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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.

A Guide to 100 Years of Wonder Celebration Across Disney Parks

Mickey and Minnie Mouse join together in a festive pose, commemorating 100 years of Disney magic; nearby, cookies topped with delightful images of Mickey and Minnie are artfully arranged on a plate, perfect for indulging in the celebration.

In honor of the Walt Disney Animation Studios 100 year anniversary, the Walt Disney Company will launch the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration across Disney Parks worldwide, and here’s a guide to the magic! Plus, Disney has announced that for each month of 2023, it will celebrate the “Wonder of” some of the most beloved Disney characters, starting with ...

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Everything We Know About Disney Parks’ New ‘Frozen’ Land

Construction underway for a new attraction; concept art and characters from Disney’s Frozen-themed land showcased on the right.

Over the last few months, Disney Parks has released a lot of new information regarding the Frozen-themed land coming to the Disneyland Paris Resort sometime in the future. The Disneyland Paris Resort first opened as EuroDisneyland in 1992, and despite some initial trials and tribulations, it celebrated its 30th-anniversary last year, even culminating in the summer opening of its very ...

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Finally Reopens Popular Pixar ‘Cars’ Attraction

Lightning McQueen, sporting an "OPEN!" sign, greets guests at Hollywood Studios' top Cars attraction. In front of the iconic racer and a vibrant 95 backdrop, Huey, Dewey, and Louie zoom by in energetic fashion.

New reports suggest that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy attraction based on Disney Pixar’s Cars (2006) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park has finally reopened after an extended closure since December 29, 2022. Wait times at the Walt Disney World Resort have become increasingly high across all four theme parks as the holiday season comes to a close. Still, Guests also experienced ...

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Celebrity Singer Shows Off Life Updates on Walt Disney World Vacation

Minnie Mouse greets guests at Disney World, surrounded by playful Mickey Mouse art and emojis throughout the lively park scene, where families enjoy a classic Disney celebrity experience.

A famous singer, television host, actress, and most recently, celebrity narrator for EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional recently showcased some of the new changes in her life on a recent visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. Of course, it’s well-known that every year as part of the Disney Park’s International Festival of Holidays, Disney brings in a few of our favorite ...

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The Exclusive Disney Shirt So Bizarre It Spawned a Copycat Revolution

Mickey Mouse sports a stylish blue tracksuit alongside Minnie, with collectible Disney shirts displayed above, set against a vibrant theme park backdrop.

After Disney Parks revealed this exclusive new shirt design, fans reacted so strongly that numerous online companies began offering their own “copycat” versions. While Guests can find most Disney Parks merchandise within their favorite theme park or online via shopDisney.com, every so often, the company will release exclusive items (like the coveted Figment popcorn bucket), which can only be found ...

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Film Featuring Gay Romance Scrapped By Disney Releases This Year

Split image: On the left, an animated girl with short hair; on the right, a drawn heroine with red hair and shining armor. Mickey Mouse stands front and center, bringing Disney magic and pride-filled energy reminiscent of a vibrant celebration at the parks.

Soon, fans at home can stream a film featuring an on-screen gay romance the Walt Disney Animation Studios abandoned back in 2019. Moviemaking is a process that requires a lot of creative development, from the initial concept to the final product. Of course, for a studio as successful as Disney’s, with its now century of animation experience, animators and writers ...

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VIDEO: First Look at EPCOT’s New Attraction ‘The Journey of Water’ Inspired by ‘Moana’

Guests journey through an enchanting, vibrant forest alongside Moana and Te Fiti from the Disney Journey of Water attraction; a bold "NEW!" banner highlights this exciting experience.

Disney Parks has released the first look at the newest attraction coming to EPCOT’s Nature World area, The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana (2016). The interactive experience based on the popular film about a Polynesian Wayfinder (Auli’i Cravalho) working alongside the demi-god Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to save the heart of nature itself will open at the Walt Disney World ...

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PHOTOS: ADIDAS Reveals Special Ultraboost 1.0 Collaboration With Disney

Mickey Mouse poses next to a sparkling adidas Ultraboost sneaker in front of a fairytale castle, with "Disney 100" celebrating the magic on a vibrant purple backdrop.

World-renowned footwear brand adidas and the Walt Disney Company have entered a partnership to celebrate 100 Years of Wonder with its latest release, the Ultraboost 1.0 x Disney shoes. In 2023, Disney will celebrate a century of wonder across the Disney Parks and through exclusive merchandise released as part of its platinum celebration. Now, the newest addition to this custom lineup ...

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Disney Parks Newest Nighttime Show to Feature Character Diversity

Split image: On the left, beloved Disney characters delight fans as they take the stage; on the right, Minnie Mouse shines alongside a performer beneath dazzling blue lights, perfectly capturing the wonder and excitement of a Disney Parks Nighttime Spectacular.

In celebration of the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ century of creation, a new nighttime show highlighting the impact of the Company’s character diversity will debut as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration across Disney Parks. Last year, Disney Parks announced a year-long spectacular kicking off at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California to culminate one hundred years of ...

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New Year’s Day Crowd Creates Massive Wait Times at Walt Disney World

The iconic Walt Disney World entrance greets guests as a somber-looking Mickey and Minnie stand beneath the archway, while clocks and hourglass icons float above, playfully highlighting the famously long wait times at the park.

It’s no secret that the holiday season causes wait times to increase at all Disney Parks, including Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, it seems due to the substitutional holiday on Monday, January 2, 2023, in lieu of the weekend of New Year’s Eve/Day, many Disney Guests have decided to make the most of their day off with a ...

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