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  • Jan- 2022 -
    5 January
    Disney Cruise Line covid

    Enter the Year of Wishes Sweepstakes to Win a Disney Cruise Line Vacation Aboard the Disney Wish

    “Wishing” you could spend your next vacation at sea with Disney Cruise Line? Maybe you can! In celebration of the New Year, Disney Cruise Line is hosting a special Year of Wishes Sweepstakes and you have 50 chances to become a winner of your dream Disney cruise vacation. Entering the contest is easy. Head over to to your favorite social media channel and be sure you are following Disne

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  • 5 January
    Disneyland Cast Member

    Increasing COVID-19 Cases Impact Staffing & Paid Time Off Challenges Among Disneyland Cast Members

    While nearly every business type across the country has faced staffing difficulties due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism and hospitality industry along with other areas of the service industry have potentially seen the worst of it. Many locations at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort that have still not reopened are likely the result of continued staffing challenges as

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  • 5 January
    disney-princesses

    Disney Princess Storybook Lockets Have Been Released

    The 1991 movie Beauty and the Beast has been getting a lot of love recently for its 30th anniversary (ranging from new bags and new backpacks to new pins and new Belle wedding dresses from Allure Bridals), and RockLove Jewelry is keeping the love going with a brand new Disney Princess Storybook Locket collection that includes a Beauty and the Beast Storybook pendant necklace alongside four other D

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  • 5 January
    Bright tie-dye Disney World spirit jersey celebrating the magic with a Mickey globe emblem and bold “Est. 1971” lettering—perfect for fans looking to show their love for the park’s iconic history.

    New Tie-Dye Disneyland, Walt Disney World, & Mickey Mouse Spirit Jerseys Now on shopDisney

    shopDisney has been dropping some incredible new styles in their 2021 collections so far, and one of the newest looks that we are most excited about is the release of these tie-dye spirit jerseys! As you are probably aware by now, spirit jerseys have become a staple in any Disney Parks fan's closet over the years. While these pieces of clothing originally debuted in a limited set of colors and wer

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  • 5 January
    Typhoon Lagoon

    $20 Discount Announced for Tickets to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

    Fans of the Walt Disney World Resort have been patiently waiting to the reopening of Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park since it closed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and that time has arrived! Disney's Typhoon Lagoon has officially reopened and we are thrilled to share the news of some special savings you may be able to take advantage of while visiting the park this year. Disney j

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  • 5 January
    Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

    SPECIAL OFFER: Florida Residents & Annual Passholders Save Up to 25% Off Walt Disney World Resort Stays

    We love a good discount when planning our next Walt Disney World vacations, and this morning has been full of news of exciting special offers for trips to the resort early this year. One of the most popular special offers is sure to be the new promotion to save up to $500 off the cost of a resort stay at Walt Disney World select dates in 2022 (read our full post about this offer here). If the date

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  • 5 January
    Donald Duck stands next to a progress bar against a cosmic backdrop, cheerfully greeting Disney fans in the virtual waiting room with a sign that says, "We're Almost in Orbit.

    Disney’s Special Offers Land Guests In Lengthy Online Queue

    Well, apparently we aren't the only ones that like a good Walt Disney World Resort deal! With the news breaking of two new Disney special promotions available, it seems like the Walt Disney World website is overloaded with Guests which resulted in a virtual waiting room. Disney's Art of Animation RELATED: The Disney Skyliner is Set for a Brief Closure in Early 2022 The two promotions include first

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  • 5 January
    Art of Animation Resort

    Disney World Releases NEW Offer to Save Up to $500 on a 5-Night Stay

    If you haven't already had a chance to enjoy Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration, NOW is the perfect time to book that magical trip of a lifetime. Walt Disney World Resort has released a special new offer that allows Guests to save up to $500 on a 5-night stay at select Disney Resort Hotels in Spring and early Summer 2022. Credit: Disney RELATED: Disney’s Magical Express to Offer Retu

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  • 5 January
    California Grill 50th cocktail

    Would You Pay $137 for a Disney Cocktail? THIS You Have to See!

    Located on the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort, California Grill is one of the best Walt Disney World signature restaurant offering an enticing menu with expertly prepared dishes and views of the Magic Kingdom Park (and the fireworks!) As with any Disney signature restaurant, we consider a meal at California Grill to be a bit of a splurge with menu items including high quality sushi, fi

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  • 5 January
    Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

    Disney Park Closing Due to Resurgence in COVID-19

    As we try to push COVID into the back of our minds as we embark on a new year, we're finding it to be more and more difficult as case totals continue to rise once again across the globe. Now, we've learned a Disney Park will be temporarily closing its gates due to the resurgence of cases. Credit: Hong Kong Disneyland COVID is at the forefront of our Disney minds as most recently the Disney Cruise

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