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This St. Patrick’s Day, Grab Yourself a Mickey Shamrock Shake!

Mickey Shamrock Shake Beaches and Cream Disney's Boardwalk

In just a few days, St. Patrick’s Day will be upon us. Now, while some may not celebrate, and others may not think it’s a very big holiday, Disney loves to celebrate nearly every holiday there is. St. Patrick’s Day is no exception! This year, Guests can celebrate St. Patrick’s  Day with some amazing options being offered across Walt Disney ...

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New Character Additions, Replacements Confirmed for Disney Resort

Disney World Character Meet and Greets

A character meet and greet shake-up is about to go down at the Walt Disney World Resort, with new characters coming in and other getting removed. On Wednesday, March 15, Disney World confirmed several Character-based changes to its Parks, including the return of Figment and the addition of Moana, and Mirabel Madrigal. “Beginning April 22, Moana will greet fellow voyagers ...

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New Additions Coming with “Happily Ever After” Return

Disney World Fireworks Return

Ready to begin? On April 3, 2023, “Happily Ever After” Presented by Pandora Jewelry will make its triumphant return to the skies above Cinderella Castle, and folks at Disney World have confirmed that there will be some extra magic added to the fireworks spectacular. According to a Disney World Press release, “New this year, the nightly fireworks show will fully ...

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Disney Confirms Major Splash Mountain Retheme Update

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Disney World

Walt Disney Imagineers are hard at work transforming the iconic Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. As of this article’s publication, little progress seems to be done to the former Chick-a-pin Hill than the dry track beds, and the addition of blue-tarped scaffolding and barrier walls. But Disney Parks has confirmed when the most noticeable changes ...

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First Look: EPCOT’s New Fireworks Spectacular!

EPCOT's continual evolution

When the last sparks fly on the night of April 2, 2023, Harmonious will officially end its tenure at EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon, along with Disney Enchantment Over at Magic Kingdom Park. While a return run of EPCOT forever was announced, it will only remain as a filler show while Walt Disney Imagineering gets a brand new epic spectacular ready. ...

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Disney Has Been Granted Subpoenas Against Google and Reddit. Here’s Why

disney quantumania leak

The Walt Disney Company takes infringements seriously, that much is clear. And certain recent happenings are serving as proof that one should think very carefully before going up against the entertainment giant (and then preferably not do it). In news that might surprise many Disney fans, it has recently been revealed that the Walt Disney Company has been granted subpoenas ...

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Filmmakers Call Out Disney For Promoting ‘Little Mermaid’ During Oscars Broadcast

Little Mermaid Oscars Broadcast

On March 12, Hollywood held its most star-studded event of the year — the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The show featured celebrities, hit songs, stunning outfits, and a new champagne carpet. The Oscars were broadcast on ABC, which has been broadcasting the awards show every year since 1976. While the Oscars had more viewers than it did last year — ...

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Disney Imagineer Shares Thoughts on Villains Land Expansion

Villains Land Disney World Expansion

The future of Disney Parks appears to include bold plans of expansion, and one “blue sky” project appears to have more than just fans wishing that it come true. At the D23 Expo last September, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D’Amaro revealed what Walt Disney Imagineers call “Blue Sky” plans designed for possible expansion of Walt Disney ...

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Banned Ear Maker Disputes Claim He Was Reselling Merchandise – Reveals Wife Is Also Banned From Disney

Ear Seller Banned From Disney World

Last week, a popular Disney ear creator started to go viral for all the wrong reasons. Chris Martin runs the site Sparkling Dreamers, a site that sells mouse ears of all different kinds. Some of them are simply colors and jewels. However, there are also a number of ears that are clearly Disney-themed. According to reports, Disney sent a cease ...

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Authorities Clarify Suspected Explosion at Disney Park—What You Need to Know

disneyland explosion

Ever so frequently, there will be an untoward happening at a Disney Park that causes some amount of panic or confusion among Guests and fans alike. Last month, a black ring was spotted above Disneyland Resort, recently, the news of the Annual Passholder and merch seller, Chris Martin, has been making the rounds, and now there’s another story that has ...

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