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  • Sep- 2021 -
    20 September
    Disney Princess-inspired character evolving from ages 15 to 38 between 1992 and 2015, capturing her magical transformation over the years in a style familiar to fans of modern Disney theme parks.

    How Would the Disney Princesses Look Now?

    Everyone is familiar with Disney princesses' recognizable features since we've all seen them in their respective Disney movies–but how would the princesses look if we could meet them here in 2021? An artist named Izaque Arias has answered that question by depicting each of the classic Disney princesses as if they really had lived and matured to be in the present day! The artist started with

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  • 20 September
    California Grill

    California Grill Has A Limited-Edition Anniversary Menu

    As part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” (aka Disney World's 50th anniversary), the California Grill is bringing in a new menu for a special dining experience! The favorites recommended on the Disney Parks Blog are the California Grill Sushi Classics Trio, the House-Made Artisanal-Style Duck á la Orange Pizza, and The Oak-Fired Filet of Beef. The first meal listed in those three fav

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  • 20 September
    The Space 220 Restaurant sign stands next to a striking blue globe, surrounded by vibrant red and green landscaping just outside EPCOT, inviting Disney fans to experience this immersive dining adventure before boarding the space elevator for a simulated ride above Earth.

    This New Disney Restaurant Has A Special Elevator For Guests

    The Space 220 restaurant just opened this morning at Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Guests are already boarding their intergalactic flights to dine–because apparently they have to take a very unique elevator ride! Journalist Ashley Carter is live-tweeting from the event, and revealed some images and footage of the experience. Grabbing our boarding pass for our “elevator ride” to space.

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  • 20 September
    At Space 220, an out-of-this-world dining experience awaits with three eye-catching offerings: crispy fried bites served with garden-fresh veggies, a cosmic purple beverage, and an indulgent dessert topped with a rich caramel drizzle—all celebrating the restaurant’s much-anticipated grand opening at EPCOT.

    Space 220 Officially Opens

    The menu for the Space 220 restaurant in Walt Disney World Resort was just unveiled last week, and now Space 220 is officially open for business in EPCOT! According to Disney's website, Guests can “dine among the stars at an all-new restaurant that’s out of this world” and get a nice dose of “stellar adventure” during their meal. Space 220 is part of the Mission: SPACE pavi

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  • 20 September
    A festive autumn wreath featuring sunflowers and a pumpkin intricately carved to resemble Winnie the Pooh decorates a brick post beneath a classic lantern, evoking charming Main Street, U.S.A. vibes—ideal inspiration for Disney Park fans searching for seasonal craft ideas with magical flair.

    Disney Has A New DIY For You To Try This Autumn

    Autumn is slowly beginning to appear on the coattails of summer, and Walt Disney World is definitely ready for the season! Although most people associate fall at the Disney parks with Halloween celebrations, Disney World's 50th anniversary means that there's going to be a lot of special decor going up in the parks before October 1st. One autumnal Disney staple that always heralds in the season wil

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  • 19 September
    Tokyo Disney Cookbook

    Tokyo Disney Resort is Finally Releasing an Official Cookbook!

    Tokyo Disney Resort is known for some of the most interesting and tasty dining options of any Disney theme park around the world, and we are thrilled to share that the resort is planning to release an official cookbook on September 22, 2021. The new cookbook will feature 62 recipes from Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea with a number of fan-favorites included as well as a couple of listings by

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  • 19 September
    Enchanted Disney

    Zales Debuts Jewelry in Their New Enchanted Disney Collection

    Disney jewelry pieces, especially engagement rings, are always trending, and Zales has led the charge in offering unique styles based on a wide variety of Disney characters. The new Enchanted Disney Collection is no exception and we're excited to dive in and show you what's new! The new arrivals in the Enchanted Disney Collection cover the expected Disney Princess characters in their designs, but

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  • 19 September
    Disneyland

    Thousands of Cast Members Join Class Action Lawsuit Against Disneyland Over Wages

    The low pay for many Disneyland Cast Members along with the high cost of living near Anaheim, California has been causing housing and food insecurities for a number of years, and now the majority of Cast Members are joining a class action lawsuit against the resort in hopes of gaining a living wage. The 25,000 (of Disneyland's total 32,000) Cast Members involved in the suit allege that the company

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  • 18 September
    Most Magical Celebration on Earth

    ABC Shares a Sneak Peek at “The Most Magical Story on Earth” Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Special

    ABC is spreading some pixie dust “The Most Magical Story on Earth,” in celebration of Walt Disney World‘s 50th anniversary, and they just shared a teaser video of the upcoming special on Instagram! The special is set to celebrate the legacy of the past 50 years of the Walt Disney World Resort. Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, the special will include a variety of celebrity guests inclu

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  • 18 September
    A joyful U.S. Army soldier in uniform stands on a wooden path surrounded by lush greenery and an overcast sky, radiating the heartfelt spirit of the magical homecoming moments often celebrated at Disney parks.

    Walt Disney World Welcomes a Hero Home to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

    Gil Mercado, a 22-year-old culinary Cast Member at Disney's Yacht Club resort was recently welcomed back to his home resort by the Walt Disney Company following a six-month deployment in Afghanistan. Mercado just served his second tour of duty in the Middle East with the U.S. Army Reserves and other Cast Members and Disney leaders were thrilled to honor him with a warm welcome home at Walt Disney

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