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Disney Legend Betty Lou Gerson | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 20, 1914
On this day in 1914, actress and Disney Legend Betty Lou Gerson was born. She is known for narrating the classic film, ‘Cinderella,’ and for providing the voice of Cruella de Vil in the original 1961 ‘One Hundred and One Dalmatians.’ She also appeared as the Old Crone in ‘Mary Poppins.’ Gerson began her career…
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Smellephants on Parade Begin to Arrive at Storybook Circus in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
A new experience that is coming to Walt Disney World Resort is beginning to show up in the Magic Kingdom. The Smellephants on Parade presented by Scentsy is beginning to be installed in Storybook Circus. When complete, guests will have the opportunity to go on a brand-new, interactive search-and-sniff experience. Along with these elephants being installed…
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Simu Liu | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 19, 1989
On this day in 1989, actor, writer, and filmmaker Simu Liu was born. Marvel fans know him for playing Shang-Chi in the 2021 MCU film, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ Shang-Chi is expected to have more appearances in the upcoming series ‘Marvel Zombies,’ and the Avengers 5 and Shang-Chi 2 movies. Liu’s…
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Recycled Glass Helps Disney Plants Grow In Unique Way
The Earth Month celebration continues as Walt Disney World is always looking for innovative ways to help the planet. Now a simple glass bottle is helping grow beautiful plants and flowers. In 2022, Disney installed a glass pulverizer to help turn recycled glass into a sand-like material. Now that material is used on the horse trails at…
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The Legendary Chase Family To Be Among First to Experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Leah Chase Sr., former owner of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, was one of the inspirations for the character of Princess Tiana for The Princess and the Frog and then Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Her daughters, Stella and Leah Jr., will be some of the first people to experience this new attraction ahead of its…
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Disneynature Bears | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 18, 2014
On this day in 2014, the Disneynature documentary film ‘Bears’ was released in theaters. Narrated by John C. Reilly, the film told the story of a year in the life of a grizzly bear family. The wilds of the Alaskan coastal mountains are the backdrop for two bear cubs to learn about life in the…
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 17, 2009
On this day in 2009, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique first came to California when a location opened in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. Located directly behind Sleeping Beauty Castle, the boutique offers makeover packages to transform young guests into a princess or a prince for the day. The very first Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique opened in 2006 inside the…
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Walls Come Down Around Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita in Downtown Disney District
Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita will soon be open for guests to enjoy in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. These restaurants have been surrounded by walls for quite some time. This is not true anymore. The walls have come down around Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita. These new restaurants will take guests on a…
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Disney Announces MyDisney For Seamless Global Disney Login
Disney has announced MyDisney, a new way to login to any Disney account in a much simpler fashion. MyDisney unifies all of the various points and accounts a person would log into from across The Walt Disney Company and puts them all together. This means that a user can log into all of their different…
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Two New Shops Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Disneyland’s Critter Country is getting some new retail establishments with the arrival of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Over at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom will also be getting a couple of new shops when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure arrives. The attraction is set to open this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. When it does,…
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Disney Eats Lollipop Collection Launches on Disney Store
A delicious new collection has launched on Disney Store today. The Disney Eats Lollipop Collection continues a year of new merchandise inspired by favorite foods from the parks. This over-arching collection if called the Disney Eats Collection and can be found on DisneyStore.com. The Disney Eats Lollipop Collection includes the following: Mickey Mouse Lollipop Spirit…
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The Kid Who Would Be King | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 16, 2019
On this day in 2019, ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ was released to home media. The film was a modernized King Arthur tale inspired by ‘Excalibur’ and ‘E.T.: The Extraterrestrial,’ and with similarities to ‘The Sword in the Stone.’ This was the first 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment title to be distributed by Walt…
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Sands of Tatooine Merchandise Now on Disney Store as More May the 4th Merchandise Arrives
Star Wars Day is on May 4th, or more commonly known by Star Wars fans as May the 4th. Ahead of this celebratory day for Star Wars fans, Disney continues to add more merchandise from a galaxy far, far away to the Disney Store. The newest addition is the Sands of Tatooine merchandise line. This…
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The Walt Disney Story | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 15, 1973
On this day in 1973, ‘The Walt Disney Story,’ a film about the history of Walt Disney narrated by Walt himself, opened in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The attraction had debuted at Disneyland’s Opera House a week before. The film pulled together interviews and recordings of Walt to create the narration. It…
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The Love Bug (series) | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 14, 1982
On this day in 1982, the ‘Herbie, the Love Bug’ television series on CBS aired its final episode, “Calling Doctor Herbie.” The show had a limited run of five episodes. It starred Dean Jones reprising the role of Jim Douglas from the ‘Herbie’ films. Jim and his partner Bo run a driving school with Herbie,…
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The Muppets | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 13, 2012
On this day in 2012, Michael Bloomberg named the Muppets the official “Family Ambassadors” of New York City. The Muppets encouraged families to visit the five boroughs of the Big Apple by sharing their favorite family-friendly things to do. Unsurprisingly, Miss Piggy’s priority was shopping. Kermit the Frog pointed out the green Statue of Liberty…
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From ‘Deadpool’ to ‘Mufasa’: The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Its Robust Slate of New Releases
A new kingdom. Some new feelings. The return of an Oscar®-winning duo. A swearing Super Hero and his clawed companion. Silent screams in space. The return to Motunui. And the origins of a lionized king. That’s just some of what moviegoers can expect as The Walt Disney Studios rolled out its 2024 theatrical film slate…
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Disney Davy Crockett Ranch at Disneyland Paris Getting New Upgraded Accommodations
Today is an exciting day for anyone who is interested or is a fan of Disneyland Paris. As it celebrates its 32nd anniversary, Disneyland Paris has announced a new name for its second theme park, new entertainment, an enhanced Disney Village, and a whole lot more! Some of the whole lot more involves upgrades to…
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Disney Village at Disneyland Paris Undergoing Complete Reimagining and Enhancement
It is an exciting time for those who are fans of Disneyland Paris. As it celebrates its 32nd anniversary, Disneyland Paris has announced a complete reimagining and re-envisioning of its second park. It also has announced new entertainment that is coming later this year. On top of that, there will be changes coming to the…
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Disneyland Paris Reimagines and Renames Second Park Disney Adventure World
On the anniversary of Disneyland Paris, new details were announced about its second park. This park, formerly known as Walt Disney Studios is getting reimagined, expanded, and renamed. The new name is Disney Adventure World. The new name will be happening in conjunction with the opening of World of Frozen at the park. This new…
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Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 12, 1992
On this day in 1992, ‘Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage!’ debuted at the Videopolis Stage in Disneyland. Recreating the story of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ through music and dance, it was similar to the show that premiered at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida five months earlier, along with the film. The Disneyland version would…
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Explore Europe and the Mediterranean in the Most Magical Way, a Disney Cruise
This summer the Disney Cruise Line will be taking guests to Europe and the Mediterranean with multiple destinations and experiences to be enjoyed. Aboard the Disney Fantasy or Disney Dream, there are many different options to enjoy. These cruises take guests to a variety of places that range prehistoric ruins to grand palaces. There are…
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Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Stars such as “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John, Disney actress Dara Reneé and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross lent their support toward energizing the students’ career aspirations while also joining them on magical experiences that only happen at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2024) – The 100 teens at Walt Disney…
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Euro Disney | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 11, 1992
On this day in 1992, Euro Disney (now Disneyland Paris) held a press preview day. Lucky guests could experience the park for free! A celebrity-filled sneak preview called ‘The Grand Opening of Euro Disney’ was simulcast across Europe in five languages and was broadcast in the US later that evening. The program concluded with Mickey…