The 2022 Oscar Academy Awards took place last night, on March 27th. The night was highlighted by several memorable moments, including the first-ever live performance of Encanto‘s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

The Oscars billboard in Disney Springs

Disney received 23 Oscar nominations leading up to this event, and they ended up winning 6 awards with 5 different films. Check out their awards — including some for best actresses, best animated feature film, best costume design, and more — here!

First up, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto took home Best Animated Feature Film. The popular movie has been the recipient of several awards already, including some from the Golden Globe Awards, Producers Guild Awards, BAFTA Awards, NAACP Image Awards, among others.

Encanto

Encanto is also the first Disney movie ever to have both a Number 1 album and a Number 1 single! Although the wildly popular song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” wasn’t nominated for an Oscar (since Disney submitted “Dos Oruguitas” instead for consideration as Best Original Song), it was performed live during the awards ceremony by some of the original cast as well as guest celebrity singers.

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Ariana DeBose won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 remake of West Side Story. DeBose played Anita in the film. This was the first time an Afro-Latina and openly queer woman of color has received this award. Rita Moreno, who played Anita in the original film, also won an Oscar for her performance in the 1961 movie, which makes Moreno and DeBose the first pair of women to win the award for playing the same character.

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For those who have seen Disney’s Cruella, it may come as no surprise that this film won Best Costume Design at the 2022 Oscars. Designer Jenny Beavan accepted this award and has also received recognition for her work on Cruella in the form of a BAFTA award, a Critics Choice Award, and a Costume Designers Guild Award.

Cruella Display in Disney Springs

Encanto, West Side Story, and Cruella are all streaming on Disney+ now.

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Searchlight Pictures’ The Eyes of Tammy Faye won two awards. The film won Best Actress in a Leading Role for Jessica Chastain’s part as Tammy Faye Bakker.

Jessica Chastain | ©Searchlight Pictures

This movie also won an award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

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Searchlight Pictures’ Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) won the award for Best Documentary. This is just one of 55 awards that this film has won since its release in the summer of 2021. You can watch Summer of Soul on Hulu now.

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Disney World has a LOT of hotels and you might have your favorites, but are you ignoring one of Disney World’s BEST and most unique hotels?

Fort Wilderness

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is a HIGHLY-rated hotel. On Yelp, the campgrounds have 4 out of 5 stars and the cabins have 4.5 out of 5 stars! Still, a lot of folks might not consider staying at a cabin or campground. So, what makes this hotel so great? 

The Recreation

The MAIN thing that makes Fort Wilderness stand out is the recreation! The hotel has a LOT of recreation options — more various than ANY. OTHER. Disney World hotel. That’s pretty wild when you consider it’s a value/moderate level.

Fort Wilderness

First up, the resort has Campfire nights that feature none other than Chip and Dale! Most resort hotels have campfire recreation options, but it’s not often that you have a regular character sighting outside of character dining.

Campfire Sing-A-Long

Like other hotels, there are rental options where you can snag bikes, fishing supplies, and boat rentals. BUT, this spot also has access to canoe and kayak rentals so you can have a watery afternoon! And, you can find sports courts around the property too with games like tennis, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, and tetherball!

Canoes

The main pool, Meadow Swimmin’ Pool, is currently mid-renovation but offers a corkscrew waterslide, whirlpool spa, and SNACK BAR. But would you believe it when we say that all that isn’t even PART of the most interesting recreation at the resort?

Work happening on the slide!

Fort Wilderness really stands OUT with some adventurous recreation options. If you love horses, this could be the resort for you. Tri Circle D Ranch is a great spot to visit to see horses, but you can also take Trail Rides for $55 per person and Carriage Rides for $55, and kiddos can take Pony Rides for $8 per person! Plus, though temporarily unavailable, this resort has also offered Wagon Rides and Sleigh Rides.

Tri Circle D Ranch

Speaking of Sleigh Rides, this resort also has a LOT of holiday fun during certain times of the year. Even better, it’s a bit of a tradition for guests at Fort Wilderness to decorate their golf carts, cabins, and campgrounds depending on when they visit!

Fort WIlderness Decorations

Oh, and did we mention ARCHERY!? You can learn to shoot a bow and arrow for $45 per person. If that’s not the coolest recreation offering at a Disney World hotel, we don’t know what is.

Archery

Finally, this resort offers the VERY unique Wilderness Backtrail Adventure. This two-hour experience is a SEGWAY TOUR around the resort with a knowledgeable Cast Member guide. How fun!

Click here to learn more about Tri Circle D Ranch!

The Accommodations and Cost

But the recreation isn’t the ONLY thing that makes this resort stand out, it also has very unique accommodations and more affordable costs than many other Disney World resorts.

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The cabins, which sleep SIX, range from $430 to $830 per night. That’s expensive, but when you consider that these private spots feature a full kitchen and plenty of room for your family, they seem pretty cheap! Compare the price to any other room with a full kitchen around Disney World and you’re looking at a pretty good value for this on-property room. Plus, you can pre-order to have your pantry filled with groceries when you arrive!

Fort Wilderness Cabin ©Disney

Though you might not traditionally consider camping the move in Disney World, the campgrounds at Fort Wilderness are NICE. All of them feature electricity and water and some of the premium campgrounds and spots for RVs even feature other amenities like sewer hookups and cable! The spots range from $90 to $300 depending on amenities and season.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

AND, as the cherry on top, this resort is pet-friendly! The campgrounds and many of the cabins welcome your pups and the resort even has some amenities just for them! There’s an off-leash DOG PARK and pet walks!

Want to see more about camping in Disney World? Click here!

The Location

Fort Wilderness also has a very good location. It’s in the Magic Kingdom resort area with boat transportation DIRECTLY to Magic Kingdom. You might need to hop on an internal bus to get to the marina, but that’s still a pretty PRIME spot.

Boat Launch

Beyond that, the location on Seven Seas Lagoon means you also have views of the Electrical Water Pageant and Magic Kingdom fireworks if you find your way to the marina area!

To learn more about Magic Kingdom fireworks, click here!

The Dining

Finally, you know we have to mention it, we’re fans of the DINING at Fort Wilderness! Expect comfort food favorites from Trail’s End, Crockett’s Tavern, P and J’s Southern Takeout, and The Chuck Wagon.

Trail’s End Breakfast

AND, though it is currently unavailable, this resort is also home to the most popular dinner show in all of Disney World — Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue! Fried chicken and song and dance? Sign us up!

Click here to see more of Hoop Dee Doo!

The moral of the story is DON’T ignore Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground! Even if you’re not staying, a day spent experiencing the recreation there could be a great addition to your vacation! So, go shoot a bow and hop on a horse for your own wilderness fun. And, as always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World updates!

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Happy Monday! Welcome back to the Merch Meeting. I’m so glad you are here! I’ve been waiting to tell you something for a few days now, and it was killing me not to say something earlier. I’ve got a bunch of new merch to show you this week, but I absolutely have to start with my discovery on shopDisney.co.uk.

Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction – Delivery for the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

I debated whether or not to share this discovery in this week’s meeting as I know many U.S. fans will be disappointed they can not purchase it online just yet. However, for those of you further abroad, the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series 1 AND 2 are available online. Delivery is available through shopdisney.co.uk to Canada, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.

• Disney Store Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Ears Headband For Adults, 1 of 12 £30.00
• Disney Store Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Opening Ceremony Key, 1 of 12 £25.00
• Disney Store Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction Pin, 1 of 12 £20.00
• Disney Store Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction Soft Toy, 1 of 12, £32.00

• Disney Store Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Ears Headband For Adults, 2 of 12 £30.00
• Disney Store Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Opening Ceremony Key, 2 of 12, £25.00
• Disney Store Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction Pin, 2 of 12, £20.00
• Loungefly Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Mini Backpack, 2 of 12, £78.00

Sweatshirt and Jogger Sets for Women

As we spend more time at home, it might be a good idea to upgrade your sweatshirt and jogger set for something with a bit more style. Have a look at the four sets below, all $44.99 – $49.99.

• Disney Princess Sweatshirt and Jogger Set for Women
• Disney Princess Meme Sweatshirt and Jogger Set for Women
• Jasmine Sweatshirt and Jogger Set for Women – Aladdin
• Tiana Sweatshirt and Jogger Set for Women – The Princess and the Frog

Winnie the Pooh Easter Series Collectible Key – Blind Box

More Easter fun has arrived with the Winnie the Pooh Easter Series Collectible Key – Blind Box, $12.99. You only get one of these cute designs, so you might need more than one!

Easter Plush Toys

Full those Easter baskets with these adorable plush toys, including Minnie, Mickey, Stitch, and Winnie the Pooh. So cute!

• Minnie Mouse Plush Easter Bunny 2022 – 19”, $24.99
• Mickey Mouse Plush Easter Bunny 2022 – 19”, $24.99
• Winnie the Pooh Plush Easter Bunny 2022 – 17 1/2”, $24.99
• Stitch Plush Easter Chick 2022 – 14”, $24.99

Summer Adult Apparel

These gorgeous new styles are now available through shopDisney.com for both men and women to help revamp your summer wardrobe.

• Mickey Mouse Sweatshorts for Adults, $36.99
• Mickey Mouse Icon Retro Ringer T-Shirt for Adults, $29.99
• Mickey and Minnie Mouse Denim Skirt for Women, $39.99
• Donald and Daisy Duck T-Shirt for Women, $29.99

Minnie Mouse Bow Loungefly Wallet & Mini Backpack

Loungefly is back to classic designs and characters with the Minnie Mouse Bow Loungefly Wallet, $50, and Minnie Mouse Polka Dot Loungefly Mini Backpack, $80.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Mug – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2022

I love this one. The Mickey and Minnie Mouse Mug – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2022, $22.99, is a great keepsake to mark the occasion for those who want something to take home. Can’t make it to the festival? Buy it online and enjoy the mug anyway!

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2022 Planter

Another option for a practical souvenir is the new EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2022 Planter, $19.99, perfect for planting those herbs and flowers going into the warmer months.

Donald and Daisy Duck ”Love” Loungefly Mini Backpack

If your next Loungelfy needs a lovey-dovey vibe to it, look no further than the Donald and Daisy Duck ”Love” Loungefly Mini Backpack, $80.

Meanwhile, in Disney Springs

I hope you found something you liked in this week’s list. Friends in the U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, be quick on that Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction merch; it won’t last long! Have a great week, and I will catch you in a few days for this month’s Brief History of Disney.

Meeting Adjourned!

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