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Jan- 2021 -7 January
Disney Parks Wishables are Now Available on shopDisney!
We were so thrilled to see that Disney Parks Wishables were now available on shopDisney! These adorable micro plushes have typically been a park exclusive, but now we can get them at home as well and there are so many to choose from we can't decide which ones to get first. Take a look and let us know which will be your first purchase. [google_ad] Credit: shopDisney Experience a world on the move w
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7 January
Ricky Strauss, Disney+ Executive, Departs Disney After 9 Years
Ricky Strauss, one of the key executives that launched Disney+ and former head of marketing for Walt Disney Studios, has announced he is leaving the Disney company after nine years. [google_ad] Strauss’ email to his colleagues is as follows: “Dear team: After nine years with The Walt Disney Company, and much contemplation over the past several months, I have come to the decision that it is t
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6 January
EPCOT’s Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Likely Won’t Open in 2021
As Walt Disney World navigates this 50th Anniversary year after coming off a year of closures and shut downs, the initial list of attractions that were scheduled to open in 2021 is dwindling. We previously shared further confirmation TRON Lightcylce Power Run at Magic Kingdom won't open in 2021, along with a chance EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind: Guardians of the Galaxy won't open in 2021 either. Now, it's
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6 January
Say “I Love You” With This Baby Yoda Box of Chocolates from Target
This year the most important thing you can get your Valentine this year is this Baby Yoda box of chocolates from Target. [google_ad] Who doesn’t love Baby Yoda, The Child, Grogu — whatever you want to call him? This box of chocolates is definitely going to be a winner this year with whomever you choose to gift it to. [google_ad_btf] This is going to be a box they will want to save! The choco
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6 January
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Opens for First Time in 2021!
GREAT news coming out of Disney's Hollywood Studios this morning! After five days of closure, the popular Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is open today, January 6, 2021! [google_ad] No more “Temporarily Closed” notes coming through on the My Disney Experience… this stretch limo is back in motion! The coaster was down January 1 through January 5 reportedly due to
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6 January
John Cena as “Ferdinand” Hits Disney Plus This Week
WWE stars seem to be making a name for themselves on Disney+. lately. Sasha Banks become a fan favorite in her role in The Mandalorian as Koska Reeves and we continue to have love for Dwayne Johnson in Moana, but now John Cena is joining the mix as Ferdinand will be added to Disney+ this week. [google_ad] Ferdinand, which scored solid reviews from critics and earned close to $300 million at the bo
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5 January
Disney Extends Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Closure Until Jan. 30
One of our favorite Magic Kingdom attractions, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, has been “Temporarily Unavailable” for some time now as noted “Closed for Refurbishment” on the Walt Disney World website. As previously shared, refurbishment was noted through at least January 9, 2021. Disney has now noted the refurbishment extends until January 30. [google_ad] Tomorrowland Transit Authorit
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5 January
Have You Watched the New Pixar/Disney “Soul”? Well, Jamie Foxx Thanks You
Jamie Foxx had an extremely busy 2020 as he starred in two of the year's biggest streaming exclusives. Foxx took top billing Netflix's Project Power where it drew 75 million viewers in the first four weeks. From there, he voiced the main character in Pixar's Soul one of the year's most acclaimed film on Disney+. Not a bad 2020 for sure. [google_ad] Foxx though took to social media following the re
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5 January
Disney Releases Two New Disney PhotoPass Offers for Spring 2021
Ready to make some “picture-perfect memories” at Walt Disney World this Spring? Look no further as Disney is dishing out two fantastic deals for PhotoPass Spring 2021. Check out the details as shared below by DisneyParksBlog. [google_ad] We’re starting 2021 with even more ways to make picture-perfect memories at Walt Disney World Resort, including the Taste of EPCOT International
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5 January
Go, Go, Go! Star Wars: The Mandalorian- Trouble on Tatooine Lego Set Out Now
Lego fans and Mandalorian fans will want to rush out to get the newest released Lego set featuring both Mando and “The Child”. [google_ad] Credit: Lego New newest Lego set Star Wars: Trouble on Tatooine is now available for purchase. When searching, we were able to find it on Lego.com, Target.com, and Amazon. The set is running about $29.99 on most sites. The set is described as “
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