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Jan- 2022 -25 January
Video Captures Yet Another Fight at Walt Disney World, This Time in the Magic Kingdom
It is no secret that tensions have been higher than normal in public spaces since COVID-19 became a part of our lives, and unfortunately, Walt Disney World does not seem to be immune to it. Earlier we reported an incident where an irate Guest lost her temper when a Cast Member simply moved her stroller, and before that, we shared a video of a fight that broke out between Guests in Toy Story Land a
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25 January
The Little Mermaid Has Exclusive New Disney Princess Wedding Dresses from Allure Bridals
With more and more Disney fans realizing that Disney weddings are actually not as expensive as they might have assumed, the appeal of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings has only continued to grow for engaged couples — but did you know that Allure Bridals has a jaw-dropping collection of official Disney Fairy Tale Wedding dresses and that there have been some new additions to the Disney Fairy Tale We
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25 January
Confirmed: “Percy Jackson” Series Green-lit for Disney+
After months and months of talk, author Rick Riordan announced on January 25, 2022, that his beloved book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians was officially coming to Disney+ as a brand new original series. The announcement was shared over Twitter which you can watch below, saying: “The wait is over, demigods! I am thrilled to be the first to tell you that Percy Jackson and the OlympiansÂ
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25 January
Luisa Merch Is Outselling Isabela Merch
With all of Encanto‘s awards, positive reviews, and chart-topping music, it's no surprise that the Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmakers have capitalized on Encanto‘s popularity with plenty of Encanto merchandise. What may surprise many Disney fans, however, is the fact that one specific character's merchandise and products are becoming particularly popular — even more so than
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25 January
NEW “Pixar Day at Sea” Coming to Select Disney Cruise Line Itineraries in 2023
An all-new celebration featuring favorite Disney and Pixar characters is coming to Disney Cruise Line next year! The Disney Parks Blog just shared the news that “Pixar Day at Sea” will take place on select sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy beginning in 2023. This new special event will take place exclusively on select seven-night cruises on the Disney Fantasy beginning right with the
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25 January
OpEd: The Disney Park Pass System at Walt Disney World Needs an Overhaul
The Disney Park Pass system was introduced when the Walt Disney World Resort reopened following its closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. At the time, and even now at least in some parts of the country, the reservation system Disney uses is a fairly standard practice given the way travel and attractions have changed to handle crowds during the pandemic. Now, we have confirma
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25 January
‘Encanto’ Character Luisa Madrigal Receives Love from Fans Worldwide
Disney fans already knew that the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto, which premired in November in theaters and was released onto the streaming service Disney+ on Christmas Eve, has made quite a splash. The movie has won a Golden Globe, received multiple other awards or award nominations, and has even broken Frozen‘s record with its music! The characters from the movie have also go
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25 January
Applications Are Now Open for the Disney College Program!
Dreaming of participating in the world's most magical internship? Applications are now live for the Disney College Program! This unique internship opportunity allows college students from around the country to live in company-sponsored housing right by Walt Disney World, work in Disney parks and resorts, take college classes and even earn credit. Here's what you need to know about applying to the
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24 January
Review: Does ‘How I Met Your Father’ Hold a Candle to ‘How I Met Your Mother’?
Younger actress Hilary Duff has come back to the attention of former Lizzie McGuire fans lately due to her confessed addiction to a certain Encanto song, her desire for a Lizzie McGuire reboot with Disney+ or Hulu, and her new lead role on the Hulu original series How I Met Your Father, which is a spin-off of the multiple-Emmy Award-winning show How I Met Your Mother. The original show How I Met Y
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24 January
Disney World Park Reservations Now Required Through 2024
It appears that the Park Pass Reservation System at the Walt Disney World Resort is not going anywhere for at least another two years. Disney Fanatic heard word that would-be Guests could start booking trips into late 2023 and early 2024, but they are required to make Theme Park Reservations. We went to the Walt Disney World Resort Website to investigate, and we can confirm that the Theme Park Res
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