Interview: Author Daniel José Older Discusses “Star Wars: The High Republic – Race to Crashpoint Tower”

Daniel José Older’s writing career began in 2014 while working as a New York City EMT. He’s created the Shadowshaper Cypher young-adult series, the Dactyl Hill Squad middle-grade series, and the Bone Street Rumba series of adult novels, in addition to several stand-alone books. In 2018, Older stepped into A Galaxy Far, Far Away with the Solo: A […]

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Casey’s Corner Reopening for Cast Member “Happily Ever After” Preview Night

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It was announced today that Walt Disney World Cast Member’s at tomorrow’s Cast Member-only preview of Happily Ever After Fireworks may be in for another treat in the form of our favorite Magic Kingdom hotdog joint. The event, titled “Magic Kingdom Cast Homecoming Ever After”, is set to start at 10:30 p.m. after the park closes to guests at 9:00 p.m. This week’s Casey’s Corner sequence of events alluding to a possible sooner-rather-than-later reopening date included tables and chairs brought […]

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Scripps Announces 11 Finalists for National Spelling Bee Finals Coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex July 8th

Following three rounds of virtual competition, the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals will take place in-person early next month. Today, Scripps has announced the 11 finalists who will be competing for the champion title. What’s Happening:  As previously announced the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals will take place on July 8th at ESPN Wide […]

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PHOTOS: Jewel Returned to 50th Anniversary Decor on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

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Last weekend, one of the jewels adorning Cinderella Castle for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary fell off, revealing a command strip beneath it. Disney has now replaced the jewel, restoring the castle’s birthday look. The missing jewel was on a turret on the west side. Hopefully, the jewel was more secured this time around. This was actually the first piece of bunting visible from Main Street, U.S.A. The 50th anniversary is on October 1, 2021, which is when “The World’s Most Magical […]

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We Found the PERFECT Outfit for a Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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We know we’re not the only ones who theme our outfits to match the Disney park we’re visiting, right?

Leopard Print Minnie Ears

We’ve got Star Wars outfits for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Princess tiaras for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and Flower and Garden Festival outfits for EPCOT! Now, we’ve found the perfect pieces for a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!


If you’re looking for the perfect thing to complete your trip to Disney’s wildest park, we have got you covered! We found three NEW pieces on shopDisney that are made for the Animal Kingdom!

First up, we think we can safely say that spirit jerseys are a Disney staple now. We’ve seen them in all kinds of colors, with jersey themes to match Disney events and attractions (like this Yeti jersey!). Now, there’s one in animal print, just for the Animal Kingdom! It’s the Mickey Mouse Animal Print Spirit Jersey, and you can get one online now!

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We previously found it in Disney World, but now you can get it online.

Cheetah Spirit Jersey

The spirit jersey is long-sleeved with mostly black fabric, except for the bright cheetah-print along the inside of the sleeves! There’s a Mickey on the front, and his shorts are also cheetah-print! On the back, there’s a raised cheetah-print “Walt Disney World” and more animal print on the sleeves!

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You can get it now for $69.99 in sizes XS to XXL! You can also purchase the Disneyland version online.

Click Here to Buy the Animal Print Spirit Jersey!

If you need some bottoms to match your cheetah-print top, shopDisney also has super cute Mickey Mouse Animal Print Bike Shorts! Bike shorts have gotten really popular as a park outfit choice recently, probably because the stretchy, breathable fabric is like wearing comfy yoga pants as shorts!

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The shorts are grey with a black Mickey silhouette on the front and animal print running in a thick stripe down the outside on both sides!

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We think we even spot some hidden Mickeys in the animal print on the sides! The shorts are $34.99, and you can buy them in sizes XS to Plus3X.

Click Here to Buy the Mickey Animal Print Bike Shorts!

To round out your Animal Kingdom outfit, we found the Mickey Mouse Animal Print Clogs by Crocs! These Crocs are lightweight with Mickey-shaped holes in the top, which makes them super breathable for long days in the parks!

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Like most Crocs, the back strap can be moved to the front to make them slip-on, and they’re slip-resistant as well!

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The print has more hidden Mickeys! You can buy these for $59.99 now on shopDisney!

Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Animal Print Clogs by Crocs!

You can find these in the parks as well! 

Do WE need these Cheetah Crocs??

Now, decked out in animal print from head to toe, you’re ready for a full day of Animal Kingdom! OK, so maybe you don’t have to wear all of these together…but at least a little animal print is practically mandatory on Animal Kingdom day!

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Epic Games Shares a Short Featuring Loki in “Fortnite”

Epic Games has released a short video showing Loki on the battle bus as he makes his way to the multiplayer battle royale game Fortnite in July. What’s Happening: The latest rewards for Fortnite Crew come thanks to Marvel, as it’ll feature a new character skin for Loki, which is perfect timing as the popular show continues […]

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PHOTOS: New Lights Installed in Innoventions Breezeway at EPCOT

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New lights matching those on Spaceship Earth are being installed inside the Innoventions breezeway at EPCOT. Club Cool, due to open this summer, will be adjacent to this breezeway. The circular lights are being installed in rows across the breezeway ceiling. We can clearly see where even more lights will be installed soon. In addition to Club Cool, EPCOT’s new flagship merchandise location, Creations Shop, will also open this summer.

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Private photo sessions will extend to all four Disney World theme parks soon – and here is when that will happen!

Disney World currently offers private photo sessions in two of the four theme parks. However, the service will extend to all four parks soon! Here are the details. Capture your Moment Last February Disney introduced Capture your Moment – a personal 20 minute session with a Disney World PhotoPass photographer. Guests could pay $50 for […]

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RECIPE: How to Make Trenette al Pesto from Pixar’s ‘Luca’

Pixar’s Luca makes us want to visit the Italian Riviera so badly!

© Pixar | Just look at that deliciousness!

But since we can’t travel there ourselves right now, we’re going to try this recipe from Luca director Enrico Casarosa for Trenette al Pesto!

The recipe for this traditional Ligurian dish, makes enough servings for four people and Enrico even provided step-by-step illustrated instructions!

© Pixar | Let’s get cooking!

Since this is a pesto dish, you’ll need the usual pesto ingredients like basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated cheeses.

© Pixar | What you’ll need!

The first step is to work on the sauce by combining the garlic, basil, and olive oil.

© Pixar | We’re going with the food processor option.

Now for the cheeses and a little crunch from the pine nuts!

© Pixar | Watch that consistency!

With the pesto ready to go, we can focus on the pasta, green beans, and potato.

© Pixar | Don’t forget to salt your water!

The secret to the perfect pasta sauce is in the water — who knew?

© Pixar | It’s coming together!

And now we’re ready to mix it all together and enjoy!

© Pixar | Buon Appetito!

Ingredients:

Pasta:

  • 500 g Trenette (or pasta of your choice)
  • 100 g Green Beans cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow potato cut into 1-inch cubes

Pesto:

  • 45 leaves (50 g) of Basil Genovese (round leaves)
  • 2 cloves of Garlic
  • A pinch of Coarse Salt
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmigiano
  • 2 Tbsp grated Pecorino
  • A handful (30 g) of Pine Nuts
  • 100 mL Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

  1. Crush the basil and garlic with a pinch of coarse salt (with a mortar and pestle if you want to be traditional, or a food processor if you don’t have one!) slowing adding oil as you go.
  2. Add the pine nuts, grated parmigiano, and grated pecorino to the mixture and continue drizzling in the oil until you achieve the consistency of thick cream.
  3. Boil water for the pasta, adding salt once it reaches a boil.
  4. Add pasta, green beans, and potato to boiling water.
  5. Once pasta is al dente — not overly soft and still has some texture — remove from heat and drain (reserve a cup of the pasta water!).
  6. Place pesto into a large serving bowl and add a few spoonfuls of the reserved pasta water.
  7. Pour pasta, green beans, and potato into the bowl with the pesto, mix, and enjoy!

This illustrated recipe is equal parts adorable and delicious, and we can’t wait to try it!

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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.

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