cool Gets A Warm Reception

    Disney World has gone through a lot of updates lately in the Disney parks (with refurbishments extending all the way into 2022 for rides like Expedition Everest), and one particular update has already opened for Disney visitors! Club Cool, the Coca Cola shop and crowd favorite, has had a completely modern makeover. So far, the new version of the classic Coke store is receiving positive reviews fro

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  • 21 September
    EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
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    Disney is Hosting Auditions for Storyteller Performers for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

    It may be hard to believe, but this year's EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is almost right around the corner! This year's festival runs November 26 to December 30, 2021, following the end of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival on November 20, so Walt Disney World has just released the audition details for new storytellers in World Showcase. Last year's EPCOT International Fes

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  • 21 September
    A Disney fan explores the Disney Institute website on their laptop, surrounded by festive graphics marking 50 years of Walt Disney World magic and showcasing exciting online courses inspired by the park experience.
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    Disney Institute Has A Special Online Course For You

    Walt Disney once famously said that “When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” If you're a curious Disney fan, then the Disney Institute has just unveiled something perfect for you! The Disney Parks Blog has released “a sneak peek” into the brand-new online course that allows any and all adult Disney fans to delve deep into the history and the behind-the-scenes s

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  • 21 September
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    Broadway’s New Aladdin and Jasmine Release a Teaser of Their Famous Duet

    Disney is finally back on Broadway (with three shows: Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin), and Disney's Aladdin cast have just released a beautiful rendition of “A Whole New World” as a teaser for audiences coming to see the Broadway production! Since the lead couple is being played by newcomers Michael Maliakel (as Aladdin) and Shoba Narayan (as Princess Jasmine), Disney fans are part

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  • 21 September
    Disneyland and Walt Disney World official album CD and cover showcasing vibrant images of the parks, classic attractions, and the spectacular musical legacy Disney fans love. This special collection celebrates the everyday magic cast members bring to life in every corner of both resorts.
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    A Longtime Cast Member Reflects on Disney’s Musical History

    Disney Guests are already familiar with the lovely music that fills Disney movies, but there's also lots of signature music within the Disney parks or rides. Cast Member Steven Miller took to the Disney Parks Blog to write about his memories of Disney music, praising the signature Disney style and saying that Disney theme parks' music “transports me to places only Disney can create”. 

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