Tag: Disney News
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The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Hosted by Walt Disney World Resort
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson was hosted at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Nearly 600 local kids from five Central Florida nonprofits were on hand to learn critical water safety skills from Disney lifeguards and Olympic gold medal swimmer Simone Manuel. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is a yearly summer tradition that is organized by The World…
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D23 Gold Member Advance Screenings of Disney’s Moana (2026) Announced
D23 has announced advanced screenings of the upcoming Disney live-action Moana. This will give D23 Gold Members the chance to see this film if they are in Orlando, Florida, or Orange, California. The screening will take place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with tickets going on sale on Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM/1:00 PM…
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Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2026 Merchandise Arrives on Disney Store
The collaboration between Disney and Formula 1 continues. This newest chapter sees merchandise arriving for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The following items on DisneyStore.com, ahead of the grand prix that kicks off on July 2. These new products mark the arrival of the Disney x Formula 1® “Fuel the Magic” campaign launch.…
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Merchandise and Pop-Ups Coming for 626 Day
June 26, or 626 Day, is the day that Disney fans like to celebrate Stitch! 626 Day celebrates Experiment 626, another way Stitch is known in Lilo & Stitch. Ahead of this fan-led celebration of this favorite Disney character, Disney has revealed that there will be some special pop-ups and merchandise coming for the celebration.…
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Attack of the Vine! Coming to Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana, the Trading Card Game, continues to expand. There is a LOT to collect and play with since this game debuted in 2023. There is more on the way. The newest announcement is that Attack of the Vine will be coming to Disney Lorcana. This new set is the culmination of a year-long storyline…
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Disney Releases Disney Experience’ USA Economic Impact Report Ahead of 250th Anniversary
The United States of America is gearing up for its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. This year, Disney has been a part of the festivities with its Disney Celebrates America initiative. This has included special events, moments, merchandise, and the arrival of Soarin’ Across America at Walt Disney World Resort. The version of the…
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Disney Adventure World’s Crush’s Coaster to Close in September for Refurbishment
Crush’s Coaster in Disney Adventure World will soon be closing for a multi-month refurbishment. This will see the popular attraction closing on September 7, 2026. The attraction will not reopen until the summer of 2027. Disneyland Paris says that this is the most extensive renovation for the attraction since it opened in 2007. Along with…
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Check Out What’s Coming For the 2026 Holidays at Disney World
Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays this week! This has led to multiple announcements and reveals on the Disney Parks Blog. This includes information about holiday parties, merchandise, overlays, and other offerings for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. For Walt Disney World, the holidays will begin on November 13, 2026, and continue through…
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Disney Shares First Look at 2026 Holiday Merchandise
This week, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays (and so is Geeks Corner, check it out here). Throughout the week, Disney has shared announcements about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World Resort, along with the return of beloved holiday overlays at the Disneyland Resort. There were also…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Returning Favorite Holiday Overlays
The Disney Parks are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this summer celebration, holiday announcements are being made for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. A bulk of the announcements today were centered around the happenings at Walt Disney World Resort. However, the Disneyland Resort shared about the return of multiple holiday…
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Special License Plate Frame Coming for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Summer is the time for road trips, and adding a fun license plate frame to your car adds to the fun of everyday life. To commemorate “miles” of magical Disneyland memories, Magic Key holders can get a complimentary Magic Key License Plate Frame! From July 16 through July 26, make a pit stop at Star…
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Disney Cruise Line Featured as Season 3 of ‘Behind the Attraction’ Arrives on Disney+
Season 3 of Behind the Attraction has debuted on Disney+. Two new episodes of the series focus on the Disney Cruise Line! This two-episode special event looks at the storytelling, innovation, and immersive experiences that have redefined vacations at sea in a way that only Disney can. The first episode looks into the story of…
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Disney Jollywood Nights Details and Dates Announced
Disney Jollywood Nights is the after-hours, separately ticketed holiday party that is offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This party will be offered on select nights between November 7, 2026, and January 5, 2027. This party sees Disney’s Hollywood Studios already merry vibes get even merrier! This holiday party offers stylish…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
It’s halfway to the holidays for the Disney Parks, and it’s hard to believe it, but it is already time to start planning for the holiday parties at the Walt Disney World Resort. In just a few weeks, tickets will begin to go on sale for its holiday parties. One of these parties is Mickey’s…
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Magical Island Adventure Now Available for Travelers in Singapore
In collaboration with Disney Cruise Line Singapore, Disney is bringing that onboard magic directly to the shore for travelers who aren’t quite ready to pack their cruise bags just yet. Disney Cruise Line has officially partnered with the Sentosa Development Corporation to launch “A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line.” Now through September 20,…
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Big Boi Lumpia Coming to Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort continues to evolve and change with new and exciting locations that are about to open or have recently opened, including Happy Ice. In a post shared on the gobigboi Instagram page, Big Boi Lumpia Co is joining Downtown Disney soon, as Chef Barb brings her famous lumpia to…
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Disney Adds Ability to Save Disney Gift Cards in Domestic Disney Parks Apps
Disney continues to work on the apps that are used by guests when they visit its parks. This is particularly true for the Disneyland app and Walt Disney World’s My Disney Experience App. There have been quite a few updates in recent months that have made the apps easier to use. The newest update is…
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Disney Store Announces AI Personal Shopping Assistant
The Disney Store has announced a new program to help make for an easier shopping process on DisneyStore.com, utilizing AI. This is part of a broader effort to personalize the shopping experience on Disney’s online retail destination. Currently, the AI Personal Shopping Assistant is being offered to select customers who use the Disney Store iOS…
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D23 Announces Black Flame Ball with Special Guest Doug Jones in Salem, MA
D23 has announced an event in Salem, MA, that is perfect for celebrating the Halloween season and fans’ love of Hocus Pocus. This Halloween party, called the Black Flame ball, will have Doug Jones on hand. Jones portrayed Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10 a.m.…
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Digital, Disc, and Streaming Dates Announced for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Two decades after the original arrived in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has shown the continued popularity of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda Priestly’s (Meryl Streep) story. This time around, Sachs is returning to Runway as its features editor. This comes as the magazine is trying to weather the repercussions of a scandal.…
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Naples Ristorante e Bar Announces Ultimate Slice Showdown
Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has announced a contest that pizza-lovers are going to think is a real slice. This comes in the form of the Ultimate Slice Showdown. The restaurant announced that submissions are now open for the Ultimate Slice Showdown. This contest is open to all…
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Disney Parks Reveal Clues Today Ahead of Answers Tomorrow for Halfway to the Holidays
The Disney Parks and Disney Parks Blog are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this multi-day celebration, Disney has been teasing that there are announcements that will be made this week. On Monday, it was teased that there would be announcements made starting today. Today, it turned out that there weren’t any specific…
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New Ankole Calf Joins Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris
A new Ankole cafe has joined the herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris. Pictures of the new calf, named Cinnamon, were shown by Disney on social media on Tuesday morning. They show Cinnamon in the morning light with other members of the herd. The photos can be seen here: The Ankole is a breed…
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New Topiaries Coming to Central Plaza at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris has announced that new topiaries are being placed in its Central Plaza. Already, a topiary version of the Cheshire Cat from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Alice in Wonderland can be seen. The new topiaries are a continuation of the park’s commitment to deepening guest immersion. They are designed to bring a splash of…