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Two Kissimmee Charities Come Together for Night of a Million Lights

Give Kids the World is an organization that we strongly support. They give entirely free vacations to critically ill children and their families. Any opportunity we have to provide them with some extra promotion, we will. Here is information from their latest newsletter when two Kissimmee charities collaborated for Night of a Million Lights. Kissimmee, FL – Two Central Florida nonprofits – one focused on celebrating the ...

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Drawn to Life Opens Today

Today November 18th, is officially opening day for Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. There have been Cast Member previews, but this is the first showing that is open to Guests. We have media event tickets tonight and will tomorrow give our review of the show. Imagineer Zach Riddley shared on his Instagram some photos and stories about the new show. Today ...

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Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Looking for Comedians and Improv Actors

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At Magic Kingdom, one of the most hilarious shows that you can see is Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. They use crowd participation, and you may even be “that guy”. Do you think you have what it takes to be a comedian or improv actor for the show? They are accepting online submissions, but you were running out of time. The deadline is noon today, ...

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Disney MagicMobile Service

Technology has come so far over the years. Walt Disney World is using technology to its advantage, and you’re able to use your smartphone or Apple Watch all over the Parks and Resorts to make things more convenient for you. Eric Scott shared more with Disney Parks Blog. Did you know that you can use a smartphone to enter the Walt Disney ...

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Happy 93rd Birthday Mickey and Minnie

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Do you have a birthday on November 18th? If you do, you share one with Mickey and Minnie. Today is both Mickey and Minnie’s 93rd birthday. They look pretty amazing for 93, don’t they?   If you want to visit him on his birthday, you can wave to him during a cavalcade at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are no cavalcades currently at ...

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Mirabel from Encanto Joins Disney Viva Navidad at Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park

If you’re going to be in California, you’ll be able to see a new character at Disney California Adventure Park. Shawn Slater shared more with Disney Parks Blog. This holiday season, gather your family and friends for a limited-time celebration of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical comedy, “Encanto,” at Disney California Adventure park. Set in Colombia, “Encanto” inspires new experiences that expand the cultural ...

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Hong Kong Disneyland Temporarily Closed

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There was a suspected COVID-19 case at Hong Kong Disneyland and was closed today, Wednesday, November 17th. All Cast Members were required to take a COVID-19 test. This is what was on the official Disney website: Hong Kong Disneyland Park Temporary Closure on Nov 17 (Wed) In an abundance of caution, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will be closed on Nov ...

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Six New Characters Announced for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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If you’ve been waiting to find out more about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, you will want to read this. Six new characters have been announced that will be joining your voyage. Starwars.com shared their names, a drawing, and a description of them.   If you happen to wander into Oga’s Cantina, the local watering hole at Black Spire Outpost inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, ...

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Tourism Numbers Improve: Third Quarter Beats Pre-Pandemic Levels

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically hurt our tourism in Central Florida. Everything had to shut down temporarily, and Theme Parks were shut down. It was said that it was not safe to travel, and International borders were closed. There was a stay at home order in Central Florida, and if you drove on the roads, they were empty. You were only supposed to ...

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Disney Cruise Line Updates Vaccination Requirements

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Disney Cruise Line recently updated their vaccination requirements to include children ages 5 to 11. This requirement will apply to all sailings on or after January 13th, 2022. This is what the policy states on the official Disney Cruise Line website. Currently, Disney Cruise Line continues to require all vaccine-eligible Guests (based on US eligibility requirements) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined ...

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