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Spencer is a lifelong lover of theme parks, princesses, and Disney history that recently relocated to Northern California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA, where she was the founder and first president of the campus Disney Club. A former Cast Member still mourning the loss of the Disney Store, she now haunts the halls of the Walt Disney Family Museum, and shares her opinions with anyone who will listen @pinknpurble everywhere.

Disney Extends Seasonal Overlay Dates at Haunted Mansion Holiday

Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland, featuring the iconic mansion aglow with festive lights, a bold red "EXTENDED" stamp signaling more time to enjoy the attraction, and eerie blue ghosts welcoming fans at the entrance.

Good news for fans of the Haunted Mansion Holiday: according to the Disney website, the seasonal overlay featuring characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) will remain at the classic attraction for at least another week! Since 2001, Walt Disney Imagineering has been allowing Guests to venture not just into the gloomy spirit world of the Mansion, but ...

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This Disney Park Indiana Jones Attraction Will Close in January

Indiana Jones Adventure closed sign featuring a bold "CLOSED" stamp, dramatic swirling fog effects creating a mysterious atmosphere, and Donald Duck appearing in the lower right corner.

The extremely popular Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye attraction will close this January according to the Disneyland Park website. The attraction, which imagines a new installation of the daring archaeologist’s adventures following “an ancient legend” within the temple of Mara, is no stranger to indefinite closures. Of course, this stunning, E-Ticket style attraction within the Adventureland area ...

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Disney Debuts New Trailer for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3’

Minnie Mouse poses in front of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 cast and an eye-catching movie poster, bringing Disney magic to a Marvel-themed setting.

Disney’s D23 recently treated Marvel fans to a trailer of epic proportions when they released a sneak peek at the upcoming Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 at Brazil Comic Con. The film will revisit the galactic crew of unlikely heroes who save the universe through the powers of friendship and dance-offs. When the first Guardians of the Galaxy film, ...

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You Could Win a FREE Walt Disney World Vacation from Visit Orlando!

Two Disney fans in Mickey ears pose by a vibrant "Giveaway!" sign as colorful fireworks light up the night sky over Walt Disney World. A cheerful Mickey Mouse graphic invites guests to enter for a chance at a magical Orlando vacation and experience all the excitement Disney parks have to offer.

Visit Orlando’s new sweepstakes will grant 12 lucky winners a free, all-inclusive vacation to the Walt Disney World! Everyone loves a journey to a Disney travel destination, and right now, there’s no place better to be than the Most Magical Place on Earth in the new year! Not only does the 100 Years of Wonder Anniversary begin at Disney Parks ...

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Will We See More of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit At Disney Parks In 2023?

Classic black-and-white Mickey and Minnie Mouse appear on the left alongside Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, while colorful fireworks light up the sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle on the right.

Despite the return of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to the Walt Disney Company, Disney has seemed reluctant to fully integrate Mickey Mouse’s plucky rubber hose-style predecessor into their Parks, media, and merchandise. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures, the emotive cartoon rabbit, Oswald, made his debut in Trolley Troubles (1927). Since then, he featured in many ...

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PHOTOS: Inside China’s Abandoned Copycat Disney Park

Mickey Mouse stands between a vibrant, enchanting Disney castle and a gray, misty, decaying castle reminiscent of the abandoned Disney park in China, highlighting a striking contrast between magical wonder and faded dreams.

Recently, we covered a conspiracy theory that Singapore built a Disney-style Castle with the intention of attracting the Walt Disney Company for a licensing deal. Now, new photos have surfaced of a true “copycat” Disney Park abandoned in China’s Chenzhuang Village, whose Castle is the only reminder it ever existed at all. The love of the Disney brand, especially its ...

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Disney Dating App ‘Meet Upon Main’ Matches Fans With Park-Buddies and More

Split image featuring the iconic Disney castle logo, "Meet Upon Main" text in whimsical font, classic wedding artwork of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and hands forming a heart with Cinderella Castle in the background—capturing the enchanting spirit of Disney Parks and celebrating magical moments with the Meet Upon Main app.

Meet Upon Main, the newest dating app for Disney-loving singles will pair Guests together for a special date or a platonic parter for a visit to the Disney Parks. Tired of solo Disney days when your family and friends tap out after hearing When You Wish Upon a Star one too many times? Then Meet Upon Main is “where your ...

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Watch This Adorable Meet and Greet Between Donald Duck and His Matching Fan

Donald Duck at Disneyland, a gleaming bronze Donald statue, and a holiday-themed Donald decked out with a Santa hat and gift box—top must-snap spots for any Disney fan wanting that perfect themed photo.

A darling video posted to the Disney Parks’ Instagram account shows an adorable fan meeting Donald Duck in matching holiday attire at the Disneyland Resort. When visiting Disney Park, one of the most magical experiences you can have is an interactive character experience. Especially as a small child, there’s something special about being able to hug your favorite Disney icon ...

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VIDEO: New Changes to ‘Disco Yeti’ at Disney World’s Expedition Everest

Experience the thrilling Disco Yeti Expedition Everest ride at Disney World, featuring a towering mountain backdrop, the menacing shadow of the Yeti, a bold "New!" label highlighting the attraction, and Mickey Mouse welcoming guests in the foreground.

A new video posted by one Disney fan reveals something strikingly different about “disco lighting” during the Yeti encounter in the Expedition Everest attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort. Longtime Disney Parks Guests will know all about the infamous Yeti who calls Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain his home. First installed back in 2006, the 25-foot-tall ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Likely Preserve Splash Mountain Animatronics

Two scenes bring Disney magic to life: on the left, beloved animal characters perform joyful songs, while on the right, guests float down a glowing bayou alongside favorite creatures—a visual nod to the enchanting world of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure from Splash Mountain.

Did the Walt Disney Company just confirm that Imagineers plan to keep classic Splash Mountain audio-animatronic figures in the all-new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction? New concept art released today of the upcoming 2024 ride would suggest so. The refurbishment of both the Splash Mountain attractions at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has been a source of contention ...

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