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From 3D Printed Remote-controlled Toys to Tasty Popsicles: Even Disney Animals Are Having Fun
Technology and innovative thinking enhance quality of life and encourage natural behaviors for animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 22, 2023) – By employing the latest in 3D printing, motorized mechanics, and innovative uses for recycled items, the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering…
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From All of Us to All of You | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 24, 1959
On this day in 1959, a holiday tradition began in Sweden when the ‘Walt Disney Presents’ Christmas special, “From All of Us to All of You” premiered on TV1 without commercial interruption. Half of the country made it part of their family Christmas Eve celebrations that year, and continued to do so for the next…
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Holiday Time at Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 1962
On this day in 1962, Walt Disney’s ‘Wonderful World of Color’ TV series first aired “Holiday Time at Disneyland.” In it, Walt Disney appears in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle as an enthusiastic bell ringer. He is joined by Victorian-era carolers and Santa Claus himself, portrayed by actor Paul Maxey. This segment is featured in…
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Disney Sues Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Over Public Records Request
The Walt Disney Company has sued the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, over a failure for the district to release public records. In the lawsuit, Disney accuses the district of failing to preserve and turn over public records in violation of Florida law and the state’s constitution. Disney asked…
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Disney Gives a Photographical Look at Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Celebrations of the Past
Christmas is just a few days away. Ahead of the arrival of this jolly holiday, Disney has shared photos of Christmas celebrations past. Many of these include Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Others show traditions that continue today. All of them are from the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look at these special and…
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270,000 Toys and Counting Donated For Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
It’s the 12 Days of Christmas, and Disney is thrilled to share that this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive tally has broken an all-time Disney record with more than 270,000 toys and counting for children in need! Disney believes that there is no better way to celebrate the giving season than by thanking all of those who are…
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TUBACHRISTMAS | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 22, 1974
On this day in 1974, the first TUBACHRISTMAS event took place at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. It featured 300 tubas playing Christmas carols. Since then, TUBACHRISTMAS has been featured all over the country, including the past 20 years in and around the Disneyland Resort! The Disneyland group set a world record for Most Tubas…
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Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Disneyland Resort Holiday Transformation
It’s the merriest time of the year at the Disneyland Resort. Since the beginning of November, the Disneyland Resort has been decked out in its holiday best. This came after a couple of months of celebration Halloween. The transformation takes quite a lot of work by some very special Disney cast members who make this…
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The Three Caballeros | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 21, 1944
On this day in 1944, the film premiere of ‘The Three Caballeros’ was held in Mexico City. This would be the first time Disney incorporated live-action characters into animated scenes since the ‘Alice Comedies’ in the 1920s. ‘The Three Caballeros’ takes place in seven individual segments with Donald Duck, Panchito Pistoles, and José Carioca exploring…
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Duke Weaselton Adds to Magic of Zootopia Opening at Shanghai Disneyland When He Makes Surprise Appearance with Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro
A surprise appearance by Duke Weaselton at the opening of Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia has fans gushing about Disney magic. The appearance happened during one of the opening events for this new land themed on the Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro was speaking when Duke Weaselton appeared…
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Father of the Bride | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 20, 1991
On this day in 1991, ‘Father of the Bride’ was released by Touchstone Pictures. The popular film starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Diane Keaton was actually a remake of a 1950 film of the same name. They were both based on a 1949 novel written by Edward Streeter. In each version, a father becomes…
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World’s First Zootopia-Themed Land Opens at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, December 19, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular event befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything. Based on the hugely successful Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Zootopia, the land is a celebration of new heights reached in storytelling made…
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Disney Aulani Resort Honors Disney Holiday Tradition With Cultural Twist
There are many holiday traditions around the world, and no matter how you celebrate, each one is unique in their own way. Over at Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii, Cast Members kicked off December with a new show, “He Mo‘olelo Hemolele: A Story of Faith, Hope & Aloha.” This show was inspired by Disney Parks’ beloved holiday…
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Disney+ App Removed by Tesla as Elon Musk Continues to Feud with Disney CEO Bob Iger
Tesla has removed the Disney+ app from many of its car as Elon Musk continues to feud with Disney CEO Bob Iger. This comes after Disney removed advertising from X (formerly Twitter) following a study from Media Matters for America showed that its advertising was being placed next to antisemitic tweets/posts. This led to Elon…
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Disney Munchlings Sensational Snacks, Disney nuiMOs Plush Color Me Courtney Collection, and More Coming to shopDisney in January 2024
Christmas might be just around the corner but in January, there are plenty of new exciting things coming to shopDisney. shopDisney has announced that there will be some fun things arriving throughout the month of January. Currently, here is what is being publicized as coming to shopDisney in January 2024: What do you think of…
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Titanic | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 19, 1997
On this day in 1997, the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ was released by 20th Century Fox. It stayed at number one at the box office for 15 weeks. It was the highest grossing film of all time until 2009 when ‘Avatar’ took over the distinction. ‘Titanic’ was nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won 11, including Best…
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Walt Disney World Announces More “Good-to-Go” Days for Annual Passholders Along With Other New Updates
2024 will be a good year to visit Walt Disney World Resort! Today, Walt Disney World announced that more Good-To-Go Days, All-Day Park Hoppers are returning, reservation updates, and some updates to Dining Plans which will be returning as well. All of these announcements can be read below. What do you think of these updates…
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Avatar | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 18, 2023
On this day in 2009, ‘Avatar’ was released in the U.S. by 20th Century Fox. It was nominated for nine Oscars at the 82nd Academy Awards and won three. ‘Avatar’ was also the first movie ever to top $2 billion at the worldwide box office. The movie would become a franchise and be incorporated into…
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New ‘Wish’ Experience Arrives in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
A new experience has popped up in celebration of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest movie Wish. This is a Wish x Meta Photo Booth Experience that was previously at the Wish premiere. This immersive experience is currently being offered from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM. It isn’t known how long this pop up will remain…
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Walt Disney World Cancels Disney Jollywood Nights Tonight Due to Severe Weather
With extreme weather making its way across Florida, Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it has canceled tonight’s Disney Jollywood Nights (review here). Guests who were planning on attending the hard-ticketed event tonight will get an automatic refun. Disney Jollywood Nights is the newest holiday party at the Walt Disney World Resort. This party…
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Disney Experiences Shares Their Commitment to Giving
Disney Experiences believes that everything they do to make magic can also make a difference. That’s why they give food, books, toys and their time to help those in need all year long. Magic comes in all sizes, from simple acts of kindness to grand gestures of generosity and they are so grateful for the cast, Disney VoluntEARs, and…
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Thoughts on Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights is Walt Disney World’s newest holiday party. It takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December. The party begins on these nights at 8:30 PM and continues until 12:30 AM when Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! marks the end of the hard ticketed event. This is an event…
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Kids Club Age Ranges
The Disney Cruise Line has revised the ranges of ages for kids visiting its kids clubs aboard all of its fleet of ships. The changes were made based of guest feedback and Disney hopes to enhance the guest experience for younger guests cruising on the Disney Cruise Line. The changes affect the Disney’s Oceaneer Club…
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Walt Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction Turns 50
On this day in 1973, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. 50 years later, this attraction still is a fan-favorite. While the park didn’t initially open with the attraction, it was soon realized that guests really wanted to experience Pirates of the Caribbean in Florida…