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Jan- 2022 -18 January
Disneyland Paris Looks to Adopt Nation’s ‘Vaccine Pass’ Policy
Just two months before its 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Disneyland Paris Resort announced its intention to follow new health and safety policies enacted by France's national government. Soon, all Guests ages 16 and older might have to provide a “Vaccine Pass” in order to experience Disney Magic on top of–or, replacing–the “Health Pass” already in effect. Ho
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18 January
Kevin Walkaround Character from Disney & Pixar’s “Up!” to Return to Animal Kingdom
Fans of Disney and Pixar's Up may be missing the presence of characters from the hit film at Disney's Animal Kingdom, but one favorite character from the movie is about to make her return. Prior to the Disney park's closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Kevin, the colorful bird Russell is after in Up could be found roaming throughout Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingd
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18 January
Soccer Stars Help Send Seven-Year-Old Cancer Patient to Disney World
From “across the pond” comes a heartwarming story of Disney dreams coming true! Seven-year-old Violet Westwood from Halesowen, England, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in April of 2021. Since she began her battle, her family has attempted to raise enough money to take her to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. According to leicestermercury.co.uk, their goa
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18 January
Director Joss Whedon Denies Threatening Gal Gadot
Even though some Disney fans or Marvel fans might not be very familiar with Gal Gadot (even despite her recent show-stealing turn as an international art thief in the comedic action movie Red Notice), the Wonder Woman actress is about to become a big Disney name because she's set to play the Evil Queen in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Disney — and
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18 January
Disney+ Update: ‘The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse’ Trailer Has Been Released
Mickey Mouse and his friends usually take center stage during the holiday season with classic Mickey Mouse holiday specials or Disney specials on Disney+, but now Mickey is finally getting his own new animated original special with classic Disney characters on the streaming service! On February 18, the new original special The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse will become available — and we h
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17 January
“Moon Knight” Trailer Released!
There's chaos in you… Marvel Studios just unveiled more about their latest Disney Plus series Moon Knight and the latest look at Oscar Isaac in his debut role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check it out: https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios/status/1483272963419824130?s=20 The series follows Marc Spector (Isaac): an ex-Marine who adopts the life of a vigilante after being gifted superpowers a
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17 January
Disney Dreamers Academy Prepares For its 15th Anniversary
Although Disney is mainly known for its work in entertainment, Disney also prides itself on its charity work and its efforts to support younger generations or local nonprofit organizations. One Disney program that is focused on ‘giving back' is called the Disney Dreamers Academy; this exclusive Academy for high school students is celebrating its 15th anniversary year in March, and Disney is
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17 January
1,000+ More Flights, Dozens to Orlando, Canceled due to Winter Storm
As severe winter weather continues to pound the North East and the Mid-West United States on Monday, January 17, over a thousand more flights are being canceled, including dozens destined for Orlando International Airport (MCO). According to Orlando NBC affiliate WESH: “Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, an American Airlines hub, continues to be the hardest hit. More
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17 January
The Magic Kingdom Is Getting Multiple TV Shows
Attention Disney fans: the Magic Kingdom is getting its own TV shows on Disney+! According to Variety (and initially the Hollywood Reporter), “Ronald D. Moore is in the process of developing multiple TV projects at Disney Plus that will be set in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.” There will be more than one project set within the Magic Kingdom, and the first is The Society of Explorers and Adve
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17 January
Pictures: High-Speed Train to Disney World Hits Major Milestone
Published: Jan 17, 2022, at 12:55 pm ET Updated: Jan 18, 2022, at 1:26 pm ET Walt Disney World Guests are one step closer to having direct access from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the Walt Disney World Resort by train. Brightline, South Florida's private high-speed passenger train, is in the process of extending its reach from Miami up to MCO and then to Disney World itself via a station
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