Author: Caitie Bear
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Katie Dippold to Write New Haunted Mansion in the Works with Disney
Grim grinning ghosts are coming out to socialize! This week, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Katie Dippold would be writing the new Haunted Mansion live-action film based on the attraction for Disney. Dippold, who is behind films like Ghostbusters reboot and The Heat, is reportedly set to pen the new film. While there are many fans who…
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Your Guide to the 2020 Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resort
The spooky season is upon us! Yesterday, Walt Disney World announced that their 2020 Halloween season would begin on September 15 and, for the first time ever, guests would be able to dress up during the regular day! To get you into the spirit even more, Disney has released their foodie guide to all the…
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Kelly Marie Tran to Star as Title Role in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon
This pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone to work through. It proposes extra challenges when your work is trying to create a Disney animated film! This year, teams at Disney have been working harder than ever to create Raya and the Last Dragon while also abiding by social distancing rules. Today, Disney announced that in a…
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Star Wars Celebration 2020 Ticket Holders Can Shop Exclusive Merchandise This Weekend
This weekend would have been the official start of Star Wars Celebration 2020 in Anaheim! The convention would have held Star Wars fans from all over the world at the Anaheim Convention Center which is where we have seen D23 Expo in previous years! While Celebration has been postponed to 2022, fans that bought tickets can…
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Disneyland Posts Audition Call for Avengers Campus Stunt Performers
Earlier this month, Disney announced that work was continuing on Avengers Campus! While Avengers Campus was originally set to open on July 18, it seems that the installation of the quinjet has comforted fans that were concerned about a delayed opening when Disneyland welcomes guests again. This week, Disneyland has posted an audition call for…
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Live From the Space Stage: A Halyx Story is a Beautiful Journey into Forgotten Disney History
In 1981, there was one rock band that took over the Tomorrowland stage and took over Disneyland at night. This Star Wars-inspired rock band took hold of many fan’s hearts and lived on for the last almost 40 years. While many fans remember Halyx fondly, you’ll find that even more Disneyland fans have never heard the…
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Disney+ Subscribers Will Be Able to Access Mulan on Apple, Google, and Roku
Earlier this month, Disney announced that Mulan would be coming straight to the Disney+ streaming service for $29.99. When subscribers make that purchase, they will be able to watch and rewatch as many times as they desire, as long as they keep their Disney+ subscription active. This week, Disney has added to its website that…
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Join a Free Virtual Field Trip to the Jim Henson Exhibition in New York
Staying at home just became more fun! Tomorrow, August 19 from 1pm-2pm PDT, you can spend your afternoon with a free virtual field trip to the Jim Henson Exhibition! This is your chance to see inside the Museum of Moving Image in New York and see the history of Jim Henson! Barbara Miller, the Director…
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“Earth to Ned” Coming From Jim Henson Company to Disney+ on September 4
In just a few weeks, Disney+ subscribers are going to get an out-of-this-world experience! On September 4, alien commander Ned and his lieutenant Cornelius will make their debut on Disney+ as they interview some of the biggest stars in Earth’s pop culture in “Earth to Ned”. This take on our typical Earth talk show will…
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Enjoy Virtual Fireworks on Demand From Your Walt Disney World Hotel Room
As guests begin to plan vacations to Walt Disney World Resort again, there are so many new tech advances to consider! This week, Disney announced that they are bringing virtual fireworks on-demand and keyless room entry to make your visit even more safe and magical! This week, Disney announced that their pre-recorded video of the…
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Celebrate Halloween from Home with Spooky New Disney Merchandise
We are just 80 days away from Halloween! In my book, that means we start celebrating the spooky season! To help us all celebrate Halloween from home, Disney has released a new spooky collection of merchandise that will be coming to Disney parks and shopDisney.com later this month! If you’re feeling sweet, Disney has a…
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We Could See An End to 4K Physical Releases From Walt Disney Studios
This week, rumors have begun to fly about the future of physical media from Walt Disney Studios. As it stands, it currently looks that Disney will no longer be pursuing 4K physical releases in favor of putting media on the Disney+ or Hulu streaming services. If the rumor proves to be true, Walt Disney Studios…
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Garth Davis to Direct Next Installment in Disney’s Tron Series
Today, Deadline confirmed that Garth Davis would be directing the next installment of Disney’s Tron. This next step signals to fans that the newest Tron film may truly become a reality in our not-so-distant future! You may know Garth Davis from his critically acclaimed 2016 film Lion. The biographical drama was nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture. While…
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Disney+ Streaming Service Passes 60 Million Paid Subscribers This Month
Disney simply continues to grow! The giant only entered the streaming service game 9 months ago but they have already passed the 60 million paid subscribers. In April, we reported that Disney+ has passed 50 million and they continue to grow exponentially as fans look for a way to bring the magic home. Of course,…
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Black Is King: The Representation that Disney+ Needs More Of
This weekend, the Disney+ streaming service dropped Black is King. This film serves as a visual album for The Lion King: The Gift, the album Beyonce released to go along with The Lion King (2019). The film was written, produced, and directed by Beyonce Knowles-Carter along with a team of incredibly talented Black artists. This film takes the story of The…
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Downtown Disney District to Stay Open One Extra Hour on Weekends
This week, Downtown Disney District updated their weekend hours to add one extra hour! During the week, you can attend this shopping and dining district from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Starting this weekend, you can stay from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.! The shopping district opened earlier this month to guests even though the parks have yet to…
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Receives GLAAD Award
Today, the 31st Annual GLAAD media awards will take place to honor the media that is inclusive to the LGBTQIA+ community! This morning, we found out that High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+ is bringing home its very own GLAAD Award! High School Musical: The Musical: The Series won the award for…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Baby Mandrill
This week, Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated an exciting new addition! On July 25, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed the newest baby mandrill to the wild world of the animal kingdom! One of the most exciting things about this new addition is that guests are able to see this family bonding! This baby was born to…
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Alan Menken Earns Coveted EGOT Status with Daytime Emmy Win
On Sunday night, Disney Legend Alan Menken earned a daytime Emmy for composing “Waiting in the Wings” from Tangled: The Series: Rapunzel and the Great Tree. This means that Alan Menken has officially achieved EGOT status after he has been an active musician since 1972! To earn an EGOT is no easy feat! The earner has…
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Tortilla Jo’s Set to Reopen Without Taqueria at Downtown Disney District
Good news for food lovers at the Downtown Disney District! Today, Disney announced that Tortilla Jo’s would reopen to the public to allow more opportunities for dining at the Disneyland Resort! At this time, here is where you can grab a bite to eat when you head to Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort:…
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California Sole, Formerly Sanuk, Now Open at Downtown Disney District
Great news for Disney fans who want to step out in style! On Wednesday, July 22, California Sole opened its doors in Downtown Disney District and welcomed guests in for the first time. This location, which formerly housed Sanuk, resides next to Salt and Straw. California Sole is a full-service footwear store that carried California…
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Knott’s Taste of Calico Extended for Longer Hours and Two More Weekends
Due to popular demand, Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that Knott’s Taste of Calico has been extended! The event was originally set to take place from July 17-19 and 24-26 but now the event has added on July 31- August 2 and August 7-9! This special event at Knott’s Berry Farm will also use extended…
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Kaitlyn Robrock Voicing Minnie Mouse in Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures
This year, Minnie Mouse is getting a new voice! In Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures, Kaitlyn Robrock will take on the iconic bow and polka dots from Minnie Mouse! Minnie Mouse has been without a voice since Russi Taylor passed away last July and many fans have speculated who could possibly fill the yellow shoes. On…
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Walt Disney World Confirms Closure of Attractions at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
As Walt Disney World Resort resumes operation, there has been uncertainty about what would come next. While the closure of attractions has not been certain, many fans have wondered about what may be next for Walt Disney World. This morning, it was confirmed that Primeval Whirl, Stitch’s Great Escape, and Rivers of Light will not…