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  • Jun- 2020 -
    1 June
    Shanghai Disney Resort

    Progress! Guests with General Admission Tickets Can Now Make Reservations to Shanghai Disneyland

    This is progress Disney fans! Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney Park to reopen on May 11 amidst the pandemic. We’ve been watching their progression of phased reopening closely as we are curious if Walt Disney World will follow much of the same procedures and steps as Shanghai. We’re excited to share that Shanghai Disney Resort has updated their website with the below message allowing reserv

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  • May- 2020 -
    31 May
    Left: Pineapple Whip Freeze; right: Dole Whip soft serve in a cup with straw, perfect treats to enjoy under the Disney sun.

    Taco Bell’s Pineapple Whip Freeze vs. Disney’s Dole Whip

    Taco Bell is cooling off the summer with a signature drink called the Pineapple Whip Freeze, and everyone seems to be raving about it! While us Disney fans are stuck at home and unable to tackle the parks until mid-July at the earliest, we’re starting to crave our favorite Disney snacks. Yep – the refreshing Dole Whip is first up on our cravings list! Rumor is Taco Bell’s Pineapple Whip Freeze can

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  • 31 May
    Three smiling Disney cast members—two men in suits and a woman in a dark top—pose portrait-style, radiating Disney magic.

    The Walt Disney Company Releases a Message to Cast Members in a Time of Unrest

    Today on the The Walt Disney Company website Disney leadership including Bob Chapek, Bob Iger & Latondra Newton shared a message with fellow employees regarding “Resolve in a Time of Unrest”. With the recent news and reactions surrounding George Floyd, Disney reaches out to employees with the following message:   Dear Fellow Employee, The recent killing of George Floyd as well as other instan

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  • 31 May
    Celebrate Father’s Day with a Mandalorian tee, Mickey Mouse cufflinks, and a sleek coffee maker—only at shopDisney!.

    Top Picks for Father’s Day with shopDisney

    It’s ALMOST Father’s Day! No worries if you don’t know what you’re getting Dad just yet. Head on over to shopDisney.com where you’ll find several Disney inspired items a Disney Dad is sure to love! Here are our top picks below. Happy shopping!   1. Mickey Mouse Business Card Holder – Walt Disney Studios The Mickey Mouse Business Card Holder is available for $12.95 plus taxes and shipping. Mickey l

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  • 31 May
    A whimsical witch greets guests beside poison apple pies with skull designs, set against a lively Magic Kingdom backdrop.

    The Evil Queen’s Mini Poison Apple Pies Recipe

    Just one bite and all your dreams will come true! The Evil Queen has inspired Family.Disney.com to stir up a wickedly frightful recipe you won’t have troubles convincing others to take a bite of! Check out this delicious recipe below as inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The Evil Queen’s Mini Poison Apple Pies Ingredients (serves 6): 1 can whole berry cranberries1 apple, peeled and diced

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  • 31 May
    Three flower pots with vibrant signs—"GOOD BYE," "HELLO," "YOU SHINE"—capture the magic of it’s a small world at Disney Parks.

    DIY Flower Pot Stakes Inspired by “it’s a small world”

    it’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland Park recently celebrated an anniversary on May 28th! What better way to celebrate than bringing a little piece of the attraction right to your home. Family.Disney.com is sharing DIY Flower Pot Stakes that will bring mini versions of these iconic signs into your garden space. Before you begin the DIY project, you can also check out the video below for a

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  • 16 May
    Disney Springs

    1st Part of Disney World Resort Opening May 20th – Here’s What You Need To Know

    Disney World has announced the reopening process for Disney Springs! It is so good to see signs of life coming back to Disney World! Here is the latest from by Matt Simon, Vice President, Disney Springs Wednesday, May 20, will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. With the safety and well-being of our

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  • 8 May
    Disney Springs _ disney fanatic

    Disney Springs Begins Phased Reopening Starting May 20, 2020

    As annnounced today, by Matt Simon VP of Disney Springs, in a post on the Disney Parks Blog. A phased reopening of Disney Springs will begin on May 20. Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences that are owned by third-party operating participants will begin to open during this initial phase. The rest of Walt Disney World Resort w

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  • 6 May
    Reopening

    Disney Shares Plans For Reopening Disney World Parks

    Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer calls Shanghai Disneyland reopening date ‘an encouraging sign for Disney parks’ ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney Co. officials have yet to reveal when its U.S. theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, will reopen due to the coronavirus pandemic but during an earnings call Tuesday company executives provided a glimpse of the measures theme park staff and guests will

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  • 4 May
    Disney Castle

    Gov. Ron DeSantis says most of Florida can begin first phase of reopening May 4

    Disney fans anxiously await news from Disney World regarding the reopening of Disney parks. Today, May 4th marks the first step towards that eventuality. While parks are not open as yet, Florida governor announced that the first stage of reopening Florida begins this first Monday of May with limited re-openings of businesses, Depending on how well this goes, stage 2 will then be put into effect wh

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