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Cast Member Blocks Little Girl’s Hug for Winnie the Pooh, Gets Backlash

Disney Character Interactions

It has been over two years, and pandemic-inspired restrictions continue to play a prohibiting part in people’s lives. At Disneyland Park, a Cast Member gave one excited little girl and her mother an awkward reminder that despite the theme parks being seemingly near normal capacity, social distancing being no longer enforced in many areas, and face masks being no longer ...

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Disney World APs: Pick Up Your FREE Annual Passholder Magnet Now at Disney Springs!

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can pick up complimentary Passholder-exclusive magnets this month at Disney Springs while supplies last! Passholders will need to bring their Disney World Annual Pass and photo ID with them to Disney Springs then join the virtual queue to receive the complimentary magnets. Here’s what you need to know: The magnet features a special 50th-anniversary celebration ...

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‘Encanto’: Stephanie Beatriz Wins Critics Award for ‘Mirabel’ Performance

Encanto

It looks like Disney’s Encanto is adding even more accolades to its impressive collection. According to Walt Disney Animation, actress Stephanie Beatriz earned the award for Best Animated or VFX Performance from the Hollywood Critics Association. The animation studio shared the news on its Instagram page, saying, “Congratulations to @stephaniebeatriz, the voice of Mirabel, for receiving Best Animated or VFX Performance at ...

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Video: Disney Conservation Efforts Support Rescued Manatees

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund supports the wellbeing of all kinds of animals from around the world, including manatees, some of which Guests can even spot at The Seas With Nemo & Friends in EPCOT. Recently, the Walt Disney Company joined forces with Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership to help rehabilitate and release Plantaina, a 680 lb. manatee from Florida’s ...

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Magic Kingdom Park Passes Completely Booked For Next 3 Days

Disney World Park Passes

If you are looking to visit the Magic Kingdom this week, this reporter hopes you are either an Annual Passholder or already have your Park Reservations. According to the Walt Disney World Resort website, Magic Kingdom Park is completely booked for Theme Park Ticket Holders and Select Resort Hotel Guests from now, March 1 through Friday, March 5. Check it ...

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Star Wars Star Spotted as Galactic Starcruiser Makes ‘Maiden Voyage’

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is officially open at the Walt Disney World Resort. On March 1, the Halcyon set off with Disney Fanatics on her manifest for the first time, and there is one special resistance pilot who approves of the experience passengers are going to have. For those left on Planet Earth, Disney Parks Blog shared an official “photo ...

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Construction Permits Filed for Space Mountain at Walt Disney World

Disney World Park Passes

Space Mountain is one of the most iconic attractions at Walt Disney World drawing popularity from fans of all ages (and long wait times) since the attraction opened in Tomorrowland in 1975. While this popular space-themed roller coaster has undergone a number of updates and refurbishments over the years, it seems another update may be around the corner as construction ...

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