Grad Nites are a right of passage for many seniors in California. What better way to step into adulthood than experiencing the magic of childhood one more time? In both 2020 and 2021, Grad Nite did not take place at Disneyland. The good news is that the after hours party is returning this year! Here are all of the details, ...
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Opening Date Announced for Central Florida’s Newest Coaster
Many people automatically think of Walt Disney World when the Orlando area is mentioned, but that isn’t the only game in town. Central Florida is often referred to as the Theme Park Capital of the World, because there are so many thrills! The newest roller coaster coming to the Orlando area is Ice Breaker at SeaWorld Orlando. The opening date ...
Read More »It’s the Final Day to Ride Expedition Everest
Today, January 3, is the final day to ride Expedition Everest, at least for a while. The popular coaster is about to undergo refurbishment. It is expected to reopen in the middle of April, but the exact date has not been given. Many fans are getting in one last ride before it closes. As you can see in the screenshot ...
Read More »Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Is Closed Again
Just one day after opening for the first time since 2020, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is closed. Don’t worry, this time it should be only for one day. In the early morning hours of January 3, a cold front moved into Central Florida, and the temperature dropped overnight. After several days of near record high temperatures in the mid-80s, ...
Read More »Will Harrison Ford Appear in ‘The Book of Boba Fett’?
A rumor is circulating that actor Harrison Ford has filmed a cameo as Han Solo in ‘The Book of Boba Fett’. According to the rumor, the actor left the set of the fifth Indiana Jones movie for three days so that he could film the scene. While it would be exciting to see Ford in the role of Han Solo ...
Read More »The D23 Gold Member Collector Set for 2022
D23 is the Official Fan Club for all things Disney. It covers the movies, television shows, Theme Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and much more. General Membership to D23 is free. The main reason to become a General Member is that you can then enter the contests that D23 holds throughout the year. If you’d like to take your membership to ...
Read More »Remembering Betty White
We were all shocked to learn that Betty White died on December 31, 2021. She would have turned 100 years old on January 17. White became a Disney Legend in 2009. D23, the official Disney Fan Club, shared this tribute: Betty White, the beloved and iconic star of The Golden Girls, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, just a few weeks ...
Read More »Free Face Coverings at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is open again after being closed for over two years. Like at the rest of Walt Disney World, face coverings are required in all indoor areas. The policy includes restrooms. Related: Four Plant Based Options Available at Typhoon Lagoon Unlike when you’re at a Walt Disney World Theme Park, you most likely do not carry ...
Read More »A Cold Front Is Moving In
The past several days have been unusually hot for December in Orlando, Florida and the surrounding communities. This includes at Walt Disney World. Guests who have been visiting for the holidays have enjoyed warm weather with no rain, but everything is about to change. A cold front is expected to move into Central Florida in the early morning hours of ...
Read More »Five Things to Watch This New Year’s Weekend
Whether you are planning to enjoy a quiet New Year’s Eve at home, or you want to relax after a fun evening, there is a good chance that you will want to find something interesting to watch this weekend.  Andie Hagemann and D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, have these five suggestions: Kick off the first weekend of 2022 with ...
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