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  • Oct- 2020 -
    29 October
    Guests immersed in a dramatic aquatic environment inside Shanghai Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure, gazing at expansive screens filled with detailed sunken ships beneath shimmering blue waters.
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    Virtual Ride on Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland

    Ahoy, Disney Matey! It's time to set sail! Disney is taking us to sea with a virtual ride on Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland. Check out the details and video as shared below by DisneyParksBlog.  [google_ad]  Building on the legacy of Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at Disney theme parks around the world, this new iteration reinvents th

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  • 29 October
    Disney Villains Warmer styled as a magical purple cauldron, surrounded by Mortals Beware scent packs and themed collector boxes—an enchanting addition for Disney Parks and Scentsy fans alike.
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    Mortals Beware! Scentsy’s Disney Villains Warmer

    Set the spooky, Halloween mood with Scentsy's Disney Villains Warmer and Wax Collection available now. Credit: Scentsy Start off by purchasing the Disney Villains – Scentsy Warmer where you can display evil from any angle with this powerful, multifaceted warmer. Disney’s Evil Queen, Maleficent and Ursula the Sea Witch are etched in fine detail onto a cauldron perched atop a bed of twisted thorns.

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  • 29 October
    The Mandalorian poster on display alongside a themed backpack and green Baby Yoda coin purse, both featuring The Child LoungeFly Bag and an irresistible wristlet—exclusive merchandise now available at shopDisney, perfect for Star Wars fans visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World.
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    New The Child LoungeFly Bag and Wristlet Fly Into shopDisney

    We are all getting read for season two of The Mandalorian and shopDisney has so many outstanding items featuring The Child and The Mandalorian. They just recently released two new LoungeFly items both featuring the adorable baby Yoda. The hard part is deciding which one to get. [google_ad] Credit: shopDisney The first one is The Child Loungefly Mini Backpack – Star Wars: The Mandalorian. You can k

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  • 28 October
    The turtle and the turtle's friends
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    Actors’ Equity Association Confirms Over 700 Walt Disney World Entertainment Cast Members Laid Off

    As previously shared, last night (Oct. 27) was a hard night for several Walt Disney World Cast Members as layoffs hit several of the entertainment Cast Members. Cuts included Cast Members from Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Finding Nemo – The Musical, performers on Main Street USA, Citizens of Hollywood, cast and crew of “Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor”, “Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage”, “Indi

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  • 28 October
    Jiminy Cricket displays his "Official Conscience" badge beside a whimsical LoungeFly Mini Backpack decorated with his friendly face and iconic blue top hat—perfect for Disney Parks fans looking to add some classic Pinocchio charm to their collection.
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    Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide with this Jiminy Cricket LoungeFly Mini Backpack

    When you wish upon a star, you get this dreamy Loungefly mini backpack! We found this mini backpack by Loungefly at BoxLunch and we think it is adorable. [google_ad] This mini backpack is shaped like Jiminy Cricket from Disney's Pinocchio and will hold anything your heart desires with a main zip compartment, front zip compartment, 2 side pockets and adjustable straps. [google_ad_btf] Credit: BoxLu

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  • 28 October
    The Mandalorian-inspired Build-A-Bear plush toys, complete with authentic armor, signature helmets, and spears, are ready for a Star Wars adventure as they sit together—perfect companions for fans visiting your favorite galactic attractions.
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    Coming Soon! Build-A-Bear The Mandalorian

    With season two of The Mandalorian starting back up on Disney+ we are all for all things featuring The Child and our favorite bounty hunter. We will soon be able to bring home a bounty of hugs with The Mandalorian bear from Build-a-Bear. [google_ad] Every fan in the galaxy will want to track down this one-of-a-kind teddy bear. Along with its plush weapon wristie, this bounty hunting bear has a mas

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  • 27 October
    Majestic rock-carved facade of Petra, Jordan, showcased like an epic adventure destination, with "PETRA CITY OF RICHES" written in the sky above—evoking the legendary city from Disney+ and inviting visitors to experience its wonder just like a real-life themed attraction.
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    ‘Petra: City of Riches’ Coming to Disney+

    WhatsonDisneyPlus released early last week that Disney+ will have the National Geographic series “Petra: City of Riches” starting in the US on Friday, November 13th. [google_ad] This National Geographic special is set in the heart of the Jordanian desert where the ancient city of Petra was located. This 44-minute original looks at how this architectural wonder was created over 2,000 ye

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  • 27 October
    Step inside a spacious, rustic dining hall at Disney’s Whispering Canyon Cafe, where vibrant red tables and classic wooden chairs invite you to gather. Surrounded by large windows and Native American-inspired decor, the lively atmosphere captures that signature Disney magic—making it the ultimate setting for families to celebrate Thanksgiving together with hearty fare and playful antics.
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    Disney’s Whispering Canyon Cafe to Offer Thanksgiving Meal

    Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! While many Walt Disney World restaurants have offered Thanksgiving meals in the past, we simply aren't sure what may unfold with Disney's phased reopening. With that being said, one restaurant – Whispering Canyon Cafe located at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort – has announced they will have a Thanksgiving meal! [google_ad]  As shared o

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  • 27 October
    Disney Paper Parks “Happy Haunts Edition Pt. IV” showcases playful illustrations of the ballroom dancing ghosts from the Haunted Mansion, set against a vibrant purple and orange backdrop, capturing the signature imagination of Walt Disney Imagineering for fans of Disney parks and attractions.
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    Disney Paper Parks: Happy Haunts Edition Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Part 4

    Disney has released part-four and the final piece of the Disney Paper Parks: Happy Haunts Edition, focusing on paper wearables. Add this spooky element to Part 1 (Haunted Mansion home decorations), Part 2 (tableware inspired by the Haunted Mansion), and Part 3 (exterior facades inspired by the Haunted Mansion). Check out the details below as shared by DisneyParksBlog for Part 4! [google_ad] Disney

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  • 27 October
    At a whimsical theme park fountain, a guest shows off their Danielle Nicole Cinderella purse; a detailed close-up reveals Cinderella winking with her signature playful charm.
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    Add Sass to Your Outfit with Danielle Nicole’s New Cinderella Purse

    Every princess needs the perfect purse and this one we think hits the spot. Danielle Nicole has released a newly re-imagined Cinderella purse and we love the additional attitude it now has. [google_ad] Starting on November 16th, 2020, princesses will be able to start receiving their very own Danielle Nicole Disney Cinderella Die-Cut Crossbody. One their website, Danielle Nicole says this about the

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