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  • Aug- 2021 -
    30 August
    Elsa, Sven, Olaf, and Anna from Frozen greet guests with happy smiles in front of sparkling snow at Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, filling the park with festive cheer and magical moments for visitors.
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    Olaf Gets Recognition During Disney’s 50th

    When Frozen was released, few Disney fans could have predicted that one of its most popular characters would not be a Disney princess. Olaf the sentient warm-hugs-loving snowman became a favorite rapidly after Elsa used her magical ice powers to create him for her sister Anna, and his comedic timing made him stand out among all of the standard Disney sidekicks. Olaf also serves as one of the more

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  • 30 August
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    The Jungle Cruise Gets a Second Film

    The Disney ride “Jungle Cruise” has been exciting and amusing Disney Guests since it opened as one of the original Disney Parks' rides in 1955, and the brand-new Jungle Cruise movie that's inspired by it (and that stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt) has been equally successful so far. Just this weekend, it reached new heights by ascending past $100 million in t

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  • 30 August
    Mickey Mouse proudly waves next to the words "Walt Disney World annual passholder" on a bright yellow background, capturing the excitement of being part of the Disney Annual Passholder community.
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    Disney’s Annual Passes Are Out

    The highly-anticipated annual passes are back as of September 8th, with four new offerings! These include the Incredi-pass for $1299, the Sorcerer pass for $899, the Pirate pass for $699, and the Pixie Dust Pass for $399. The water park and sports passes, as well as the PhotoPass options, can be added for $99 each plus tax; this applies to all four different passes, whereas in the past Disney Gues

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  • 29 August
    Collage featuring Anna and Elsa from Frozen, surrounded by magical Arendelle scenes, with the text: Celebrate World Princess Week with an Icy Duet performed by Disney’s iconic sisters at the parks.
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    It’s an Icy Duet for the World Princess Week Finale

    For World Princess Week‘s magical ending, Disney has chosen to honor not one but two princesses–well, a princess and a queen! The sisters from Frozen and Frozen 2, Anna and Elsa, are today's honorees. These heroines are some of Disney's most well-known, due to the meteoric success of their movies, and due to their endearing personalities. Anna (played by Kristen Bell) is the younger si

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  • 29 August
    Collage of Belle from Beauty and the Beast, showcasing her iconic stained glass window, animated film scenes, and Belle greeting guests during a live performance at a Disney park—an enchanting tribute for World Princess Week or dedicated Disney fans.
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    Disney’s Bookworm Gets A Big Moment in World Princess Week

    We already had a hunch about who Saturday's honored Disney princess was going to be for World Princess Week, since there was a hint released yesterday during Mulan's day, and we were correct! Today's special princess is “The Beauty and The Beast”‘s Belle, the ingenue from France who willingly becomes a captive for a cursed Beast in his castle after her father, an eccentric invent

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  • 29 August
    A vibrant Mulan-themed collage featuring a parade float from a Disney Parks celebration, a princess backpack available at park merchandise shops, the tranquil China Pavilion garden from EPCOT, and official artwork of Mulan—all capturing the spirit of World Princess Week in the parks.
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    Mulan Takes Center Stage In World Princess Week

    Courage has been one of the two major focuses for Disney's Ultimate Princess Celebration and international World Princess Week (with the other being kindness), and Friday's honored princess certainly has courage in spades. Mulan, the strong young woman who disguised herself as a man to enter the army and save China, and who became a “legendary warrior“, was celebrated with a wide varie

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  • 27 August
    Mickey Mouse and a festively dressed guest wearing a skull hat pose amidst sparkling Christmas decorations at an exclusive holiday party in Magic Kingdom, radiating the joy and wonder of Disney World's seasonal celebrations.
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    One Magic Kingdom Event Sells Out While Another High Priced Party Remains Wide Open

    It's a frightfully fun time to visit Walt Disney World! Even though we haven't quite turned the corner to September yet, Magic Kingdom is filled with Halloween fun from decor to merchandise, holiday treats, and everything in between. While we may be missing “Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party”, Disney has replaced the special-ticketed event with “Disney After Hours Boo Bash

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  • 26 August
    Four savory crêpes—ham, egg, cheese, and salmon—are beautifully plated beside a vibrant La Crêperie de Paris opening sign, giving EPCOT fans an appetizing sneak peek at the newest restaurant in the France Pavilion at Walt Disney World.
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    A Preview of Disney’s Newest Restaurant’s Menu is Revealed

    Disney never disappoints when it comes to food, particularly in Epcot, so Walt Disney World's upcoming French restaurant is eagerly awaited by many Disney Guests and foodies! The name of the restaurant is La Crêperie de Paris, and it will be “a traditional crêperie…inspired by the Brittany region of France”. This restaurant is focusing on galettes and dessert crêpes, as well as a

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  • 26 August
    Doctor Strange in his signature red-caped coat stands on the left, while Elsa with her glowing braid and sparkling gown is on the right; both face forward, sharing a knowing glance as if plotting a magical surprise for guests.
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    Is Doctor Strange Secretly Elsa?

    Marvel Studios released the teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated movie “Spider-man: No Way Home” earlier this week, and while reactions to the trailer were overwhelmingly positive, some reactions were completely unexpected. Fans of the Marvel cinematic universe and fans of Disney princesses have connected Doctor Strange, the Marvel superhero who becomes Spider-man's mentor in the

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  • 26 August
    Collage featuring Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, shown in both her animated movie appearance and as seen at Disney Parks, with festive World Princess Week graphics—a vibrant tribute for theme park guests and fans who dream of Ariel’s undersea adventures.
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    Ariel Goes Under the Sea For World Princess Week

    We've been tracking World Princess Week and its honorees all week long, and today's star is the Little Mermaid! Disney resorts around the world are celebrating this spunky mermaid's “unflappable spirit” with special offerings and events. The classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, about a mermaid (Ariel) who longs to be human, falls in love with a prince (Prince Eric), and overcome

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