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Walt Disney World Honors Magic Makers During Disney Cast Member Service Celebration
Dating back to the days of Walt Disney, cast members have been honored for their service to the House of Mouse. This is a tradition that continues today. Yesterday, Walt Disney World closed the Magic Kingdom early for a special night that honored those who make the magic happen for guests who visit the Most…
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Elijah Wood | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 28, 1981
On this day in 1981, actor Elijah Wood was born. He began acting at the age of eight in a minor part in ‘Back to the Future Part II.’ For Disney, he starred in the title role of ‘The Adventures of Huck Finn,’ Beck in the animated series ‘TRON: Uprising,’ Jace Rucklin in ‘Star Wars…
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Disney Releases Tips on How to Plan a Disney Vacation on National Plan for Vacation Day
Today is National Plan for Vacation Day. As a part of the celebration of the day, the Disney Parks Blog shared tips on how to plan a Disney vacation. Take a look at the tips that come from the planDisney panel for how to plan the perfect Disney vacation, or vacations!
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New Fireworks Show Announced for Disney Adventure
A new fireworks show is coming when the Disney Adventure goes on its maiden voyage and inaugural season. The Disney Adventure will be presenting the exclusive The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky. This will be a nighttime spectacular that is a tribute to the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King and its…
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‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Swimming to Disney+ on January 28th
The second season of Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid will soon be available on Disney+. The season will arrive on the Disney streaming service on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This season will continue to follow the young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired…
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Toy Story Funhouse | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 27, 1996
On this day in 1996, the Toy Story Funhouse opened in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The attraction ran for four months and was located in what is now Alien Pizza Planet. It had Mr. Potato Head’s Playroom with giant Lite-Brite and Spirograph walls, a Totally Interactive! Room with the new ‘Toy Story’ video game, Woody’s Roundup…
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Disney Legend Martha Blanding to Appear at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February
Disney Legend Martha Blanding will be at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February to talk about her book Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. This comes during Black History Month. Blanding will be joined by Disney historian Marcy Carriker Smothers for a discussion about her book and career…
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Disney Gives Inside Look at Details and Design Process of Limited-Edition Disney Dolls
Disney offers some incredible limited-edition dolls for fans to collect. These are beautifully detailed recreations of some favorite Disney characters. Teams at Disney take great care to make dolls that capture the spirit, style, and storytelling details that are known and loved by fans. The newest doll that has been released is Cruella de Vil.…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Visits Future Disneyland Abu Dhabi Location
On Sunday, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared photos of a visit to the future home of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. The photos show Iger, who will retire at the end of the year, walking along the coastline. This will be the location where the next Disney theme park will be built in the coming years. The…
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Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 26,1994
On this day in 1994, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin debuted in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland about one year after the land’s opening. Guests board Lenny the Cab, Benny’s twin cousin, for a tour of Toontown but soon have to escape the Toon Patrol’s plot to cover the city in “Dip.” Car Toon Spin was…
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Disney Shares ‘Zootopia 2’ Home Entertainment Release Dates
Zootopia 2 has had an incredible run in the theaters, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in Hollywood and also for The Walt Disney Company. Soon, this film will be leaping from the big screen at theaters to little screens at home. Disney announced today that the film will be available to purchase for digital download…
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101 Dalmatians | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 25, 1961
On this day in 1961, ‘One Hundred and One Dalmatians’ debuted in theaters. The story was based on a novel of the same name by Dodie Smith. Dalmatians Pongo and Perdida must rescue their puppies and the Dalmatians of London from the clutches of vile villain Cruella de Vil. The film used Xerox photography to…
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Check Out This Year’s Lunar New Year Merchandise for the Year of the Horse at Disney California Adventure
The Lunar New Year celebration at the Disneyland Resort is in full swing! From January 23 through February 22nd, guests can experience this special time of year with offerings inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. This includes some incredible food offerings (check them out here), entertainment offerings, and more. There is also some really great…
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The Food and Beverages of Lunar New Year the Year of the Horse at Disney California Adventure
The annual Lunar New Year celebration at the Disneyland Resort began this weekend. Continuing through February 22, 2026, this celebration includes incredible entertainment, merchandise, and delicious food and beverage offerings. These can be found in booths throughout Disney California Adventure along the parade route and also at specific locations in the park and beyond. The…
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Horace Horsecollar Debuts New Lunar New Year Outfit at Disney California Adventure
The Lunar New Year celebration has begun at the Disneyland Resort. Centered in Disney California Adventure, this is a celebration that honors the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures and their traditions. This year is the Year of the Horse. Because of this, Horace Horsecollar is getting the spotlight shown on him. He can be seen…
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Disney Legend Wilfred Jackson | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 24, 1906
On this day in 1906, director, animator, composer, and Disney Legend Wilfred Jackson was born. In 1928, “Jaxon” was the first person to figure out how to sync animation with music for ‘Steamboat Willie.’ He was promoted to an animator and then to a director of ‘Silly Symphony’ shorts, three of which won Academy Awards.…
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Bullseye Takes Center Stage at Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort for Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations
Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations are soon kicking off at Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort. This year, being the year of the horse, Bullseye is taking center stage at the celebrations. At Shanghai Disney Resort, festivities will kick off on January 28 through March 3. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort starts its celebration on…
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Cathy’s Cookies Opens in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
Cathy’s Cookies is now open in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. The opening of this is something that locals have been anticipated since it was first announced that it was being added to the Downtown Disney District lineup. The sizable kiosk opened on Thursday night as rain let up. It was almost…
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New 2026 Merchandise Revealed for Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has revealed new merchandise for 2026. This covers a wide range of different types of merchandise that help bring memories home from the Most Magical Place on Earth. The Disney Parks Blog shared the following look at the new merchandise for guests to get this year to commemorate their experiences and…
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Disney Receives 5 Oscar Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has earned 5 Oscar nominations. This comes ahead of this year’s Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, 2026. They will be broadcast from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on ABC, stream live on Hulu, and air live in more than 200 territories worldwide. Conan O’Brien will be hosting The Oscars once…
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Pixar Popcorn | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 22, 2021
On this day in 2021, the ‘Pixar Popcorn’ series of ten mini shorts was released on Disney+. The episodes are small bites ranging from one to five minutes long. These snackable stories take place in several Pixar worlds – ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Cars,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Soul,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ and ‘Coco.’ Many of the shorts don’t include…
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Former Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney District Nearly Demolished
The former home of the Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney District continues to be demolished. As of Wednesday morning, this was more than 2/3rds complete. The building is being destroyed to make way for the future Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Disney fans have eagerly watched as this building has been taken down, along with…
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Disney Releases First Look at Third Season of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’
Disney has released the first look at the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This comes before the arrival of the third season later this year. This comes after a shocking finale for Season 2. Midway through the credits, the first look was shared with fans who discovered the wait for Season 3…
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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 21, 1986
On this day in 1986, ‘The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years’ TV special premiered on CBS. In the show, Fozzie Bear hosts a banquet for Muppets from all walks of life, from ‘The Muppet Show’ to ‘Sesame Street’ and beyond. The group presents retrospective clips of the Muppets from their start in 1955 until…