PHOTOS: New Terrarium, Magic in the Stars, “The Reluctant Dragon” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Anniversary Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

New Limited Edition and Release Flounder and Sebastian Terrarium, "The Reluctant Dragon", "Alice in Wonderland", and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

Today, several new pins have arrived at Frontier Trading Post in the Magic Kingdom to continue some popular monthly pin series and celebrate film anniversaries. Take a look below at our most recent discoveries! Limited Edition The Little Mermaid Terrarium Series Pin – $19.99 This pin is a part of Disney’s “Where Fantasy Grows” terrarium series. Flounder and Sebastian are enjoying life with plants under the sea. This pin is a limited edition of 4000. Limited Edition Alice in Wonderland […]

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PHOTOS: Construction Around Morocco Pavilion Fountain Progresses With New Pavement at EPCOT

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The iconic fountain in the plaza of the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has been behind temporary planter barriers for nearly a month, but progress is moving steadily. In the plaza around the fountain, the brick pavers have been removed. The herringbone pattern has been replaced, and the new brick pavers are laid in a geometric shape that mirrors the fountain. New concrete pavement has been poured between the fountain and the bricks. The fountain itself is covered with plastic sheeting […]

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Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Welcomes Back College Program Participants

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle is celebrating the arrival of the first batch of College Program participants since the program resumed after being abruptly shut down last March. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQKIBnChH2s/?utm_medium=copy_link What’s Happening: Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle has taken to Instagram to give a personal welcome back to the Disney College Program and share […]

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UPDATE: No Special Fireworks for Fourth of July, Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Walt Disney World

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Earlier today, we reported that fireworks are finally returning to Walt Disney World on July 1st, marking a big milestone in the slow return to normal operations. However, while Disney is reintroducing some nighttime spectaculars, the “special” holiday fireworks are reportedly on hold for the time being. Neither Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom nor EPCOT Forever at EPCOT will see a Fourth of July tag. Disney’s Celebrate America spectacular will not return this year, either. Guests attending the new […]

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New Avengers Themed Gift Card Available at Disneyland Resort

Disney shoppers, assemble! A new Avengers themed gift card will be available at the Disneyland Resort and is perfect for all the spending one can do in the new Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. What’s Happening: Perfect for shopping at WEB Suppliers or even stopping off at the Shawarma Palace cart, a new Avengers Campus gift […]

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PHOTOS: Single Rider Line Returns to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Since its opening in 2019, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has seen steady high demand (and wait times) from guests visiting the park. As of today, the ride once again offers a single rider option, which is great news for those looking to ride solo and experience a shorter wait. Unfortunately, the ride was down for a portion of the day due to some rough storms here in Orlando. A sign out front indicates where riders should enter. Guests looking […]

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Walt Disney World President Welcomes Back College Program as New Cast Members Arrive

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Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle took to Instagram today to welcome the first batch of Disney College Program Cast Members after the program’s return. Today was truly an exciting moment, welcoming back the Disney College Program and celebrating the arrival of our newest Cast Members. It was energizing to meet with some of these exceptional students and hear their excitement for starting their own Disney journey.  So many of our leaders began their careers on the College Program, and […]

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Visit Anaheim Celebrates California’s Reopening With 55 Events Confirmed For Second Half of 2021

Visit Anaheim is celebrating California’s reopening with 55 events confirmed for the second half of 2021, bringing an immediate boost to the local economy. What’s Happening: Now that California has moved beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, Visit Anaheim, the official destination marketing organization for Anaheim, today announced it has 55 events confirmed for […]

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Calling All Bookworms: Here’s the 2021 Disney Summer Reading List!

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For some of us, watching Disney movies and shows isn’t enough, and we need to read as many Disney books as possible.

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Disney just announced their 2021 Summer Reading List and there’s something for every Disney bookworm!

Today Disney Publishing Worldwide released their 2nd Annual Summer Reading List, which consists of books for ages ranging from 0 to 12 and up and includes titles such as the Little Golden Book Set of Walt Disney’s Classic Stories, 5-Minute Disney Furry Friends Stories,  Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Traveler’s Guide to Batuu, National Geographic Kids’ Ultimate Rockopedia, and even Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

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Now for every book purchased through December 31, 2021 on shopDisney’s Buy a Book Give a Book Program, Disney will donate a book to First Book, a nonprofit that helps provide books and educational resources to children in need.

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Here’s a look at the 2021 Summer Reading List. As you can see, there are options for a wide range of age groups.

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There’s something on the 2021 Disney Summer Reading List for every family and you can find many of these books on shopDisney or books.disney.com right now! Remember that if you purchase directly from shopDisney, one book will be donated to First Book for every book you purchase through the rest of 2021!

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Prequel Series Confirms Cast, Including New Female Lead, Set to Begin Filming Next Year

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For all of the fans of the live-action Beauty and the Beast that released back in 2017, get ready for a new series coming to Disney+. The series will be a prequel to the main story we all know and love. Production for this new series will begin next year in the spring of 2022. The musical series will run for 8 episodes. Luke Evans and Josh Gad are reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou (Louie) in the new series, and they […]

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