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If you’ve read our Selective Souvenir Shopping at Walt Disney World article, then you know that I am no stranger to getting caught up in shopping temptation while on vacation in the Disney Parks.  But in this article, I’ll share some of my least recommended souvenirs. It’s hard to be a Disney fan in a Disney shop, because you inevitably ...

If you’ve been hankering after a new Willy Wonka or Roald Dahl movie adaptation, then look no further! Timothée Chalamet’s version of “Wonka” is in progress, and fans of the young actor have been given a glimpse of how his interpretation of the eccentric character will look. The last version of Willy Wonka that most people will remember is Johnny ...

We recently reported the exciting news that the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade reopened following its closure during COVID-19 free of charge for Guests hoping to test their skills in the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately, it seems as though the decision to make this attraction available for free may have been too good to be true. The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, which has been ...

With the launch of Disney Genie and Genie+ just days away, Walt Disney World Guests have been coming up with more and more questions regarding the resort’s new app and essentially paid version of the now defunct FastPass+. Disney has recently confirmed that when Genie+ and Lightning Lane launches on October 19, 2021, there will be no limit to the ...

Calling all Star Wars fans! Disney is launching a “new global program that will debut new Star Wars products every Tuesday”. This event is lasting until December 28th, giving you plenty of time for Christmas shopping, and there’s a new sweepstake in the mix too! Every week, new Star Wars items will become available! “‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of ...

Well, it’s autumn and that means change is in the air. All around us, fall festivities are already in full swing. Halloween is looming up ahead and Thanksgiving will soon follow suit. Perhaps you’re not looking forward to the shifting seasons and the coming cold weather, which is eminent for many regions across the country. And maybe, just maybe, you ...

Official Disney discounts have not been easy to come by during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort, but there is some good news in terms of merchandise savings now available to Annual Passholders! Now through October 24, 2021, Disney Annual Passholders can save 25% on their online orders from shopdisney.com. There is a promo code required ...

Ruthie Tompson, whose history with the Walt Disney Company began back before Snow White was released, has died at the age of 111. She passed away peacefully at her home at the Motion Picture and Television Fund in Woodland Hills, California, on Sunday. Her career as a Disney animator began in the Paint and Ink Department of the company and spanned more ...

Halloween is fast approaching, and if you’re a Disney Fanatic in the mood to wear something Disney or Marvel-themed, it’s safe to say that there are some pretty dramatic costume options. We’ve got easier and lower-maintenance options for you too (like this one, this one, or this one!), but if you’re determined to wear a strong costume with lots of ...

It’s been a slow start but cruise vacations are beginning to come back following the industry’s shutdown during COVID-19, and today we just heard the news from the Disney Parks Blog that Disney Cruise Line has just added a number of favorite destinations to their itinerary lists for 2023! If you’ve been considering a Disney Cruise Line vacation, some of ...