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Jan- 2021 -9 January
Disney Reportedly in Talks to Move Some California Operations to Orlando
With Disneyland in California remaining closed since March 14, it looks like The Walt Disney Co. is rethinking some California operations, with the possibility of moving some operations to the Orlando area, near Walt Disney World. As shared by BizJournals: “The Walt Disney Co., owner and operator of Walt Disney World and the largest employer in Central Florida, is in talks to relocate some o
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9 January
Interview with Imagineer, Joe Rohde, Looks Back on 40 Years of Disney Magic
This week, Joe Rohde bids a fond farewell to Walt Disney Imagineering to embark on new adventures of his own. As we previously shared, Joe recently took to social media to celebrates retirement and even donate his boots to the Walt Disney Archives. This legendary Imagineer will be greatly missed! Disney took the time to interview Joe, as they took a look back on 40 years of Disney magic. Check out
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8 January
“Loki” Additional Seasons Possible?
We are still awaiting for “Loki” to join Disney+ in May, it seems like it is possible that a second season is already being discussed. Tom Hiddleston is returning to the show as “Loki” and it takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” “Loki” also stars Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E. Grant. Kate Herron is directing the show.
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8 January
Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom Ends January 24
Are you a Sorcerer of Magic Kingdom? The interactive scavenger hunt where Hades has an evil plan to make Magic Kingdom park his new summer home, has been a fan favorite for several years now. Sadly, Disney has announced they are ending this spellbinding adventure on January 24. Credit: D23.com We went to the Walt Disney World website to chat with a Disney Cast Member online. We asked
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7 January
Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine Is Back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood & Vine
It's time to head on over to Disney's Hollywood Studios where you'll find some of the most fabulous characters in all of Walt Disney World! At Hollywood & Vine you can snag a reservation 60-days in advance to dine with Minnie and her pals. A different season calls for a new wardrobe, of course! Minnie and friends are now decked out in their Hollywood glitz and glamour for “Silver Screen Dine
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7 January
CASETiFY Disney Phone Cases Coming Soon!
Show your love for Mickey Mouse with these amazing phone casing coming soon to CASETiFY! Coming soon: your chance to show off your Mickey Mouse Club fandom(and the world's most iconic set of ears) with a custom case.And yes, we've got styles for the new iPhone model and AirPods! Credit: CASETiFY Get on the waitlist now to make sure you get your case! Source: CASETiFy
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7 January
Disney Parks Wishables are Now Available on shopDisney!
We were so thrilled to see that Disney Parks Wishables were now available on shopDisney! These adorable micro plushes have typically been a park exclusive, but now we can get them at home as well and there are so many to choose from we can't decide which ones to get first. Take a look and let us know which will be your first purchase. Credit: shopDisney Experience a world on the move with our Wish
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7 January
Ricky Strauss, Disney+ Executive, Departs Disney After 9 Years
Ricky Strauss, one of the key executives that launched Disney+ and former head of marketing for Walt Disney Studios, has announced he is leaving the Disney company after nine years. Strauss’ email to his colleagues is as follows: “Dear team: After nine years with The Walt Disney Company, and much contemplation over the past several months, I have come to the decision that it is time for me t
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6 January
EPCOT’s Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Likely Won’t Open in 2021
As Walt Disney World navigates this 50th Anniversary year after coming off a year of closures and shut downs, the initial list of attractions that were scheduled to open in 2021 is dwindling. We previously shared further confirmation TRON Lightcylce Power Run at Magic Kingdom won't open in 2021, along with a chance EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind: Guardians of the Galaxy won't open in 2021 either. Now, it's
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6 January
Say “I Love You” With This Baby Yoda Box of Chocolates from Target
This year the most important thing you can get your Valentine this year is this Baby Yoda box of chocolates from Target. Who doesn’t love Baby Yoda, The Child, Grogu — whatever you want to call him? This box of chocolates is definitely going to be a winner this year with whomever you choose to gift it to. This is going to be a box they will want to save! The chocolates inside are tasty, of
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