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  • Sep- 2020 -
    3 September
    Exciting spiraling water slide winds through palm trees near a Mediterranean-style villa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, perfect for family fun.

    Check Out This “Schoolcation” Promotion from Four Seasons Resort Orlando!

    Getting a little stir crazy? Well, maybe it's time for a “Schoolcation”?! What does this mean exactly? Four Seasons Resort Orlando is offering family vacations when school is in session! Parents can enjoy Orlando while their child experience virtual, supervised schoolwork sessions. At the end of the day, kids can join parents for a little Orlando fun!  [google_ad] As shared by FourSeas

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  • 3 September
    Step into the magic with a sparkly rainbow pastel Ear Headband and blue bow from the Disney Parks Designer Collection, outside by a window. Find more at shopDisney.

    Latest Ear Headband in Disney Parks Designer Collection Is Exclusively on shopDisney Sept. 4

    Alright Disney Parks Designer collectors! DisneyParksBlog shared the news on Instagram today that the latest release ear headband will be available exclusively on shopDisney tomorrow, Sept. 4! [google_ad]  DisneyParksBlog shares: “Get the latest release in the #DisneyParksDesignerCollection by @LilyAldridge exclusively on @shopDisney tomorrow at 7 a.m. PST!” https://www.instagram.com/p

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  • 2 September
    Step into a vibrant, cartoon Disney carnival with Mickey and Minnie, balloons, popcorn stands, and a lively coaster backdrop.

    Disney Shares Virtual Ride on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    You hear that train whistle? Engineer Goofy is inviting you aboard Runnamuck Railroad for a magical experience in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Check out the details and video below as shared by DisneyParksBlog.  [google_ad] This fun, family-friendly adventure opened earlier this year inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort – marking the first ride-through attraction in

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  • 2 September
    Olaf Plush from Frozen II, 2020 Mascot shape shifter, appears upside down in box and upright nearby, decorated with soccer balls.

    This Olaf Plush Shape Shifter Is My 2020 Mascot

    In the words of Olaf, “This just got a lot more complicated.” You know, I think sometimes Olaf just gets it! 2020 has been a jumbled year thus far, so I've decided this “Olaf Plush Shape Shifter” is the ideal 2020 mascot.  [google_ad]  This cute Disney Frozen 2 Shape Shifter Olaf Plush, available with Amazon Prime for $24.99. We've also spotted it on Target.com. Olaf featur

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  • 2 September
    Cinderella's Royal Table

    Cinderella’s Royal Table To Open Sept. 24 with No Princesses

    Disney shared the exciting news today that more dining options would be opening this fall at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Cinderella's Royal Table is one of the restaurants scheduled to reopen. Unfortunately, the Princesses will not be greeting guests at this time.  [google_ad]  As shared by DisneyParksBlog: Beginning Sept. 24, Guests can enjoy dining in the enchanted, fairytale s

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  • 2 September
    Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, buzzing with guests, glowing lights, and a high-tech bar packed with sci-fi gadgets.

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios Restaurants Added to Walk-Up List for Table-Service Restaurants

    We recently shared an exciting new feature has been added to the My Disney Experience App! The new dining “Now” option is available with a “Walk-up List” service at select table service restaurants. EPCOT and Disney's Animal Kingdom recently added restaurants to the list. As of today, restaurants from Disney's Hollywood Studios have been added to the list of walk-up options.  [google_ad] So, let’s

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  • 2 September
    A witch and her young apprentice soar on a broomstick above stormy clouds during Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween event, 2020.

    Freeform Has a Fang-tastic “31 Nights of Halloween” Lineup for October 2020

    Freeform is brewing up yet another year of spine-chilling programming. The highly anticipated “31 Nights of Halloween” is back with a lineup of memorable Halloween films.  [google_ad]  https://youtu.be/Gwx3phSNOwQ Below is the full list of “31 Nights of Halloween” programming (all times ET/PT) as shared by D23.com: Thursday, October 112:30 p.m. – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory3 p.m. –&nb

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  • 1 September
    PixarFest Spotlight logo with the Pixar lamp and ball on a blue, starry backdrop, highlighting upcoming Disney Parks events.

    Disney Shares Film Schedule, Recipes, Merch & More To Celebrate #PixarFest All Month Long

    Twenty five years ago, Pixar revolutionized the art of animation with the release of Toy Story, and has since continued to inspire curiosity, creativity, and imagination through its beloved characters and emotive stories that are cherished by families everywhere. Beginning today, DisneyParksBlog has announced a #PixarFest will honor the animation studio that has brought fans around

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  • 1 September

    Long Lines at Food Bank For Furloughed Disney Cast Members & Others Currently Unemployed

    Orlando is known as the “tourism capital of the world”. While COVID-19 numbers are showing a decline in the state, the pandemic has without a doubt rocked the tourism industry as the usual crowds simply aren't flocking to the area as they were before. A local food bank with a 2-mile long line is a sign of the times. [google_ad] As shared by the OrlandoSentinel: At 4 a.m., the first fur

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  • 1 September
    Three Star Wars-themed clay dishes on marble, perfect as galactic catch-alls for coins and clips, ideal for Star Wars fans.

    DIY Star Wars-Inspired Catch-All Dishes

    Are you ready to embark on a new crafting mission?! These DIY Star Wars-inspired catch-all dishes from DisneyFamily are easy to make and the perfect way to brighten up your desk or table with some out-of-this-galaxy fun! With just a few steps, you and your family can create dishes of your favorite Star Wars characters to hold all of your miscellaneous items! Who knew organization could be this eas

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