Disney Parks
From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Paris and everything in between! Here’s the latest information on the beloved Disney Parks.
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Jan- 2022 -21 January
Paralympian Swept runDisney “Dopey Challenge” for Sixth Straight Year
Another incredible story has emerged from 2022's runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Brian Siemann, Push Rim Wheelchair athlete and three-time Paralympian, won his division in every race, sweeping what is known as the “Dopey Challenge” — completing the 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and full marathon. Just a few days ago, Disney Fanatic covered the story of one Olympic-hopeful
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21 January
Should EPCOT Host a Lunar New Year Celebration?
Today, the Disneyland Resort began its Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. As Anaheim prepares for the Year of the Tiger, eyes can't help but turn to Orlando to see no such event taking place at EPCOT. And we at Disney Fanatic began to think… Shouldn't EPCOT host a Lunar New Year Celebration? Related: Heading to a Disneyland Resort for the Lunar New Year? Try Thes
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21 January
Eating In? Here Are Some Disney Parks Comfort Foods To Try Out At Home
With the last couple of years being what they’ve been, not to mention the current cold weather conditions keeping so many indoors right now, the decision to stay at home and eat in is at an all-time high. And while getting back to traditional at-home dining with family is an undeniable silver-lining scenario, it may also stoke a new form of anxiety for those with kitchen duty—the trials of trying
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21 January
Kermit the Frog Joins the JAMMitors in this Adorable Video from EPCOT!
The Muppets have been making some fun appearances at EPCOT during this year's EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Earlier this week, Guests were greeted to a new lighting package on Spaceship Earth, illuminating the park's classic geodesic sphere with the colors of the rainbow to the tune of The Muppets' “Rainbow Connection.” And now, the Disney Parks Twitter account shared a mos
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21 January
Walt Disney World Increases Sign-On Bonuses Amid Continued Staffing Shortage
As the labor shortage continues around the country, especially for jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry, Walt Disney World is ramping up hiring bonuses to attract new Cast Members to work at each theme park and its resorts. Recruiting is gearing up at the Walt Disney World Resort with a new season of Disney College Program Cast Member arrivals this week and last week, however following a c
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21 January
A Popular Character Sighting is Returning to EPCOT’s World Showcase!
Disney character sightings are slowly making their way back to the Walt Disney World Resort and we could not be more excited for it! While we have been enjoying the surprise character cavalcades in the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the character flotillas in Disney's Animal Kingdom, but are so ready to get back to individualized meet and greets. One of the latest charac
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21 January
Mark Anderson, Casey’s Corner & Disney’s BoardWalk Pianist, Has Passed Away
The Disney Parks community was dealt a difficult loss earlier this week with the passing of a beloved Cast Member who was with the Walt Disney Company for over 30 years. Mark Anderson, the talented pianist most known by Disney fans for his roles at Casey's Corner and earlier at Disney's BoardWalk, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022, at the age of 67. Anderson began his Disney career in 198
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21 January
Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at EPCOT’s Imagination Pavilion to Remain Open in 2022
One perk of being a member of the Disney Vacation Club is having access to exclusive events and member areas around the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can find one of the most popular Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member lounges in EPCOT right on the second floor of the Imagination Pavilion. With availability being announced on an annual basis, and with lots of changes taking place around the Walt
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21 January
Disney World Park Reservation Weekend Update: 1/21 – 1/23
Happy Friday, Fanatics! We're on the cusp of another weekend which means two days filled with potential for some Disney Magic. Whether you're already on your way to the Walt Disney World Resort, or you are getting the itch for an impromptu adventure, here is what's left in terms of Theme Park Reservations. As of 9:30 am ET on Friday, January 21, 2022, Park Reservations for ALL Walt Disney World Th
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20 January
A Look at Disney World Injuries Reported at End of 2021
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the Orlando Sentinel published an article outlining the list of injuries The Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort had to report to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. According to the article, a report released by the state's department includes injuries Guests sustained at the theme parks that warranted at least 24 hours of
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